Pre-Competitive Polo

Intro-to-Comp

Ages 10 to 14, coming from Beginner Polo


Our Intro-to-Comp program was created to serve as a bridge between our introductory, Beginner Polo program, and our Competitive Polo program. For most young athletes, the move from introductory to competitive water polo can be intimidating. Our Intro-to-Comp program helps with that transition by better preparing athletes to join our 12u and 14u teams.


Why intro-to-comp?


Athletes will learn the rules of the game and basic offensive and defensive strategy. We focus on improving the athlete's body positioning and fundamental movements in the water as well as their conditioning.


Each Summer we routinely field 10u, 12u & 14u teams to participate in the National Junior Olympic tournament, the largest water polo tournament in the country. Its a fantastic event and most of the athletes on our "JO" teams participated in our Intro-to-Comp program prior to joining our age group teams.


Ready for Intro-to-Comp?


If your child has a strong swim background and/or has participated in 1 or more Beginner Polo sessions, then they are ready to give Intro-to-Comp a try. 


Not sure if your child is ready? Not a problem, athletes can try it for free!

High School Pre-Comp

High schoolers, new to polo or coming off JV season

Our High School Pre-Comp program was created to introduce more high school athletes to year-round competitive water polo. Some athletes can be intimidated by club water polo so this program gives them a taste of what they can expect from a year-round competitive club. 

Why High School Pre-comp?


The program offers competition level training for novice players in order to develop their skill set and prepare them for placement on our 16u & 18u competitive teams. In addition to improving fundamental skills, players will learn our club’s system, philosophy & terminology which are essential for advancement to the competitive teams.


Ready for High School Pre-Comp?


This program is recommended for high school athletes that have recently completed their JV or Varsity season.


High School Pre-Comp is only offered at the end of the Fall season. Participating athletes will be invited to join our competition teams in the Winter session which begins after Thanksgiving.

Questions? Contact Ryan at ryan@santacruzwpc.com.

All athletes must have a current USA Water Polo membership.