Congratulations to our 13&u players who took part in the L&D Winter Mini Polo Tournament at Liverpool Aquatics on Saturday. With 17 players it was difficult to give every body a game. We finished 6th out of ten teams. Hopefully we can put two teams in next year. Next year we intend to enter Manchester & District 12& under team aswell as 14s and 16s. Teams will be announced in the New Year. Well done to all the team for being great ambassadors for the club.
Are you stuck for ideas for presents or stocking fillers for the swimmer or water polo player in your family? Well, we’ve got the gift idea for you. The Warrington Swimming Club t-shirts, polo-shirts and hoodies are available for order. There are two easy ways to order:
Training cancelled dur to a tournament at Liverpool and a 16&u match at Tyldesley. Final Water Polo Session of 2012 will take place next Saturday 22nd Dec.
For those that cant make it to RTC the RTC is coming to Warrington and in particular Lymm. The RTC Roadshow will be at Lymm on Monday 10th December 2012, all junior members are welcome.
ASA North West Region Water Polo Referees Course 2012 to be held at Liverpool Aquatics Centre Wellington Road, Liverpool, L15 4LE PROBATIONARY REFEREES COURSE Friday 14 December from 7.00-10.00pm (classroom) Saturday 15 December from 9.00-5.00pm (classroom) and Sunday 16 December from 9.00-1.30pm (1.5hr exam followed by practical assessment) Course fee £10 (Swim 21 Club members FREE) Please make cheque payable to ASA North West Region Please register using the attached form and submit to Diane Stafford at diane.stafford@swimming.org For further details on the format of the course, background reading or how we may support you please email Joanne Mountfield jo@johnmccall.co.uk
Very proud of our players who played Bolton School last Sunday. Our established players coming on really well: Tom Costello, Tom Pye, Jacob Wass, Megan Dorman. I say established players I remember this game last year was just about Jacob Wass first game, all the previously mention have been playing 12-18 months. The new players Max Harrison (12) and Luke Atkinson (11) made some good saves in goal. Jack Yates (12) played superbly as did Dom Crowley, both have only just started playing water polo but really got stuck into Bolton School. Emily Bowater worked really hard chasing down some 14 year old Bolton School players without fear. Finally Stanley Mainwaring always trying to be involved in every attack. I really enjoyed the match although we were beaten 22-3. At our current rate of progress I believe will develop into a strong team over the next few years.
Inter Regional Championships
26-27 January 2013 Academy Boys (98 and under)
Division 1 Walsall Gala Baths
Division 2 Liverpool Aquatic Centre
9-10 February
Academy Girls (98 and under)
Division 1 Walsall Gala Baths
Also includes, a talk about pre and post snacks from players who have been there and have done it! Olympians Alex Rutledge and Beckie Kershaw
Sunday 6th January 2013 at Salt Ayre, Lancaster
Trials for the Swim North West Regional Teams taking part in
the Inter Regional Championships January/ February 2013
Registration at 7.00am girls & 8.00am boys
Training cost £20 (to be paid on the day cash)
Talk on pre & post training/game snacks
Lunch provided (please state if you’re a vegetarian)
Register for the training day/ selection day with Paul Mason northwest@laswpc.com
Warrington’s 14 & under team visited Tyldesley on Friday 9th November 2012. With three players committed at RTC it was always going to be a tough match for the remaining players. On a positive note it was chance to have a look at some more new players. Dom Crawley made his debut for Warrington and made quite an impression. The first quarter saw the older and faster Tyldesley hit Warrington on the break continuously giving Adam Farini in goal little chance to do anything about it. Tyldesley scored seven goals with Jacob Wass and Sam Cooper snatching a consolation goal each.
In the second quarter we changed things around Ben Daley went into goal releasing Adam Farini bolstering Warrington in attack and defence. Warrington conceded five goals and again Jacob Wass scored. The quarter ended 5-1 to Tyldesley.
