I am afraid there are insufficient coaches to run the session on Sunday 20th February, so the sessions in the main pool and small pool have been cancelled.
Apologies for the short notice.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Entry Deadline Sunday 30th January 2022
Club Championships will be held on the following dates
Saturday 5th February 4:00pm- 6:00pm Orford
Saturday 12th March 4:00pm- 6:00pm Orford
All entry forms must be submitted to Kevin Connolly or Maureen Appleby by Sunday 30th January. No late entries will be accepted. For entry forms contact Maureen Appleby Secretary@warringtonsc.co.uk
Youth Advisory Panel Volunteer 15-20 yrs old- are you interested?
Dear Club Chairs/Secretaries and Head Coaches
Firstly may we take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year.
As you may already be aware, just before Christmas, Swim England North West were promoting, and are currently advertising for young people aged 15-20 years, to apply for a place on our newly launched SENW Youth Advisory Panel.
Applications are being sought from North West Region club members aged between 15 and 20 years who would like to be part of a small team of like-minded individuals who will become a youth voice for the Region. Applicants should be actively involved in a club either as a competitor (any discipline), or as a club volunteer/official or teacher/coach.
The SENW Youth Advisory Panel will be overseen by SENW staff and a SENW Management Board Representative and will be responsible for delivering projects that promote and prioritise youth engagement within aquatics.
We would be extremely grateful if you could please promote this fantastic opportunity within your club and encourage anyone who you think may be interested to please apply.
For further information on the application process and the role in general, please CLICK HERE
Please note, the closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 24th January 2022.
Thank you in advance
Kind regards
Sue
Sue and Kiera
Your Clubs Team
E: clubdevelopment@swimnorthwest.org
E: sue.robinson@swimming.org (07583 093614)
E: kiera.hall@swimming.org (07583 054418)
Success at National Water Polo Age Group U15s
National Water Polo Age Group Championships Boys U15s
This last weekend saw further success for Warrington Water Polo Club, winning Bronze Medal in the National Water Polo Age Group Championships for 15 and under boys at Ponds Forge Sheffield. The National Water Polo Age Group is the premier competition for all the water polo clubs and players.
In the preliminary round Warrington played three hard fought games. The first match was against Watford, winning 8-6, with Alex Rix racing down the wing to score 2 goals. The 2nd match was against West London Penguins another hard-fought match with Jacob Green scoring 3 of the goals from centre forward supported by Sonny Walsh with a couple of assists. The 3rd and final match of the group stage was even tougher, with Warrington beating Northampton 5-6.
Having won their group, Warrington faced Manchester in the semi-final. Warrington came up short in this game losing 7-1 to the ultimate winners of the tournament. This led to Warrington facing Birmingham in the 3/4 play off.
This proved to be the fifth tough game of the day, despite starting strongly with Will McGeehan and Darcy Walsh scoring goals, Warrington trailed Birmingham 4-3 at half time. After a strong half time discussion Warrington won the second half 6-2, with Jamie Collins making heroic saves in goal and John Wilson, Andrew Collins and Jacob Green scoring at the other end. With the final score 9-6 Warrington claimed their bronze medal, beating far larger clubs in the process.
Boys celebrating with their medals
Mini Polo 13u Tournament
Warrington 13u Water Polo Tournament
Warrington hosted Chester, Liverpool and Radcliffe in a friendly tournament for the 13 and unders on Saturday 20th November at Orford Jubilee Leisure Centre. It was an opportunity for some of the younger players, newer to water polo, to play in competitive matches. A lot of the players have only ever played in a handful of matches, many interrupted by the pandemic. The players made for a fun and exciting tournament that we hope was enjoyed by everyone.
Warrington entered two teams, the Whirlwinds and the Cyclones, for the round robin event. All of the teams played some great water polo, which culminated in two nail-biting matches in the last round. Liverpool and Warrington Cyclones played for third place and Chester Romans and Radcliffe were in the first and second place play off. The Cyclones edged Liverpool in an exciting game for third and Chester pipped Radcliffe in a very competitive game, that either side could have won.
We'd like to thank everyone who made the tournament a success, especially the players for their hard work and commitment. See you at the next one.
Lymm Leisure Centre- Vacancies
Lymm leisure centre have vacancies for any parents or children over 16 who would like to apply for poolside roles teaching swimming. Teaching or Lifeguard qualifications are desirable,, but training will be given to anyone who is accepted. If interested please email kjennings@lymmhigh.org.uk
Return to Pools September 2021
We now have allocated sessions from Livewire and Lymm as follows starting from September 1st 2021. This includes a Club night on a Wednesday when Swimming and Water Polo return to Orford on the same evening. Please note change of time for Lymm session start.
for swimming
Great Sankey Tuesday 7:00pm-8:00pm.
First session Tuesday September 7th 2021
Orford Wednesday 7:00pm-8:30pm
First session Wednesday September 1st 2021
Woolston Friday 7:00pm- 8:30pm
First session Friday September 3rd 2021
Orford Sunday 8:00am-9:00am Main pool ; Small pool 8:00am-
First session Sunday September 5th 2021
for water polo
Orford Jubilee Hub
Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm Water Polo 12u and beginners
First session Wednesday September 1st 2021
Saturday 4:00-6:00pm Water Polo Juniors
First session Saturday 4th September 2021
Wednesday Swimming 8:00-8:30pm Water Polo 8:30-10:00pm Seniors
First session Wednesday September 1st 2021
Lymm Leisure Centre
Monday 7:00pm - 8:30pm Water Polo - Juniors
First session Monday September 6th 2021
Please still come “beach ready” to minimise time in changing rooms. Changing rooms will be available at the end of sessions for all. Spectators are allowed on the balcony in line with each local centre rules.
Return to Pools Update
With adults now being allowed into Club sessions, senior water polo will recommence as training sessions on Wednesdays at Orford 8:45pm-9:45pm. Please note these sessions are by invitation only.
Return to Pools Update
We are pleased to confirm that we are able to recommence sessions at all pools starting on April 14th 2021. Please note that all sessions are by invitation only in accordance with Guidance and the Club Covid-19 Code of Practice..
Sessions have been allocated to us by Livewire and Lymm Leisure Centre, and so we are unable to hold any weekday evening session at Orford with the current allocations given.
Please also be aware that due to the limited number of poolside helpers, and pool capacity we may not be able to offer you the ideal choice and flexibility that we previously enjoyed.
Return to training road map
RETURN TO TRAINING
With the lock down announced by the government after Christmas, all leisure centres and pools are closed and so all our sessions are cancelled until these restrictions are lifted, which will not be until April 12th at the earliest. We will advise all members once the leisure centres we use reopen and we can return to the pool. Please note there are restrictions in place on the numbers that can safely attend any session, and therefore we will need to know in advance who will be attending. The current Livewire road map is published below for information.
