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England’s April 2017 Club news is out! - April 1, 2017
Welcome to our club news for April 2017.
CSWPC men’s team
Cheltenham produced a champions’ performance to defeat City of Manchester 18-9 in the final match of the Super 5s programme at Gloucester on 19 March. This was the fourth time Cheltenham has won the title in six years. Well done to all.
In the women’s competition the title fell to be decided by the clash between Manchester and Liverpool. It was an excellent game which saw Liverpool win 5-3. This was their third successive win. Well done.
Liverpool WPC women’s team
Further details of the Super 5’s action in the UK can be found at www.bwpl.org
Great to hear of the success of the first Kent Ladies Cup tournament. Players competed from 6 clubs. The winners were a mixed team from Beckenham/Sevenoaks/Monson, second was Bexley and third place went to Faversham/Hythe. We understand that it was a great event – well done to all involved.
Congratulations to Exeter Water Polo whose ladies’ team finish the Devon League undefeated.
Midlands Water Polo League – Congratulations to league winners Solihull on a successful defence of their Junior Men’s title. This is the fourth year in a row that they have successfully defended their title. Second place went to Cheltenham and League newcomers Northampton secured third spot after a hard fought win away at Boldmere.
CoC men’s water polo team
It is great to see City of Coventry take a place in BWPL men’s Division 5 at the start of next season. Coventry last played National League men’s water polo 7 years ago. Chelmsford, who last took part in the men’s national league 17 years ago, also took a place. The final slot went to Watford Saxons. It promises to be an exciting season.
Watford men’s saxons team
Abbi and Milly Wordley
West Dorset’s Abbi Smith played a key role in South West’s defence of their title, won on penalties in a thrilling climax to the 2017 ASA Water Polo Girls’ U18 Inter Regional Championships in Blackpool. The picture above shows Abbi and Milly Wordley receiving their awards for top goalkeeper and team MVP respectively from Great Britain Junior Head Coach Jim Caulfield.
Sandford Park Lido
Sandford Park Lido will be hosting the 2017 British Water Polo Championships finals, on the 27th and 28th May. The Lido is the training base for Cheltenham swimming and water polo team and this will be the first time in over 30 years the top club competition in Britain (water polo’s FA cup) has been held outdoors. Looking forward to it (and will be packing my brolly!).
At England Water Polo we are proud to promote the sport and will happily publicise any training event. We note that there is an Easter training camp at Whitgift School in Croydon on 3rd to 7th April. If you are interested please see the flyer above and get in touch with London Water Polo. The camp is open to boys and girls aged 17 and under.
Also excited to read about the launch of Project Polo by Edge Hill University. The project offers development water polo sessions for all abilities from beginners through to competent players. The sessions are aimed at age 18+. The first session was on 29 March. Do let us know how it went.
Great to see that Northampton Water Polo club are trying to get the next generation into water polo by inviting 80 children from 10 primary schools to give the game ago.
We are also pleased to promote the taster sessions being organized by Watford Water Polo on 4th and 6th April at Haberdasher Aske School for Boys in Elstree. These sessions are open to boys and girls aged 10-14 years. If you or someone you know is interested please contact Edi using the details above.
And, last but not least an opportunity to participate in a tournament in Šibenik Croatia. The tournament will be held from 9th-13th of August. This is a Senior tournament and the teams are composed of 5 players and 2 substitutes. The size of the pitch is 20m x 15m. There will be a minimum of 40 matches played over five days.
The price per person is 270€ which includes: - Accommodation and breakfast in a newly opened villa with a private pool, restaurant and a lounge bar -VIP table at the after-finale party -Tourist taxes -Event participation To apply for the tournament the advance payment of 100€ per person is required. The rest can be paid upon arrival to Šibenik. Participation deadline is 15th of April. If you wish to find out more please contact Bruno Sabioni, President of Sabioni Sports Academ via e-mail: babic.ssa@gmail.com.
Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/sabionisportsacademy/?fref=ts
We hope you find this report of interest. We aim to showcase what has been going on in English Water Polo clubs over the last month and flag up forthcoming events. If you have any news that you would like to share about your club please contact me at ah@waterpoloengland.org.
