Wissahickon Water Polo
Water Polo Spring 2006 session
All athletes must be American Water Polo (AWP) registered before our first competition. $20 + completed registration form
March 25th:
@ Villanova 2:00PM vs. Cardinal and Gold
@ Haverford School 3:40PM vs Eagle Polo
April 8th:
@ Haverford 1:10PM vs. Kingfish Mustangs
@ Haverford 2:50PM vs. Cardinal and Gold
April 22nd:
@ Haverford 5:20PM vs. Kingfish Bulldogs
@ Haverford 6:10PM vs. K&M POLO
May 13th:
Championship Weekend; Schedule TBA
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
I-476 South to Exit 13 (Villanova/St. Davids). At the bottom of ramp turn right onto Route 30 East, also known as Lancaster Avenue. Proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) for one-half mile and at the fourth traffic light you will see Villanova's main parking lot on the right. To reach the pool, turn left at the next light (Ithan Avenue) and then right into the parking lot (upper or lower) which is in front of the sports complex.
The Haverford School
450 Lancaster Avenue
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Follow the directions to Villanova but continue along Rt. 30, Lancaster Avenue. Haverford is 3 miles from the Villanova/St. Davids exit. Passing Buck Lane, you will see the stadium on your right. The next parking lot is for the sports complex. We will be competing in the Joseph McQuillen Pool. The Haverford School stands on the south side of Lancaster Avenue (Route 30), between Bryn Mawr and Ardmore. Familiar nearby landmarks include Haverford College just to the east and Barnes & Noble and Staples just to the west.
Wissahickon Spring Water Polo is a great way to get involved with the sport of water polo. We offer two divisions for all ages and abilities.
All practice is at the Wissahickon Middle School. Competition will take place at either Villanova University or the Haverford School. Get Wet - learn or improve your game.
Our objectives for the spring program is to develop Wissahickon senior level athletes of all abilities, provide our younger athletes with a fun environment to become involved with water polo, and to help the expansion of Pennsylvania water polo by allowing non-district athletes to participate.
We are pleased to have Coach Ryan McGrath join our program as an assistant coach. His energy and expertise will ensure high quality of instruction and breadth of training.
We are looking for Wissahickon Middle School boys and girls. Practices begin for high school and 8th grade on Monday, March 13, 2006 and continue through May 26, 2006. Younger Age-group practices begin on Monday, April 17, 2006 and continue through May 26, 2006. Contact Coach Matt Rader at Wissahickon Middle School Pool (215-619-8110 ext.2142), Matt Rader email(raderm@comcast.net and/or mtader@wsd.k12.pa.us), or stop in during practice.
Boys go to State Tournament!
This year's state tournament on November 4-5th was truly exciting. The Wissahickon boys played against a very talented field of teams. Although the boys did not win, it was an honor to compete with the best of Pennsylvania. With the exception of graduating senior co-captain Chris High, all these boys expect to be at this same tournament next year.
Congratulations to Greg Benz, Tom O'Connor and Rich Ryan who were named to All-State teams.
Boys win State Qualifier!
In an incredible thriller at Cumberland Valley, the boys water polo team won their State qualifier game against a tough, determined CV team. The action was back and forth all game. With .5 seconds left and down by one, goalie Tom O'Connor forced an overtime play-off period by scoring from half-pool.
It was a team effort in both the regular and overtime periods as the boys demonstrated resilience and a competitive spirit. They would not be denied!