Raptor Sports School: Exciting Aquatics Opportunities for Spring of 2018!

Raptor Sports School: Exciting Aquatics Opportunities for Spring of 2018!

We are excited to announce the programs for our upcoming spring session! Practices will be held at Chino Hills High School, Diamond Bar School and Walnut High School.

To build off the winter session and to welcome back all the high school girls, we are offering up to four practices a week for all youth and high school water polo programs for $275.00 for the ten week session. Please note that beginning with our summer session in May, the registration cost for these programs will increase to $325.00.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please complete our spring registration on our website: https://raptorsports.org/forms/. Please note that all athletes MUST be registered prior to the first day of practice. Athletes WILL NOT be allowed to enter the water without registering and USA Water Polo membership (not required for swim only programs). Please register for USA Water Polo at the following website: https://webpoint.usawaterpolo.com/wp/memberships/join.wp. Club name is Raptor Water Polo – Club number 30211.

YOUTH BOYS/GIRLS WATER POLO & SWIM (8TH GRADE OR LOWER)
14U AND 12U/10U

Option 1
Water Polo at Walnut HS on Mondays and Wednesdays*
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and
Swim at Diamond Bar HS on Tuesdays and Thursdays*
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Start Date: Monday, March 5, 2018
End Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Cost: $275.00
No Practice: 4/2, 4/3, 4/4, 4/5

Option 2
Water Polo at Chino Hills HS on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and
Swim at Chino Hills HS on Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Start Date: Monday, March 5, 2018
End Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Cost: $275.00
No Practice: 4/2, 4/3, 4/4, 4/5

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WATER POLO (9TH TO 12TH GRADE)
16U & 18U

Water Polo at Chino Hills HS on Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and
at Diamond Bar HS on Tuesdays and Thursdays*
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Start Date: Monday, March 5, 2018
End Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Cost: $275.00
No Practice: 4/2, 4/3, 4/4, 4/5

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WATER POLO (9TH TO 12TH GRADE)
16U & 18U

Water Polo at Diamond Bar HS on Mondays and Wednesdays*
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and
at Chino Hills HS on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Start Date: Monday, March 5, 2018
End Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Cost: $275.00
No Practice: 4/2, 4/3, 4/4, 4/5

YOUTH BOYS/GIRLS SWIM ONLY (8TH GRADE OR LOWER)

Option 1 – 4 nights a week
Swim at Walnut HS on Mondays and Wednesdays*
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and
Swim at Diamond Bar HS on Tuesdays and Thursdays*
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Start Date: Monday, March 5, 2018
End Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Cost: $185.00
No Practice: 3/6, 3/20, 4/2, 4/3, 4/4, 4/5

Option 2 – 2 nights a week
Swim at Chino Hills HS on Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00
Start Date: Monday, March 5, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Cost: $125.00
No Practice: 4/2, 4/4

Option 3 – 2 nights a week
Swim at Walnut HS on Mondays and Wednesdays*
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00
Start Date: Monday, March 5, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2018
Cost: $125.00
No Practice: 4/2, 4/4

Option 4 – 2 nights a week
Swim at Diamond Bar HS on Tuesdays and Thursdays*
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00
Start Date: Thursday, March 8, 2018
End Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Cost: $125.00
No Practice: 3/20, 4/3, 4/5

SPLASH BALL (WATER POLO)

Location: Diamond Bar HS
Day: Sundays (8 total)
Dates: 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
Time: 4:00-5:00 pm
Cost: $80.00
No practice: 4/1

 

*WEEK 8 – All Practices at Chino Hills  All youth and high school water polo and swim practices will be held at Chino Hills High School for the 8th week of the spring session (April 30 to May 3).  Both Walnut and Diamond Bar sites will be unavailable due to high school swim prelims and finals meets.  A friendly reminder will be sent as we approach this week.

Raptor Water Polo: 2017-18 Winter Session at Chino Hills High School

Raptor Water Polo: 2017-18 Winter Session at Chino Hills High School

Raptor Sports School is pleased to offer our 2017-18 Winter Session of Water Polo at Chino Hills High School! Details & payment links are below.

We look forward to welcoming all the new boys & girls, and are excited to see returning Raptor athletes!

