There was a mix up with the front desk - they told the new kids to come on Thursday to Water Polo and most of those kids should have been in Robert's Tuesday class. So some of the older players helped out - Thank you for giving up your workout time to help the little kids.... Steven Kassinger - Josh - Zach - Hunter - Trevor - Jorge - Joey - Lake!! Isn't this what it is all about.
Which one of the new players has a relative who is on the present women's national team? Jamie Hipp???
What's happening in Water Polo - USA - in the world? look up Polo Planet - look up USA Water Polo - Look up World Water Polo - all great sites!!!
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Tournament Due July 7th (7/7)
We are hosting our Summer Tournament - we have 12 open/masters teams and 4 "B" Division teams... 2 of the 12 teams are Team Vegas and 2 of the 4 teams are Team Vegas. As of today we will not have a single team in the tournament. Everyone has till July 7th to pay $25 to participate in our Tournament August 15-16th. (Sat and Sun).
The following players have NOT paid as of today:
Masters: Jacint, Thor, Edwin, Peter, Cody, Dandy, Mike, Zach, Chris, UP, Tamas, Ian, Dustin, Will, Carrie, Kim, David, Whitney, Vinny, Kevin, Paul, Waski.
Club: Hunter, Connor, Max, Zach, Josh, Eleanor, Gabby, Ash, Dr. Phil, Adam.
Paid: Rob - Robert - Marcus - Tony - Louie - Vaune - Mark St John - Adrian - Joe - Shannon - Magee - Brendan - Steven Kassinger.
The following players have NOT paid as of today:
Masters: Jacint, Thor, Edwin, Peter, Cody, Dandy, Mike, Zach, Chris, UP, Tamas, Ian, Dustin, Will, Carrie, Kim, David, Whitney, Vinny, Kevin, Paul, Waski.
Club: Hunter, Connor, Max, Zach, Josh, Eleanor, Gabby, Ash, Dr. Phil, Adam.
Paid: Rob - Robert - Marcus - Tony - Louie - Vaune - Mark St John - Adrian - Joe - Shannon - Magee - Brendan - Steven Kassinger.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Parents Guide
With so many new player and parents, we all need a review of our Team's Guidelines for parents:
Team Vegas/Henderson Water Polo
Parent Code of Conduct
In order for our club to compete successfully at the highest level, it is
essential to recognize that participation in the Team Vegas/Henderson is a
commitment being made by entire families, not just players. Therefore, it is
important that we outline our expectations for parents as well as players.
Please read the following guidelines that we expect our parents to follow.
1. Parents are allowed to attend practices and encouraged to attend games.
However, parents are expected to stay away from the side of the pool and
away from the coaches during practices and games.
2. Parents should support the players on our teams and refrain from making
disparaging remarks about or directed at any of our players, coaches,
opponents, or officials. Parents must avoid any physical or verbal
confrontations with the parents, coaches, and players of our club or our
opponents or with the officials.
3. Parents are not coaches; the players should receive their directions only
from the coaching staff on the pool deck, not from parents in the stands. The
coaching staff is giving directions which will enhance the entire team (not
just one child). Parents cheer for the team/players and don't yell out any
directions.
4. Parents are expected to have rides available for their children at the time
that practices and games are scheduled. Parents need to understand that
part of the mission of the coaches is to help the players develop into mature,
responsible young men and women. Therefore, it is the responsibility of
players to communicate directly with coaches when issues arise.
5. Decisions about playing time, travel teams, and all other water polo related
matters are made exclusively by the coaching staff and are not open to
debate, discussion, or negotiation with parents. A player should feel free to
discuss his/her status with the coaches at an appropriate time.
6. Parents are expected to get their children to all practices and games on
time. If you cannot be on time, be early!
7. No player will be allowed to participate in any practice or game unless
he/she is registered with the club. All club dues must be paid in full in order
for a player to be allowed to enter the water.
Team Vegas/Henderson Water Polo
Parent Code of Conduct
In order for our club to compete successfully at the highest level, it is
essential to recognize that participation in the Team Vegas/Henderson is a
commitment being made by entire families, not just players. Therefore, it is
important that we outline our expectations for parents as well as players.
Please read the following guidelines that we expect our parents to follow.
1. Parents are allowed to attend practices and encouraged to attend games.
However, parents are expected to stay away from the side of the pool and
away from the coaches during practices and games.
2. Parents should support the players on our teams and refrain from making
disparaging remarks about or directed at any of our players, coaches,
opponents, or officials. Parents must avoid any physical or verbal
confrontations with the parents, coaches, and players of our club or our
opponents or with the officials.
3. Parents are not coaches; the players should receive their directions only
from the coaching staff on the pool deck, not from parents in the stands. The
coaching staff is giving directions which will enhance the entire team (not
just one child). Parents cheer for the team/players and don't yell out any
directions.
4. Parents are expected to have rides available for their children at the time
that practices and games are scheduled. Parents need to understand that
part of the mission of the coaches is to help the players develop into mature,
responsible young men and women. Therefore, it is the responsibility of
players to communicate directly with coaches when issues arise.
5. Decisions about playing time, travel teams, and all other water polo related
matters are made exclusively by the coaching staff and are not open to
debate, discussion, or negotiation with parents. A player should feel free to
discuss his/her status with the coaches at an appropriate time.
6. Parents are expected to get their children to all practices and games on
time. If you cannot be on time, be early!
7. No player will be allowed to participate in any practice or game unless
he/she is registered with the club. All club dues must be paid in full in order
for a player to be allowed to enter the water.
July 7th Due Date
The following are paid and will be playing in our August tournament:
For Masters:
Rob Wills - Robert Wills - Magee - Louie - Vaune - Tony - Mark St John
For Club:
Brendan - Steven Kassinger
Everyone has till July 7th to commit and pay!!
For Masters:
Rob Wills - Robert Wills - Magee - Louie - Vaune - Tony - Mark St John
For Club:
Brendan - Steven Kassinger
Everyone has till July 7th to commit and pay!!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Kearns - Make Overs
Zach - and his team took 3rd place - Zach's new hair style was much improved.
Gabby - and her team took 2nd place - Gabby took a shower and the team wore shower caps.
Josh and his all male team took 1st place - there were no females on this team so they did not have anything to work with - so they went to the front desk and got a stapler and tape - too funny
Monday, June 29, 2009
Payments - Club and Masters
The final payment for JO's are due tomorrow: $150.00 Give to Trish!
Don't forget about your confirmation for our August Tournament is due: July 7th!!
$25.00!!! Masters and older players only.
Younger players and parents we need your help to run the desk. Matt Taylor will be asking for your help soon.
Don't forget about your confirmation for our August Tournament is due: July 7th!!
$25.00!!! Masters and older players only.
Younger players and parents we need your help to run the desk. Matt Taylor will be asking for your help soon.
Workout on Tue and Thur
The Whitney Ranch pool will be close this week - The younger group will move to MGP on June 30th and July 2nd - Tue and Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Happy 4th of July
No workouts on Friday and Saturday July 3rd and July 4th!! Be safe!!
DON'T FORGET YOUR CONFIRMATION IN THE AUGUST TOURNAMENT ALONG WITH $25 IS DUE 7/7TH.
DON'T FORGET YOUR CONFIRMATION IN THE AUGUST TOURNAMENT ALONG WITH $25 IS DUE 7/7TH.
Kearns Results
Great Weekend... Top 2 Things I am most proud of:
1. The hotel staff said they have many teams/groups stay in their hotel and we are the best!! This says so much about our team!
2. On Sunday after the scrimmages with players from Utah and Colorado the coaches from Colorado told me how much they enjoyed coaching the Vegas players... very respectful and knew the game.
Other great moments at the tournament:
-how much our B team improved with each game!! Great Job! Take what you learned from Kearns and work hard in workouts to keep improving.
-A's In the Gold Medal game, second quarter how intense you came out, when they got physical you did not just sink.
Great job, I really enjoyed this weekend!!!
1. The hotel staff said they have many teams/groups stay in their hotel and we are the best!! This says so much about our team!
2. On Sunday after the scrimmages with players from Utah and Colorado the coaches from Colorado told me how much they enjoyed coaching the Vegas players... very respectful and knew the game.
Other great moments at the tournament:
-how much our B team improved with each game!! Great Job! Take what you learned from Kearns and work hard in workouts to keep improving.
-A's In the Gold Medal game, second quarter how intense you came out, when they got physical you did not just sink.
Great job, I really enjoyed this weekend!!!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Awards Night
Great time - Great Food - Great Friends - Great Attendance
The Awards Night was a good time with swimming, eating, watching the fights, eating, awards, eating and eating. Almost all the food was gone!!
All the players, Masters and Club were given a small water polo Antenna Ball with Team Vegas written on the ball.
We then announced the Special Award Winners:
Love of the Game: Chris Magee - Dave Thorson - Jared Parisi - Joey Defusco - Trevor Chanove.
Just Doing It: Lee Gottschalk - Dr Phil - Josh Parisi - Tyler Parker - Jorge Aguirre.
Olympian: Adrian Law - Max Taylor - Dale Corey
Hardest Worker: Rob Wills - Will Van Sittert - Adam Hegedus - Connor Chanove - Lake and Gage Curry - Nolan Benner.
