Southern Highlands Water Polo in conjunction with Water Polo NSW invites SHWP members to a water polo skills session.

Water Polo NSW is sending ex-Australian and current National League player Chris Batty  (see Full Profile below) to the Highlands to promote and expand the sport of water polo in the Southern Highlands.

Where:  Frensham Centenary Pool, Range Rd, Mittagong

When:  Sunday 15th November 2015

Time:  3.00pm for 3.30pm to 6.45pm – (see schedule below)

Cost:  $10.00 for all SHWP registered members – includes pool entry and clinic. 

• Pay on the day by cash
• Direct deposit to SHWP bank account as per invoice

What do you need to bring:  Swimming cap, Cossies, towel, water bottle, mouthguard (if owned).

The program will be something like the following:-

•           3:00 – 3:45pm Coaches coaching debrief.
•           3:45 – 5:00pm Beginners and come and try skills session.  The objective of this session will be to introduce players to some basic skills and a game of water polo.
•          5:00 – 6:45pm Intermediate/representative training session will be a little more than a basic skills session. The objective of this session will be to introduce these athletes to a state level coach and representative water polo, to promote their interest in the elite pathway.

Profile for Chris Batty:

-Chris is an ex Australian & NSW player playing in the representative pathway all the way through juniors and seniors. He has trained as a professional athlete with Galatassaray, as a NSW institute of sport scholarship holder, and he is currently a member of the Cronulla National League Water Polo team.

-As a coach Chris has coached NSW teams at the u16 level,  and multiple school and club age teams.

-Chris is a qualified PDHPE teacher and has a passion in developing athletes with a holistic orientation, incorporating Sports Science with Elite Coaching.

What you need to do:  Register your commitment ASAP to attend the session.  Non attendance will incur a $30.00 no show fee payable prior to next competition game.  

Once numbers are finalised we shall confirm the time slot for your participation.

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact us via shwp@outlook.com or talk to Alan on training night.