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Regards,

Alexander Matal & Tim Tobin
Co-Directors
Raptor Sports School
Raptor Water Polo

A REGISTRATION FORM IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATHLETES (New & Returning)

All students participating in youth or high school age water polo programs are required to join USA Water Polo BEFORE attending any practices or games. (USA Water Polo covers all of our insurance and documentation) Register for either a bronze, silver or gold membership at www.usawaterpolo.org. (Anyone wishing to attend the Junior Olympics later in the year should subscribe for Gold Memberships and complete the age verification.  You may also purchase bronze or silver membership now and upgrade later, if necessary.)  Select “Raptor Water” Polo as your club affiliation.

Raptor Sports School: Exciting Aquatics Opportunities for Fall of 2017!

Raptor Sports School: Exciting Aquatics Opportunities for Fall of 2017!

Raptor Sports School is pleased to reveal the programs we will offer this fall! Details & payment links are below. We have broken things down by age group so you can see everything available for your particular athlete(s).

We look forward to welcoming all the new boys & girls, and are excited to see returning Raptor athletes!

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Regards,

Alexander Matal & Tim Tobin
Co-Directors
Raptor Sports School
Raptor Water Polo

A REGISTRATION FORM IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATHLETES (New & Returning)

High School Girls

High School Boys

14U Boys & Girls

10U/12U Boys & Girls

Boys & Girls Ages 5-10

All students participating in youth or high school age water polo programs are required to join USA Water Polo BEFORE attending any practices or games. (USA Water Polo covers all of our insurance and documentation) Register for either a bronze, silver or gold membership at www.usawaterpolo.org. (Anyone wishing to attend the Junior Olympics later in the year should subscribe for Gold Memberships and complete the age verification.  You may also purchase bronze or silver membership now and upgrade later, if necessary.)  Select “Raptor Water” Polo as your club affiliation.  Students participating in Swim and/or Splashball program are not required to register with USA Water Polo.

NEW MEMBERS Register here!

CURRENT OR FORMER MEMBERS Renew here!

THIS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR SWIM & SPLASHBALL PARTICIPANTS!

Raptor Sports School: Exciting Opportunities for Summer of 2017!

Raptor Sports School: Exciting Opportunities for Summer of 2017!

Raptor Sports School is excited to reveal the programs we will offer this summer! Details & payment links are below, but here’s a quick overview:

  • Youth (Boys/Girls 10-14) and High School Boys Water Polo at Chino Hills High School
  • Splashball (Boys/Girls 5-10), High School Girls Water Polo and youth Swim (Boys/Girls 10-14) at Diamond Bar High School

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Regards,

Alexander Matal & Tim Tobin
Co-Directors
Raptor Sports School
Raptor Water Polo

Raptor Water Polo Winter Sessions 2016-17

Raptor Water Polo Winter Sessions 2016-17

Dear Raptor Family,

It has been an honor to watch the progress of our Raptor athletes over the last year. You all have dedicated a great deal of time and effort to becoming better players and I believe the results speak for themselves. On behalf of all of the coaching and administrative staff at Raptor Sports, our sincerest thanks as we all look ahead to 2017.

The winter session for all athletes who wish to continue with Raptor Water Polo begins Monday, December 5, 2016. This session will run for 10 weeks and end February 15, 2017.  For those who registered for the fall session, no need to fill out the registration documents again.  Please let us know and we will add your previous forms to the current session.  For all others, registration will take place on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

  • Youth and High School
    • Mondays and Wednesdays at Diamond Bar High School
    • Athletes will be grouped according to age and skill:
  • 14u and HS aged groups:  6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
    • Cost: $250.00 includes one tournament
  • 12u/10u: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
    • Cost: $175.00 includes one tournament
  • Coaches: Tim Tobin, Alex Matal and Bryce Winton

 

Splashball

  • Sundays at Diamond Bar High School
  • Details to follow
  • Coach: Megan Garcia

 

Important Dates:

  • No practice December 26th and 28th to accommodate the holidays.
  • 1st and 3rd week of January will be Wednesday and Thursdays instead to accommodate non-school days for students

 

If you have any friends and/or relatives in the local communities, please let them know about Raptor Water Polo.  As always, we strive to teach all our athletes sound fundamental skills and improve on an individual level.  Our goal is to include as many aspiring young athletes to water polo and grow our great game!  2016 was a resounding success and here is to the health and happiness of your family in 2017!

