8U-10U: Learn to Swim and Play

2025-26 Information

LEARN TO SWIM & PLAY WATER POLO WITH OUR 8U & 10U PROGRAM

Our introduction program is perfect for athletes who are still building their deepwater swimming skills.

We focus heavily on teaching all the fundamental swimming strokes, ensuring that kids stay safe in the water while fully enjoying the sport.

About half of each session is dedicated to stroke technique and correction, helping athletes improve their swimming. The other half focuses on developing Water Polo skills through drills and fun games.

As athletes become confident swimming in deepwater, they will be encouraged to participate in most practices in the deep end.

AGE

8U: athletes born in 2018-2019

10U: athletes born in 2016-2017

TRAINING

Kids can practice once or twice per week for 1-Hour/practice

Practices start on October 4, 2024.

Fall: October to December

Winter: January to April

Spring: May to June

Summer: July to August

8U	Tuesdays	6:30pm-7:30pm at St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool [644 Parkdale St, Winnipeg, MB]
10U	Tuesdays	7:30pm-8:30pm at St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool [644 Parkdale St, Winnipeg, MB]
8U & 10U	Saturdays	9:00am-10:00am at Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool [381 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, MB]

COMPETITIONS

No formal competitions, although we do play some exhibition games in the Winter Session (Jan-Apr), especially for the 10U athletes who can swim safely in the deep end.

Some 10U athletes are also invited to play games with the 12U program.