Group - Names

Beginning Oct 1st we now have new unique names for each of our different groups.

SPLASH - WAVES - RAPIDS

SPLASH - are the players who play in the shallow end who SPLASH around. These players learn eggbeater kick along with basic game knowledge and rules. Players in this group also work to develop swim skill and strength.

WAVES - are the players who have graduated from splashing around and are now ready to ride the WAVES to the next level. Waves will begin to prepare for competition. Along with advanced fundamentals and game knowledge these players will be making WAVES to improve swim strength and conditioning.

RAPIDS - are broken into two groups: "A" and "B" The RAPIDS "B" group is for players who have the physical strength and posses advanced swim and eggbeater kick skills. These players will RAPIDLY learn new techniques and game concept to be able to move to RAPID "A" group who train and work vigorously for traveling competitions and to compete in ODP (Olympic Development Program)

ODP

THE GRANTS ARE DUE OCT 1ST - THEY MUST BE POSTMARK BEFORE OCT 1ST!!!! DON'T FORGET IT IS NOT JUST THE $800 BUT THE COST FOR TRAVEL TO AT LEAST 3 TRAINING CAMPS AND THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!!

THIS IS YOUR CHILD'S PATH TO THEIR DREAMS - BECOMING AN OLYMPIAN!!!

GRANTS DUE OCT 1ST!!!!!

Team Vegas/Henderson Junior Olympic All American

Congratulations to Mia Chanove for begin selected an All American at the 2009 Junior Olympics. Mia's steady play at both ends (Defense and Offense) was the key to Mia being spotted by the Tournament Committee.

Congratulations Mia!!!

Club Workout

All Groups will be at the MGP Tue/Th/Fri 6-8 pm. Working on Olympic Development Skills and Drills.

August Dues

The following players still have not paid Sept Dues:

Ian - Damon - Kevin and Wyatt from the club.

Thanks for taking care of this... Sandy

Holiday Camp Informmation

Before getting into the Holiday Camp - we have the following coming up:

Speedo Cup we will be going to Ann Arbor Mich the 2nd weekend in Nov. (Max, Dale, Sky, Joey, Derek, Nik, Noland, Miao, Jarrod) along with a few players from Utah, Arizona and New Mexico.

The Holiday Camp is for players born in 1996 - 1997 and 1995 if you are in the 8th grade. The Holiday Camp is under the ODP and the tryouts for the Holiday Camp will be held Oct 10th. All players wanting to attend the Holiday Camp must see Sandy before signing up for the tryouts. The Holiday Camp will be held Dec 17-20, 2009 at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The cost for this is: your own airfare, tryout fee $60.00... your room and board is free.

University of Arizona

The $75.00 was due at Sat's workout.... the entry fees are due at the end of the week, if we do not get everyone to pay by Monday we will not enter. The following have paid: Rob - Robert - Edwin - Jacint - Louie - Max - Tony

Have not paid: Damon, Thor, Adrian, Marcus, Tamas, Peter, (Dandy can pay in Arizona).

Don't forget this the Marcus's 40th Birthday weekend!!! We will have our usual BBQ at Thor's home.

Club workout

Both groups will continue to workout together at the MGP on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 pm to 8 pm at the MPG. We will continue to work on new material for the ODP's.

Ian's Invite

Ian is performing in Oct:

The Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival
Host: Gladius
Type: Music/Arts - Performance
Network: Global
Start Time: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 9:00am
End Time: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 5:00pm
Location: Sunset Park @ Gladius coliseum
Street: Sunset & Eastern
City/Town: Las Vegas, NV

ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!

On Tuesdays workout at the Multi Gen a player came to workout that was not feeling well. Wednesday this players symptoms got worse and by Thursday this player was seen by a doctor and was diagnosed with "swine flu"

There is nothing to panic or worry about. As the doctors say this strain of flu is LESS severe than the "regular flu."

This post was not meant to scare you but to inform you. Doctors have advised that if you or your child show any symptoms such as fever or body-aches you must be aware that there is a slight chance they need to be seen by a doctor.

Workouts will continue as normal until noticed otherwise. If you feel any symptoms of being sick or not feeling well please refrain from coming to workout and if conditions worsen see a medical professional.

Again, don't panic

Thursday and Friday Club workout

Workout for everyone will be held at the MGP 6-8 pm!!! Younger and Older will be together Thursday and Friday...