Regards,

Tim Tobin
Raptor Sports School
Raptor Water Polo
Co-Director

Alexander Matal
Raptor Sports School
Raptor Water Polo
Co-Director

www.raptorsports.org

New Opportunities at Raptor Sports School as Summer Ends

New Opportunities at Raptor Sports School as Summer Ends

As the sun sets on summer & we all head back to school, please be aware of the many opportunities for your child at Raptor Sports School. Below you will find information regarding the different programs, locations, dates and times we are offering this fall session.  We look forward to starting on the week of Monday, August 22.

Regards,
Alexander Matal
Raptor Sports School
Raptor Water Polo
Co-Director

Diamond Bar High School

14U/16U/18U Girls Water Polo

Dates: 8/23/2016 to 11/10/2016
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $300.00

12U Girls Water Polo

Dates: 8/23/2016 to 11/10/2016
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: $200.00

Splashball - Beginner & Advanced Beginner

Choose From:
Three 3-Week Beginner Sessions
One 6-Week Advanced Beginner Session

Chino Hills High School

16U/18U Girls Water Polo

Dates: 9/13/2016-11/03/2016
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $150.00

14U Boys Water Polo

Dates: 9/12/2016 to 11/17/2016
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $250.00

10U/12U Boys Water Polo

Dates: 9/12/2016 to 11/17/2016
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: $175.00

Splashball - Beginner & Advanced Beginner

Choose From:
Three 3-Week Beginner Sessions
One 6-Week Advanced Beginner Session

16U/18U Boys & Girls Swim

Dates: 9/12/2016 to 11/17/2016
Days: Mondays through Thursdays
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $250.00

10U/12U/14U Boys & Girls Swim

Dates: 9/12/2016 to 11/16/2016
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: $125.00

Raptor Water Polo – 2016 Summer Session

Raptor Water Polo – 2016 Summer Session

Sign-up for the 2016 Summer Session

Raptor Water Polo is a community outreach program designed to educate local student athletes in the game of water polo. Players will be taught swimming and water polo fundamentals and have the potential to play in games and scrimmages across Southern California. (Optional leagues and games are a separate expense.)  Raptor Water Polo is ready to launch its 2016 Summer Session. The cost is $250.00 for a ten week practice session.  All interested athletes must become registered members of USA Water Polo before they may begin practices. Please see www.usawaterpolo.org for membership details. (Membership is a separate expense.) Gold level is recommended. Students with free or reduced lunch may qualify for a special discounted membership.  Please email Coach Tim at Tim@Raptorsports.org for any additional questions. We hope to see you there!  Registration begins at 5:00 pm at each respective pool. You can see our statement of participation, nondiscrimination policy, and learn more about us at www.raptorsports.org.

Who:
For the 2016 Summer Session, we are looking athletes ages 11-18 who would like to participate in club water polo!

Where:
The 2016 Summer Session is located at Chino Hills High School and Diamond Bar High School Aquatics Centers

When:
2016 Summer Session begins on Monday, May 16 and ends on Thursday, July 21, 2016
Boys: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at CHHS (Times will change to 7:00-9:00 pm in July)
Girls: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at DBHS.

 

Health and Physical Benefits*

Water fitness and athletics traditionally offer its participants a vast amount of physical benefits. The added resistance the water offers kicks every workout up a notch, providing both an aerobic and anaerobic workout in the process. Below are the health and physical benefits of participating in water polo:

  • Increased Endurance- Water polo players can swim upwards of 5 kilometers in a game
  • Weight Loss- Players can burn up to 700 calories per one hour of play
  • Improved Cardiovascular Health
  • Improved Strength
  • Easy on Joints- The water act as a cushion on joints and muscles, preventing injury and general aches and pains associated with traditional fitness
  • Increased Flexibility
  • Body Toning

 

