Training

Updated 16th May 2025

JUNIOR  Winter Training sessions:

Junior Training sessions are held Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All players are to attend their allocated training session to ensure team continuity. Arrive 10-15mins before your training start time so you are ready poolside at training start time.

Training Times for 2025-26

A-grade players are expected to train 3 sessions

B-grade players are expected to train 2 sessions

Mondays at Ryde Aquatic Centre

6:30pm to 7.45pm – M12s, W12s, W14Bs, M14Bs, M16Bs

7:00pm to 8:30pm – W16As, W16Bs

7:00pm to 9:00pm – M16As, M18As 

Thursdays at Ryde Aquatic Centre

6:30pm to 7:45pm – W14Bs, M14Bs, M16Bs

7:00pm to 8:30pm – W16As, W16Bs

7:00pm to 9:30pm – M16As, M18As

Saturdays at Ryde Aquatic Centre

11:45am to 12:45pm – Junior Development Program - group 1

12:45pm to 1:45pm – Junior Development Program - group 2

11:45am to 12:45pm – M12s*

12:45am to 1:45pm – W12s*

Saturdays at Macquarie University-2 hour skill session

2:00pm to 4:00pm – group 1 – For those registered*

4:00pm to 6:00pm – group 2 – For those registered*

*Recommend arriving earlier to self-manage (not coached) and do 30-45 mins lap swimming per a repeat of lap swimming training on Mondays/Thursdays.

Junior Club and Coach expectations - It is expected when players commit to a team that they are also committing to attending the required training sessions.

In addition to normal training ,the club holds scrimmage sessions against other clubs where player attendance will be required to ensure  team development.  These are usually held on a training night and hosted by other clubs around Sydney. They are great opportunities for players to develop their water polo skills in a semi-competitive environment.

Thank you in advance for your support . Ryde Water Polo Club utilises training time to develop players skills , fitness, game knowledge and development. 

Regards, India capurro Crowe- Junior Coordinator

Pool addresses for training:

Ryde Aquatic 504 Victoria Road, Ryde NSW 2112 | P: 8878 5111 

Macquarie Uni Aquatic 10 Gymnasium Road, Macquarie University NSW 2109 T: +61 (2) 9850 7636 

SENIOR TRAINING SESSIONS:

Open Women - Lead Coach: Chris Hook

Monday's at Ryde Aquatic Centre

8:00pm to 9:45pm – Open Women

*The first 30 mins is lap swimming, then competition pool from 8:30pm. Supplementary strength and conditioning sessions available as directed.

Open Men - Lead Coach: Erkin Shagaev

Thursday's at Ryde Aquatic Centre

8:00pm to 9:45pm – Open Men

*The first 30 mins is lap swimming, then competition pool from 8:30pm. Supplementary strength and conditioning sessions available as directed.