What's New At Orange County Water Polo Club

  • OCWPC Boys Selected for 2012 Regional Championships - Olympic Development Program Orange County Water Polo Club had several 14u and 16u players compete at the Regional Championships in Fresno, California over the March 2-4, 2012 weekend. We are excited to have had these athletes participate in this exciting program with USA Water Polo. 14u players participating were Luke Wyatt, Jack Seybold, Bennie Seybold, Bennett Williams and Riley Zachary. For the 16u athletes, Sam Slobodien, Spencer Likens, Garrett Kaltenbach, Grady Williams and Brody Zachary. Congratulations to Bennie Seybold, Jack Seybold, Riley Zachary, Luke Wyatt, and Grady Williams who were invited to their respective Selection Camps. 
    Posted Apr 25, 2012 8:08 PM by Elena Kaltenbach
  • OCWPC 16 & Under Boys Capture 1st Place in Kap7 Tournament OCWPC's 16 & Under Boys Team captured 1st place in the 16u Platinum Division at the Kap7 Cup on April 15, 2012. OCWPC beat Anteater, Socal Black, South Coast and Rose Bowl to secure their 1st place finish.Players on the team are from the South Orange County areas of Irvine, Trabuco Canyon, Ladera Ranch, Monarch Beach, Laguna Niguel and San Clemente. The team trains at Santa Margarita's Aquatic Complex in Rancho Santa Margarita. It's not to late to join the fun and be part of a winning tradition. Pictured left to right: Front Row: Chandler Kaltenbach, Troy Kaltenbach, Brody Zachary, Sam Slobodien and Bailey Harris. Back Row: Marko Asic, Chris Garau, Axel Zaccardo, Dylan Radovic, Garrett Kaltenbach ...
    Posted Apr 25, 2012 8:06 PM by Elena Kaltenbach
  • OCWPC 10u Team Win 1st Place at OC Turbo Cup! WOOLLETT AQUATICS CENTER, IRVINE, CA -- On March 17th and 18th, Orange County Water Polo Club's 10 & under coed team finished 1st Place in the tournament's Gold Division. Congratulations to all who participated--and special thanks to all the parents who endured the gusty sideways rain conditions! If you are interested in more information about Orange County Water Polo Club's 10 & under program, please contact us. We would love to hear from you!GREAT JOB!Click to download full-size image...
    Posted Mar 28, 2012 11:55 AM by Orange County Water Polo Club
  • OCWPC Charitable Contributions Dear Friend,   If you are reading this letter, it’s probably because you know a water polo player.   They’re tough. They’re smart. They’re willing to go the distance—not just in the pool, but in school and work and life as well.   If you don’t know one, don’t take my word for how unique these athletes are. The Bleacher Report just named water polo as the toughest sport—ahead of football, rugby, basketball, hockey, boxing, and others—in areas of endurance, speed, strength, agility, skill, and physicality. This could be why the United States Navy specifically prioritizes water polo players when recruiting for their elite SEALs program—often regarded as among the toughest and smartest ...
    Posted Dec 13, 2011 2:48 PM by Orange County Water Polo Club
  • OCWPC 1st Annual Canned Food Drive DROP OFF AT SATURDAY PRACTICE BETWEEN 10AM - 2PM IN THE DESIGNATED BOXES AT THE JSERRA HS POOL   1st Annual Holiday Canned Food Drivebenefiting Father Serra’s Pantry in San Juan Capistrano This Holiday, we invite OCWPC Families to donate Canned Foods and Goods toFather Serra’s Pantrylocated at the Mission Basilica. (The Pantry helps feed approximately 2500 people per month!!) Designated boxes for dropping off canned food goods will be placed on the JSerra Pool Deck COLLECTION DAYS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2011SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011 OCWPC families have also designated additional Holiday Food Items to be delivered to Father Serra’s Pantry, Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 For more information visit:http://www.jserra.org/apps/pages ...
    Posted Dec 13, 2011 2:38 PM by Orange County Water Polo Club
  • OCWPC Girls Selected For 2011 Olympic Development Program Holiday Camp OCWPC's 2011 Holiday Camp Attendees (from left): Hylah Prussak (San Clemente), Maddie Long (San Clemente), Aly Perkins (San Clemente) Orange County Water Polo Club is proud to announce the selection of three of its female athletes for USA Water Polo's Holiday Camp. For five days in early-December, Hylah Prussak, Maddie Long, and Aly Perkins will train and learn from the best coaches in the country at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Under the guidance of the Olympic Development Program (ODP), the camp will focus on specific training techniques used by the current Women's National Water Polo Team, including rigorous dry-land training and classroom instruction. Each athlete will have a great experience staying in ...
    Posted Nov 6, 2011 6:56 PM by Orange County Water Polo Club
  • Local Water Polo Players Excel In National Water Polo Tournament Orange County Water Polo Club (OCWPC) Begins New Season After Strong Showing At 2011 National Junior Olympics For the last forty-two years, the National Junior Olympic Water Polo Tournament has been the venue for the best clubs in the nation to compete against one another. During this 4-day tournament, over 300 teams compete at all levels ranging from 10 and Under through the Masters level. This year, the tournament was held in Orange County at over 20 venues in the area.   Team Results OCWPC finished their club season with a strong showing by qualifying seven teams for the tournament: 10u Coed – 2nd Place, Gold Division 12u Boys – 10th Place, Platinum Division 14u Boys Red – 2nd ...
    Posted Sep 7, 2011 1:16 AM by Kevin Perkins
  • OC Water Polo Girls - Developing Next Generation Competitors  2011 CDM 12u Tournament Coach Perkins and Ava  2011 14u National Junior Olympic Qualifier   In the Fall of 2010, Kevin Perkins and his two daughters began to look for an existing team where he could build a next generation water polo program for girls. Perkins, a San Clemente High School alumni, felt like there was an opportunity to add to the competitive landscape of existing area clubs while making it entirely fun for his daughters and their teammates. By focusing on fundamentals, teamwork, and game scenarios, he has built up the team within a year to qualify for the National Junior Olympic tournament. Now, he intends on building up the Girls Program further by increasing the size of the 14u ...
    Posted Sep 7, 2011 1:18 AM by Kevin Perkins
  • OC Water Polo Apparel - NOW AVAILABLE! The ordering window for OCWPC apparel will close Wed. March 2. A sizing kit for girl's suits will be available on deck. Following the close of the window, there will still be a several week lead time. Please be patient with this initial order.   S&R Sport - OCWPC Web Team Account Access   First you need to Create an Account Profile: Go to http://www.srsport.com/ Click on "Login" link located just below the Search Window at the top right of the page. Click on the "Continue" link in the New Customer window. Fill in the requested info on the "My Account Information" page. Now you have an account and you are ready to set up access to your ...
    Posted Mar 4, 2011 9:27 PM by Orange County Water Polo Club
  • Girls 16U & 18U "Off-Season" Teams Forming OFF-SEASON IS THE TIME TO IMPROVE! OC Water Polo is starting a high school level group focused strictly on player development, position-specific coaching, and general team systems. All high schools are welcomed! Group will train for San Diego Cup, JO Qualifier, or similar level tournament along with weekly scrimmage against local area clubs.    For more information visit the team pages (16U Girls or 18U Girls), and register now!      
    Posted Feb 24, 2011 1:22 PM by Orange County Water Polo Club
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Players, Parents & Fans: Wonder what that "tweet-tweet" whistle means?
Learning the rules of water polo can be pretty straight forward. But it helps if you know what an "exclusion" is, or why the team moves into specific formations at certain times. Click here to see various water polo basics.
 
