About Seagulls Water Polo

Welcome to the Water Polo section of the website.

 

Seagulls water polo is kindly sponsored by Horizon / Magna Motor Group, Aviation Defence & Spares Ltd and Technical Services Group

 

Welcome to water polo at Seagulls SC – Dorset’s leading water polo club for junior players! Our approach is best described by a simple equation:

Kids + Water + Ball = Fun!!!

Water polo is a dynamic and physical game that turns the often solitary sport of swimming into a team sport (see our videos for some game action) and Seagulls SC is recognised by the ASA as one of the leading clubs for introducing youngsters (from 8 to 18 yrs) to the game.

Water Polo at Seagulls SC
Since launching our junior water polo programme in 2005, over 100 players; both boys and girls have gone through our programme; all of whom have tasted competition and most of whom are still playing either at Seagulls or at University or at Senior clubs across the region.

The youngest players are introduced to the sport through “mini-polo”. Here the youngest swimmers are introduced to the sport by playing games with few rules to worry about.  A great way to relax after their swimming set! Older players get the opportunity to train with our competitive water polo squads.  Seagulls teams have been Dorset League champions on many occasions, with players picked for County, Regional and GB Talent Squads (see our Achievements page).
New players or potential players of any age (both girls and boys) are always welcome - you can find out more by reading our guide to water polo at Seagulls SC. If you have played before (or not) and would like to have a go at this fast, exciting, fun sport, please contact us.

Seagulls Teaching Plan for Water Polo
Seagulls’ outline water polo structure is loosely based on particular age groups to bring it in line with the ASA's Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) framework for water polo. In general, the plan is fluid and players will normally advance through the scheme by ability.

Generally, girls and boys of all age groups will normally train together. This has the advantage of allowing the younger players to be mentored by the older. This enhances the skill acquisition of the younger players.

At the early stages, concentration is on the player rather than on team progress and emphasis is therefore more on participation, having fun in the water and playing simple games. However, we also focus on the equipment, the basic techniques and the essential ball skills with 'fun' drills to maintain the interest of the players.

As players get older and progress we move to more advanced personal skills training and introduce team based skills and tactics to equip them to play at the top of their ability (see our Squad page for more information).
(Note: Ages mentioned are guides and all progression and inclusion in squads is by selection of the coaches and will be based on ability and attitude.)

For further information on membership either call: 07821 491 935 or click here.

FREE 'HAVE A GO' SESSION
Come along to our water polo session & try it out for yourself to see how much fun it is - just call 07821 491 935 to arrange

 

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