Coaches Awards: Ryan Dandy - Jacint Simon - Brendan Sarnecky - Derek DeFusco - Hannah Kalsman.
Sportsmanship: Joe Peila - Jake Melia - Mia Chanove
There was also a special award given to Louie Bejarano our Commerce turned TVH player/coach/motivator.
Tony loved his team picture with all the signatures... he will hang that in a very special place!!!
I want to Thank the Masters for the book "Art of War" that night after midnight I read for about 45 mins... love this book!!! Thank you club and Masters, I love the Big Bear (Fishing) outing I will make the trip when the trout are biting!!
The Awards Night was a good time with swimming, eating, watching the fights, eating, awards, eating and eating. Almost all the food was gone!!
All the players, Masters and Club were given a small water polo Antenna Ball with Team Vegas written on the ball.
We then announced the Special Award Winners:
Love of the Game: Chris Magee - Dave Thorson - Jared Parisi - Joey Defusco - Trevor Chanove.
Just Doing It: Lee Gottschalk - Dr Phil - Josh Parisi - Tyler Parker - Jorge Aguirre.
Olympian: Adrian Law - Max Taylor - Dale Corey
Hardest Worker: Rob Wills - Will Van Sittert - Adam Hegedus - Connor Chanove - Lake and Gage Curry - Nolan Benner.
Coaches Awards: Ryan Dandy - Jacint Simon - Brendan Sarnecky - Derek DeFusco - Hannah Kalsman.
Sportsmanship: Joe Peila - Jake Melia - Mia Chanove
There was also a special award given to Louie Bejarano our Commerce turned TVH player/coach/motivator.
Tony loved his team picture with all the signatures... he will hang that in a very special place!!!
I want to Thank the Masters for the book "Art of War" that night after midnight I read for about 45 mins... love this book!!! Thank you club and Masters, I love the Big Bear (Fishing) outing I will make the trip when the trout are biting!!
Tournaments
In recent Tournaments we have fallen short on players who said they will attend and then do not attend after cost have been figured out, leaving us short on playes and money to pay our bills. Because this has become an on going problem I am now going to collect a non refundable deposit when asking if you are going to attend the tournament. If you attend, your deposit will go toward the cost of the tournament, if you do not attend you will lose your deposit. And if you do not turn in your deposit by the due date you will be charged a late penalty 10-20% of the total cost (at least $20 and not more than $100). Also when signing up for the tournaments you MUST let me know you are coming late or leaving early.
For our Summer Tournament August 15 - 16th (Sat and Sunday) I need to know if you will attend, Your total cost of $25 will be collect on or before July 7th (7/7). This is for all Masters (planning on having 3 teams - A and B in the Open and a C in the "B" Division). We will also enter our older club players in the "B" Division with: Hunter, Max, Brenden, Zach, Eleanor, Dr Phil, Gabby, Josh, Connor, Adam, Ashton, Steven Kass.
Sorry - no more nice guy - this has not been fair to the team, we have been short paying for tournaments and have had to take from our fundraisers to pay the bills.
$25 is due on or before July 7th (7/7)!!
For our Summer Tournament August 15 - 16th (Sat and Sunday) I need to know if you will attend, Your total cost of $25 will be collect on or before July 7th (7/7). This is for all Masters (planning on having 3 teams - A and B in the Open and a C in the "B" Division). We will also enter our older club players in the "B" Division with: Hunter, Max, Brenden, Zach, Eleanor, Dr Phil, Gabby, Josh, Connor, Adam, Ashton, Steven Kass.
Sorry - no more nice guy - this has not been fair to the team, we have been short paying for tournaments and have had to take from our fundraisers to pay the bills.
$25 is due on or before July 7th (7/7)!!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Dues
Following still owe dues:
Josh - Jared - Al for May and June
Magee June, Thor May/June, Edwin June, Jacint April/May/June, Adrian June, Kim June, Mike March/April/May Whit June, Peter May/June.
Josh - Jared - Al for May and June
Magee June, Thor May/June, Edwin June, Jacint April/May/June, Adrian June, Kim June, Mike March/April/May Whit June, Peter May/June.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Masters Nationals
Great weekend of Water Polo!!! Our men's 20 and 30 teams did a great job! Much improved play!! We have been working on three things this past month:
1. Not turning the ball over by making bad passes and taking shot that feed the other teams counter attack..... We even dumped the ball.... Edwin even dumped the ball.
2. Our 6 on 5 last month in San Diego was something like 1/20... and at National we were much improved, even when we missed they were the shots we should have taken!!! In fact the game the 30's won was on a 6 on 5... drew the kickout on the counter attack - time out, we put the right people in the correct spots and scored with less than a minute to play.
3. The Art of War - making the other team think we are going to do one thing but strike in another spot.
Our women: Vaune took home one gold in the 50's and a bronze in the 40's. Lee played great!! She was a real factor in the games, she played with Vaune on the 40's and also won the Bronze... I think she was holding the famous Maureen on their last second play trying to tied the score.
Erin and Carrie played for Canada's Splash and did well, both were stars on their teams. Erin played in the 20's and Carrie played in the 20's and 30's.
Dandy's mom had a BBQ for the entire team Sat night... it was great food and we all had fun just hanging out together. After the BBQ we still had time to spend some time at the Social sponsored by the tournament... at our hotel.
I was very happy with our progress!! But we do need to swim more!!! We just don't have the pool space and time at workouts, so if you can get in and swim on your own it will really help every one's water polo.
1. Not turning the ball over by making bad passes and taking shot that feed the other teams counter attack..... We even dumped the ball.... Edwin even dumped the ball.
2. Our 6 on 5 last month in San Diego was something like 1/20... and at National we were much improved, even when we missed they were the shots we should have taken!!! In fact the game the 30's won was on a 6 on 5... drew the kickout on the counter attack - time out, we put the right people in the correct spots and scored with less than a minute to play.
3. The Art of War - making the other team think we are going to do one thing but strike in another spot.
Our women: Vaune took home one gold in the 50's and a bronze in the 40's. Lee played great!! She was a real factor in the games, she played with Vaune on the 40's and also won the Bronze... I think she was holding the famous Maureen on their last second play trying to tied the score.
Erin and Carrie played for Canada's Splash and did well, both were stars on their teams. Erin played in the 20's and Carrie played in the 20's and 30's.
Dandy's mom had a BBQ for the entire team Sat night... it was great food and we all had fun just hanging out together. After the BBQ we still had time to spend some time at the Social sponsored by the tournament... at our hotel.
I was very happy with our progress!! But we do need to swim more!!! We just don't have the pool space and time at workouts, so if you can get in and swim on your own it will really help every one's water polo.
Monday, June 15, 2009
USA Water Polo Academic All-American nominatins
USA WATER POLO ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN NOMINATION POLICY
A USA Water Polo Academic All-American is a student-athlete who has a grade point average of 3.6 or higher, has competed in a USA Water Polo national event during the 2008-2009 school year, and is a current USA Water Polo Member.
Eligibility
Must have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade during Spring of 2009.
Be a current USA Water Polo member.
Competed in a USA Water Polo National Event or National Event Qualifier. Events listed below.
Must have a 3.6 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for entire 2008-2009 academic year.
GPA for academic subjects: History/Social Science, English, Mathematics, Laboratory Science, Foreign Language Arts – Visual/Performing and Computer Science.
Required Materials
A completed application form.
An official transcript with the official seal for the ENTIRE (2008-2009) academic year is required, faxes will NOT be accepted. Transcripts may be mailed along with the application or sent separately from the school. Materials will not be returned.
A completed event verification form.*
National Events Include:
Junior Olympics
Men's 20 & Under National Championships
Women's 20 & Under National Championships
ODP Program Participant
Awards
An Academic All-American certificate will be mailed to the student-athlete.
Outstanding Achiever recognition is given to each individual who maintained a 4.0 GPA or higher.
2007-2008 Academic All-Americans
A USA Water Polo Academic All-American is a student-athlete who has a grade point average of 3.6 or higher, has competed in a USA Water Polo national event during the 2008-2009 school year, and is a current USA Water Polo Member.
Eligibility
Must have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade during Spring of 2009.
Be a current USA Water Polo member.
Competed in a USA Water Polo National Event or National Event Qualifier. Events listed below.
Must have a 3.6 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for entire 2008-2009 academic year.
GPA for academic subjects: History/Social Science, English, Mathematics, Laboratory Science, Foreign Language Arts – Visual/Performing and Computer Science.
Required Materials
A completed application form.
An official transcript with the official seal for the ENTIRE (2008-2009) academic year is required, faxes will NOT be accepted. Transcripts may be mailed along with the application or sent separately from the school. Materials will not be returned.
A completed event verification form.*
National Events Include:
Junior Olympics
Men's 20 & Under National Championships
Women's 20 & Under National Championships
ODP Program Participant
Awards
An Academic All-American certificate will be mailed to the student-athlete.
Outstanding Achiever recognition is given to each individual who maintained a 4.0 GPA or higher.
2007-2008 Academic All-Americans
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
JO Deposits
Don't forget your JO deposits are due Thursday, June 11th. Give your $100 deposit to Cheryl or Wendy.
