February 2025
Written by Joanna Mazewski
Our Juniors program is growing and thriving! If you know of anyone who is interested in joining the team, have them come out for a trial run during our normal practice times of Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15 to 7pm.
Please note that our program accepts athletes at any experience level. However, a basic swimming and treading standard is required, though some competitions include additional requirements.
Splashball Program
Our Splashball program is designed specifically for younger players and is a great way to introduce children to the sport of water polo. The rules and equipment are modified to make the game easier and more accessible for young players, and the focus is on skill-building and teamwork.
Who can play?
Splashball is for children ages 5–11
Players should be able to swim a short distance and tread water for a minute
What do players learn?
Basic water polo skills like swimming, dribbling, passing, catching, and shooting
How to play in a team environment
How to work hard and depend on others
Our Splashball program practices every Monday from 5-6:15pm.
12u and 14u Scrimmage at Seminole High School
A note from Mrs. Stacey (Ty and Duke’s mom):
The 12u & 14u kids have been invited to Seminole for a scrimmage from 7-8:15 on Tuesday, February 4th.
Seminole High School
2701 Ridgewood Ave, Sanford FL, 32773
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Mrs. Stacey or Coach Ori.
Spirit Night
Support our team by dining with Chipotle on Monday, March 3rd, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 7800 Dr Phillips Blvd, Ste 100, Orlando, FL 32819.
How it works:
25% of sales from this event will be donated to our club, but only if orders follow the required steps.
How to ensure your purchase counts:
In-Restaurant Orders: Show the flyer at checkout.
Online Orders for Pickup: Use the fundraiser code 8YXTABP when placing your order through the Chipotle website or app.
Important Notes:
Delivery, gift cards, and orders placed through third-party apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) will NOT count towards the fundraiser.
A minimum of $150 in total event sales is required for the team to receive a donation.
Your participation helps support our players! Thank you for your support, and enjoy your meal!
Housekeeping
There are upcoming opportunities to learn how to work the tables for our tournaments.
On Wednesdays 2/05 and 2/12 Dr. Phillips Water Polo will be hosting games from 2-5. The first game at 2:30 second at 3:30.
If you are able to stop by please let Mrs. Carla (Emanuel’s mom) know. We will try and keep the tables open and available for the evening to have more practice time.
Coach Spotlight
Coach Ori Scanlon has been with us since April 2022. He is a graduate of Olympia High School’s class of 2017 and comes to us from McKendree University.
With an illustrious career as a goalkeeper, Ori registered 265 saves in 26 games and was named Player of the Game in back to back conference championships while at Olympia.
At McKendree and during his 2018 season, he made 52 saves in the net and was named MAWPC Western Region MAP and was also on the MAWPC Western Region All-Tournament and Second Team All-Conference teams.
Looking Ahead
12u/14u scrimmage with Seminole Water Polo Club, February 4th
Chipotle spirit night at the Dr. Phillips Marketplace on March 3rd.
Florida International Water Polo Tournament at FAST in Ocala, Florida April 19-20th
Team Orlando Water Polo Club’s Trident Cup May 16, 17, and 18th