Water Polo Team

At the RBAC, our student-athletes are led by an incredible coaching staff that includes current local high school, collegiate, zone team, and National Team coaches.  Our student-athletes begin with Intro to Water Polo (8-13 years) which focuses on increasing water safety, building confidence, and introducing key water polo concepts and skills. Our Gold Academy is the next step. In Gold Group (10-14 years), student-athletes will build endurance, develop strength and speed, and improve their water polo skills. After Gold Academy, student-athletes are invited to try out for our travel teams. We field multiple travel teams at each age group (10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under, 16 & under, and 18 & under). Our travel teams focus on learning teamwork, time management skills, and refining water polo skills while competing in all major water polo tournaments, including United States Club Championships, National Junior Olympics, and the Champions Cup.

Over the past 11 years, our program has placed over 100 players on national team rosters and 90% of graduating seniors on college teams.  In the past 5 years, we have medaled 14 times at national events, including winning 5 national championships.

The most common phrase we hear from our families is: “We wish we had started sooner!” Contact our coaching staff today to schedule a time to get started with our program! Players may start at any time! No prior experience is required.

Current Practice Schedules

The RBWP Booster Club is a 501©(3) volunteer-run organization that works to support the activities of the RBAC Water Polo team. Families make monthly payments to the Booster Club to help fund tournament entries and other program-specific activities.

The Booster Club meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at 6 pm. All families of current program participants are welcome to attend.

All new players should attend a practice prior to registering. Contact us at rbwpinfo@rosebowlaquatics.org to schedule a time for your first practice.

There are three important requirements for Rose Bowl Water Polo team registration. When you have completed all three steps below, you will be completely registered. Only players who are completely registered will be allowed to practice and participate in tournaments.

Step 1. Register with USA Water Polo at usawaterpolo.org

• Memberships are on a calendar-year basis and expire on December 31st. However, if you register between November 1 and December 31, your membership will be valid for the following year as well.

Step 2. Register with the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center at the front desk.

• Fees are paid monthly to the RBAC. Families are encouraged to sign up for auto renew to streamline the monthly payment process.
• The Water Polo team determines age groups based on the USA Water Polo age cut-off of August 1st. Practice and competition groups will be based primarily on age.
• RBAC fees are paid at the front desk or by phone at 626-564-0330.
• Download Fee and Policy Information

Step 3. You will receive your Booster Club login. Use the Booster Club site to pay monthly Booster Club fees and pay-to-attend fees.

• Booster fees are required for participation in the program. Fees are paid monthly. Rates by age group are: 10U $38/month, 12U $58/month, 14U $73/month, 16/18U $68/month.
• There will be four pay-to-attend events per year. EC Cup (Fall), K7 (Winter), JO Qualifier (Spring), JOs (Summer)