Awards - news from Angie
Hi there all!
Thank you all for being so kind enough to sign up on the "Attending Sheet" for the Awards Party. :)
It totally helps us out with the coordinating plans.
However, I noticed some of you didn't sign up for a food item yet. I will need to know what you are planning to bring by Monday, June 15, 2009. I also wanted to kindly remind you all again of the items the Master's Team members are asked to bring.
Master's Men/Women:
Please bring side dishes.
Examples of such items are as follows:
rice, potato salad, pasta salad, green salad, beans, beef brains (j/k), etc.
Note: Fruit Salads are assigned to one of the club age groups.
Also,
Peter, Dustin, Ayoup, Kerri, can you please forward me your contact information. (Email & Contact number)
Thank you and have a great day!
Angie Chanove
Email: angielvhomes@gmail.com
Cell 400-9466
Thank you all for being so kind enough to sign up on the "Attending Sheet" for the Awards Party. :)
It totally helps us out with the coordinating plans.
However, I noticed some of you didn't sign up for a food item yet. I will need to know what you are planning to bring by Monday, June 15, 2009. I also wanted to kindly remind you all again of the items the Master's Team members are asked to bring.
Master's Men/Women:
Please bring side dishes.
Examples of such items are as follows:
rice, potato salad, pasta salad, green salad, beans, beef brains (j/k), etc.
Note: Fruit Salads are assigned to one of the club age groups.
Also,
Peter, Dustin, Ayoup, Kerri, can you please forward me your contact information. (Email & Contact number)
Thank you and have a great day!
Angie Chanove
Email: angielvhomes@gmail.com
Cell 400-9466
Workout Change
NO Workout on Sat - MGP has a swim meet and Whitney was booked. Next Sat will be back at MGP pool regular time... then the Awards.
Thursday for club: Younger group goes to MGP from 6-8 pm Both older and younger will be at MGP 6-8 pm. Same for Friday.
Thursday for club: Younger group goes to MGP from 6-8 pm Both older and younger will be at MGP 6-8 pm. Same for Friday.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
June 13th Sat
The MGP will be closed - we are moving workouts to Whitney Ranch - following times:
Younger Club 1-2:30 pm
Older Club and Masters 2:3o-4 or 4:30 pm if we have a lot of older club and masters. Most masters will be at Masters Nationals.
Younger Club 1-2:30 pm
Older Club and Masters 2:3o-4 or 4:30 pm if we have a lot of older club and masters. Most masters will be at Masters Nationals.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Awards - Reminder - RSVP
RSVP to Angie - see below
Hello everyone,
This is just another friendly reminder for you all about the Awards Party taking place very soon! JUNE 20, 2009
I just wanted to ask you all to please respond to my email or call me to let know whether you are coming or not. If so, please respond as to what food item you will be bringing. Please see assignment list below.
Thank you and have a great day!
**********************************************************
Location: Coach Tony’s house
3842 Woodsen Bend Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89141
Time: 5:30pm- ?
Coach Tony will be providing burger patties and steaks for party.
Team members please bring assigned dishes listed below:
Master’s Men: Side dishes such as potato salad, pasta, rice etc.
Master’s Women: appetizers, sides such as rice, etc.
Club team:
10’s: chips with dip, cookie
12’s: desserts, like cakes, brownies,
14’s : appetizers, vegetable & fruit trays
EVERYONE PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS.
Please bring your family members; it will be a fun filled evening!
One more thing: Don’t forget your swimsuits and towels!
PLEASE RSVP with Angie @ (702) 400-9466.
Hello everyone,
This is just another friendly reminder for you all about the Awards Party taking place very soon! JUNE 20, 2009
I just wanted to ask you all to please respond to my email or call me to let know whether you are coming or not. If so, please respond as to what food item you will be bringing. Please see assignment list below.
Thank you and have a great day!
**********************************************************
Location: Coach Tony’s house
3842 Woodsen Bend Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89141
Time: 5:30pm- ?
Coach Tony will be providing burger patties and steaks for party.
Team members please bring assigned dishes listed below:
Master’s Men: Side dishes such as potato salad, pasta, rice etc.
Master’s Women: appetizers, sides such as rice, etc.
Club team:
10’s: chips with dip, cookie
12’s: desserts, like cakes, brownies,
14’s : appetizers, vegetable & fruit trays
EVERYONE PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS.
Please bring your family members; it will be a fun filled evening!
One more thing: Don’t forget your swimsuits and towels!
PLEASE RSVP with Angie @ (702) 400-9466.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Masters Nationals - Official Schedule
Games Times: 20's
Friday 9:45 am vs West Valley Playing at Irvine HS - Far Right - Blue Caps
(this team was 5th last year)
12:00 pm vs Olympic Club B at Irvine HS - Far Right - Blue Caps
(don't let the B fool you)
Games Times: 30'S
Friday 12:45 pm vs Olympic Club at Irvine HS - Near Left (25 yd) - Blue Caps
(Great learning experience - no turnovers or we will pay for them)
3:45 pm vs Seattle at Irvine HS - Near Left (25 yd) - Blue Caps
(Last time we played this team they were very fast and quick)
1ST GAME BE AT THE POOL 45 MINS BEFORE GAME TIME - IF YOU NEED A LONGER WARM UP GET THERE EARLY, GET IN AND GET OUT FOR OUR MEETING AND GET BACK IN. 2ND GAME ON TIME TO MEET WILL BE ANNOUNCED.
Sat Games will depend on our win/lost record... Dandy's mom has invited everyone (and your spouses) to a BBQ on Sat... Time to be announced. Everyone bring your own drinks. Dandy will have directions.
Friday 9:45 am vs West Valley Playing at Irvine HS - Far Right - Blue Caps
(this team was 5th last year)
12:00 pm vs Olympic Club B at Irvine HS - Far Right - Blue Caps
(don't let the B fool you)
Games Times: 30'S
Friday 12:45 pm vs Olympic Club at Irvine HS - Near Left (25 yd) - Blue Caps
(Great learning experience - no turnovers or we will pay for them)
3:45 pm vs Seattle at Irvine HS - Near Left (25 yd) - Blue Caps
(Last time we played this team they were very fast and quick)
1ST GAME BE AT THE POOL 45 MINS BEFORE GAME TIME - IF YOU NEED A LONGER WARM UP GET THERE EARLY, GET IN AND GET OUT FOR OUR MEETING AND GET BACK IN. 2ND GAME ON TIME TO MEET WILL BE ANNOUNCED.
Sat Games will depend on our win/lost record... Dandy's mom has invited everyone (and your spouses) to a BBQ on Sat... Time to be announced. Everyone bring your own drinks. Dandy will have directions.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Heads up - Masters Nationals
The Official Schedule has not come out yet - I have seen an unofficial schedule:
Men's 20: Friday 9:45 am vs West Valley 25 mt pool
Friday 12 noon vs Olympic Club 25 mt pool
Men's 30: Friday 9:00 am vs Bay Area Masters 25 yd pool
Friday 11:15 am vs Costa 25 yd pool
Saturday Dandy's mom has invited the entire team to a BBQ - bring your own drinks. Time and Location to be announced once we know our game time on Sat.
Men's 20: Friday 9:45 am vs West Valley 25 mt pool
Friday 12 noon vs Olympic Club 25 mt pool
Men's 30: Friday 9:00 am vs Bay Area Masters 25 yd pool
Friday 11:15 am vs Costa 25 yd pool
Saturday Dandy's mom has invited the entire team to a BBQ - bring your own drinks. Time and Location to be announced once we know our game time on Sat.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Did You See Kobe
We have been talking about looking like a shooter and then making a pass or looking like you are going to shoot in the left corner and then shoot to the right corner.
DID YOU SEE KOBE IN TONIGHT'S 5TH GAME: IN THE 4TH QUARTER - HE GOT THE BALL LOOKED LIKE HE WAS GOING TO SHOOT THE BALL FROM OUTSIDE, HE JUMPED IN THE AIR, GOT THE BALL UP OVER HIS HEAD, AND THEN MADE A PASS TO ODOM WHO WAS UNDER THE BASKET. ODOM GOT THE BALL, PUT THE BALL IN THE BASKET AND WAS FOULED FOR A 3 POINT PLAY!! NOW THAT'S WHAT I HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT - don't write letters to the defense telling them what you are going to do. Don't play with blinders on!! BE A DOUBLE THREAT - BE A KOBE!!!
DID YOU SEE KOBE IN TONIGHT'S 5TH GAME: IN THE 4TH QUARTER - HE GOT THE BALL LOOKED LIKE HE WAS GOING TO SHOOT THE BALL FROM OUTSIDE, HE JUMPED IN THE AIR, GOT THE BALL UP OVER HIS HEAD, AND THEN MADE A PASS TO ODOM WHO WAS UNDER THE BASKET. ODOM GOT THE BALL, PUT THE BALL IN THE BASKET AND WAS FOULED FOR A 3 POINT PLAY!! NOW THAT'S WHAT I HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT - don't write letters to the defense telling them what you are going to do. Don't play with blinders on!! BE A DOUBLE THREAT - BE A KOBE!!!
