23
Dec
2010
American Water Polo recognizes there are many people who have given so much to the sport and have touched the lives of many more. That’s why each of the individual tournaments part of the Master Cup Series will be named after someone who has contributed to the development of the sport.
“The ability to name the Cups after icons in the sport is a way we can honor those who have provided so much to water polo,” states Dan Sharadin, Director of American Water Polo.
The first competition of the Masters Cup Series will be named after Peter J. Cutino to recognize his hard work on many of the different levels of aquatic sports. Peter Cutino was a coach and educator in swimming and water polo for over 40 years. He was the co-author with his son on several books, including 101 Offensive Water Polo Drills and 101 Water Polo Defensive and Conditioning Drills.
During his 26-year tenor as the head coach of the University of California - Berkeley, Cutino won eight NCAA titles and compiled a 519-172-10 career winning record. In addition, Coach Cutino has also served as a US National Team Coach and US Olympic Team Coach as well as a member of the FINA Technical Water Polo Committee and the chair of the Men’s International Olympic Committee.
Not only has Coach Cutino received numerous honors, such as being inducted into six Hall of Fames, but in 1999 the San Francisco Olympic Club established the Peter J. Cutino Award, which is considered to be the highest distinction presented to the top male and female collegiate water polo player each year.
Peter Cutino continued to coach with the Olympic Club as well as run specialty clinics after his retirement from Cal Berkeley in 1989.
In September of 2004, Peter J. Cutino Sr. passed away, a loss felt by all the athletes, coaches and fellow aquatic enthusiasts he came into contact with over the years.
The Inaugural Cutino Cup will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area on Presidents’ Day Weekend. This is fitting considering Coach Cutino’s strong bond to the area. The event will run at several local pools in order to offer competition to athletes on various age levels, as well as both genders.
“We love the idea of creating new concepts for competition and are looking forward to giving the senior level athletes even more innovative ideas in the future,” concluded Sharadin.
For more information on the Cutino Cup for Masters Athletes, or if you have interest in hosting a Masters Cup Series Tournament in your area, feel free to contact Tom Tracey, AWP Membership Development, at Tracey@americanwaterpolo.org or call 610-277-6787.
06
Dec
2010
The 2011 AWP Main Line League information is now available for the Senior “A” and Senior “B” Divisions. Typical teams who participate in the Senior Divisions are Masters, collegiate squads and teams who combine both master and high school level athletes. Teams can decide what division is most suitable for their competitive level. Senior Divisions registration date is no later than Monday, January 3, 2011. Please use the following forms for general information as well as to register for the season:
MLL 2011: Team Registration Form
MLL 2011: Senior Division Information
MLL 2011: Senior Division Budget
The Main Line Water Polo League is played in the Northeast of the Eastern Region and is a great way to get involved with the sport of water polo. All competition will take place at either Villanova University or at a scholastic site local to the teams participating. Game times normally take place between Noon and 9:00PM with every effort made to prevent younger age groups from competing past 7:00PM on school nights. Divisions are offered to all age levels, genders and abilities. The typical division breakdown is as follows:
Senior “A” Division (Jan. – Mar.)
Registration Deadline: January 3rd
The more competitive master level and collegiate teams whose focus is on winning and having fun. Teams play a total of ten games including the championship. Most teams play two games on each weekend date.
Senior “B” Division (Jan. – Mar.)
Registration Deadline: January 3rd
The second tier master level and collegiate teams who focus on winning, skill improvement and having fun. Teams play a total of ten games including the championship. Most teams play two games on each weekend date. In some cases, collegiate teams will play several weeknight games to avoid Spring Break issues.
12&Under Experienced Division (Feb. – May)
Registration Deadline: February 1st
For the more competitive 12&Under Teams who are looking to play games in accordance with the current rules. Every team plays a total of six games over the course of three weekend dates.
12&Under Novice Division (Feb. – May)
Registration Deadline: February 1st
For the starting 12&Under Teams who are just learning the game and want to focus more on the athletes learning the game versus the outcome of the game. Games will use a modified version of the current rules to fit the experience level of the athletes. Every team plays a total of six games over the course of three weekend dates.
High School Boys Divisions (Mar. – May)
Registration Deadline: February 1st
The number of divisions is decided by the number of teams entered. Most divisions will have six to eight teams. Divisions are typically determined by ability and geography. Every team plays a total of eight games including the championship.
High School Girls Divisions (Mar. – May)
Registration Deadline: February 1st
The number of divisions is decided by the number of teams entered. If there are enough teams we will split into two divisions that would typically be determined by ability and geography. Every team plays a total of eight games including the championship.
15&Under Boys Divisions (Mar. – May)
Registration Deadline: February 1st
Divisions are typically determined by ability, geography and date availability. Every team plays a total of six games over the course of three weekend dates. Coed teams will be scheduled in the Boys Division unless there are enough coed teams to form its own division.
15&Under Girls Division (Mar. – May)
Registration Deadline: February 1st
Divisions are typically determined by ability, geography and date availability. Every team plays a total of six games over the course of three weekend dates.
For more information on the 2011 Main Line League, or if you have interest in hosting a Main Line League competition at your pool, feel free to contact Alex Bond, AWP Membership Services, at Bond@americanwaterpolo.org or call 610-277-6787.
