PRACTICE LOCATION
The Wilson Age Group Swimming will be practicing in the Snyder Natatorium which features 10 lanes and two 1-meter diving boards. The pool is located on the Wilson School District’s High School Campus at 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, PA 19609. The Natatorium is clearly marked outside on the main pool entrance in the Lower House Building.
MANDATORY AWP REGISTRATION/SPRING GAME INFORMATION
In the spring, Wilson Water Polo participates in the Mainline Water Polo League through American Water Polo (AWP). In order to participate in this league athletes must be registered through American Water Polo. If your athlete is not registered with AWP he/she will not be permitted to play in tournaments. When registering for AWP you will select “Scholastic Athlete Annual Membership 22 and younger.” This fee is $55.00 and is not included in your spring training fee paid to Wilson. After you select “Scholastic Athlete Annual Membership 22 and younger” you will choose our club: Wilson Water Polo. If you have any issues registering your child with AWP please contact Erin Kurtz or Ali Templin.
FOR ATHLETES ENTERING 5TH-8TH GRADE IN THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Practices begin Monday, April 1, 2024, and will run every Monday and Wednesday until May 8, 2024. Game schedules will be released at a later date. These practice times may be changed or adjusted according to the athlete’s ability so please look out for further information regarding your child’s scheduled time.
April 1 through May 8, 2024.
Monday 6:00-7:30 pm
Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm
If your athlete is entering: 5TH & 6TH GRADE in 2024-25 WSD TRAINING COST: 80.00 per athlete training fee. District Residents only.
If your athlete is entering 7TH & 8TH GRADE COST in 2024-25: $100.00 per athlete training fee. District Residents only.
***Remember, you will need to register your player through AWP in order for he/she to participate in games.****
NON RESIDENT MIDDLE SCHOOL WATER POLO INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
If you have a middle school athlete interested in playing water polo but your school does not support a team in the spring Wilson & Governor Mifflin have opened their programs to outside districts.
We do ask you follow these co-op guidelines for spring polo participation. These opportunities are only open to athletes entering 5th-8th grade in the 2024-25 school year.
WILSON NON RESIDENT CO-OP: Hamburg, Exeter, Oley, Antietam, Conrad Weiser, Wyomissing
GOVERNOR MIFFLIN NON RESIDENT CO-OP: Muhlenberg, Schuylkill Valley, Twin Valley, Daniel Boone, Brandywine & Fleetwood
WILSON NON RESIDENT COST (5th through 8th grade only)
5th & 6th grade Non Resident Training Fee (other fees AWP/USA Polo Will Apply): $160.00
7th & 8th Grade Non Resident Training Fee (other fees AWP/USA Polo Will Apply): $200.00
Wilson does not offer a co-op opportunity for our swimming programs.
Practice information will be communicated to all 2024-25 high school athletes in the upcoming weeks. If high school practice times are scheduled after school, the activity bus will be available for athletes to take from Southern and West to the High School if applicable (students entering 9th grade next school year only). Athletes entering 9th grade in 2024-25 will practice with the high school teams. All high school athletes must pay the tournament fees for the 2024 spring season.
HIGH SCHOOL GAME FEES
AWP ONLY: $60.00 per player (these costs cover tournament play only) there is no practice fee assessed for high school athletes. Playing in the Mainline League also requires membership to American Water Polo. PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK: https://americanwaterpolo.org/join-now/
AWP & USA TOURNAMENT FEES: $120.00 per player (these costs cover tournament play only) there is no practice fee assessed for high school athletes. In order to play in both leagues you must have a current AWP Membership & USA Water Polo Membership. Additional fees apply.
The tournament fees are due to Wilson School District.
All payments are made by E-Funds, Check, Money Order (Wilson School District), or Cash. E FUNDS WILL BE OPEN ON MARCH 28th to accept spring payments.
Please mail payment for this program to:
Wilson School District
ATTN: Erin Kurtz
2601 Grandview Blvd.
West Lawn, PA 19609
The Wilson Aquatics Competitive Conditioning Program is designed for athletes, who aspire to train at a high-intensity level and seek the opportunity to improve their technique. This program will offer swimming workouts four times per week in the spring. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO WILSON RESIDENTS ONLY
THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES HS & AGE GROUP COACHING APPROVAL BEFORE PARTICIPATION.
THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO WILSON RESIDENTS ONLY.
