Recreational Programs

Water Fun

Introduction to Aquatic Skills

This COED program is targeted at ages 5 to 7 who are not yet strong enough swimmers to join the our Swim and Play programs. The Water Fun program is divided into two levels, with each practice of 45-minutes duration.  Note that both levels may be combined at some pools.  Each practice will include work on aquatic skills as well as free play to develop some basic water polo related skills. New players are welcome throughout the year. This program runs from mid-September to late May.

Water Fun I

For children both in 2016-2018 [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page] – Parents of younger/weaker athletes may be required to participate in the classes and be within arm’s reach of their child.  This is not only for safety reasons but also, as a first-time introduction to the aquatic environment for some children, the parent’s presence helps provide a more comforting experience in the water.  In this program, participants will learn basic water skills, providing a jump-start to the aquatic environment which will form a strong basis for the development of more advanced swimming skills.  Game play will be used to build their confidence in the water.

Minimum requirements:

  • No minimum skills requirement.

Water Fun I Practice Options:

  • Richcraft pool – Mondays, 5:30pm to 6:15pm
  • Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Fridays, 6pm to 6:45pm
  • Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Fridays, 6:45pm to 7:30pm
  • Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Saturdays, 5pm to 5:45pm
  • Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Saturdays, 5:45pm to 6:30pm

Water Fun II

For children born in 2016-2018 [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page] – At this level, participants will develop basic swimming skills.  Building on the skills acquired in Water Fun 1, this is where athletes will first experience the sport of water polo in a fun environment.  A good fit for athletes who completed Swim Kids Levels 1 or 2, or the new city of Ottawa Yellow or Coral levels.

Minimum requirements:

  • The child must be comfortable in the shallow-end without a parent and without a flotation device.

Water Fun II Practice Options:

  • Richcraft pool – Mondays, 6:15pm to 7pm
  • Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Fridays, 6pm to 6:45pm
  • Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Fridays, 6:45pm to 7:30pm
  • Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Saturdays, 5pm to 5:45pm
  • Sportsplex 25m (warm) pool – Saturdays, 5:45pm to 6:30pm

How to Register for this Program:

  • Log into the RAMP Registration System and select the desired Water Fun practice.

Cost: 
    Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Swim & Play

Strengthen Swimming and Water Polo Skills

This COED program brings two incredible sports together!  It gives girls and boys, ages 6 to 11 a chance to experience swimming and water polo!  The program will focus on several essential skills such as water safety, flutter kick, whip kick, eggbeater, front crawl, backstroke, basic breaststroke, diving, strength and endurance, ball handling and basic tactical skills.  This program provides our athletes the required strength, technique and confidence required for the next level program, I Love Water Polo.  Stronger athletes may be given the opportunity to compete in U11 or U9 tournaments.  New participants are welcome throughout the year. This program runs from mid-September to late May.

The Swim and Play program is divided into two levels:

  • Swim & Play I (born in 2013-2017) is for athletes who still need to refine their front crawl and backstroke skills, learn basic breaststroke, or learn basic eggbeater. A good fit for athletes who completed Swim Kids Levels 3 or 4, or the new city of Ottawa Red or Magenta levels [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page].
  • Swim & Play II (born in 2012-2016) is for athletes who are ready to refine their breaststroke and eggbeater, and build up their endurance. A good fit for athletes who completed Swim Kids Levels 5, 6 or 7, or the new city of Ottawa Purple, Navy or Aqua levels [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page].

Swim & Play I

Minimum requirements:

  • Swim 25m (pool length) front crawl (no breath control required)
  • Swim 25m (pool length) backstroke
  • Swim 25m (pool length) flutter kick without a board (with breath control)
  • Swim 25m (pool length) back flutter kick without a board

The Swim & Play I program is available in two forms:

  • S&P I – 2 weekly 90-minute practices (one “home” practice + one “additional” practice)
  • S&P I Light – 1 weekly 90-minute practice (one “home” practice). Registration in the Light program instead of the regular program requires prior approval (please contact us at info@titanswaterpolo.ca).