Saturday - Summer
From this Saturday May 30th we will be at the MGP 50 mt outdoor pool:
1-2:15 - Younger players 2-2:15 in side lane
1:45-3:15 - Older players 1:45-2 side lane warm up
3:15-4:30 - Masters
Bring Water - Sun Screen
1-2:15 - Younger players 2-2:15 in side lane
1:45-3:15 - Older players 1:45-2 side lane warm up
3:15-4:30 - Masters
Bring Water - Sun Screen
Kearns - Junior Olympic Forms
Please turn in your forms and deposits for the Kearns and Junior Olympics. Due June 30th (Sat). Thanks!!
Olympic Development Program (ODP)
On the 1st day of ODP's, our zone team went to watch the USA Men vs Canada. There were many Olympic Players there and their coach Terry. Trevor asked Terry if he could be his official photographer and Terry said yes. These are Trevor's awesome picture. First picture is our Boys Mountain Zone Team.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Dues May
The following have not paid for May:
Masters: Thor, Carrie, Will, Waski, Marcus, Kevin, Peter 2 mos - Mike 3 mons, Jacint 2 mons.
Club: Gabby, Dale, Al, Sam, Casey, Parker, Tanner
Still owe for Nationals: Jacint - Adrian, Tamas, Joe.
Masters: Thor, Carrie, Will, Waski, Marcus, Kevin, Peter 2 mos - Mike 3 mons, Jacint 2 mons.
Club: Gabby, Dale, Al, Sam, Casey, Parker, Tanner
Still owe for Nationals: Jacint - Adrian, Tamas, Joe.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
This Weekend May 22-25th
Workouts for:
May 22nd - Friday Club both groups 6:30 (not 6) to 8 pm at MGP
May 23rd - Sat Club 1-2:30 pm and Masters 2:30-4 pm at Whitney
May 25th - Mon NO WORKOUT
May 26th - Back to regular workout times and location.
May 22nd - Friday Club both groups 6:30 (not 6) to 8 pm at MGP
May 23rd - Sat Club 1-2:30 pm and Masters 2:30-4 pm at Whitney
May 25th - Mon NO WORKOUT
May 26th - Back to regular workout times and location.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
SUMMER SCHEDULE
June 12-13-14 (Fri-Sun) Masters National (20's)Rob, Marcus, Robert, Edwin, Tamas, Adrian, Peter, Mike, Cody, Adam Huff (Utah), Jared Huff (Utah) Dandy, Jacint. (30's)
Rob, Marcus, Tony, Dandy, Joe, Magee, Thor, Will, Jacint, Louie Bejarano, Ian, Dustin.
June 20th - Sat (Flyer out soon): Awards Ceremonies - After workout 5:30 pm at Tony's house. All Club and Parents, All Masters and spouses welcome.
June 25th - 28th Kearns Tournament: Hunter, Brendan, Max, Josh, Zach, Connor, Eleanor, Gabby, Ashton, Ben, Parker, Tanner Steven Kass, Murr, Izabella.
July 24-28th Junior Olympics: 10's: Mia, Lake, Cage, Sarah, Maci, Trevor, Molly, Jared Miao, Joey, Sam, Coach: Tony 12's: Skyler, Jared Parisi, Tyler Miao, Derek, Joey, Steven Adrian, Dale, Marcus, Nolan, Wyatt: Coach: Louie Bejarano 14's: Brenden, Max, Connor, Murr, Ashton, Connor Skeen (Col) - Adam Parkinson (Utah) Josh Nelson (Utah) Ben, Parker, Tanner, one Reno player. Coach: Sandy 16's: Josh, Zach, Hunter, players from Utah and Colorado, Arizona, Reno. Coach: Robert 18's: Dr Phil, Adam, if we can get other players from other states... tba.
August 15-16th - Host our Summer Tournament: All Masters (who attend workouts) and Older Club players and Zone Players.
October 8th to 18th - Host Brasil - Boys Teams: Born 95 and 93. Girls Teams: Born 95 and 93 and coaches. We need to house Brasil (provide a place to sleep and meals when they are in our homes). They will be going to Southern California for 3-4 days during the week. The zone will pay for van rentals. In exchange Brasil will pay for players and coaches free full board (place to sleep, all meals and all major ground transpiration).
Rob, Marcus, Tony, Dandy, Joe, Magee, Thor, Will, Jacint, Louie Bejarano, Ian, Dustin.
June 20th - Sat (Flyer out soon): Awards Ceremonies - After workout 5:30 pm at Tony's house. All Club and Parents, All Masters and spouses welcome.
June 25th - 28th Kearns Tournament: Hunter, Brendan, Max, Josh, Zach, Connor, Eleanor, Gabby, Ashton, Ben, Parker, Tanner Steven Kass, Murr, Izabella.
July 24-28th Junior Olympics: 10's: Mia, Lake, Cage, Sarah, Maci, Trevor, Molly, Jared Miao, Joey, Sam, Coach: Tony 12's: Skyler, Jared Parisi, Tyler Miao, Derek, Joey, Steven Adrian, Dale, Marcus, Nolan, Wyatt: Coach: Louie Bejarano 14's: Brenden, Max, Connor, Murr, Ashton, Connor Skeen (Col) - Adam Parkinson (Utah) Josh Nelson (Utah) Ben, Parker, Tanner, one Reno player. Coach: Sandy 16's: Josh, Zach, Hunter, players from Utah and Colorado, Arizona, Reno. Coach: Robert 18's: Dr Phil, Adam, if we can get other players from other states... tba.
August 15-16th - Host our Summer Tournament: All Masters (who attend workouts) and Older Club players and Zone Players.
October 8th to 18th - Host Brasil - Boys Teams: Born 95 and 93. Girls Teams: Born 95 and 93 and coaches. We need to house Brasil (provide a place to sleep and meals when they are in our homes). They will be going to Southern California for 3-4 days during the week. The zone will pay for van rentals. In exchange Brasil will pay for players and coaches free full board (place to sleep, all meals and all major ground transpiration).
May's Schedule
May 18th - Monday - Masters usual time
May 19th - Tuesday - Club -younger at Whitney 6:30-8:30 Older at MGP 6-8 pm
May 20th - Wed - Masters usual time
May 21st - Thur - Same as Tuesday
May 22nd - Friday - both older and younger at MGP 6:30 (not 6 pm) to 8 pm
May 23rd - Sat - Club 1-2:30 pm Master 2:30-4 pm
May 25th - Monday - NO WORKOUT
May 19th - Tuesday - Club -younger at Whitney 6:30-8:30 Older at MGP 6-8 pm
May 20th - Wed - Masters usual time
May 21st - Thur - Same as Tuesday
May 22nd - Friday - both older and younger at MGP 6:30 (not 6 pm) to 8 pm
May 23rd - Sat - Club 1-2:30 pm Master 2:30-4 pm
May 25th - Monday - NO WORKOUT
Thursday, May 14, 2009
May 14-15-16th (Thur-Fri-Sat)
NO WORKOUT THUR - FRI - SAT - ALL POOLS ARE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS AND AQUATIC SUMMER STAFF MEETINGS.
WORKOUTS WILL BE A NORMAL NEXT WEEK.
WORKOUTS WILL BE A NORMAL NEXT WEEK.
Brasil Coming to Vegas
Brasil is coming to Vegas in October. They are bring 4 teams: boys born in 95 and 93, Girls teams 95 and 93... along with a few coaches. This is going to be an exchange program - we house them this Oct. In 2010 August they will provide free full board (sleep - meals) and almost all ground transportation free.
I am asking other players (ODP players) to fill out our team and in return I am also asking our zone to help pay for van rentals.
This is a heads up notice for everyone. This is a once in a life time for everyone!!
More details will follow.
I am asking other players (ODP players) to fill out our team and in return I am also asking our zone to help pay for van rentals.
This is a heads up notice for everyone. This is a once in a life time for everyone!!
More details will follow.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Poker Tournament Pictures
Check out more photo's from the Poker Tournament... In this picture Tony is going crazy because she just hit four two's staying with a King, Two off suit. She beat Dandy, he had a full house.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Wed May 13th - 14th
May 13th - Wed No Workout - pool repairs
May 14th - Thursday - check blog - Whitney for sure is closed. MGP may finish pool repairs - check blog on Thursday... right up to 5:30 pm. IF MGP is open, both the younger and older group will workout from 6 - 8 pm.
May 14th - Thursday - check blog - Whitney for sure is closed. MGP may finish pool repairs - check blog on Thursday... right up to 5:30 pm. IF MGP is open, both the younger and older group will workout from 6 - 8 pm.
Poker Tournament
We all want to Thank Wendy (Dirk, Joey, Sarah's mom - John's wife) she was awesome, taking care of every ones drink needs... with this group that was not an easy task! Thank you Wendy and Thank your boss for having us! Trish Taylor did an outstanding job organizing this event - as Jacint put it "This is better than having a car wash and making $100" We made money to buy more than a peanut for awards.
Winners were:
1st Place: Penny Drury
2nd Place: Mark St. John
3rd Place: Tony Chanove
All three donated their winning to back to the club - Thanks you
Here are just a few of the pictures from a fun filled night!!! You can see more photos on Athleon in photo's.
