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Sign Up For One of Our Programs
How to Register
Find your correct age group below. (Practices are organized by age group/teams.)
Decide how many days/week you want to practice.
Make sure your USA Water Polo membership* is current (Membership link here)
You can pay upfront or in installments; we understand that water polo is an expensive sport and want to be as flexible as possible. When the RCWP spring session starts, you are welcome to go to any of the pools/practices that have your age group.
* USAWP offers three levels of membership: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Bronze is for athletes who plan to practice and play local games. Silver is for those who expect to play in tournaments. Gold is needed only by players who plan to compete at the Junior Olympics and/or with the Olympic Development Program.
Winter SESSION
REGISTRATION IS OPEN Register Here
Let us know if you have any questions. We are always happy to help!
DATES
December 2, 2024 - February 14, 2025
No practice December 21, 2024- January 5, 2025
RCWP PROGRAMS/PRACTICES
We offer programs for All Ages, from Splashball to high school during the winter session.
Practices are organized by age group/teams.
We want to be sure each RCWP team has enough time and space to consistently practice together as a team; this is very important for player and team development.
POOLS
This winter we have practices at Sand Point Country Club/SPCC (outdoor pool), Mercer Island Country Club/MICC (all deep outdoor pool w/bubble during winter), Overlake Golf & Country Club/OGCC (outdoor pool), and Mercerwood Shore Club/MSC (outdoor pool w/bubble during the winter).
We are VERY fortunate to have pools throughout the area, for our players, teams, families and coaches. Pool time is extremely hard to come by, and we are trying to provide water polo opportunities for as many athletes and families as possible.
LEAGUE/TOURNAMENTS
This winter our youth and high school girls will participate in the PNW Scrimmage League with teams from Washington, Oregon and Canada at Rogers Aquatic Center in Puyallup. Rogers is an indoor pool with plenty of seating for spectators. Scrimmage league games are on select Sundays in December, January and February.
PNW League dates are TBD
Athlete’s participating in the PNW league will have a small registration fee.
Tournaments will also have a separate registration fee.
REQUIREMENTS
ALL athletes need a current USA Water Polo membership link here. Bronze level is acceptable for now; you may always upgrade later. Please choose ‘Rain City Water Polo’ for club affiliation.
Athletes must be able to swim 25 yards.
FEES & REGISTRATION LINKS
Session fees - Registration is completed through TeamSnap. Winter Session Registration Link
To register:
Find your correct age group below.
Decide how many days/week you want to practice.
Register using the link above. You can pay upfront or in installments; we understand that water polo is an expensive sport and want to be as flexible as possible.
When the RCWP session starts, you are welcome to go to any of the pools/practices that have your age group.
Free trial - Rain City offers Free Trials for those interested in trying Rain City Water Polo.
If you are interested, please follow the instructions at the bottom of this page. Feel free to email admin@raincitypolo.com with any questions.
Payment plans - You have the option to pay for the summer water polo session in one payment upfront OR installments.
If you need financial aid, you may apply for a scholarship. We understand that water polo is an expensive sport! RCWP has money set aside for financial aid. We want our RC athletes to be able to participate. To apply for aid, email registrar@raincitypolo.com and write Scholarship Request in the subject line. Then, list the amount you are applying for and which session and program. Expect a response in one week.
Tournaments, Training Trips, and/or Clinics have a separate registration fee.
Questions about registration? Email registrar@raincitypolo.com for assistance.
Questions about Rain City at the club level? Email Mike Emery at president@raincitypolo.com
Youth PROGRAMS
Splashball (Ages 5-8)
Mercerwood Shore Club Sunday 6:00-7:00pm
Registration fees: 1 day/week $150
Youth 10U Co-ed (Ages 9-10):
Sand Point Country Club Wed/Thur 7:00-8:00pm
Mercerwood Shore Club Sunday 6:00-7:00 pm
Registration fees: 1 day/week $225, 2 days/week $275, 3 days/week $450
Youth 12U Co-ed (Ages 11-12)
Sand Point Country Club Wed/Thur/Fri* 7:00-8:30 pm
*Fridays will be Coed Scrimmage Nights 7:00-8:30 pm
Mercerwood Shore Club Sunday 6:00-7:30 pm
Registration fees: 2 days/week $450, 3 days/week $650
Youth Boys 14U (Ages 13-14):
Mercer Island Country Club Mon 7:30-9:00 pm
Sand Point Country Club Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri* 7:00-8:30 pm
*Fridays will be Coed Scrimmage Nights 7:00-8:30 pm
Registration fees: 2 days/week $545, 3 or more days/week $745
Youth Girls 14U (Ages 13-14):
Mercer Island Country Club Tues 7:30-9:00 pm
Sand Point Country Club Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri* 7:00-8:30 pm
*Fridays will be Coed Scrimmage Nights 7:00-8:30 pm
Registration fees: 2 days/week $545, 3 or more days/week $745
QUESTIONS?
For questions about the youth programs, please contact Coach Meredith McVicar Meredith@raincitypolo.com
HS PROGRAMS
HS Girls: Winter session is the BIG season for HS Girls as they are between fall high school swim & spring high school water polo. Look for lots of practice, PNW league games, scrimmages and tournaments*.
*Athlete’s wanting to travel for tournaments or be considered for the Junior Olympic team are expected to attend the Tues/Thur practices at MICC, and strongly encouraged to be practicing 3 or more days a week.
HS Girls
Mercer Island Country Club Tues/Thurs/Fri 7:30-9:30pm
Sand Point Country Club Mon 7:00-8:30 pm
Registration fees: 2 days/week $545, 3 or more days/week $745
Questions?
For questions about the HS Girls program
18U Girls Coach-Truly Dorland truly@raincitypolo.com
16U Girls Coach- Steve MacKinnon steve@raincitypolo.com
HS Boys: Congrats to the HS Boys who just wrapped up their high school water polo season and good luck to those starting high school swim. Below you’ll find a number of options*.
*Athletes participating on their HS swim team who are wanting to participate in the CA league, CA tournaments or be considered for the Junior Olympic team are expected to attend the Mon/Wed practices at MICC. Athletes NOT participating on their HS swim team are strongly encouraged to attend all Winter training opportunities.
HS Boys
Sand Point Country Club Tuesday 7:00-8:30 pm
Mercer Island Country Club Mon/Wed 7:30-9:30pm
Overlake Golf and Country Club -Sunday conditioning practices from 10-11:45am (Dec 8, Jan 19, Jan 26)
Registration fees: 2 days/week (M/W @MICC) $545 , 3 or more days/week $745
Questions?
For questions about the HS Boys program contact Christa Laukaitis @ HSboysrep@raincitypolo.com
Free Trial
Players participating in a free trial need to register with both Rain City Water Polo & USA Water Polo. Instructions below:
Rain City Water Polo Free Trial - 2 steps required
Register for your one-week-long RCWP Free Trial at this link: RCWP FREE TRIAL 2024-2025
Register for a Free Trial USA Water Polo membership using the link below. If you have a current USAWP membership, you do not need the USAWP free trial membership, but please send a copy of your membership to admin@raincitypolo.com
Please email admin@raincitypolo.com when you have completed your free trial registration so our admin can check that everything went through and contact our coaches, letting them know to expect you.
A USAWP free trial membership is required because our insurance is tied to USAWP.
This link has general membership info: USAWP general membership info
Use this link to set up an account and then register for a Free Trial membership with USA Water Polo: USAWP free trial membership registration link
Note: The USAWP membership is only good for two weeks, so be sure you time it so it covers the dates of your one-week-long Rain City Free Trial.