Information for the 2023 Summer Team Alberta Program is now here! Athletes interested in participating in the program must declare their interest here by February 22 in order to be scouted by coaches at the Provincial League, NCL and/or Alberta Open. For more detailed information please review our Team AB Info Document.
Save the date: July 5-9th Montreal Quebec
15U -2008-2011 / 19U -2004-2007
Call for Interest -Athletes | Deadline Feb. 22-2023 | CLOSED |
Team Alberta 15/19U | Information on program | LINK |
Team Alberta registration and June training is closed, AWPA will not be accepting any athletes who did not show interest in the program for the June training. Thank you to those who tried out and expressed interest in our program and because of the interest we will be sending 2 -15U Male and 2 -15U Female, 1-19U Male teams to the Youth Cup in Montreal.
TEAM ALBERTA ROSTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Athletes interest form (Deadline Feb. 22, 2023)
Team Alberta Philosophy
Alberta Water Polo Association
Training:
Team Alberta is dedicated to athlete development. We provide level-appropriate and competition to athletes and our program has supported many athletes to go on to National Teams, university and professional water polo careers. Team Alberta will incorporate a holistic approach to training, including dry land training, swimming conditioning, water polo skills (individual, team, technical and tactical) and life skills (travel management, nutrition, tactics and video review).
Selection:
Team Alberta will select the players who show the highest level of effort, competitiveness, coachability, and skill. Team Alberta will also take into consideration players who have shown the most development through training, who demonstrate responsibility, and who would benefit most from participating.
Play Time:
Team Alberta coaches will decide play time based on a number of variables including but not limited to : external conditions such as heat and game schedule, individual factors such as injuries or illness, and tournament importance. While Team Alberta is a competitive program, it also has a focus on development for all players.