Our core of older players worked really hard but with only four players with any experience of competitive games it was a steep learning curve for some of Warrington’s younger players. To her credit Emily Bowater on several occasions got free from her marker. In the third quarter more of the same with Tyldesley on the break at every opportunity. Stanley Mainwaring got some reward for all his hard work and Sam Cooper added a second. As in the first quarter the score was 7-2 in the third.
In the final quarter although our eight players looked exhausted they battled to the end. Although we didn’t score we restricted Tyldesley to two goals. Our players showed real character throughout and although the final score was 21-5 the team finished on a high.
Jacob Wass was player of the match with some excellent covering back and scoring two excellent goals.
My thanks also to Jacob Wass for missing his RTC session to play this match for Warrington.
Warrington Team included Adam Farini (13), Ben Daley (12), Jacob Wass (14), Stanley Mainwaring (13), Dom Crawley (14), Emily Bowater (12), Abigail Collins (12), Sam Cooper (14).
Warrington’s 14 & under recorded their first win of the season in the Manchester & District League when they faced Manchester Icebergs. Warrington had a full squad which consisted of five players aged 14, two 13 year olds and the rest 12 & under. The first three minutes of the game saw goal after goal for Warrington with Adam Farini leading the way with an excellent goal. Sam Cooper scored two more goals as Warrington attacked the shallow end with his favourite lob shot from 5 metres out. Next against the run of play Tom Pye relaxed in goal a little too much with his foot in the trough and Icebergs were awarded a penalty which they converted. Within two minutes Icebergs had pinched another goal to make it 3-2, but with less than a minute to go Connie Gregson hit back with a goal from the centre forward position. The quarter ended 4-2 but Warrington could look forwards to attacking the deep.
In the second quarter Tom Pye came out of goal and played as an outfield player with Adam Farini dropping into goal. In this quarter Warrington dominated with Sam Cooper on fire! Sam opened the scoring but then Warrington had an exclusion as did Icebergs but neither team took advantage of the power play. After three minutes Tom Costello got Warrington back on track with a goal. Sam Cooper continued to show great skill in attack with two further goals to make it three for the quarter and five in the match. Icebergs could not contain him! Connie Gregson again dominating at centre forward scoring another goal before the end of the quarter. By then end of the second quarter Warrington led 10-3 and we had already started rotating the younger players with Amelia and Elena FORDE playing their first competitive match.
The third quarter saw Tom Pye back in goal and making some excellent saves. However from the restart Warrington won the ball and Jacob Wass always putting the work in for the team got a goal after 21 seconds. Unfortunately after 26 seconds Icebergs scored but no need to panic it was 11-4. We continued to rotate the players giving the younger players some experience of a competitive match. It didn’t make any difference to Sam Cooper with two further goals making a total of seven by the end of the third quarter with Warrington leading 13-5.
The fourth and final quarter into the deep end was much the same excellent play by all Warrington players with you know who finishing off some excellent moves. Yes Sam Cooper added two more to his tally before I took him out for a rest. That’s a rest for the opposition! Connie Gregson scored her fourth of the match and Warrington conceded two against an Iceberg team who worked hard until the end. The final score was 16-7.
Sam Copper was player of the match for a glorious NINE goals! The referee was later to call DR Boyle to let him know what excellent junior players Warrington have coming through.
In summary an excellent team performance well done to the whole team.
My thanks go to Peter Fisher and his young assistant who came from Chester at short notice to referee and refused to except any expenses.
Warrington Squad included Tom Pye, Megan Dorman, Tom Costello, Adam Farini, Jacob Wass, Matt Williams, Connie Gregson, Sam Cooper, Ben Daily, Abigail Collins, Amelia Forde, Elenor Forde, Emily Bowater and Max Harrison.