Requirements for Competitive Conditioning:
- Residents of the Wilson School District who are entering at least the 7th grade as of Fall 2024 or older.
- Able to complete all 4 strokes and flip turns
- Able to complete a 500 freestyle without stopping
- THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES HS & AGE GROUP COACHING APPROVAL BEFORE PARTICIPATION.
Training Dates & Times: OFFICIAL START DATE APRIL 15, 2024
SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
MONDAY: 3:00-4:30 pm
TUESDAY: 3:00-4:30 pm
WEDNESDAY: 3:00-4:30 pm
THURSDAY: 3:00-4:30 pm
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES & ATHLETES ENTERING 9th GRADE IN THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR WILL NOT HAVE A FEE ASSESSED. HS ATHLETES DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER. 2024-25 FRESHMAN MUST COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION LINK FOR THE ACTIVITY BUS ONLY, NO FEE WILL BE DUE UPON REGISTRATION.
MIDDLE SCHOOL COSTS
Assessed to those athletes entering 7th grade in the fall of 2024.
SPRING TRAINING Cost $70.00 please make all checks payable to “Wilson School District”
You will need to complete this form for EACH child participating in the spring competitive training program.
All of the programs listed above are run directly through the Wilson School District. You can make payment for these programs by check or money order made payable to: “The Wilson School District.”
Wilson School District
Attn: Erin Kurtz
2601 Grandview Boulevard
West Lawn, PA 19609
We will also offer online payment options through our E-Fund system the E funds link will by live by APRIL 12, 2024. In order to pay through our E-Funds system your child must be enrolled in our school district.
All participants will be required to complete our General Aquatics Waiver which will be e-mailed to you upon completing your child’s online registration
Training Dates & Times: OFFICIAL START June 3, 2024
SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
MONDAY: 7:30 am- 9:00 am Wilson HS
TUESDAY: 7:30 am- 9:00 am Wilson HS
WEDNESDAY: 7:30 am- 9:00 am Wilson HS
THURSDAY: 7:30 am- 9:00 am Wilson HS
Fridays: 7:30-9:00 am
June 7: Wilson HS
June 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19 (long course training at Schlegel Park) 7:30-9:00 am
- Must have approval from Head Age Group & High School Coaches
- Able to complete all four strokes and their respective turns
- Able to complete a 500 freestyle without stopping
Assessed to those athletes entering 7th grade in the fall of 2024.
8 WEEKS OF SUMMER TRAINING: $70.00 please make all checks payable to “Wilson School District”
You can make payment for these programs by check or money order made payable to: “The Wilson School District.”
Wilson School District
Attn: Erin Kurtz
2601 Grandview Boulevard
West Lawn, PA 19609
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES & ATHLETES ENTERING 9th GRADE IN THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR WILL NOT HAVE A FEE ASSESSED THIS SEASON
ALL NEW WATER POLO PLAYERS ARE WELCOME!
Designed for athletes entering 1ST-4TH grade (2024-25 school year).
Spring Water Polo will run on Monday evenings from 6:45-7:30 pm (TIME CHANGE)
Cost $50.00
Dates: April 8, April 15, April 22 & April 29
Splash Ball practice is designed to introduce fundamental water polo skills to our elementary athletes.
The cost of the 4-week spring program is $50.00 (resident) and $60.00 (non-resident)
Grades 1st-4th are encouraged to play!
Summer Swimming is right around the corner and Wilson Aquatics wants to help get your child ready! The swimming clinic focuses on technique. The clinic will be offered to those athletes entering 1st-8th grade in the 2024-25 school year. Sessions will include stroke development and training with select coaches from the aquatic staff along with some of our current high school athletes.
THIS IS NOT A LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM- YOUR CHILD MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE LENGTH OF THE POOL FREESTYLE AND BACKSTROKE.
SESSION DATES:
May 13th Freestyle
May 15th Backstroke
May 20th Butterfly
May 22nd Breaststroke
May 29th Starts & Turns
PLEASE SELECT A TIME SLOT BASED ON AGE AS OF MAY 1, 2024
Time: 6:00-6:45 pm 9 & Unders
6:45-7:45 pm 10 & Overs
Cost: $60.00 all checks made payable to “Wilson School District”- payment must be brought to the first date of the clinic. E Funds option will be available on 5/5/2024.