Gold

The USA Women's National Water Polo Team won their fifth Gold Medal at the FINA World League Super Final after  Australia 12-11 in a shootout. 

Source: www.usawaterpolo.com

Motivational quote of the month

The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital. 
-Joe Paterno

Haba Waba Festival 2010

Following the main concept for promotion and development of all Aquatic European disciplines and the support of sport clubs, the non-profit "Water Polo Development"- "WPD" just completed last week the 3nd HaBa WaBa Festival 2010 held in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy. 

Haba Waba is a program planned  to increase the interest of young kids of both genders aged from 6 to 11 in their familiarization with the ball game in water. 

It was the first time that a U.S. representative took part in the Haba Waba Festival, reflecting the increase in the popularity of the event.

HaBa WaBa intends to motivate kids from all around the world, and create with all European clubs and Federations  an opportunity of:
• A new circuit of participation for teams coming  from all countries, 
• Teaching educational and sport values, 
• Participation of the whole family, supporters and fans, 
• Public awareness of the ball game in water and expansion of its practice 
• Social integration and the refusal of every form of racism.

Haba Waba Official Website

Water Polo on Travel Channel

Watch NFL linebacker Dhani Jones trying to play water polo while traveling for his show "Dhani Tackles the Globe" to Croatia. 

click to watch video on travelchannel.com

Long Beach Water Polo Club was invited to compete at the Fisher Cup 2010 which is hosted by USA Water Polo in Berkeley on the weekend of May 21-23. This year the Fisher Cup will also feature teams: Bruin, Lamorinda, Newport Water Polo, NYAC, Olympic Club, Sharks WPC, Santa Barbara, Stanford, Trojan, UOP and UCSD.

Tickets and additional information

Motivational Quote of the Month

"Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. 

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. "

-Aristotle

Opening Day Workshop

Long Beach Water Polo Club has officially opened its doors with the attendance of 45+ athletes at the Skills Workshop. Student-athletes attended from various Long Beach schools like Poly, Milikan, Jordan, St. John Bosco,Wilson and more.  "We hope all the kids had a meaningful experience. I look forward to working with the future Olympians of Long Beach" said coach Arroyo. 

Thank you participants, coaches and friends for being there. Happy Summer!

Photos by: Stephen Dachman estaban@mac.com