Email us at [email protected]
Tryout checklist -
1) Email [email protected]
2) Get a USA water polo free trial membership (see below for instructions)
3) Attend a Splashball team practice to tryout
FAQ's
When and where are the tryouts?
Tryouts are done by attending a Splashball practice on Mondays 7pm-8pm, Thursdays 7pm-8pm, or Saturdays 10:30am to 11:30am at Gig Harbor High School Pool. Please email [email protected] to let us know you are coming for a tryout!
What does my child need to wear to the tryout?
Any suit is fine for a tryout, but your child will want a training suit if they decide to join the team. Kids with long hair need to wear a swim cap. Goggles are not required for Splashball team. More info is available on the Team Suits/Merch tab of this website.
What if my child does not yet swim well?
All athletes must be able to stand up in the shallow end and swim across the pool unassisted with their head in water. We will evaluate their swimming during their tryout. Usually, kids get much better at swimming in just a few weeks with us.
To sign-up, you will need to register for the 14-day trial on our site and complete the USA Water Polo trial membership.
Just follow these easy steps:
- Go to: https://usawaterpolo.org/sports/membership
- Select "Join" and create an account
- Select "Trial Athlete" and click the "Sign Up" button
- For "Club Affiliation" section select, "State: Washington and Club: Narrows Water Polo"
- Enter the "Trial Start Date" that you plan to begin your trial
- Complete the signup process
- Go to the Narrows Water Polo site and create an account my selecting the register button
- Complete the registration process and next to participant name, choose Free Trial - Narrows Water Polo
- If you choose to extend your free trial for the full season, we will assess the current season fees
- You will receive an email to complete your registration and payment
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] for more information.
How long is the season?
Water polo practices run from October to the end of July. Membership is month-to-month to ensure our athletes can participate in other sports and activities.
When is a good time during the season to join?
Anytime! We accept new members during the full season. Come give water polo a try during any Splashball practice.
What if my athlete cannot make every practice?
Attendance for practice is not mandatory nor do we have a minimum attendance policy. Our ultimate goal is to get athletes in the pool and acquainted with water polo!
Which groups/levels participate in games and tournaments?
Silver and Gold level athletes will have the opportunity during the year to participate in water polo scrimmages, games, and tournaments. Splashball athletes will have the opportunity to scrimmage at practice throughout the week.
Where are games and tournaments located?
The location of games and tournaments varies throughout the year. We typically have several games or tournaments in the following locations:
Bainbridge, WA
Puyallup, WA
Gresham, OR
Newberg, OR
Orange County, CA
San Francisco, CA
The goal of the Silver and Gold season is to qualify and attend the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics tournament. This tournament will be located in San Francisco, CA in July 2024.