S&P I Home Practice Options:

  • Richcraft pool – Mondays, 5:30pm to 7pm
  • Richcraft pool – Fridays, 6pm to 730pm
  • Francois Dupuis pool – Saturdays, 4pm to 5:30pm
  • Splash pool – Saturdays, 5pm to 6:30pm
  • Pinecrest pool – Saturdays, 6pm to 7:30pm
  • Sportsplex 25m pool – Sundays, 6pm to 7:30pm

S&P I Additional Practice Options [see Note 2 at the bottom of this page]:

  • St-Laurent pool – Thursdays, 7pm to 8:30pm
  • Sportsplex Shallow-End – Saturdays, 6pm to 7:30pm
  • SportsplexShallow-End – Sundays, 6pm to 7:30pm

How to Register for the S&P I Program:

  • Log into the RAMP Registration System and select the desired S&P I Home Practice.
  • To register for the regular S&P I program (2 weekly practices), you must also select one of the “Additional S&P I” practices. 

Swim & Play II

Minimum requirements:

  • Swim 50m (2 pool lengths) front crawl with breath control
  • Swim 50m (2 pool lengths) backstroke
  • Swim 25m basic breaststroke
  • Basic knowledge of eggbeater

The Swim & Play program is available in two forms:

  • S&P II – 3 weekly 90-minute practices (one “home” practice + one Sunday practice + one “additional” practice)
  • S&P II Light – 2 weekly 90-minute practices (one “home” practice + one Sunday practice). Registration in the Light program instead of the regular program requires prior approval (please contact us at info@titanswaterpolo.ca)

S&P II Home Practice Options:

  • Richcraft pool – Mondays, 5:30pm to 7pm
  • Richcraft pool – Fridays, 6pm to 730pm
  • University of Ottawa pool – Fridays, 6:30pm to 8pm
  • Francois Dupuis pool – Saturdays, 4pm to 5:30pm
  • Splash pool – Saturdays, 5pm to 6:30pm
  • Pinecrest pool – Saturdays, 6pm to 7:30pm

S&P II Second Weekly Practice:

  • Sportsplex Shallow-End – Sundays, 6pm to 7:30pm

S&P II Additional Practice Options [see Note 2 at the bottom of this page]:

  • Walter Baker pool – Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 8pm
  • St-Laurent pool – Thursdays, 7pm to 8:30pm
  • Sportsplex Shallow-End – Saturdays, 6pm to 7:30pm

How to Register for the S&P II Program:

  • Log into the RAMP Registration System and select the desired S&P II Home Practice.
  • The Home Practice selection also includes a 2nd weekly practice in the shallow end of the Nepean Sportsplex pool on Sundays.
  • To register for the regular S&P II program (3 weekly practices), you must also select one of the “Additional S&P II” practices.

Cost:
  Our fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

What is extra: Participation in Tournaments.

I Love Water Polo (ILWP)

Focus on Strengthening Basic Water Polo Skills

In this COED program for ages 8 to 12 (athletes born in 2011-2015) [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page], swimming skills are refined, endurance is improved, and basic water polo skills are taught in a non-intimidating environment. This Program, held in the deep end of the pool, develops the required technical skills and endurance to prepare its participants to move up to our learn-to-compete program, the Academy.  This program is a good fit for athletes who have completed Swim Kids Level 8 or higher, or the new city of Ottawa Seafoam, Green, Lime level or higher.  Stronger athletes may be given the opportunity to compete in U11 or U9 tournaments. New participants are welcome throughout the year. This program runs from mid-September to late May.

Minimum requirements:

  • Comfortable swimming in the deep end for an extended period
  • Swim 100m front crawl with breath control
  • Swim 100m backstroke
  • Swim 100m breaststroke with good whip kick
  • Treading water for 30 seconds (eggbeater preferable)

The I Love Water Polo program is available in two forms:

  • ILWP – 3 weekly 90-minute practices (one “home” practice + one Sunday Game Night + one “additional” practice)
  • ILWP Light – 2 weekly 90-minute practices (one “home” practice + one Sunday Game Night). Registration in the Light program instead of the regular program requires prior approval (please contact us at info@titanswaterpolo.ca)

ILWP Home Practice Options: 

  • Richcraft pool – Mondays, 5:30pm to 7pm
  • Walter Baker pool – Wednesdays, 7:30pm to 9pm
  • Richcraft pool – Fridays, 6pm to 7:30pm
  • University of Ottawa pool – Fridays, 6:30pm to 8pm
  • Francois Dupuis pool – Saturdays, 4pm to 5:30pm
  • Splash pool – Saturdays, 5pm to 6:30pm
  • Pinecrest pool – Saturdays, 6pm to 7:30pm

ILWP Game Night: 

  • Sportsplex Deep-End – Sundays, 6pm to 7:30pm

ILWP Additional Practice Options [see Note 2 at the bottom of this page]:

  • Walter Baker pool – Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 8pm
  • St-Laurent pool – Thursdays, 7pm to 8:30pm
  • Sportsplex Shallow-End – Saturdays, 6pm to 7:30pm

How to Register for the ILWP Program:

  • Log into the RAMP Registration System and select the desired ILWP Home Practice.
  • The Home Practice selection also includes a weekly ILWP Game Night in the deep end of the Nepean Sportsplex pool on Sundays.
  • To register for the regular ILWP program (3 weekly practices), you must also select one of the “Additional ILWP” practices.

