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Water Polo

First practice free

Book a free practice

Ages 7 to 18, no water polo experience needed. Pick a Tuesday or Thursday practice, confirm by email, and we'll see you on deck.

Three steps

Choose a practice

Tell us your athlete's age and we'll show their group's next practices at NE Pool, 1100 NE 14th Street, 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

Groups

Who they'll train with

Athletes are placed by age. The form picks the group for you.

10U Orange Ages 7 to 10
12U Blue Ages 11 and 12
14U Bronze Ages 13 and 14
18U Silver Ages 15 to 18
A coach setting out a ball for young players lined up along the pool wall
A young player driving toward goal with the ball
Two coaches crouched on the deck briefing the team in the water
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Common questions

Free practice, answered

Is the first practice really free?
Yes. Book a practice, come meet the coach, and try it before paying anything.
Does my child need water polo experience?
No. They do need to be comfortable swimming in deep water. If that is not there yet, swim lessons are the place to start.
What if the weather cancels practice?
We email you a link to pick a new date, and the trial families WhatsApp group gets weather calls as soon as they are made. Every email also has a link to change or cancel your day.
What should they bring?
A swimsuit, a towel, goggles if they have them, and a water bottle. Arrive about 10 minutes early and say hello to the coach on deck.
My child is under 7 or an adult. Can they try?
Under 7, start with Swim Academy. Adults are welcome at Masters. Email coach@gatorwaterpolo.com and we will find the right session.