03
Dec
2010
The Pennsylvania All-Stars battled back from a 7-3 halftime deficit against the East Coast All-Stars to win the game by one with a final score of 11-10. The 2010 Men's CWPA Eastern Championship High School All-Star game was bursting with excitement and set the stage for the second round of the varsity championship. Both the Pennsylvania and the East Coast All-Star teams played with exceptional sportsmanship and epitomized the characteristics of an All-Star.
The Eastern's All-Star game was held in conjunction with the Collegiate Water Polo Association's Eastern Championship scheduled at Bucknell University on Saturday, November 20th. This championship hosts the top eight teams on the East Coast with the winner advancing to the Men's Final Four hosted at the University of California's Spieker Aquatics Complex on December 3rd and 4th.
The All-Star game featured the top 14 athletes from the state of Pennsylvania and the East Coast. "The game was excellent to say the least. I was very impressed with the level of play on both ends of the pool. It is clear that the athletes are committing to a year round training regimen that allows them to play at a high level in 30 meter water. I am sure this has a lot to do with many of the players crossing over into swimming in the off-season. Great job to everyone who competed you all have a very bright Collegiate career," said two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Co-Founder of Kap7, Inc Brad Schumacher.
For many of the All-Stars this was their first high level competition in a 30 meter tank. In spite of this obstacle the game's pace was up tempo and did not cease until the final whistle. It could be characterized by momentum swing, with 8 of the Pennsylvania All-Stars' 11 goals coming in the second half of play, splitting 4 goals a quarter. While the East Coast All-Stars scored 7 of their 10 total goals in the first half.
At the end of the day the final score will eventually fade in the memories of these athletes, however their experiences of competing at an event of this magnitude will remain robust. For some it was their first time playing in 30 meters, playing in an all-star game, or competing against high level opponents. "I thought it was a great chance for me to compete on a team full of kids who are on my level, against a team of other players who are also on my level. It made my perception of the game alot different," said Carl Dowzicky (Jr., Pennsylvania All-Star/Germantown Academy, Pa) when asked of his experience.
If you are interested in watching the High School All-Star game or any of CWPA Men's Eastern Championship games, please visit the Collegiate Water Polo Association's website (www.collegiatewaterpolo.org) and follow the link "2009-2010 Web Streaming Archive."
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East Coast Goals: Sam Butler (2), Steve Roberts (2), Kevin Schofield, Mike Carter, Fred Sutter, McClatchy Ruskin, Patrick Reyes, Timmy Barry
Pennsylvania Goals: Jake Lloyd (3), Alberto Munarriz (3), Seth Coldren (2), Ian Thompson, Wes Hopkins, Carl Dowzicky
Exclusions: East Coast - 8, Pennsylvania - 6
Advantage Opportunities: East Coast - 5-for-6, Pennsylvania - 4-for-8
03
Dec
2010
Need to know how to teach water polo? Ask Dr. Pete Snyder, professor of physical education at Fullerton College! Water polo has been an integral part of his life for over 30 years. As the chapter author of water polo for the publication Physical Activity & Sport for the Secondary School Student, Snyder shares his knowledge about skill instruction, safe and effective practice techniques and game strategies.
“Water polo is an Olympic sport and activity that is ranked as one of the top forms of exercise for the body. Many different muscular combinations and energy systems are used while playing the game; and, more importantly, it is fun,” says Snyder. “At the same time, given a few precautions, the game is very safe and poses little risk of injury to the muscular-skeletal systems of the body.”
This edition of Physical Activity & Sport makes water polo less daunting. Teachers, students and teacher educators will find the latest in skill instruction, practice techniques and game strategies for 22 sports and activities, all backed by research. They also will find reams of hands-on tools – assessments, lesson plans, practice drills and safety guidelines - on the CD-ROM that accompanies the book.
“Perhaps best of all,” says Dr. Neil Dougherty of Rutgers University, editor of the book, “readers will find the tips, tricks and insights that the book’s authors have accumulated over the many, many years that they’ve been teaching these sports and activities.”
“NASPE is proud to offer this updated practical resource to the professionals who dedicate their careers to serving the physical activity needs of our nation’s young people,” says Charlene R. Burgeson, executive director of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), publishers of Physical Activity & Sport. “Every child and youth needs a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity every day and this publication will help physical education teachers, Y instructors and other physical activity professionals to help make that happen.”
Snyder has coached the sport of water polo for over 30 years at all levels – with championship teams youth through Olympic ages - and he continues to coach students at Fullerton College. In the classroom, his students develop performance and practice drill techniques and learn the value of water polo as a lifelong learning activity for physical fitness. Through Physical Activity & Sport for the Secondary School Student, Snyder reaches a wider audience of educators and teachers and shares his knowledge about the sport of water polo.
A graduate of Stanford University, he is also a member of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the California Community College Organization for Physical Education. In addition to his three decades of coaching and teaching, Snyder served two years as dean and athletic director of physical education and athletics at Fullerton College.
Learn how to teach water polo and 22 other sports and activities with the help of Physical Activity & Sport for the Secondary School Student. Other subjects include: aerobic fitness, archery, badminton, basketball, climbing and challenge courses, cycling, dance, golf, inline skating, lacrosse, pickle ball, soccer, softball, speedball, swimming, tennis, track & field, tumbling, volleyball, water polo and weight training. Order online at http://www.naspeinfo.org/shop. Stock number is 304-10463, $48 for NASPE/AAHPERD members; $69 for non-members.
For more information contact Paula Keyes Kun at 703-476-3461 or pkun@aahperd.org.