Warrington’s senior team played Wallasey away at Guinea Gap pool another postage stamp size pool which Wallasey excel in. Warrington had only eight players, importantly with Peter Burke in goal vital to have a goal keeper of his calibre in such a small pool. James Williams scored first as Warrington attacked the deep end but the team and in particular Dave Price had a battle to contain the centre forward and stay in the pool. Danny Peek an excellent player from Wallasey scored twice to give Wallasey the lead at the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter it was close and tight with three minutes passing before Danny Peek scored again for Wallasey. Warrington kept calm with a powerful back hand shot coming from Tom Hadley. Dave Price still fighting a battle as pit defender was sent out but some excellent defending by the whole team kept Wallasey from adding further goals and promptly went on the attack and Tom Hadley scored his second goal of the game. The second quarter ended 3-3 all to play for!
It was important to start off well in the third quarter and keep the momentum going. Warrington did that with a goal from Tom Cart and took a 3-4 lead, but then had a battle in defence as Wallasey attacked the deep end. Warrington had three players excluded during this quarter but worked hard not to concede a goal. The whole team including James Collins and Josh Regan defended really well, consequently the quarter ended 3-4 to Warrington.
In the fourth quarter Warrington continued to attack and took the game by the scruff of the neck. Tom Hadley nearly broke the back of the net giving Warrington an important two goal cushion. Both teams then had a player each excluded although the power plays were not converted. Wallasey’s John Hamilton then scored bringing the difference to one goal with two minutes to play. Warrington continued to attack and a goal from close range came from James Collins (15) I believe his first senior goal. Again a two goal gap surely the points are ours. James Collins made sure with his second senior goal on 7’ 57secs making it Wallasey 4 Warrington 7.
Man of the match was Dave Price for some excellent defence.
Warrington’s Team included Peter Burke (GK), James Williams (1), Tom Hadley (3), Ian Musgrove, Dave Price, Tom Cart (1), Josh Regan, and James Collins (2).
On Saturday 27th October, Warrington 14 & under played Tyldesley at Great Sankey. It was a first competitive game for many younger players coming through including Jack Yates (12), Emily Bowater (12) and Abigail Collins (11). With no recognised goal keeper available Connie Gregson volunteered to do two quarters in the deep end. Tyldesley scored three quick goals before Sam Cooper again showing he has an eye for goal scoring an excellent lob shot into the shallow end goal. Towards the end of the quarter a Tyldesley player was excluded but jumped back in before being flagged back in and a penalty was awarded on 6.59. All players were removed from the pool apart from Tom Costello who volunteered to take the penalty and the opposition goal keeper. Tom promptly scored from the penalty spot and the quarter finished 2-3.
In the second quarter we attacked the shallow end with Connie Gregson being released from goalkeeping duties she went into the centre forward position. Adam Farini covered in goal. Within a minute Tom Costello had his second goal as Warrington equalised to make it 3-3. Each team suffered exclusion fouls but neither team could convert the power play. Then two quick counter attacks by Tyldesley saw them take a two goal lead. Warrington had several chances and shots but the majority of the shots went straight to the goal keeper or harmlessly over the cross bar. The quarter finished 3-5 to Tyldesley.
The third quarter Warrington again needed to defend the deep end. It was clear the opposition would take us on the counter attack. Tyldesley soon had a player sent out but Warington failed to convert this advantage into a goal. Instead Tyldesley repeated their first quarter tactic breaking hard into the Warrington half and scoring three consecutive goals. Sam Cooper pulled one back but also conceded a penalty and an exclusion foul making it his third major foul and was wrapped up for the rest of the game, a big blow for Warrington. Tyldesley put three more goals in before the end of the quarter making the score 4-11.
The fourth quarter saw Connie Gregson play at centre forward and Adam Farini play an excellent game in the shallow end goal, with some excellent long passes to Warrington players on the break. Connie Gregson eventually got a goal a reward for her work at centre forward. Warrington were much improved in the last quarter conceding only two goals. The final score 5-13 to Tyldesley.
Weak areas that Warrington need to work on include swimming speed and endurance, man ups (power play). Warrington had five power plays and converted one in the fourth quarter.