Friday, May 08, 2009
Schedule for next few weeks
May 8th - Friday Club both younger and older 6-8 pm MGP
May 9th - Sat Whitney 1-4:30 pm
CHECK THE POOL PUMP MAY STILL BE BROKEN
1-2:15 Younger
1:55 - 3:15 Older
3-4:30 Masters
May 11th - Monday - Masters 6:30-8 pm MGP
May 12th - Tuesday - younger Whitney 6:30-8:30 pm
- Older MGP 6-8 pm
May 13th - Wed - Master Pool Closed pool repairs
May 14th - Thur - Check blog - may have both groups at MGP
May 15th -Friday - NO Workout for younger and Older - pool repairs: They may open check email and this blog for updates.
May 16th - Sat - NO Workout all aquatic staff meeting
Check back if we are having workouts for Memorial weekend.
May 9th - Sat Whitney 1-4:30 pm
CHECK THE POOL PUMP MAY STILL BE BROKEN
1-2:15 Younger
1:55 - 3:15 Older
3-4:30 Masters
May 11th - Monday - Masters 6:30-8 pm MGP
May 12th - Tuesday - younger Whitney 6:30-8:30 pm
- Older MGP 6-8 pm
May 13th - Wed - Master Pool Closed pool repairs
May 14th - Thur - Check blog - may have both groups at MGP
May 15th -Friday - NO Workout for younger and Older - pool repairs: They may open check email and this blog for updates.
May 16th - Sat - NO Workout all aquatic staff meeting
Check back if we are having workouts for Memorial weekend.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
City of Henderson New Pool
I have met with the City of Henderson and we have set up our schedule when the Brand New 50 mt Indoor Pool opens up this October.
Outline of what we will be doing in the future:
Junior Polo - Will stay at Whitney same time, same area.
Club Younger - From Oct to June will be at Whitney, same time and days
- From June to Oct will move to the MGP
Club Older - Will begin training at Heritage begin Oct 09 year round.
Master - Will begin training at Heritage begin Oct 09 year round.
Saturday workouts will all be at Heritage 11-4 pm
We are adding a new class: Water Polo Conditioning - 3 times a week for 90 mins. This will be designed to help our players get improve their stroke, speed and conditioning.
We will be hosting our Masters Festival at Heritage!!! We may move our Summer tournament to Heritage (before we do, I want to see if the air is like Whitney, if so we will remain at the MGP). We are adding a new tournament "24 Hour Tournament" Each year we want to set a World Record playing games from Friday afternoon going non stop to Sunday about 3 pm. At Heritage and Whitney.
As time gets closer, more info will follow...
Outline of what we will be doing in the future:
Junior Polo - Will stay at Whitney same time, same area.
Club Younger - From Oct to June will be at Whitney, same time and days
- From June to Oct will move to the MGP
Club Older - Will begin training at Heritage begin Oct 09 year round.
Master - Will begin training at Heritage begin Oct 09 year round.
Saturday workouts will all be at Heritage 11-4 pm
We are adding a new class: Water Polo Conditioning - 3 times a week for 90 mins. This will be designed to help our players get improve their stroke, speed and conditioning.
We will be hosting our Masters Festival at Heritage!!! We may move our Summer tournament to Heritage (before we do, I want to see if the air is like Whitney, if so we will remain at the MGP). We are adding a new tournament "24 Hour Tournament" Each year we want to set a World Record playing games from Friday afternoon going non stop to Sunday about 3 pm. At Heritage and Whitney.
As time gets closer, more info will follow...
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Masters Dues
Masters - Code for this month to pay is:
1 2 6 4 1 4 - 0 3
(next month this # will change)
1 2 6 4 1 4 - 0 3
(next month this # will change)
Monday, May 04, 2009
Our Star - Jake is player of the month for USWP
go to: usawaterpolo.com and click on Athlete of the Month.
Great Job Jake!!!
Thanks Trish for writing every ones thoughts on Jake!!
Great Job Jake!!!
Thanks Trish for writing every ones thoughts on Jake!!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
May 2nd - Sat Workout
Sat's workout will be held at Whitney:
Younger Club: 1-2:30 pm (Lake, Cage, Nolan, Wyatt, Jorge, Molly, Hannah, Mia,
Sarah, Joey, Derek, Trevor, Parker, Tyler, Jared M, Tanner, Ben, Al, Sam)
Older Club and Masters 2:30-4 pm (older club: Eleanor, Brendan,Josh, Jared,
Max, Dr, Steven, Steven K, Adam, Ashton, Santana, Connor, Hunter. (masters):
Lee, Shannon, Vaune, Ian, Will, Kevin, Robert, Dustin, Carrie, Zach, Chris,
Waski, Mark, Kim, Erin,
Younger Club: 1-2:30 pm (Lake, Cage, Nolan, Wyatt, Jorge, Molly, Hannah, Mia,
Sarah, Joey, Derek, Trevor, Parker, Tyler, Jared M, Tanner, Ben, Al, Sam)
Older Club and Masters 2:30-4 pm (older club: Eleanor, Brendan,Josh, Jared,
Max, Dr, Steven, Steven K, Adam, Ashton, Santana, Connor, Hunter. (masters):
Lee, Shannon, Vaune, Ian, Will, Kevin, Robert, Dustin, Carrie, Zach, Chris,
Waski, Mark, Kim, Erin,
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Thank You
You can never have too much fishing gear - Thank You Guys... anyone who wants to go fishing during the week (leave at 4 am and back by 12 or 1 pm) let me know, we have till about Mid May - then have to wait till after summer.
Thanks Again!!!
Rose got me this T-shirt that says: "I am only 18 years old with 42 years of experience"
Jake's Prom
Jake's mom and dad are visiting Alex and asked me to take picture of Jake going to the prom.... How Sweet is this picture?
Dues and Not paid for Nationals
Following owe dues for April and Masters Nationals:
Masters: Magee April dues and Nationals - Thor Nationals - Joc April dues and Nationals - Joe Nationals - Marcus April dues and Nationals - Adrian April dues and Nationals - Kim April dues - Mike $5 from Feb dues, March and April dues - Peter April dues - Tamas Nationals - Zach Nationals.
Club: April dues: Gabby - Josh - Jared - Dale - Wyatt
Please pay before Monday April 27th!!!
Masters: Magee April dues and Nationals - Thor Nationals - Joc April dues and Nationals - Joe Nationals - Marcus April dues and Nationals - Adrian April dues and Nationals - Kim April dues - Mike $5 from Feb dues, March and April dues - Peter April dues - Tamas Nationals - Zach Nationals.
Club: April dues: Gabby - Josh - Jared - Dale - Wyatt
Please pay before Monday April 27th!!!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Masters San Diego Tournament
Just got the game schedule: Our 1st Game is 4 pm. Be be at the pool 3:15 pm. I want to talk to everyone about our game plan against Sunset. Games are at UCSD - 30 meter pool!!!!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 09, 2009
April 11th - Saturday
No Workout for club or master this Sat. The women will be playing in a tournament this weekend. Club players instead of workout, please come watch and cheer on our team. Games are being played at Dula the Downtown Pool on Bonanza - 1 and/or 4 pm. Master if you have the time it would be nice to come and watch too.
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Good workouts this week!!! Both groups!!!
Masters and Club - Good job this week! Masters your 6 on 5 is getting there and every one's intensity has been great in our scrimmage... and the best part is there are not fights in the water!!! Keep it up!!!
Masters will have the women's tournament next weekend Sat and Sunday. Don't forget no workout on Sat for both groups! Instead please come and watch the women's team on Sat at Dula either their 1 pm or 4 pm game. The 1st weekend in May the men's team has the San Diego tournament... keep the attendance up.
Club - Rob (Master Goalie) told me how much better all of you have gotten. All the players going to ODP have really stepped up your game. You only have 4 workouts till we go to Kearns for Tryouts so don't let down, keep learning and keep getting tough.
Congratulations go out to Eleanor and Mary, they both made the Youth Girls Team and will be going to Kearns for the ODP championships.
Masters will have the women's tournament next weekend Sat and Sunday. Don't forget no workout on Sat for both groups! Instead please come and watch the women's team on Sat at Dula either their 1 pm or 4 pm game. The 1st weekend in May the men's team has the San Diego tournament... keep the attendance up.
Club - Rob (Master Goalie) told me how much better all of you have gotten. All the players going to ODP have really stepped up your game. You only have 4 workouts till we go to Kearns for Tryouts so don't let down, keep learning and keep getting tough.
Congratulations go out to Eleanor and Mary, they both made the Youth Girls Team and will be going to Kearns for the ODP championships.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Masters National
We have the following players:
20's: Goalies: Rob and Marcus - Edwin, Adrian, Tamas, Mike, Peter, Dandy, Jacint, Robert and may get a few players from Commerce.
30's: Goalies: Rob and Marcus - Magee, Zach, Joe, Thor, Dandy, Jacint, Tony, Ian, Will, Dustin, Louie, Drew. (Did I miss anyone?)
EVERYONE MUST BE REGISTERED WITH USWP AS A GOLD MEMBER!!! PLEASE DO THIS TODAY!! I have sent in the entry fee and will have to send in names by Mid April.
Vaune, Lee and Carrie are playing with other women's team.
