Water polo is a game of endurance, strategy, strength and ability. Players play in the deep water, treading water the whole time without touching the bottom or side of the pool. The object is like many team sports, get the ball in the net. Teams are made up of 6 field players and a goalie. The game is 4 quarters with teams switching ends at half time. Players use plays, checks, picks and passes to move the ball towards the net with a 30 second shot clock running very much like basketball. Like hockey, penalties or kickouts, are issued and players are giving power plays to then attempt to score on a man-up opportunity. The game is physical and demanding but a whole lot of fun!
Water Polo is divided into five age categories as of December 31st of the same year
U12 11 years and under (2000+)
U14 12 & 13 years (1999 & 1998)
U16 14 & 15 years (1997 & 1996)
U18 16 & 17 years (1994 & 1995)
P5 18 years and over (1993+)
Abbotsford currently has a U12, U14 & U16 team, new players are welcome.
Interested in trying
Water Polo?
We have practices every Sunday at Abby Rec Centre from 3:45 to 5:15.
All ages, all abilities!
Your strength in the water will improve, your stamina will increase and you will have so much fun!
email Peggy for more
information
What happens when you take a bunch of kids who loves the water and add a team sport?
You get an amazing summer of
Water Polo
An Olympic sport since 1900, Water Polo could be that sport you have been looking for.
Come on out and try it!
Congratulations to
the 2011 Abby Teams!
Provincial results - Aug 17/2011
U12 - Bronze Medal
Laura, Spencer, Taylor, Brendan, Ryan, Dawson, Brynn, Riley, Deena, Kyle, & Hugh
U14 - Silver Medal
Paige, Stewie, Eric, Laura, Brianna, Jensen, Brendan, Donovan, Cameron, Riley, Dawson, Deena,
special thank you to coaches Zoltan and Ashley!