All the younger players made a positive contribution to the team effort and will have learnt a great deal from this match. Player of the match was Tom Costello.
Warrington Team included Connie Gregson (1), Megan Dorman, Adam Farini, Stanley Mainwaring, Tom Costello (2), Sam Cooper (2), Jacob Wass, Emily Bowater, Jack Yates and Abigail Collins.
Warringtons 16 & under team attended Roytons Victorian home pool which brought memories to me of when I played their as an U16 when one of the spectators hit me on the head with an umbrella when shall we say I impeded one of the Royton players. The pool which by modern standards is tiny can cause problems to visiting teams.
Warrington attempted to defend the shallow end in the first quarter and were caught on the break on several occasions Royton seemed expert in finding the free player in a small area and many shots coming from the wing which was very close to the huge shallow end goal. Warrington had difficulty protecting the goal and conceded seven goals in the first quarter.
The second quarter saw much of the same with the Royton tactic being a simple one - win the ball in your own half and sprint to the oppositions 2 metre line pass across goal and score. Each time the more experienced core of 16 year old Royton players hit Warrington on the break. At the end of the second quarter the score was 15-2 with consolation goals from Stanley Mainwaring (13) and James Collins (15). Royton’s major foul count stood at 5 compared to Warrington’s 1.
In the third quarter Josh Regan (16) scored with an excellent shot from 5 metres. Further goals from the utterly committed Harry Pollock (15) and exceptional Sam Cooper (14) started to claw their way back into the game although were still hit on the break by the fast Royton swimmers. The quarter ended 9-4 to Royton. Royton had two more player’s excluded during this quarter but Warrington failed to form into a 3-3 power play formation and hence rarely took advantage of the situation.
The fourth and final quarter saw the eight Warrington players start to tire but that didn’t stop Sam Cooper scoring two more excellent goals often using the difficult lob shot which he appears expert at already. Further goals came from James Collins, Josh Regan and Adam Farini (13). Adam Farini showing he has an excellent powerful shot scoring from outside 5 metres. Royton continued their counter attacks against a tired Warrington team who to their credit kept working until the end.
The final score was 37 – 11 or converted to a score in a normal size pool 3.7 – 1.1. The Royton spectators commented on the commitment of the Warrington players and the Manchester coach was interested in our man of the match Sam Cooper scoring four goals of high quality. Warrington won the majors count giving away only one major to Roytons 12. We need to convert the power plays in future games!
Warrington’s team of 8 players consisting of only one 16 year old and three 15 year olds the rest being our 14 & under team and whom have taken up water polo in the last 12-18months. We are currently where Royton were 3-4 years ago when Warrington went with six players and comfortably beat Royton.
Warringtons team will develop of the coming years with an excellent core of 13/14 year olds coming through matches like this make us realise water polo is a game for fast swimmers even in small pools.
Nine senior players took on a twelve strong Liverpool side with two Warrington goal keepers abroad on business Ian Musgrove played three quarters at No 1 and Lee Chadwick played the final quarter. Warrrington lost the toss and Liverpool elected to defend the deep. The game started well with a goal from Tom Hadley after 2 minutes. Liverpool took their chances attacking the shallow and replied with two goals before Addison Brown hit back. Towards the end of the quarter Liverpool snatched another but at 2-3 the game was finely balanced.
Liverpool attacking the deep a physically strong and large team was a handful to mark in the deep end particularly at centre forward position and scored some great goals in a powerful demonstration of shooting. Ian Musgrove played exceptionally well in goal but could not stop two goals in two minutes from Liverpool. James Williams (17) was turned by a Liverpool player about twice his age and size, and was sent out when he tried to tackle from behind. Liverpool added a further goal during the power play. Warrington gave away two further major fouls but managed to defend the man downs and Addison Brown added a goal near the end of the second quarter. With the score at 3-6 it was going to be up hill from that point.
