12U & 14U BOYS - NEW MEMBER REGISTRATION

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Thank you for your interest in Mission Water Polo Club. To begin our upcoming 2024/2025 Winter Session space will be limited to accommodate no more than one 12U boys’ teams and two 14U boys’ teams. 

At Mission WPC, we take a holistic approach to the training and development of our athletes. Throughout the course of the session, athletes will be challenged both physically and mentally and will be encouraged to continuously give their best effort. Along with teaching fundamental skills, tactics, and concepts in the sport of water polo, we will also take time during practice each week to discuss the importance of topics such as: properly warming up, goal setting, being a great teammate, the mental game, time management, academic success, nutrition, getting good sleep, and how to deal with adversity. 

Below you find detailed information on our upcoming Winter Session. Should you have any follow up questions, pleases don’t hesitate to contact Coach Barnea (email) at your convenience.

2024-2025 WINTER SESSION DATES
November 12, 2024 – February 9, 2025

NO PRACTICE DATES

11/25-12/1, 2024

12/23, 2024 – 1/5, 2025

RETURNING MEMBER REGISTRATION
Returning members who have submitted their Intent to Return will have their registration rolled over into the upcoming Winter Session and will not be a part of any Evaluation Period that takes place for new members at the start the session.

NEW MEMBER REGISTRATION

We are currently not accepting any new member registrations. If you are interested in joining our wait list, please contact Coach Barnea (email).

We are committed to providing quality programming, so space is limited. Should space become available, and new member demand in joining our program exceed our capacity, we will use the first week of practice to evaluate all new athletes before finalizing the roster for the remainder of the Winter Session. Only new members are included in the Week 1 Evaluation.

PRIORITY REGISTRATION

Priority registration for returning families remains valid during each annual competition cycle (Fall through Summer) so long as athletes are participating in consecutive sessions.

While Mission WPC provides year-round programming, we support athletes and families taking sessions off to focus on other activities. Prior participation with Mission WPC will be considered as a part of the selection process during Evaluation Periods, but priority registration is only available for athletes who are participating in consecutive sessions.

USA WATER POLO MEMBERSHIP
No player will be allowed to participate in any practice, scrimmage, or game unless he is registered with United States Water Polo. Prior to submitting Mission WPC Fall Session registration all athletes must meet the following USA Water Polo Membership requirements:

-  Gold Level USWP membership.

-  USWP membership affiliated with Mission Water Polo Club #35012.

-  USWP membership valid through 12/31/25.

-  Valid DOB Verification through USWP.

-  Headshot uploaded to USWP account.

To register or renew with USWP click here.

AGE GROUPS

This Winter, Mission WPC will be offering Age Group programming for 12U & 14U boys only. Age Groups are determined by an athletes age as of August 1, 2025

SESSION DUES

Session dues will be charged Monday, November 18, following our Week 1 Evaluation Period.

Session dues covers all costs related to seasonal practice and can be paid in full or in 3 installments. 

Payment options are selected during the registration process. For those selecting to pay in installments, Fall Session dues will be charged on November 18, December 16, and January 20. 

Additional Participation Fees will be charged for games and tournaments.

14U - OPTIONAL SWIM & CONDITIONING

This Winter, we will be offering an additional day of training each week for 14U athletes that will focus on swimming and conditioning. Swim & Conditioning workouts will primarily be held on Fridays from 5:30-7:30 pm. The Swim & Conditioning programming is an optional add on and 14U families will receive a Club Assistant Events link via email to sign up.

FREE TRIAL

All new members can take advantage of our Week 1 free trial. All new athletes are automatically enrolled in the free trial. Any family deciding not to continue past the first week must submit their withdrawal via email to Coach Barnea by Friday, November 14, 2024.

SIBLING DISCOUNT

Additional siblings are 10% less than the regular season dues and will apply to the younger sibling. The Sibling Discount is applicable to training seasons only and are not applicable for tournaments or special events.

GAME/TOURNAMENT FEES

Additional game and tournament fees will be charged to your account the week following competition. The additional fees will cover tournament entry fee and coach expenses which include game fee, travel, per diem, and lodging, if necessary. Approximate game fees for local games are estimated at $80 per day. Costs for games may increase based on an increase in tournament entry fees and on the number of athletes participating.

