2026-FAST-Spring

(Postponed ) Spring Fling Tournament March 21- 22nd 2026

Join us for the annual Spring Fling Tournament, a thrilling two-day event featuring competitive matches, exciting activities, and a celebration of sportsmanship. Open to participants of all skill levels, the tournament promises high-energy action, community engagement, and a festive atmosphere. Spectators are welcome to enjoy the games, food, and entertainment throughout the weekend.

2026 Spring Fling International Water Polo Tournament Series

The 2026 Spring Fling International Water Polo Tournament Series brings together elite teams from around the world for two days of intense competition and sporting excellence. Scheduled for March 21-22, this event celebrates skill, strategy, and teamwork at the highest level. Participants and spectators alike can enjoy fast-paced matches, international camaraderie, and a vibrant tournament atmosphere, making it a highlight of the water polo calendar.

  • Spectator Tickets: TBD
  • Schedule / Results: TBD
  • Live Stream: TBD

Tournament Postponed – Team Registrations – ($750 per team if registered / paid before February 1st 2026), $795 after February 1st 2026. Entry can be sent via Zelle (coach@gatorwaterpolo.com) or Check to Gator Water Polo, PO Box 13313, Gainesville FL 32604

 

Event Details

  • 4 Game Guarantee
  • All Professional Game Desk (Table) / Clock Operators
  • Schedules and results published to “Tournaments” by TeamSnap iOS and Android Apps
  • Location is about an hour from Orlando
    • Brand new indoor and outdoor pools
  •  Divisions 10U Mixed, 12U Mixed, 14U Mixed, 16U Girls, 16U Boys, 18U Girls, 18U Boys, Open
    • Indoor 25m x 20m full-size courses (indoor AC spectators area for 1250 in grandstand)
      • *10/12u Rule Adaptations: No Goalies Past 1/2 Tank, Exclusions are “Touch and Go”, No Direct Shot on Goal Outside of 6m on foul (player must make the ball live to shoot)
      • *10/12u Course: Standard course with full-size goals, 12u will play with size 3 balls.
    •  Outdoor 25y x 25y Mostly deep.
  • Two indoor and one outdoor tanks have fully operational timing systems and scoreboards, and indoor tanks have video LED boards.
  • Outdoor warm-up area
  • Athletes / Coaches Doors open at 6:00 am on Saturday and 7:00 am on Sunday for warm-ups
  • 12/14U 6-minute quarters, one full and one-half time out per game (carries forward to OT)
  • 16/18U 6m division play quarters, one full and one half time out per game (carries forward to OT)
  • 16/18U 7m bracket play quarters, one full and one half time out per game (carries forward to OT)
    • *all divisions running clock over 10+ point spread
  • Overtime
    • Pool play games: ending in a tie, end
    • Bracket games: 3-minute OT period ending Golden Goal
    • 1/2 3/4 Championship games, 3-minute quarter, then 3-minute quarter golden goal
  • Division tie to advance – Head to Head, Point Differential (Max 7 Goals), (If still tied, coin flip will decide who advances). 
  • 1st place Trophy & Individual Medals for 1st, 2nd Places. All 10/12u Participants get a Medal.