NO WORKOUT - SATURDAY APRIL 2nd

Swim meets at all the pools.  NO WORKOUT

Parents Meeting - April 5th, 2011

On Tuesday, the Waves will move their workout to Heritage Park so we are all at the same pool for the meeting.

The meeting will start at 6:30pm in the meeting room by the front desk.  Please be on time.

Agenda will include the following:

Spring/Summer Events

Fundraising 

Olympic Development Program

Junior Olympics

Thank You

Results from the Senior Games

Great Job: Rob - Louie - Cliff - Phil and Vaune

Stanford University

March 26-27, 2011

WOMEN’S 50+

1^st        Soda Mom’s

2^nd        Menlo Mavens

3^rd        Peninsula Water Polo

MEN’S 50+

1^st        Olympic Club

2^nd        Tri-Valley Porpoise

3^rd        Tri-Valley Sharks

4^th        Tri-Valley Turtles

5^th        Team Vegas / Henderson

MEN’S 55+

1^st        Old Mission Bay

2^nd        Tri-Valley Marlins

3^rd        Tri-Valley Manta Rays

4^th        Tri-Valley Whales

Rob Wills;                   Tournament Hero

Phil Heidmous;           was everywhere, he also re-injured his hand

Cliff Abbott;               Aggressive play never quit.

Vaune Kadlubec;        Players Award, she was in the field, Center, Goalie, Coached, Refereed from the tank and in the Men and Women’s division 

Louie Bejarnao;         For setting everything up so we had a team and he said he lost 8lbs swimming
                                   up and down the pool.  He understand the idea about making good passes!!!


SCORES

Tri Valley Sharks   10 Team Vegas/Henderson 3 

Tri Valley Turtles    11Team Vegas/Henderson 5

Olympic Club        15 Team Vegas/Henderson 6

TriValley Porpoise 11 Team Vegas/Henderson 6

Girls Water Polo Weekend

If you plan on attending the Water Polo Weekend you need to let Whitney or Wendy know by Monday the 28th.

Cost will depend on how many are attending.

Leaving early Saturday and will be back Sunday night

ODP Players

ATTENTION ALL ODP PLAYERS -

Come to Saturdays practice wearing blue jeans and your grey ODP shirt that you were given this year.

We will be taking a group picture.

Thank You

ODP West Championship Results

Great weekend of water polo,  Whitney told me so many parents sent texts saying how well their kids were doing - she kept replying "you must be so proud"  "you must be proud" 

Here are the results for the Girls:

Eleanor was the high scorer in the 10/11th Grade Division
Eleanor and Santana were both selected to the NTSC and both their teams took 1st place, there were no results posted, so I do not know the order of finish after the MTN.

Here are the results for the Boys:
8th Grade
1st: MTN White
2nd: MTN Blue

9th & Under
1st: PNW Red - 9th Team
2nd: MTN Red - 9th Team
3rd: MTN White - 8th Team
4th: SW Red - 9th Team
5th: MTN Blue - 8th Team

High Scorer: Max Taylor
Top Player: Max Taylor

All Region Team
Max Taylor
Nik Galvin
Joey DeFusco

Players selected to attend the NTSC: Max moved from the 9th Grade team to the 11th Grade team, Dale,
Brendan, Joey, Jorge, Skyler, Noah, Nik, Derek, Andre and Lake as the 1st Alternate.

11th Grade
1st: MTN Red
2nd: PNW Red
3rd: SW Red
4th: MTN Blue

Top Coach: Tony Chanove

Sitting at the table with the National Coaches and listening to them talk about the Vegas/Henderson players made me so proud.  The National Team Goalie Coach has very encouraging words for our goalies (Nolan and Stephen) saying they both have the talent and just need to be in better shape!  Both Nolan and Stephen got better with each game.  Both goalies made many great saves!!!!

SIGN UP!!!! - click on image to enlarge

Friday and Sat Workout

Friday March 18th:  for club players:
Heritage Pool 5-7 pm All groups - scrimmage

Sat - March 19th:
Waves 1-2 pm
Rapids and Surf 2-3:30 pm
Masters 3:30-4:30

Girls Weekend

Whitney and Wendy will organizing the Water Polo College Weekend for the girls.  Plans include:
Drive out Sat early am to University of California, Irvine watch UCI vs Hartwich - tour UCI campus (free admission - arranged by the UCI Coach). 

Staying over night - Sunday watch UCI vs Stanford.  Drive back home.

Girls will get to watch some great water polo games - tour the campus - meet players and coaches and a good time for mothers and daughters to spend time together.  All girls are welcome and moms, if moms can't make it, your daughter can still attend ... don't want anyone to miss out!!!

Navy SEAL Challenge - May 1st

SEAL Fitness Challenge

The SEAL Fitness Challenge includes the following tasks in a timed environment: 
500 yard swim, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, and a 1.5 mile run. 


USA Water Polo members taking the Challenge will be able to compare their results, via an online database, to all other Challenge participants. Non-Member participants will receive additional benefits for SEAL Fitness Challenge participation. 


TO REGISTER: CLICK BELOW ON THE LINK AND FOLLOW THE ONLINE REGISTRATION
https://webpoint.usawaterpolo.com/wp/Events/Registrations/Register_6.asp?rgs_EventID=2269

The Challenge will take place on May 1st at the Multi Gen Outdoor Pool - 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012.  9am - 12pm

For more information on Navy SEALS - http://www.sealswcc.com/default.aspx

Masters - San Diego Finest & Nationals

Looks like the Finest is out - we do not have enough players able to attend.  We have OK #'s on Nationals for 20's and 40's.  Let Mark know if you are attending in the 20's and Louie know if you are attending the 40's.