REFUND POLICY

Payments will be processed on Monday, November 18, following the Week 1 Evaluation Period. Once payments have been processed, refunds will not be given.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Providing financial assistance to families in need is a priority for Mission WPC. Families who may need financial assistance should contact Coach Barnea (email) to discuss current options and ways Mission WPC can help support.

FUNDRAISING

As our program continues to grow and develop fundraising will play an instrumental role in shaping the future of our athletes and our entire program. Throughout the year Mission WPC will hold fundraising events that will allow us to provide additional enrichment programs for all athletes, invest in equipment and infrastructure, provide meaningful financial support for our coaches, and provide scholarships for families in need. We thank you all in advance for your support in our mission to provide the highest quality program for our athletes and families.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

- Mission WPC Team Suit (click here)

- Mission WPC Team Shirts – White & Black (click here)

- Goggles

- Athletic Shoes

- Water Bottle

- Notebook & Pencil (link)

- Upper Body Warm Up Band Light Blue (link)

- Lower Body Warm Up Band – Yellow/Thin (link)

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Athletes are encouraged to attend all practices and competitions. We understand that conflicts arise on occasion, and when they do, we ask families to communicate athlete availability so we can plan accordingly. To help in that planning process, all families should submit their availability for games and competitions prior to the start of the season using the Competition Availability Form linked below. 

Should athletes need to miss practice we ask you to contact Coach Barnea (14U) or Coach Luch (12U) as soon as possible.

2024/2025 Winter Competition Availability Form – CLICK HERE

COMPETITION/EVENTS SCHEDULE

PLAYING TIME POLICY

Playing time will vary from athlete to athlete and from game to game, but we aim to provide all athletes with meaningful opportunities to contribute to the team’s success. Factors such as player’s ability, attitude, effort, practice attendance, roster size, and level of competition can all have an impact on playing time.

There will be certain games, such as SPA League games, where our focus will be on providing balanced playing time for all athletes in attendance. There will be other games and tournaments, such as Championships and Qualifying Tournaments, where playing time will not be as balanced, especially as tournaments progress.

Coaches will work to clearly communicate playing time expectations prior to, and during competitions, and we encourage dialog on the subject with athletes and parents should there be questions that arise along the way.

TEAM PLACEMENT

There will be changes to competition rosters, especially during the first half of each session, as coaches assess and evaluate athletes. Criteria for each athlete's team placement is based on, but not limited to: attitude, effort, performance, ability level, experience, position, age, and prior participation with Mission WPC. As each session progresses, and athletes are moved between rosters, coaches will do their best to communicate those changes in advance.  Any athlete or parent with questions about their team placement should arrange a time to meet and talk with their coach.

COMMUNICATING WITH COACHES

We believe in strong and open lines of communications between coaches and families. Questions from athletes and parents will arise and coaches will always be there to listen and provide feedback and answers. We simply ask that any parent who has questions or would like to have meaningful dialog with any of the coaches, do so by emailing the coach in advance to set up a time to meet. 

CODE OF CONDUCT

To ensure a positive and enriching experience for all members of our club, we have established a Code of Conduct that outlines the behavioral expectations for both athletes and parents/guardians.By adhering to these principles, we aim to create a culture that encourages healthy competition, positive interactions, and lifelong learning. We believe that every athlete's journey is enriched when they are surrounded by teammates, parents, and coaches who share these values.To view detailed information on our Athlete and Parent Code of Conducts click here

MISSION WPC TEAM GEAR

Mission WPC has partnered with Kap 7 to provide all our team gear. Team suits, t-shirts and backpacks are kept in stock at Kap 7 and can be purchased at any time via our online Team Shop. 

All athletes are required to have a team suit, and two team shirts (white and black). All other gear is optional.

Kap 7 will also provide a seasonal team shop that will include additional items that can be ordered. Our Winter Team Shop will open Sunday, 11/10 and will close Wednesday, 11/20, with orders hopefully being ready by the holidays. Once the seasonal team shop is active, we will post the link here.