Tuesday Club workout

Everyone will be at the MGP pool on Tuesday Sept 22... Younger group will not be at Whitney - come to MGP. 6-8 pm.

Thank You

I want to Thank the following (I know I will miss someone, sorry):

Thank you for bring and collecting money for the candy: Collen, Sheryl... Tony for buying the candy!! Thank you everyone who sold or ate the box of candy!

Thank you John and Wendy for having the Garage Sale - and Angie for your expert advise.

Thank you Trish for keeping track of the money we are raising, you count and I will deposit.

We are going to purchase much needed equipment that will help our kids improve their game. Pitch Backs, small balls, extension cords for the shot clocks.

So thank you parents for pitching in to help the team!!!!

ODP - Olympic Development Program

I will be having a meeting for players and parents explaining the ODP. Everyone is welcome to attend...

Date: Sunday Sept 20th
Time: 10 am
Location: Sandy's
59 Desert Sunflower Circle
Henderson NV 89002

The following players do not have to tryout: Dr Phil - Max - Brendan - Eleanor - Zach - Josh and should be at the meeting. Other who should attend: Gabby, Hannah, Steven Kas, Jarrod, Sky, Ben, Ashton, Noland, Santana, KC, Derek, Joey, Al, Adam, Nick and DALE!!!

Please go to usawaterpolo.com - click on the ODP box - print and bring Grant Application.

Hope to see you this Sunday at 10 am.

Louie - Our Hero

La Jolla Rough Water Swim

Friday - Garage Sale

The pool is closed on Friday for a Special Event so no workout. Please bring your Garage Sale items to the DeFusco's home on Friday. See earlier post for address.

Dandy's Day!!

Steven's jazz combo is playing at a new restaurant called Daddy Macs on Green Valley parkway, just north of Sunset, Sept 18th. The address is 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway Building #6. Would you post a notice on the blog so that if anyone is looking for somewhere new to eat on Friday night, then stop by? The boys are playing from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The restaurant has a reasonably priced menu, with Burgers, Salads, Hot Sandwiches, Pizza and Pastas. Most items are under $10 except for the larger entrees which are around $15.

Thanks.

Dues

Beginning today anyone who has not paid dues will not be allowed in the water, if you have spoken with me about dues, no problem!

Maters: Thor, Chris (30), Cody, Edwin, Waski, Marcus, Joe, Carrie, Kim, Ian, Damon, Kevin, Peter, Vinny, Brendan, Steven K.

Club:Zach, Gabby, Dale, Peter, Nick, Al, Santana, Steven K, Tanner.

ODP Players

Anyone who is going to do ODP's this year - for your info: The Grant Applications are due Sept 15, 2009. I know you will not be able to fill out some of the questions because we/you do not have all the info on locations of camps and tournaments. Get these in before the due date to even be considered.

Go to usawaterpolo.com - click on ODP - click Grant Application.

Questions ask...

Team Garage Sale

Team Vegas/Henderson - Garage Sale

When: September 19. 2009 Saturday
Where: John & Wendy's
1377 Coppelia Ct
Henderson, NV 89052

Bring your valuables!!
All money will benefit the TEAM

249-8992
jrdefusco@mmm.com

Bring your items on Friday September 18th
Anything that does not sell be prepared to
take back with you for disposal.

Please see John or Wendy to help at the
Garage Sale!!

Speedo Cup

I need to know by Thursday Sept 10th if you can go to the Speedo Cup. The Speedo Cup is a National Tournament for teams across the USA only the top team from each Zone are allowed to attend. Info and Rules:

1. You can NOT be in High School.
2. You must be born in 1995 or later.
3. You must be registered with USWP as a Gold Member.
4. We are joining players from other teams in our Zone, because teams in our zone either do not have enough players to make a full team or players on their teams could not keep up with the other teams.
5. The Speedo Cup will be held in Mich - Nov 6-9
6. Your cost would be: Entry Fee - flight - ground transportation - meals - hotel - splitting cost for the coach.
7. Our team will be allowed to select 3 players (3 males - 3 females)
Players who have shown an interest so far are: Max Taylor - Hannah - Dale -

LET ME KNOW ON OR BEFORE THURSDAY SEPT 10TH!!

Mary's New Dog

Dog's name is: Vegas!!! Wasn't that the same name Matt Jr was given by his water polo team? Love that left ear!!!

Who is this?

Club - Sept 18th - Friday

No Workout - Special event at the pool on Friday Sept 18th.