$90.00 per player. Louie has offered his home in Commerce (about a 40-45 min drive) if anyone is low on funds... but Louie will be getting a hotel room in Irvine.
$90 due Tax Day - April 15th.
20's: Goalies: Rob and Marcus - Edwin, Adrian, Tamas, Mike, Peter, Dandy, Jacint, Robert and may get a few players from Commerce.
30's: Goalies: Rob and Marcus - Magee, Zach, Joe, Thor, Dandy, Jacint, Tony, Ian, Will, Dustin, Louie, Drew. (Did I miss anyone?)
EVERYONE MUST BE REGISTERED WITH USWP AS A GOLD MEMBER!!! PLEASE DO THIS TODAY!! I have sent in the entry fee and will have to send in names by Mid April.
Vaune, Lee and Carrie are playing with other women's team.
$90.00 per player. Louie has offered his home in Commerce (about a 40-45 min drive) if anyone is low on funds... but Louie will be getting a hotel room in Irvine.
$90 due Tax Day - April 15th.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Master Dues
Please sign up with the front desk (MGP or Whitney) for April. The code is:
1 2 6 4 1 4 - 0 3
Players who still owe for March: Mike and Peter!!!
1 2 6 4 1 4 - 0 3
Players who still owe for March: Mike and Peter!!!
April 11th - Sat
We will not have a workout on Sat April 11th. Instead we want the Club players to come and watch one of the following games at Dula (the downtown pool)
April 11th - Sat - Dula
1:00 pm Game Vegas vs Washington
4:00 pm Game Vegas vs Puget Sound
Masters you are welcome to come and watch our ladies in action too.
April 11th - Sat - Dula
1:00 pm Game Vegas vs Washington
4:00 pm Game Vegas vs Puget Sound
Masters you are welcome to come and watch our ladies in action too.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Women's Vegas Tournament
Click to enlarge; 1st game be at the pool 1 hour before game time 8:30 am. After 1st game 30 mins before game time. Games are at Dula - downtown. Everyone owes: $70 entry fees. Date is April 11th and 12th Sat and Sunday
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Spring Tournament
Thank you all for helping at our Spring Tournament. This was something we want to host every year - next year will are planning on bring back our 24 hour tournament which will include: age group and master's teams. Thank you masters for working the table (the club players felt lost because they did not have to work) also for reffin the games... this saved us so much money!!! Thank you Cheryl for taking charge of the concession stand and all the parents who helped behind the table. As usual Jake did an outstanding job as tournament director and Matt and Trish Taylor for helping Jake. Thank Louie Chanove for taking pictures and making the awards for the tournament. Joe for assigning the refs. Besides the wind and rain on Sunday it was a great tournament.
Results:
15's 1st: LAWPC 2nd TVH 3rd SB Girls 4th SB Boys 5th LAWP B 6th Commerce
12's 1st: LAWPC 2nd TVH 3rd Commerce 4th SB
10's Exhibition: 1st TVH 2nd Commerce
Thank you Louie for all your help too...
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Dues
Following still need to pay dues: Adrian, Kim, Kevin, Peter, Dandy, Gabby, Josh, Jared, Tanner.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Sat after the tournament
After the tournament on Saturday, we are going to Discovery Park (the park next to Multi Gen) for a team gathering. Everyone is welcome... bring your own food, pizza, drinks.. chairs, blankets. The Brooks and Louie will be out, it will be a nice time to spend time after being indoors all day.
Sat March 21st - Discovery Park - after the last game... about 5:30-6 pm. Bring your own food, drinks and just relax.
Sat March 21st - Discovery Park - after the last game... about 5:30-6 pm. Bring your own food, drinks and just relax.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Club Players a Must Read
A few years ago Doc Hunkler (Polo Planet) wrote an Article on Play Together, Stay Together, and Succeed Together - Good reading for players who want to play in College.
http://www.waterpoloplanet.com/HTML_Hunkler_pages/25_Play_Together.html
Sandy
http://www.waterpoloplanet.com/HTML_Hunkler_pages/25_Play_Together.html
Sandy
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Masters Dues
Sorry about this - until the City gets their computer set up so the Masters can pay, please pay me: make check out to Sandy Nitta for $35.00.
Those who have paid we will make sure your payments is directed to the correct program.
Thanks - Sandy
Those who have paid we will make sure your payments is directed to the correct program.
Thanks - Sandy
Monday, March 09, 2009
Masters Due
When paying dues - go to the front desk at MGP or Whitney and you have to give them this #:
1 2 6 1 4 - 0 2 - cost is $35.00
1 2 6 1 4 - 0 2 - cost is $35.00
Monday, March 02, 2009
High School Swimming
Saturday I had a short talk with the older age group players. The point I wanted to make regarding swimming and water polo is:
1. The swim coaches let the swimmers miss swim workouts because they are swimming on a team, so these swimmers do not have to swim for 2.5 hours and then turn around and swim another 2 hours with their club swim team. I have concerns our water polo players are not given the same set of rules and they will have to swim with the high school swim team for 2.5 hours and then turn around and workout 2 hour for water polo. Not only will they be tired they will not have time to do homework and everything is going to suffer.
2. I began our talk on Saturday about how I understand that High School Swimming is important to each of you because this is a way to get a swimming Letter. Also a time to be with friends from school. I totally understand and said this several times during the talk.
3. I also said I would hate to see them miss workouts for swimming, mainly Zach... because he was the only player giving up workouts (Masters) to swim. Thinking he needed the credits for next year. Adam and several players have me sign a form taking them out of a P.E. class and they receive the credit like they were on the team.
From what I am hearing back the kids got the wrong impression and think they cannot swim on the swim team..... I never said that and never would!!! I did say high school swimming is during the same time period before ODP's and it will hurt your chances of moving your polo forward.
Parents if you have questions - Please come talk to me!!!
1. The swim coaches let the swimmers miss swim workouts because they are swimming on a team, so these swimmers do not have to swim for 2.5 hours and then turn around and swim another 2 hours with their club swim team. I have concerns our water polo players are not given the same set of rules and they will have to swim with the high school swim team for 2.5 hours and then turn around and workout 2 hour for water polo. Not only will they be tired they will not have time to do homework and everything is going to suffer.
2. I began our talk on Saturday about how I understand that High School Swimming is important to each of you because this is a way to get a swimming Letter. Also a time to be with friends from school. I totally understand and said this several times during the talk.
3. I also said I would hate to see them miss workouts for swimming, mainly Zach... because he was the only player giving up workouts (Masters) to swim. Thinking he needed the credits for next year. Adam and several players have me sign a form taking them out of a P.E. class and they receive the credit like they were on the team.
From what I am hearing back the kids got the wrong impression and think they cannot swim on the swim team..... I never said that and never would!!! I did say high school swimming is during the same time period before ODP's and it will hurt your chances of moving your polo forward.
Parents if you have questions - Please come talk to me!!!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Great Job Everyone
Just wanted to Thank everyone on the team (players - parents and spouses) - on the drive home tonight I was thinking about the Master Festival - the up coming tournament we are hosting in March, about the San Diego Tournament for our men's masters team and about the April tournament our women (and club girls) will be playing in.
How far we have come in these past few years and the future of our team looks so bright. I can hardly wait. There are so many players and parents who have helped out,,,,,, i.e. Friday they had the baby goals at the Festival and within mins we had a truck and got the correct goals at the MGP.
A special Thanks to Tony who has helped me so much.... Thank You Tony!!! The other special Thanks is to Jake, boy are we going to miss him!!!
The masters have improved so much - I look back at the 1st game we played at ASU and we did not play that well... that night I could not sleep thinking "Did I teach them anything" and now I look at our team and we have come so far... our team now could beat the TVH team by 10 goals. I look back at our club team and remember the kids in their suits and caps on 1 hours before their game time and no place to warm up and stayed in their suit at 7 am in the cold. And look at us now!!!
What is even more important look where we are headed!!! .... where are we headed?
How about going to Brasil in August 2010? !!!! ??? !!!! Gives everyone 18 months to plan and save. "don't say no it cost too much" Plan and save.... if your entire family can not go - that is OK we will watch and take care of your kids.... or spouses we will watch and take care of your husband/wife. Let's Do it....
I have written the coaches in Brasil .... they will set something up for us. Trip of a lifetime!!!!
How far we have come in these past few years and the future of our team looks so bright. I can hardly wait. There are so many players and parents who have helped out,,,,,, i.e. Friday they had the baby goals at the Festival and within mins we had a truck and got the correct goals at the MGP.
A special Thanks to Tony who has helped me so much.... Thank You Tony!!! The other special Thanks is to Jake, boy are we going to miss him!!!
The masters have improved so much - I look back at the 1st game we played at ASU and we did not play that well... that night I could not sleep thinking "Did I teach them anything" and now I look at our team and we have come so far... our team now could beat the TVH team by 10 goals. I look back at our club team and remember the kids in their suits and caps on 1 hours before their game time and no place to warm up and stayed in their suit at 7 am in the cold. And look at us now!!!
What is even more important look where we are headed!!! .... where are we headed?