Source: Carleton.ca

Youth Water Polo: Free Two Week Trial

Youth Water Polo: Free Two Week Trial

The Raptor Sports school is looking to expand our younger group of water polo athletes by offering a free two week trial. This is for any student athletes that will be between the ages of 8 and 12 as of August 1, 2016. Athletes must be members of USA Water Polo.  (New athletes may opt to take advantage of the special two week trial membership at www.usawaterpolo.org to take part in the Raptor program).  Prospective athletes must have previous swimming experience. This is a great way to come and learn a new game in a fun, relaxed atmosphere at no cost.  At the conclusion of the session, student athletes may choose to continue on with the program at a reduced cost for remainder of this calendar session

Session Times*:

Monday and Wednesday: 530pm to 7pm

Tuesday and Thursday: 6pm to 730pm

 

WHEN

Monday, February 29, 2016 at 5:30 PM – Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 7:30 PM

WHERE

Don Lugo High School – 13400 Pipeline Ave Chino, California 91710

 
Here is the trial registration link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-water-polo-trial-raptor-sports-boys-and-girls-ages-8-to-12-tickets-22186913656?utm-medium=discovery

 

Here is the USA Water Polo registration link:

https://webpoint.usawaterpolo.com/wp/memberships/join.wp

Get The Remind App To Stay Connected On Latest Raptor Updates

Get The Remind App To Stay Connected On Latest Raptor Updates

Our Remind App is up and working.  Parents and players are encouraged to join their respective group in order to receive updates. (If you need to get the App on your smartphone, click here.)

 

From your cell phone text to 81010

 

In the message type the following according to your players age group:

 

@14ubwp

 

@16ubwp

 

@18ubwp

 

Once you have done this you should receive a text back confirming that you have joined your players age group for Raptor Water Polo.

Raptor Water Polo Rosters With Events Schedule (01/19/2016)

Raptor Water Polo Rosters With Events Schedule (01/19/2016)

We have come up with an impressive schedule of games for our athletes to play over the coming months.  Below you will find the rosters for EVERYTHING we have signed up for at the moment per team. Each age group has the roster with it, including the dates and costs for tournaments. Please look through all rosters you may be associated with.

 

14U Roster (01-19-2016)

14U BREA Roster (01-19-2016)

16U Roster (01-19-2016)

18U Roster (01-19-2016)

CHAWP League Roster (01-19-2016)

Raptor Water Polo Winter Sessions 2016-17

Raptor Water Polo Begins January 4, 2016!

Hello Parents and Athletes!

 

On behalf of the Raptor Sports School, we hope your family had a joyous holiday season and are gearing up for a prosperous New Year! Our registration day is going to be VERY different from your previous High School or different water polo club experiences.  To help you prepare for next Monday, we are sending you a timeline of events and the registration packet in advance.  We hope you will have time to ask questions and prepare to make Monday go as smoothly as possible.

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Happy Holidays From Raptor Water Polo

Happy Holidays From Raptor Water Polo

As the holiday season speeds ahead, the Board of Directors and Staff of Raptor Water Polo wish you and your family a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year.  We are all truly overwhelmed with your support. This past weekend we saw a glimpse of the good things to come: our 16u boys team competed in the Green Division of the Commerce Holiday Invitational and took 2nd place out of 18 teams.  Raptor took a tough loss in the Championship Final to Seattle, Washington’s Northwest Water Polo Club to earn a silver medal in our very first Club Tournament! We are all extremely proud of our boys and wish to thank our parents for a SOLID turnout at the Championship game.

 

As we hope to continue to grow our club, we hope that you would keep us in mind as you spend time with your families and friends this holiday.  Attached is a flyer for our first session that begins January 4th. Is there anyone in your family or circle of friends that you think might enjoy learning to play Water Polo?  We are really hoping to expand our youth program all the way down to the 10 and under level.  Any referrals that you might be able to give on our behalf would be most appreciated.

 

Lastly, our website is up and running. Our practice and games calendar have all been uploaded, You can check us out at www.raptorsports.org.  Specific times and locations will immediately be updated as soon as we get them from tournament/league organizers.  You can also get information on the “remind app” we are setting up for the club.

 

I think that about does it for now.  Here’s to a safe and joyous holiday for you and your family,

 

Yours,

 

Tim Tobin
Raptor Sports