Learn to Play - Junior Development Program

The Rhino Junior Development Program  is a great way to introduce kids to the sport of waterpolo and have fun in a supportive environment. 

The program is led by our club stalwart Peter Gerrie, a retired Aussie Shark and life member of the Ryde Rhinos. 

Our Junior Development program is open to school aged boys & girls from 8-12 years of age.

Participants are required to be competent swimmers and be able to swim 50m confidently as the water polo pool is deep and  swimming is a large component of water polo play.

The 2026 sessions run on Saturday's during school term at Ryde Aquatic Centre.

Term 1: 11.45am - 12.45pm Saturdays - Feb 7th till March 28th 

Term 2: 11.45am -12.45pm Saturdays - May 2nd till June 27th (no session long weekend)

Term 3: 11.30am - 12.30pm Saturdays - July 25th till September 12th

Term 4: 11.30am -12.30pm Saturdays - October 17th till December 5th 

Cost:  $200.00 per term ($50 off if you use your active kids voucher)  

To register go to https://www.rydewaterpolo.com.au/register

Junior Development category - If you are a new member, please use the new member box and pick JD.

If you are already a Ryde Water Polo member then you can register on our Events page!

Development for participants:

• Provide a encouraging and supportive environment
• Continue building water confidence
• Developing ball handling skills and hand eye coordination
• Learn basic rules of Junior Water Polo
• Learn to work in a team
• Learn to play a sport in a fun and safe environment
• Develop social skills interacting with other children in a sporting environment

Progression to:

• develop technical plays to improve game play
• Ball handling, shooting, proper body position
• specialised driving techniques
• basic and two metre offense
• two meter defensive techniques
• trial games

Players can progress from our Junior Development Porgram into our under 12's or under 14's Metro competition team on selection.

Note: Normal pool entry is payable to the Ryde Aquatic Centre

If you have any questions on this program or how to register please contact us here

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