


2021 Florida International Summer Water Polo Camp
Hosted at the University of Florida, Gainesville Florida
Coed Camp Ages 12-19
Session 1
July 5th - July 9th 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Session 2
July 12th - July to 16th 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Session 3
TBD
Camp Information:
Reserve your space with a $250 deposit below
$75 Dollar Discount if registered before February 15th. Use discount code "earlybird" at registration.
The registration for Summer Camp 2021. Space is limited to 60 athletes per session.
Gator Water Polo in conjunction with BIWPA, RFLearning, and USA Water Polo. The camp will have a very low coach to athlete ratio.
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European Water Polo Training Methodology!
USA Water Polo Membership is required: Bronze level or higher.
(If you are not a member of USA Water Polo, please contact us.)
Led by BIWPA Academy and University of Florida Coaching Staff:
Quim Colet:
Currently Head Coach of the CN Sabadel men’s senior team and BIWPA Sports Manager
Assistant Coach of Spanish National men’s team Beijing 2008 & London 2012
Head Coach - Spanish Junior National men’s team - World Championships (one gold medal in Los Angeles 91, and two silver medals) - European Championships
Technical Director of the Catalan Swimming Federation
BIWPA Founder
David W. Huelsman:
University of Florida Head Men's Water Polo Coach
2017 / 2018 Undefeated CWPA Florida State Champions
2017 / 2018 CWPA All Conference Coach of the Year
Yuri Colet:
Currently Head Coach of CN Poble Nou and BIWPA Academy
Technical Director at Water Polo Acuatics of Mallorca
Head Coach of Balear Region
BIWPA Co-Founder
Ferran Pascual:
Currently Player and Coach of CN Rubi and BIWPA Academy Coach
Certificate of Higher Education in Physical Sports Activities
Maximum degree of the coaching certificate for the Catalan Swimming Federation
Player at CN Rubi (Spanish top division and first national division)
Coach at CN Rubi: U14, U16 and U18
Assistant coach at the high performance center CAR Sant Cugat (Barcelona)
Enric Arnella:
Coordinator and Manager at CN Sabadell
Head Coach at CN Sabadell
Former Project Manager and Camps Coordinator at BIWPA
Former Professional Player at Spain’s top division (CN Catalunya)
National Coach for the Spanish Swimming Federation (RFEN)
Residential Campers $950:
- Camp Registration Monday 8:30AM
- Includes room and board Monday - Friday (2 athletes per room)
- Camp Check Out Friday 3:00PM (post Friday Tournament)
- Each athlete will receive a Camp t-Shirt and Suit, at registration.
Typical Day (a detailed itinerary outlining each day will be provided in check-in packet):
Wake Up 6:30AM
Breakfast 7:00AM
Vans to Pool 8:00AM
Training 8:30AM - 12:00PM
Lunch at Pool 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Training / Scrimmages 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Afternoon Activity (Away from Pool) 3:00PM - 6:00PM
Dinner at UF Dining Hall 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Lights Out 10:00PM
Day Campers $550:
- Camp Registration Monday 8:30AM
- Monday - Friday
- Camp Check-out Friday 3:00PM (post Friday Tournament)
- Each athlete will receive a Camp t-Shirt and Suit, at registration.
Typical Day (a detailed itinerary outlining each day will be provided in check-in packet):
Arrive at Pool 8:15AM
Training 8:30AM - 12:00PM
Lunch at Pool (provided) 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Training / Scrimmages 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Daily Release 3:00PM
Gap Weekends, Florida Based Excursions $650:
For our local athletes between the two sessions we have excursions. Transportation, and entrance to each excursion is included. (athletes are expected to have an appropriate amount of spending money to enhance their enjoyment of the Florida based excursions)
Amenities include:
» Excursion to Manatee Springs (Friday Afternoon)
» Excursion to St. Augustine Day Beach (Saturday)
» Excursion to Bush Gardens "Athletes will need spending money for lunch inside the park." (Sunday)
Video Performance Evaluation $50:
Watlicam - Specialized water line video equipment is used for an individual session with the athlete and a coach with 1 on 1 analysis. Camper will also receive a copy of the video for use with their home coach.
Team Discounts Available (over 12 athletes):
- Contact camp@gatorwaterpolo.com for details ($100 off per athlete) team must be registered before April 30th 2021.
Local Airport Pickup and Drop off $0 - $100:
For our athletes coming from International, or US based locations, we will pickup and/or drop your athlete off at the airport. Individual athlete transportation is available at the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) at no charge and at the Orlando International Airport $100 per direction. For Orlando, vans leave Orlando International Airport at 5PM Sunday the night before camp starts (please plan your flight accordingly.)
*if you are traveling with a team, we can also pickup / drop off for your entire team. The airports available for team pickup / drop off are: Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville. Contact us to discuss arrangements for your team.
To Bring to Camp:
- Gator Water Polo Release Form Packet, and COVID-19 Waiver
- Proof of USA Water Polo Membership (Bronze Level or Higher)
- The USA Water Polo Trial Membership Form is available for athletes that have never used a trial form before or have never been USAWP Members. Please date your trial for the 1st Monday of camp.
- Appropriate street clothes for the week (or two weeks if multiple sessions)
- Laundry facilities available
- Dry-land Training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts)
- Hoodie (Sweatshirt)
- Healthy Snacks
- Water Bottle
- Backpack
- Suits (minimum two)
- Goggles (minimum two)
- Towel (minimum two)
- Sunscreen
- Hat / Visor
- Sun Glasses
- Sandals / Flip Flops
- An appropriate amount of spending money
- *** Minimum of 4 Washable Face Covering Masks
Payments:
You will receive a link for final registration checkout on April 1st 2021, final camp payment must be made by May 15th 2021.
Option 1: Credit Card Payment
Option 2: Mail check to
Gator Water Polo
P.O. Box 13313
Gainesville, FL 32604
Reference Line (Your Athletes Name)
Cancelation Policy:
Athletes session fee, minus a $100.00 non-refundable administrative fee, will be refunded without questions if cancellation occurs before May 1st 2021. Refunds will not occur after this time. It is possible to obtain a future full camp credit as an alternate to the refund or transfer to another athlete.
In the event we are forced to cancel due to health circumstances, a full refund minus a $25 processing fee will be issued.