16U-18U Competitive Boys

16U-18U COMPETITIVE BOYS PROGRAM

Compete against other clubs from across Canada

Focused on performance and reaching your full potential both individually and as a team. Local games provide cost-effective opportunities for development and team growth, while out-of-province competitions, usually around 3-5 times per season, enable us to measure our progress as individuals and as a team against some of the top programs across Canada.

Athletes are expected to attend all practices, games, and events, give their best effort, take responsibility, support their teammates, and embrace a growth mindset.

If unable to attend a practice or event, athletes must communicate with their coaches in advance.

Growth Mindset - The belief that abilities can be developed through dedication, effective strategies, consistent habits, and feedback from others.

AGE

16U: born in 2011-2012 (plus select 2013)

18U: born in 2009-2010 (plus select 2011)

TRAINING

Practices are 5x/week and are held at Pan Am Pool [25 Poseidon Bay, Winnipeg, MB].

IMPORTANT: Pan Am is closing in 2027. This will affect our practice times and locations once the pool shut downs for maintenance. At this time, we do not know what other pool times we will have.

Practices may occasionally change (time and location) or be cancelled throughout the season due to events (such as swim meets), holidays, or when coaches are away with other teams. When possible, we will always make an effort to organize alternative training opportunities.

The 16U-18U Competitive Program runs from September to May each year.

We are asking all athletes to purchase a City of Winnipeg facility membership. This will allow them to access the weight room (we will provide programs and instruction) plus extra pool sessions as needed during public swim times.

5x/week Practices are held at Pan Am Pool [25 Poseidon Bay, Winnipeg, MB].
DAY	DRYAND/WEIGHT ROOM/CLASS ROOM	POOL
Mondays	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesdays	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesdays	OFF	OFF
Thursdays	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Fridays	No Dryland - pool training only	7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturdays	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sundays	OFF	OFF

COMPETITIONS

All competitions are an additional cost and are not included in the program fee unless otherwise stated.

Local Events

All athletes will play in the MB Winter League and MB Provincials. These are excellent events to gain playing experience and are supported by the club, Manitoba Water Polo and Sport Manitoba.

Out-of-Province Competitions

Compete in Water Polo Canada's National Championship League (NCL) for 16U and 18U plus other events.

After registration, we will identifying which events to enter. This process will involve reviewing our team numbers as well as having conversations with you—the families—about your athlete’s availability, resources, and motivation to compete at the highest level in Canada.