How about going to Brasil in August 2010? !!!! ??? !!!! Gives everyone 18 months to plan and save. "don't say no it cost too much" Plan and save.... if your entire family can not go - that is OK we will watch and take care of your kids.... or spouses we will watch and take care of your husband/wife. Let's Do it....
I have written the coaches in Brasil .... they will set something up for us. Trip of a lifetime!!!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
New Team Site
Very soon I will not be posting on this site. Everyone needs to sign up on:
www.athleonsport.com - create an account and join our team by searching for our team name. Our add code is: TVH
This is a great site - you can check it out daily - I have begun a playbook online which all our members can study... but the best part is I can email everyone with updates and if you wish when I sent out messages you can get it on your phone (TEXT). So, if the pool calls me and said "The pool is closed tonight" and this comes at 6 pm I can text everyone.
Please sign up today.
www.athleonsport.com - create an account and join our team by searching for our team name. Our add code is: TVH
This is a great site - you can check it out daily - I have begun a playbook online which all our members can study... but the best part is I can email everyone with updates and if you wish when I sent out messages you can get it on your phone (TEXT). So, if the pool calls me and said "The pool is closed tonight" and this comes at 6 pm I can text everyone.
Please sign up today.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Masters Festival
I want to Thank everyone who worked the Festival!!!!!!! All the Master Festival Players loved the event, how much they learned, how organized we were and how much fun they had. This was a reflexion of our entire Team Vegas/Henderson Polo family, from every parent, players both club and masters. So many people came up me and told me how they loved how great our people/players were, how helpful, polite and just great people you are all. This is the reputation we want everyone to go away with which means they will come back again.
So everyone who helped make this a successful event - Great Job and Thank you very much.... I am really proud of the group/family we have with Team Vegas/Henderson!!!
So everyone who helped make this a successful event - Great Job and Thank you very much.... I am really proud of the group/family we have with Team Vegas/Henderson!!!
Feb Dues
Following still need to pay for Feb:
-Santana - Ashton - Josh - Jared - Waski - Marcus - Shane
-Santana - Ashton - Josh - Jared - Waski - Marcus - Shane
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Friday - Master Festival
Great job Team Vegas - really proud of each of you. So many players - staff told me what great kids you were... also the VIP coaches said you masters were awesome on the water.
One day down - two more to go!! Keep up the great job!!!
One day down - two more to go!! Keep up the great job!!!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Saturday Workout
With the Master Festival this weekend all the coaches will be busy but the pool will be open from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm - Club players can only get in if a Masters gets in the water with you. Do not fool around!!!
USWP Cards - Masters
I am still waiting for the following players to register with USWP:
Marcus - Adrian - Edwin - Thor - Dandy - Mike!!! Please do so this week, register for the Gold since you are all going to play at Masters Nationals.
Marcus - Adrian - Edwin - Thor - Dandy - Mike!!! Please do so this week, register for the Gold since you are all going to play at Masters Nationals.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Bowling
Marques bowling good bye party was fun!! All of you are better off in the water and with a water polo ball in your hand. Every notice how crazy you all (Marques - You All) get when Lou brings out the camera.... bunch of hams.
And Dr. Phil that was not very nice of you to mix up all the shoes then tie them in knots with another shoe that did not match. (lol - it was Josh's mom and I).
Santana you owe me a Pepsi!!
Marques will really will miss you....
And Dr. Phil that was not very nice of you to mix up all the shoes then tie them in knots with another shoe that did not match. (lol - it was Josh's mom and I).
Santana you owe me a Pepsi!!
Marques will really will miss you....
Friday, February 13, 2009
HELP NEEDED
Calling all trucks - Calling all homes with extra space - Calling all able bodies.
As most of you know UNLV will be closing for repairs begin in March. We will need to store our goals (2 stand up - 1 floater) Nets. And move our ball cart from UNLV to the MGP.
Our last workout at UNLV will be Feb 25th - Wed. and we want to move our equip out before March 1st.
Let me know if you have a truck to move the equip or a place to store the one, two or all three goals.
Thanks Sandy
As most of you know UNLV will be closing for repairs begin in March. We will need to store our goals (2 stand up - 1 floater) Nets. And move our ball cart from UNLV to the MGP.
Our last workout at UNLV will be Feb 25th - Wed. and we want to move our equip out before March 1st.
Let me know if you have a truck to move the equip or a place to store the one, two or all three goals.
Thanks Sandy
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Party for Marques
As you all know Marques will be leaving with his parents to Texas next week. So, this Friday at 4:45 pm we will meet at Sunset Station/Casino Bowling, to party with our buddy Marquez. Cost $5.00 per person, includes bowling and pizza. Give your money to Eleanor or Hunter. We have the lanes till 7 pm. Bring socks!!!
Masters - Tournament
Great NEWS we are in San Diego Tournament... May 1-3rd. They were overloaded with teams wanting to get in... they only allowed 16 teams in this tournament. We are in KAOS and other good teams did not make the cut. So we have to bring our best game to San Diego so we are asked to come back next year.
The cost for the tournament is: $85 per player plus your cost of hotel, meals, transportation. Please pay before the end of the month.
The following need to register with USWP (you can do this online) - sign up for the Gold membership since everyone will be playing at Masters Nationals.
-Rob, Marcus, Jake, Jacint, Tomas, Adrian, Matt Brooks Jr, Edwin, Robert, Dandy, Mike, Thor. Already registered: Our Club, Sandy, Tony, Magee, Joe.
Plan on playing late Friday and going to approx 4 pm on Sunday. They have listed a few hotels that are $180 per night... I will check into the Embassy Suites, might be cheaper and comes with a great breakfast and can sleep more per room.
They have a few socials planned... if you would like to go I will email you the info.
The cost for the tournament is: $85 per player plus your cost of hotel, meals, transportation. Please pay before the end of the month.
The following need to register with USWP (you can do this online) - sign up for the Gold membership since everyone will be playing at Masters Nationals.
-Rob, Marcus, Jake, Jacint, Tomas, Adrian, Matt Brooks Jr, Edwin, Robert, Dandy, Mike, Thor. Already registered: Our Club, Sandy, Tony, Magee, Joe.
Plan on playing late Friday and going to approx 4 pm on Sunday. They have listed a few hotels that are $180 per night... I will check into the Embassy Suites, might be cheaper and comes with a great breakfast and can sleep more per room.
They have a few socials planned... if you would like to go I will email you the info.
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Personal Assistants
Personal Assistants - have you emailed your VIP coach/staff for the Masters Festival?
If you have not please do so before Monday!!! Feb 9th.
Trevor - Lynn Wittstock
Derek - Lynn Comer Kachmarik
Mia - Trina
Dale - Pedro
Joey/Steven - Dion
Nolan - Dave
Molly - Louie
If you have not please do so before Monday!!! Feb 9th.
Trevor - Lynn Wittstock
Derek - Lynn Comer Kachmarik
Mia - Trina
Dale - Pedro
Joey/Steven - Dion
Nolan - Dave
Molly - Louie
Friday, February 06, 2009
Sat Workouts
Don't forget we are back to normal Saturday workout times:
Younger Club: 1-2:15 pm
Older Club: 1:55 (in the water) to 3:15 pm
Masters: 3:15 to 4:30 pm
Younger Club: 1-2:15 pm
Older Club: 1:55 (in the water) to 3:15 pm
Masters: 3:15 to 4:30 pm
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Sunday, February 01, 2009
First Annual Super Polo Games
Great games yesterday!!!
Club Older: Black, Eleanor's team won by a few goals. Good team work and great Hunter was a wall!!
Club Younger: Black, Eleanor's team won by several goals but White's made a good run towards the end.
Masters: Boy we keep score and the level of the game raises by 99 out of 100 degrees. It was tied at the end of the game and we went to a shoot out: Ryan's team won.
It was fun - we will do this next year again. I want to Thank the Captains of each team: Eleanor and Zach club - Ryan and Jake masters. And a big Thank you to Jake and Lou for walking up and down the pool, blowing their whistles, not getting paid all to help our team.
Club Older: Black, Eleanor's team won by a few goals. Good team work and great Hunter was a wall!!
Club Younger: Black, Eleanor's team won by several goals but White's made a good run towards the end.
Masters: Boy we keep score and the level of the game raises by 99 out of 100 degrees. It was tied at the end of the game and we went to a shoot out: Ryan's team won.
It was fun - we will do this next year again. I want to Thank the Captains of each team: Eleanor and Zach club - Ryan and Jake masters. And a big Thank you to Jake and Lou for walking up and down the pool, blowing their whistles, not getting paid all to help our team.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Sad News
As some of you may already know Trish's father (Max and Maci's grandfather) passed away last week. The service will be:
Sat Jan 31st
11:00 am
St. Thomas Catholic Church
On Pecos between Wigwam and Windmill
Sat Jan 31st
11:00 am
St. Thomas Catholic Church
On Pecos between Wigwam and Windmill
Sat Jan 31st - Super Polo Games
In honor of the Super Bowl we will be having our own "Super Polo Game"
Club: Be at the pool by 12:45 pm - you will be finished by 3:15 pm
Masters: Be ready to play at 3:30 pm. 3-3:15 you can do an easy swim. 3:15-3:30 warm up passing - shooting. Game time: 3:15 pm
Club: Be at the pool by 12:45 pm - you will be finished by 3:15 pm
Masters: Be ready to play at 3:30 pm. 3-3:15 you can do an easy swim. 3:15-3:30 warm up passing - shooting. Game time: 3:15 pm
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Club and Masters
Few reminders:
1. Club we still have DVD's for sale - I watched this last night, it is awesome. Lou did a great job. Next year we will put masters pictures in the DVD. DVD's are $10.00 each.... see Dale's Mom.
