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.

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.

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

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

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

Sydney Catholic Schools in partnership with Cronulla Water Polo Association are providing an opportunity for students to participate in a Water Polo camp. The aim of the camps is to kickstart or further an individual’s love of Water Polo.

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 19 December 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. It is a requirement that camp participants can swim a minimum of 25m unaided and with confidence.

Equipment – All equipment is provided.