Sydney Catholic Schools provides an opportunity for students to participate in a holiday camp.
It will kickstart or further an individual’s love of water polo and will provide further opportunities in the sport.
What is Water Polo
Water polo is a competitive team sport played in water between two teams of seven players each. Teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team’s goal. A game consists mainly of the players swimming to move about the pool, treading water (mainly using the eggbeater kick), passing the ball, and shooting at the goal.
Why Water Polo
Playing water polo provides numerous benefits for individuals of all ages, including improved physical health, mental wellness, and social skills. This physically demanding sport requires a combination of strength, endurance, speed, and agility, making it an excellent option for individuals looking to stay active and healthy
Olympic Sport
Water polo is one of the oldest team sports at the modern Olympic Games, as it was added to the programme at the same time as rugby in 1900
Fun Fact
Water polo was initially a sport that first developed in the rivers and lakes of mid-19th century England as an aquatic version of rugby
Term 3 – October Holiday Camp
Sydney Catholic Schools in partnership with StarsTV are providing an opportunity for students to participate in a Volleyball camp. The aim of the camps is to kickstart or further an individual’s love of volleyball and will provide further opportunities in the sport.
Requirements
Camp participants must be able to swim 25m unadied and with confidence
What to Expect
The holiday camps are the ultimate blend of fun and learning, offering action-packed days filled with thrilling activities and dynamic techniques. This camp guarantees an unforgettable experience for all participants.
Over the course of the camp participants will learn the following:
- Head up swimming
- Eggbeater
- Passing
- Shooting
- Jumping
- Vertical Jump
- Radar Gun
- Rebounder passing
- Beep test
- 25m Sprint
- Goal post touches
- Playing Games
Event Information
Date – Thursday 10 October 2024
Venue – Sutherland Leisure Centre
Age criteria – Students from grades 5 – 11
Cost – $80
Ability and experience level – The Water Polo Camp is open to students enrolled in Sydney Catholic School or an affiliated congregational school to the SCS Sport program.
Equipment – All equipment is provided.