2. This Sat's workout will be our 1st Annual Super Pool Game (in honor of the Super Bowl). Thursday the Team Captain will select team and both groups (older and younger) will begin at 12:45 and end at 3:15 pm.
3. Master's Sat workout 3:15 to 4:30 pm and we will have our 1st Annual Super Pool Game. (Hunter need to to stay Marcus will not be there on Sat - Hunter for the month of Feb on Mon and Wed please come to masters).
4. We have suits - towels - bags in stock.... see Tony.
5 Masters still waiting to hear if we are in for the San Diego Tournament in May.
6. Mark down these dates, everyone will need to be free to work our Festival and Age Group Spring Tournament: Feb 20-22nd and March 20-21nd.
7. Master's don't forget March 2nd we start working out at the Multi Gen Pool Mon and Wed 6:30-8 pm. You only pay the $35.00 to the City, you can sign up online or at the front desk at either Whitney or MGP.
1. Club we still have DVD's for sale - I watched this last night, it is awesome. Lou did a great job. Next year we will put masters pictures in the DVD. DVD's are $10.00 each.... see Dale's Mom.
2. This Sat's workout will be our 1st Annual Super Pool Game (in honor of the Super Bowl). Thursday the Team Captain will select team and both groups (older and younger) will begin at 12:45 and end at 3:15 pm.
3. Master's Sat workout 3:15 to 4:30 pm and we will have our 1st Annual Super Pool Game. (Hunter need to to stay Marcus will not be there on Sat - Hunter for the month of Feb on Mon and Wed please come to masters).
4. We have suits - towels - bags in stock.... see Tony.
5 Masters still waiting to hear if we are in for the San Diego Tournament in May.
6. Mark down these dates, everyone will need to be free to work our Festival and Age Group Spring Tournament: Feb 20-22nd and March 20-21nd.
7. Master's don't forget March 2nd we start working out at the Multi Gen Pool Mon and Wed 6:30-8 pm. You only pay the $35.00 to the City, you can sign up online or at the front desk at either Whitney or MGP.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Team Suits, Bags, Towel, etc
Masters we now have the following items in stock:
Women's suits - Men's suits - Bags (large/small) Backpacks - Towels - T-Shirts - Sweatshirts.
See Tony
Women's suits - Men's suits - Bags (large/small) Backpacks - Towels - T-Shirts - Sweatshirts.
See Tony
Friday, January 23, 2009
Masters
As you know the UNLV pool will be closed March 1st to at least Jan 2010. I met with the City of Henderson and we are going to be working out at the Multi Gen Pool (50 mt Outdoor Pool) from 6:30 pm to 8 pm Monday and Wednesday. Saturday's at Whitney Ranch, the dues will be paid to the City of Henderson for $35 a month.
You can sign up at the front desk at both pools (MGP or Whitney). The codes for the dues are:
March: 126414 - 02
April: 126414 - 03
May: 126414 - 04
This is better than going to Dula and swimming with toilet paper!!
You can sign up at the front desk at both pools (MGP or Whitney). The codes for the dues are:
March: 126414 - 02
April: 126414 - 03
May: 126414 - 04
This is better than going to Dula and swimming with toilet paper!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Club - Sat - Jan 24th
News: Sat Lou has made DVD's of the kids from years past to the present. If you watched the DVD at our Xmas Party this one is even better: Lou has added more picture. We are selling them for $10 as a team fund raiser. Bring your money, help support the team.
I will meet with any parents Sat 1 pm to talk about the ODP (Olympic Development Program) Zone Team. United States Water Polo has made a few new changes that are important to our players.
Up Coming Events:
Feb 20-22, 2009 - Master Festival - club players will be working.
March 21-22, 2009 - Age Group Spring Tournament - master will be working.
May 1-2-3, 2009 - Master San Diego Tournament (if they have room)
May 9th - First Annual Team Vegas/Henderson Poker Tournament
June 6th - Awards Picnic
June 12-13-14,2009 - Master Nationals - Irvine, CA
July - Junior Olympic - 10's coed 12's boys 16's boys
August 15-16, 2009 - Master Summer Tournament - club players will be working
I will meet with any parents Sat 1 pm to talk about the ODP (Olympic Development Program) Zone Team. United States Water Polo has made a few new changes that are important to our players.
Up Coming Events:
Feb 20-22, 2009 - Master Festival - club players will be working.
March 21-22, 2009 - Age Group Spring Tournament - master will be working.
May 1-2-3, 2009 - Master San Diego Tournament (if they have room)
May 9th - First Annual Team Vegas/Henderson Poker Tournament
June 6th - Awards Picnic
June 12-13-14,2009 - Master Nationals - Irvine, CA
July - Junior Olympic - 10's coed 12's boys 16's boys
August 15-16, 2009 - Master Summer Tournament - club players will be working
ODP - Zone Team
Anyone interested in trying out for the Zone Team and going onto the ODP I will meet with you tonight. Jan 22nd - Whitney 6:30 pm
Sandy
Sandy
Palm Spring Tournament
The Palm Springs tournament has been canceled - Palm Springs did not send out entries in time and they only had a few teams enter. I will bring my check book and refund the money to: Steven - Murphy - Ashton - Adam. Did I miss anyone?
Our next tournament will be: March 20 and 21st - Sat and Sunday. We are entering:
10 & Unders
12 & Unders
15 & Unders
Our next tournament will be: March 20 and 21st - Sat and Sunday. We are entering:
10 & Unders
12 & Unders
15 & Unders
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Men's Tournament May 1,2,3rd
San Diego will be hosting a Men's Tournament May 1, 2, 3rd (Friday, Sat, Sun). This is about one month before Masters National (Master's National is our #1 tournament for the year), can we get enough players to attend both San Diego and Masters, can you get off work that many days and the cost for both?
I will ask you on Wed if you can attend.
I will ask you on Wed if you can attend.
Women's Open Tournament
The University of Washington is hosting a tournament here in Vegas again. We have the following players so far: Vaune, Lee, Shannon, Eleanor, Gabby, Santana, Carrie. Erin are you in? Sandy Vessey will be our goalie and bring a few subs with her: Laura Baker and Teresa Breckon Bixby.
April 11th and 12th - I think the games will be a Dula. Sent the entry fee in today. Cost to players - cover entry fee which will depend on the # of players we have... from $40 to $50 each.
April 11th and 12th - I think the games will be a Dula. Sent the entry fee in today. Cost to players - cover entry fee which will depend on the # of players we have... from $40 to $50 each.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Steven Kassinger
Congratulations to Steven!! Steven is presently in Washington DC for Obama's Presidential Inauguration. Our Steven is a member of the Green Valley March Band, which was one of millions high school bands to be select to play for this Historic occasion.
Wow what an honor!! Steven we are all very proud of you!!!
Wow what an honor!! Steven we are all very proud of you!!!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Dues
Following still owe dues:
Club: Josh, Jared, Eric, Estell, Al, Santana, Lake, Cage, Brenden.
Masters: Thor, Chris, Edwin, Wasik, Marcus, Zac Jr - Mike - Kim - Shane - Erin
Club: Josh, Jared, Eric, Estell, Al, Santana, Lake, Cage, Brenden.
Masters: Thor, Chris, Edwin, Wasik, Marcus, Zac Jr - Mike - Kim - Shane - Erin
Magee and Wasik
Go to usawaterpolo.com - US Water Polo did a little story on the Masters Festival we are hosting this Feb and used a picture of Magee's team which included Mark Wasik.
Some of our masters should think about signing up: Leo, Nelson, Kim, Lynsy, Shannon (the cannon) Lee, Wasik, Will.... you will learn new things from great coaches and have fun.
Some of our masters should think about signing up: Leo, Nelson, Kim, Lynsy, Shannon (the cannon) Lee, Wasik, Will.... you will learn new things from great coaches and have fun.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Club and Masters - Workout Times for Sat
We are breaking the Saturday workouts into 3 different groups:
Younger Club:
1-2:15 (1-2 in the water 2:15 on deck classroom)
Older Club:
1:50 - 3:15 -1:50-2 pm warm up on your own in lane closes to our area DO NOT
make us tell you to get in the water.
-2-3:15 pm Scrimmage
Masters:
3:15 - 4:30 -3:15 to 3:30 Warm up on your own in the lane closes to our area.
-3:30-4:30 pm Scrimmage
Younger Club:
1-2:15 (1-2 in the water 2:15 on deck classroom)
Older Club:
1:50 - 3:15 -1:50-2 pm warm up on your own in lane closes to our area DO NOT
make us tell you to get in the water.
-2-3:15 pm Scrimmage
Masters:
3:15 - 4:30 -3:15 to 3:30 Warm up on your own in the lane closes to our area.
-3:30-4:30 pm Scrimmage
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