Last update: May 6, 2021

For Winter Program 2021-22, we hope to offer the same or similar program that was offered during Winter 2019-20 (see details below).

2019-20 WINTER PROGRAMS

Pre-High School: Mixed at Turlock High Pool
High School: Boys & Girls at Pitman Pool
- New: Practice schedule updated below as of December 5

Winter Tournament Sign-ups:

Pre-HS tournament sign-up
- 14U: Sat Jan 25, Sac/Rocklin
- 12U: Sun Jan 26, Sac/Rocklin
- 14U & 12U: Sat Feb 1, Sac/Rocklin
- All ages: S/S Feb 8/9, local
HS tournament sign-up
- Sat Jan 18, Clovis (MLK holiday weekend)
- Sat Jan 25, Sac/Rocklin
- Sat Feb 1, Sac/Rocklin
- Feb 8/9, local

PRE-HIGH SCHOOL MIXED

Grades 6-8 (14U) & 4-6 (11U) coed at Turlock High Pool
Cost: $200 for full Winter Program including December, January & early-February.
- If necessary, players can play December only ($50) or January only ($150).
Program requires players to have an active 2020 USWP membership.
- For returning players (Skills Clinic), 2020 USWP renewal opens on November 1st and will secure 2019 pricing thru December 31st. 2020 pricing may increase after December 31.
- For new players (Intro Clinics), USWP offers a free 2-week “trial” membership for first-time players only which can be used for the December clinics.

DECEMBER INTRO CLINIC

To introduce new players to the game. Players who enjoy polo are invited to continue with the January comp program. Athletes must be able to swim two (2) pool lengths without wall, lane-line, or other assistance.
Tuesday & Thursday – December 3, 5 | 10, 12
Turlock High Pool, 6 – 7:15PM
Possible Saturday scrimmage – December 14
Cost $50

DECEMBER SKILLS CLINIC

For returning players who want to work on their individual skills prior to January’s Comp Program.
Tuesday & Thursday – December 3, 5 | 10, 12
Turlock High Pool, 6 – 7:15PM
Possible Saturday scrimmage – December 14
Cost $50

JANUARY COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

For players committed to playing competitive water polo at weekend tournaments
Tuesday & Thursday – Jan 7, 9 | 14, 16 | 21, 23 | 28, 30 | Feb 4, 6
Turlock High Pool, 6 – 7:15PM
Weekend scrimmages or tournaments
Cost $150
- Includes practices & 3-4 local tournament/scrimmages

TENTATIVE WINTER COMPETITION: 14U, 12U & 10U
As of late-October, the competition dates and locations for Central Zone and Pacific Zone events have not been fully published. All events listed below are taken from 2019 schedule so dates and locations are subject to change.

Sun Jan 26, Sac/Rocklin
Sat Feb 1, Sac/Rocklin
S/S Feb 8/9, local
Feb 8-9: Kap7 Invite, Irvine/Orange County (extra fees will apply)

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS

All practices at Pitman Pool
- Practices groups divided as equivalent to Varsity & JV
- Competition groups divided as 18U & 16U
- No practice during Finals Week or the two-week Winter Break
Due to coach schedule demands, each group will go an alternating Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu.
Active 2020 USWP Bronze membership or higher required
Cost $200 (includes practices & two local tournaments)

BOYS WINTER PROGRAM

Updated practice schedule below as of December 5… all practices now on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Head Coach: Zach Glidden
3:30 – 5:15PM at Pitman Pool
Updated practice dates:
- Dec 2, 4 (M/W)
- Dec 10, 12 (Tu/Th)
- –> No polo during TUSD Finals Week & Winter Break
- Jan 7, 9 (Tu/Th)
- Jan 14, 16 (Tu/Th)
- Jan 21, 23 (Tu/Th)
- Jan 28, 30 (Tu/Th)
- Feb 4, 6 (Tu/Th)

GIRLS WINTER PROGRAM

Updated practice schedule below as of December 5… all practices now on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Head Coach: Justin Souza
3:30 – 5:15PM at Pitman Pool
Updated practice dates:
- Dec 3, 5 (Tu/Th)
- Dec 10, 12 (Tu/Th)
- –> No polo during TUSD Finals Week & Winter Break
- Jan 7, 9 (Tu/Th)
- Jan 14, 16 (Tu/Th)
- Jan 21, 23 (Tu/Th)
- Jan 28, 30 (Tu/Th)
- Feb 4, 6 (Tu/Th)

TENTATIVE WINTER COMPETITION: 18U & 16U
As of late-October, the competition dates and locations for Central Zone and Pacific Zone events have not been fully published. All events listed below are taken from 2019 schedule so dates and locations are subject to change.

Jan 11-12: TBA ?
~~Jan 18-20~~: No polo, MLK Jr Weekend
Jan 25-26: Clovis Winter Rumble
Feb 1-2: Possible Sac/Rocklin tournament (or local scrimmage)
Feb 8-9:
- Kap7 Invite, Irvine/Orange County (extra fees will apply)
- Possible 18U & 16U Frozen Cup, East Bay