Registration for this event closes at Sun 13 Oct 2024 16:00.
Try-tons is a 6 week program where you will learn the foundational skills required to play water polo.
In weeks 1-5 you will take part in 1-hour sessions lead by our experienced and accredited coaches.
In week 6 you will be put into mixed teams along with other players from the club to take part in a round robin tournament. This will allow you to put into practice everything you have learned over the last weeks.
Where: The Valley Pool, Fortitude Valley
Cost:
$80 for the entire program:
- $70 when you sign up (now)
- $10 for insurance (details to be sent over the comming weeks)
When:
Six one-hour training blocks on Sundays through October and November 2024:
13 Oct 4-5pm
20 Oct 4-5pm
27 Oct Morning (TBA)
10 Nov 4-5pm
17 Nov 4-5pm
24 Nov 2-5pm (Round Robbin session with the full club)
* Dates may change due to weather and other events outside our control
Requirements:
No prior experience required. This is an introductory program!
You need to be over 18.
You should be able to swim 50 meters for saftey (which is one lap of a standard, olympic pool). But you don't need to be super fit.
You'll need to fill out some additional paperwork for insurance purposes.
Bring your towel, water bottle, googles, sunscreen, and togs. You can wear a sunshirt/boardshorts if you want, but most people find they slow them down and prefer to wear tighter speedos / body suits.
You'll need to remove or tape up any jewlery, peircings, watches, etc...
And you'll need to be able to make fun of yourself and enjoy meeting some new people!
We'll send out more details closer to the start of the program.