Cost:
   Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

What is extra: Participation in Tournaments.

Rec House League

House league is a COED recreational program for ages 14 to 18. Have fun while learning basic skills, tactics and rules of the game. Emphasis is on fitness, fun and sportsmanship. Players get a weekly 90-minute practice.  No water polo experience is necessary, but participants should be comfortable deep-end swimmers. New players are welcome throughout the year.

The program runs from September to June.

Weekly Rec House League Games:
Sundays, Carleton University pool, 7:35pm to 9:05pm

Cost:
    Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Junior House League

For those who just want to have fun

The Junior House League is a COED recreational program for ages 9 to 14 (athletes born in 2009-2014) [see Note 1 at the bottom of this page], conceived especially as a fun alternative for those who may not wish to, or cannot enroll in our Swim & Play II, I Love Water Polo or Academy programs.   Learn new skills, tactics and improve your endurance while playing water polo games.  Emphasis is on fitness, fun and sportsmanship. Players get a weekly 90-minute practice.  New players are welcome throughout the year. This program runs from mid-September to late May.

Minimum requirements:

  • Comfortable swimming in the deep end for an extended period
  • Swim 75m front crawl with breath control
  • Swim 75m backstroke
  • Swim 75m basic breaststroke
  • Treading water for 30 seconds (eggbeater preferable)

Game Night:

  • Walter Baker pool – Mondays, 6:30pm to 8pm

How to Register for the Junior House League:

  • Registration for the Junior House League is a 2-step process.
  • Step 1: Log into the RAMP Registration System and select the “Junior House League – Request a Spot” (no cost involved).
  • Step 2: Once we have enough athletes to run the league, we will remove the password protection from the actual program and contact everyone by email to have them register officially for the “Junior House League – Registration” package.

Cost:
   Our fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Pick-Up Games

Pick-up games is a COED recreational program for ages 16+. Participants meet once or twice a week to play a pick-up game of recreational water polo.  No formal training provided: participants warm-up, are divided into 2 equal-strength teams and scrimmage.  Emphasis is on fun and sportsmanship. No water polo experience is necessary, but participants should be comfortable deep-end swimmersNew players are welcome throughout the year.

The program runs from September to May.

Weekly Pick-up Games:
Mondays, Richcraft pool, 9pm to 10pm
Wednesdays, Richcraft pool, 9pm to 10pm

Cost:
    Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Learn To Play

Learn to Play is a COED recreational program for those who prefer a non-intimidating, relaxed atmosphere where basic skills, tactics and the rules of water polo are taught in a positive environment that promotes fun team play and fitness.  No water polo experience is necessary, but participants should be comfortable deep-end swimmers. New players are welcome throughout the year.

The program runs from September to June.

Weekly Learn To Play Session:
Sundays, Carleton University pool, 7:35pm to 9:05pm

Cost:
    Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Semi-Competitive

The Semi-competitive league is a COED program for ages 18+ for those experienced water polo players who enjoy a more intense water polo environment. New players are welcome throughout the year.

The program runs from September to June.

Weekly Semi-Competitive Session:
Thursdays, Ottawa University pool, 9:15pm to 10:30pm

Cost:
    Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets).

Cost:
    Our current season fees are outlined here.

What is included: We provide all the water polo equipment (e.g. balls, caps, nets)

Notes on Recreational Programs

Note 1 – Training spots may be given to athletes outside the target age range on a case-by-case basis depending on the age of the athlete, the athlete’s skills and the number of spare training spots.  Please contact us at info@titanswaterpolo.ca BEFORE registering an athlete that is outside the specified range.

Note 2 – Athletes may be permitted to attend a second “home” practice instead if there are absolutely no other practical options.  Please contact us at info@titanswaterpolo if you need special arrangements BEFORE registering.

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