Swim England Water Polo Hub
The Inaugural Water Polo Talent Games
March 1, 2023We are delighted to launch the Water Polo Talent Games. A competition between the Swim England Water Polo Talent Centres designed to give selected players from the Talent Centre program the opportunity to play full matches under FINA conditions.
The event will also feature a number of educational workshops for players, coaches and families.
- One classroom player workshop
- One strength & conditioning player workshop
- One pool-based player workshop
- A parent welcome workshop
- Coach workshops
The inaugural Talent Games will take place at The Alan Higgs Centre in Coventry at the end of the first term on the 25 and 26 March 2023. With a further Talent Games planned for the end of the Talent Centres summer term on 8 and 9 July.
Itinerary
| 10:20-11:30 | U14 Boys Pool Workshop U14 Girls Classroom Workshops |
| 11:30-12:40 | U16 Boys Pool Workshop U16 Girls Classroom Workshops |
| 12:00-12:40 | U16 Parents Workshop |
| 12:40-13:50 | U14 Girls Pool Workshop U14 Boys Classroom Workshops |
| 13:50-15:00 | U16 Girls Pool Workshop U16 Boys Classroom Workshops |
| 14:20-15:00 | U14 Parents Workshop |
| 14:30-14:45 | Technical Meeting |
| 15:00-16:15 | U14 Boys Matches |
| 16:15-17:30 | U14 Girls Matches |
| 17:30-18:45 | U16 Boys Matches |
| 18:45-20:00 | U16 Girls Matches |
*Please note all times are subject to change
| 7:15-8:30 | U14 Boys Matches |
| 8:30-9:45 | U14 Girls Matches |
| 9:45-11:00 | U16 Boys Matches |
| 11:00-12:15 | U16 Girls Matches |
*Please note all times are subject to change
Table Official Course
If you would like to gain and develop a new skill whilst at the Talent Games, we are providing a table official course free of charge for those interested. Any interested parent who would like to learn more about Water Polo would be an ideal candidate for this opportunity. This will involve a zoom session on 12 March followed by the practical session at the Talent Games weekend on 25 or 26 March.
Request for Volunteers
We have a fantastic network of volunteers in Water Polo and a number of volunteer roles don’t require any previous knowledge of water polo and we would love your help at this event including:
- Entry Desk / Spectator tickets
- Runners
- Refreshments
- Scoreboard operators (only basic computer literacy required and training will be provided)
- Stewards
Spectators Tickets
Click here to purchase tickets online. Please note that spectator tickets are limited. To avoid disappointment, we recommend purchasing as soon as possible.
Spectator tickets will be available on the day for £5 per day. Please bring cash.
Children under 5 can attend free of charge with a paying adult. No other concessions apply.
Event Merchandise
A limited stock of event specific merchandise will be available to purchase from the Front of House desk.