 

 
Coach Peter Talks About What It Takes To Be Successful
Learning how to play water polo in Croatia has given Head Coach Peter Asic and his players a consistent advantage over others for a long time. Click here to discover Peter's philosophy and why it all works.
 
 
 
 

Girls Water Polo Now at OCWPC!
Starting with 12U Girls and 14U Girls, OC is now opening up 16U Girls & 18U Girls teams as the high school season ends. For more information, please contact Coach Kevin.
 
  
Interested in playing water polo?! 
Come join OCWPC at the new City of San Clemente Aquatics Center for year-round training! All levels are welcome! 

San Clemente Aquatics Center - Boys and Girls Water Polo


World Class Training

World Class Training
At OC Water Polo, athletes learn a variety of advanced techniques that make them competitive with other clubs and schools throughout the nation.

 
World Class Coaches

World Class Coaches
The coaches at OC Water Polo are some of the best in the sport having many years experience playing and teaching the sport. Athletes are taught fundamentals that develop into good work ethics. OCWPC athletes carry these habits into other areas of their life into academics and character.


World Class Facilities



World Class Facilities
Santa Margarita Catholic High School and the City of San Clemente's Vista Hermosa Sports Park are two of the premiere aquatic centers in South Orange County. 


World Class Families


World Class Families
OCWPC has some of the best families in club sports! The club keeps everybody on the same page by using the latest online technologies such as Facebook, surveys, and player evaluations.


World Class Fun


World Class Fun

And with all this hard work... the players still manage to be "kids" and have a great time!


Questions? Please contact us about getting started, or register today!