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Latest News
England’s April 2017 Club news is out! -
Welcome to our club news for April 2017.
CSWPC men’s team
Cheltenham produced a champions’ performance to defeat City of Manchester 18-9 in the final match of the Super 5s programme at Gloucester on 19 March. This was the fourth time Cheltenham has won the title in six years. Well done to all.
In the women’s competition the title fell to be decided by the clash between Manchester and Liverpool. It was an excellent game which saw Liverpool win 5-3. This was their third successive win. Well done.
Liverpool WPC women’s team
Further details of the Super 5’s action in the UK can be found at www.bwpl.org
Great to hear of the success of the first Kent Ladies Cup tournament. Players competed from 6 clubs. The winners were a mixed team from Beckenham/Sevenoaks/Monson, second was Bexley and third place went to Faversham/Hythe. We understand that it was a great event – well done to all involved.
Congratulations to Exeter Water Polo whose ladies’ team finish the Devon League undefeated.
Midlands Water Polo League – Congratulations to league winners Solihull on a successful defence of their Junior Men’s title. This is the fourth year in a row that they have successfully defended their title. Second place went to Cheltenham and League newcomers Northampton secured third spot after a hard fought win away at Boldmere.
CoC men’s water polo team
It is great to see City of Coventry take a place in BWPL men’s Division 5 at the start of next season. Coventry last played National League men’s water polo 7 years ago. Chelmsford, who last took part in the men’s national league 17 years ago, also took a place. The final slot went to Watford Saxons. It promises to be an exciting season.
Watford men’s saxons team
Abbi and Milly Wordley
West Dorset’s Abbi Smith played a key role in South West’s defence of their title, won on penalties in a thrilling climax to the 2017 ASA Water Polo Girls’ U18 Inter Regional Championships in Blackpool. The picture above shows Abbi and Milly Wordley receiving their awards for top goalkeeper and team MVP respectively from Great Britain Junior Head Coach Jim Caulfield.
Sandford Park Lido
Sandford Park Lido will be hosting the 2017 British Water Polo Championships finals, on the 27th and 28th May. The Lido is the training base for Cheltenham swimming and water polo team and this will be the first time in over 30 years the top club competition in Britain (water polo’s FA cup) has been held outdoors. Looking forward to it (and will be packing my brolly!).
At England Water Polo we are proud to promote the sport and will happily publicise any training event. We note that there is an Easter training camp at Whitgift School in Croydon on 3rd to 7th April. If you are interested please see the flyer above and get in touch with London Water Polo. The camp is open to boys and girls aged 17 and under.
Also excited to read about the launch of Project Polo by Edge Hill University. The project offers development water polo sessions for all abilities from beginners through to competent players. The sessions are aimed at age 18+. The first session was on 29 March. Do let us know how it went.
Great to see that Northampton Water Polo club are trying to get the next generation into water polo by inviting 80 children from 10 primary schools to give the game ago.
We are also pleased to promote the taster sessions being organized by Watford Water Polo on 4th and 6th April at Haberdasher Aske School for Boys in Elstree. These sessions are open to boys and girls aged 10-14 years. If you or someone you know is interested please contact Edi using the details above.
And, last but not least an opportunity to participate in a tournament in Šibenik Croatia. The tournament will be held from 9th-13th of August. This is a Senior tournament and the teams are composed of 5 players and 2 substitutes. The size of the pitch is 20m x 15m. There will be a minimum of 40 matches played over five days.
The price per person is 270€ which includes: - Accommodation and breakfast in a newly opened villa with a private pool, restaurant and a lounge bar -VIP table at the after-finale party -Tourist taxes -Event participation To apply for the tournament the advance payment of 100€ per person is required. The rest can be paid upon arrival to Šibenik. Participation deadline is 15th of April. If you wish to find out more please contact Bruno Sabioni, President of Sabioni Sports Academ via e-mail: babic.ssa@gmail.com.
Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/sabionisportsacademy/?fref=ts
We hope you find this report of interest. We aim to showcase what has been going on in English Water Polo clubs over the last month and flag up forthcoming events. If you have any news that you would like to share about your club please contact me at ah@waterpoloengland.org.
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