Warrington dug deep in the third quarter Addison Brown scoring quickly with his third goal of the game and then Liverpool had a player excluded at last a major given against Liverpool! Warrington took advantage and scored within twelve seconds. That took the score to 5-6. Liverpool was certainly not going to give up and struck back with another goal. Two further major fouls were given by the referee one against each team but neither chance’s were converted and the third quarter ended 5-7.
The final quarter saw Warrington attack the shallow with hopefully lessons learnt from the second quarter when we last attacked the shallow and lost the quarter 3-1. Within the first three minutes Liverpool had two players excluded the first exclusion was not converted however the second was with a goal by Tom Hadley. That took the score to 6-7 with plenty of time left in the quarter. It was still an uphill battle attacking the shallow and defending the deep. The game stayed at stalemate until after 5.31 a Liverpool player sprinted across the 2 metre line and received a pass from 5 metres and slotted the ball into the corner. With the score at 6-8 Liverpool parked the bus across the shallow end goal and no further goals were scored.
The nine players of Warrington had given the probable league winners a close game and this was an excellent game to watch. Addison Brown was man of the match having scored four goals and Ian Musgrove performance in goal was also worthy of mention.
My thanks to Paul Hadley and Tracey Williams who at short notice officiated on the table for us and did a great job, thank you.
Warrington have two more games left this season with Wallasey away on Monday 29th October and a final game at Southport on 12th November.
Warrington Team: Ian Musgrove, Tom Hadley (2), James Williams, Addison Brown (4), Dave Price, Tom Cart, Martin Bosson, Josh Regan, Lee Chadwick.
On Wednesday 3rd October Warrington seniors played Southport in the Liverpool & District League at Great Sankey. Southport were returning to the league after being absent for several years with a mixture of experience and younger players coming through. Warrington had a full squad of thirteen players and after winning the toss elected to defend the deep. The start of the first quarter saw Warrington struggle to contain Southport’s Centre Forward and the referee seemed generous with his exclusions. Consequently Southport soon took a 2-0 lead. Tom Cart stopped the rot scoring into the shallow end but almost immediately Dave Price was excluded and within 2 seconds Southport had scored a third. The quarter ended 3-1 to Southport and much to talk about in the break.
The second quarter was much improved Warrington playing with a defender just in front of their centre forward restricted Southport to one goal but this was Warrington’s quarter taking Southport on the counter attack and goals coming from Dave Price (2), James Williams, Tom Hadley, Addison Brown, Peter Burke, and Martin Bosson. Warrington won the quarter 7-1 and lead 8-4 overall.
At the start of the third quarter Warrington were looking to remain in control of the game and started off well with a goal from Addison Brown. The referee continued to exclude players with total of 5 exclusions, 3 for Warrington and 2 for Southport and Dave Price collecting his 3rd exclusion foul was wrapped up and off for an early shower!
Warrington however continued to increase their goal tally with goals from Rafik Tahraoui, James Williams and Tom Hadley. The third quarter finished 12-6 to Warrington.
In the fourth quarter Tom Hadley scored his third goal of the match to make it 13-6 then for four minutes no goals and no exclusions, with Warrington had plenty of chances but little to show for it. With 4 minutes 38 seconds on the clock Addison Brown scored his third goal of the match making it 14-6. Southport rallied slightly at the end with three goals in a minute but Warrington struck back with a goal from Lee Chadwick, the game finished 15- 9 to Warrington.
Man of the Match Tom Hadley
Warrington Team included:-
Neil Mugrove (GK), Lee Chadwick (1), Dave Price (2), Martin Bosson (1), Jame Williams (2),
Rafik Tahraoui (1), Tom Hadley (3), Tom Cart (1), Ian Musgrove, James Collins, Peter Burke (1),
Addison Brown (3) and Josh Regan.