Need this info by end of the month.  Thanks

UNLV Pool

TVWP Masters - Rebel Water Polo Club

Liability is of great concern and is grounds for immediate eviction out of the UNLV pool.

Everyone participating in any practice must have a current USWP membership. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! This includes all coaches, players and referees.

All lane lines at both ends must be tighten when we leave the pool. Pool vacuum can't work with loosened lane lines.

When placing the cage out or in the water DO NOT drop on the deck!!! Place in water and lift it up when removing - no sliding on deck surface.

Please account for all bungee chords or ropes attached to cage. Last week pool vacuum broke because it sucked up a bungee chord.

All water and shower facets turned completely off in locker room. Last person out please check.

Both lockers locked when leaving. Last person out please check.

Every door must be securely closed. Please check both ends - don't assume it is closed properly.

All pool lights off - including lights in the tunnel. Last person out please check.

Effective March 21, 2011 we will all assist in moving the bulkhead when needed and making sure the course is re-set for swimming whether it be for short course or long course practices. Everyone helps:):):)

By taking the time to make sure all items above are completed during each practice we are assured continued occupancy of the pool.


**** Thank you for your support and attention *****

NO WORKOUT MONDAY - MASTERS

NO WORKOUT FOR MASTERS MONDAY NIGHT.

LIGHTS OUT AT UNLV

Water Polo Team Apparel & Gear

Right below the calendar is the link to our new Water Polo Team Apparel & Gear Page.

There you will find all the products we have to offer.  You can order by commenting on each post or by email directly.

Items are periodically added, so check the site often for all the new Team Gear and Water Polo Brand Apparel.

http://wptag.blogspot.com/  This link will now be under the calendar or you can bookmark it.

US Water Polo Olympian - Genai Kerr

How lucky can we get!!??  We had two Olympians: Brenda and Elsie, two weeks ago and now we have another Olympian coming to town.  Genai Kerr will be giving our players a clinic here are the details:

When - Friday April 8th 4pm-7pm
Where - Heritage Park

Genai Kerr (US Olympic Goalie) to run a camp for all the kids on Friday till 7 pm.  After 7 pm we will run our regular workouts.

Camp fee will be $25 payable to Team Vegas/Henderson Water Polo.

Sign Ups will be before or after workouts with Jake or Mark.  Cut off to register for camp is March 22nd

Back at Whitney Ranch next week

Starting Tuesday March 15th -

Tuesday and Thursday - Surfs at Heritage 4:15-7pm
Tuesday and Thursday - Rapids at Heritage 6:15-8pm
Tuesday and Thursday - Waves at Whitney Ranch 6:15-8pm

Friday - ALL GROUPS @ Heritage - 4:15-8pm

Saturdays start back up on the 19th at Whitney Ranch
Waves - 1-2pm
Rapids/Surfs 2:15-3:30
Masters 3:30-4:30

STICKERS!!!

Stickers will be available at every workout for $5.

Find Mark if you would like to purchase

Swim Outlet Web Site

We have added a link to www.swimoutlet.com below the calender.

Swim Outlet is the official sponsor of US Water Polo and the Junior Olympics.

They have a guaranteeing lowest price

Please use the link/banner on this page for all your future shopping.

Thank You

Masters Festival Wrapup

What a great weekend!!  By far our favorite weekend every year!  So great to see so many seasoned athletes still enjoying the sport they love.  BIG THANK YOU to our VIP Coaches.  The weekend was a product of your compassion for the sport and your eagerness to help others.  The participants seemed to flourish off your smiles and great attitude the whole weekend.   Thank you to all the athletes that come back year after year.  We appreciate your dedication to this event and the joy you bring to it.  To all the athletes, we hope to see you all again next year and the years to come.  THANK YOU all for making this such a special event for us to run.  The smiles and laughs the whole weekend made it all worth it.  Thank you everyone who made this year Festival one to remember.  

Chanove Farewell Picnic

TVH says goodbye to the Chanoves
Potluck Picnic
Saturday, March 5th
1:00 pm @ Sunridge Park
(near Eastern and Sunridge Heights)
Bring your main dish (hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, etc) and drinks.
See list below for additional food assignments.
Bring chairs, extra tables, frisbees, balls, blankets, camping grills (we may need extra!)
Grills will be ready to go.
Come and enjoy a fun afternoon and wish the Chanove's the best of luck in their new home. If you'd like to contribute to the group gift, please bring $5 to pool and give to Jake or Trish on Thursday or Friday.  We're ordering a special gift but it might not be ready until next week.
Look forward to seeing everyone!

Food assignments:
Waves - condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, etc)
Rapids - chips and dips
Surfs - side dish/salad
Masters - desserts

New Schedule Till Whitney Ranch Opens

Today we begin a new schedule: All Workouts are at Heritage until Whitney Ranch Pool reopens. 

Conditioning : Monday and Wed 4:15 - 5 Dryland 5-7 pm 

                     Friday 4:15-5 Dryland..No Water. 

Surf's and Rapids #1 (Rapids 1: Maci, Mia, Sarah, Molly, Aaron, Santana, Laura, Chloe, Maya, Aram, Thomas, Jessica) 

                     Tue and Thursday 4:15-5 Dryland 5-7 pm Water 

Waves and Rapids #2(If you are a Rapid and not listed above, you are Rapid 2) 

                      Tue and Thursday 6:15-7 Dryland 7-8 pm Water 

Friday's 

Everyone 4:15-5 Dryland 5-8 pm Water.  Long workout.  Bring Water and Snacks.  We will have nutrition breaks.  Younger players come when you can after school. We know you have school till 3:45.

No Saturday's till Whitney reopens.  

Girls Weekend

With Angie moving to California (sad) we need to find a mom to help organized this college trip to University of California Irvine in April.  Let me know if you can help.  See later post for exact details.