2023- 2024 Season:

Information Night will be held Wednesday November 1,  2023, 6:00 pm  at Alga Norte Aquatic Center, at the tables next to the basketball courts  (south end of pool facility).  All players and at least 1 parent/guardian must attend. If you have a conflict please email girlsSDAwaterpolo@gmail.com.

The 2023-2024 try-outs for team placement will take place beginning  Monday November 13th – Friday 17th (6:45 – 9:00PM – p/u 9:10PM) at Alga Norte Aquatic Center.  Starting Week 2, practices will be M-F 6:45 – 9:00PM

We expect to have Novice (no water polo experience necessary & no cuts, basic swimming & water treading skills required), JV and Varsity teams.

You must have your Athletic Clearance turned in by November 1st to participate in try-outs.  Go to http://www.athleticclearance.com

Please visit our Contact page to be added to our email list for upcoming team information or contact us directly at girlsSDAwaterpolo@gmail.com .

This season our teams will be in CIF Div III.  We are in the Avacado League, which has been updated to include Vista, Canyon Crest Academy, SDA, Rancho Buena Vista, and Classical Academy.

Follow us on Instagram: @SDAGirlsWopo

The team culture is one of hard work, good sportsmanship, academic excellence and supportive friendships.

SDA Girls Water Polo is part of the North County Conference and will be playing Division II in the Avacado League. CIF San Diego Section Girls Water Polo

Athletic Clearance Due November 1st for Winter Sports:

Athletes must complete a sports physical and online clearance confirmation page to SDA Athletic Office to participate in Winter sports.

See SDA Foundation Athletics Clearance Instructions for details. Or start the process at http://www.athleticclearance.com

Gear

• Players purchase their Game Day team turbo brand suits at the beginning of the season through the KAP7 online store.
• Practice water polo suit
• Swim caps (one navy, one white) Goalies (red). SDA version will be available on KAP7 online store.
• Swim goggles
• Size 4 water polo ball, write your name on it!
• Game Day Shirt (given when joining the team), new ones can be purchased through the PrimeSports online store.  These are also worn in yearbook photo.

Swim West, located at 120 Encinitas Blvd, gives SDA team members a 20% discount on their gear, practice suits, etc.

Athletic Letterman Jackets (optional). Varsity letters are given out at the end of season banquet to the varsity rostered players. To purchase:

• Leather sleeve version: order at Town & Country – The Varsity Room, located in Solana Beach. (858) 755-6653
• Sweathshirt sleeve lighter-weight and less expensive option (sample hanging in the SDA athletic office) is from Mack Packaging in San Marcos. 760-752-3500. Forms with Megan in the Athletic Office.

PE Credit Option

Athletic Credit for PE applications will not be accepted until the start of athletic activities. Contracts should be emailed by 12/15/24 to megan.thompson@sduhsd.net.

A student can earn 5 PE credits per season with a maximum of 20 credits earned through participation on a SDA sports team. Download the Athletic PE Credit Contract here. The option is available to grades 10-12. The FITNESSGRAM must be passed the year prior to applying for credit. For FITNESSGRAM Performance Standards, please click here.

Please refer to the Parent/Player Handbook for more information.

SDA GIRLS WATER POLO 2023-2024 SCHEDULE

Subject to change,  Locations & times will be updated in TeamSnap

NO PRACTICE:       Thanksgiving 11/23-24 ,  Winter Break  12/22-1/1 ,    1/15 MLK Jr Day 

2023-24 Tournaments

Tournament Locations & times will be updated in TeamSnap.

Winter Sports Information video: Mandatory Parent-Athlete Presentation

One parent for each athlete is required to complete form. Presentation is attached at end of google form. (5 minute video). If you have already watched video or attended the ’23 Fall Sport information session you do not have to complete another.

Team Photos:  February 3rd, 11 AM @ Moonlight Beach

Senior Night:  1/22/24 @ Alga @ 6:15 pm (North end of facility)

End of Season Banquet: Mar (date TBD)