Liverpool RTC starts 10/10/12 and are looking for new players born 1999/2000. The sessions take place on a Wednesday starting at 7.30pm with a gym session working on core strength until 8.15pm then into the pool from 8.30 - 10pm. The sessions run in a block of 10 weeks and cost £60 and are held at Knowsley Leisure & Culture Park
Longview Drive
Huyton
Merseyside
L36 6EG (view map)
All the coaches are level 2 qualified. These sessions should be in addition to your club session and not instead of. For more information speak to Chris Byrne
Our 14 & unders took on Royton in the Manchester and District League with ten players four of whom had no previous experience of a water polo match. Luke Atkinson 11 years made his debut in the shallow end goal and played two fantastic quarters, Ben Daley(12), Jack Yates(12) and Max Tyson (12) were all playing in their first competitive game.
The first quarter was a wakeup call attacking the shallow, never easy and Warrington caught on the break by Royton. The quarter finished 8-1 to Royton it looked like it could be a long evening. The second half saw Luke Atkinson (11) play in goal releasing Tom Pye into the outfield. Warrington was transformed in the second quarter with two goals from Connie Gregson and a goal each for Tom Pye and Adam Farini and conceded only one goal. At 5-9 the game was finely balanced. The third quarter Warrington had learnt their lessons from the first quarter although still difficult to score into the shallow end but only three goals conceded. The third quarter ended 5-12. The final quarter saw us using our substitutes who were having their first taste of water polo in a live match environment. Our established players were starting to look tired against a Royton who took six players out to replace with six fresh players. The quarter was evenly matched with Warrington scoring three goals, two from Connie Gregson who dominated in the centre forward position and Adam Farini with a powerful shot from 5 metres into the corner of the net. Royton scored four goals in the final quarter and won the match 16-8.
The team included Luke Atkinson, Stanley Mainwaring, Sam Cooper, Tom Costello, Constance Gregson, Tom Pye, Ben Daley, Jack Yates, Adam Farini and Max Tyson
WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012
Sunday 23rd September
Europa Pool, Birkenhead 12.30 pm
Warrington took a small team of senior players and a young 16 & under team with only one player being 16, two 15 year olds and the rest of the team aged 14 and 13. This was certainly going to be a steep learning curve for our younger players.
The senior players started off well with a comfortable victory over Wallasey but then tough matches against Chester and Birkenhead saw Warrington defeated finishing 3rd out of 4 teams overall.
|
Time |
Competition |
White Hats |
|
Blue Hats
|
Result |
|
1.05 |
Senior |
Birkenhead |
V |
Chester |
5 - 3 |
|
1.25 |
Senior |
Wallasey |
V |
Warrington |
2 - 4 |
|
1.45 |
16 Under |
Birkenhead |
V |
Chester |
2 - 2 |
|
2.05 |
Senior |
Birkenhead |
V |
Wallasey |
6 - 4 |
|
2.25 |
Senior |
Chester |
V |
Warrington |
6 - 2 |
|
2.45 |
16 Under |
Birkenhead |
V |
Warrington |
2 - 0 |
|
3.05 |
Senior |
Chester |
V |
Wallasey |
8 - 3 |
|
3.25 |
Senior |
Birkenhead |
V |
Warrington |
7 - 2 |
|
3.45 |
16 Under |
Chester |
V |
Warrington |
5 - 2 |
Senior Championship
|
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
G For |
G Against |
G Diff |
Points |
Position |
|
Birkenhead |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
9 |
9 |
6 |
1 |
|
Chester |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
17 |
10 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
|
Warrington |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
8 |
15 |
-7 |
2 |
3 |
|
Wallasey |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
18 |
-9 |
0 |
4 |
The juniors who had not played a competitive match all year played a tight game against Birkenhead losing 2-0 followed by a game against Chester who appeared to have some huge 16 year olds. Warrington ended the first half 4-1 down with one goal coming from Josh Regan. In the second half stepped up their game and really looked as a good a team as Chester drawing the half 1-1 with a goal from Sam Cooper.
Warrington can look forwards to next years Championship losing only one player with plenty of talent coming through.