16U Women (Born 2010 & Under) - 18U Women (Born 2008 & Under

Welcome to the 16U/18U Program at HAWPC – one of the oldest and most respected water polo clubs in North America! We are committed to building strong, confident young athletes.

🏆 About the Program

Both our 16U and 18U Men's Programs will compete in the NCL along with tournaments on OPL loop. We’re excited to kick off our 2025/2026 Season with a special training camp with our friends from McMaster starting September 8th 2026. Regular Season Practice Schedule begins September 13th, 2026. Athletes train 4x & 5X per week with a flexible schedule which combines, swimming, skills tactics and fitness.

This year our 18U athletes will be training with Mac throughout the season. Parents and Athletes will note an increased connection between us and the University throughout the year. Also this year we have factored in June Training into fees.

🗓️ Season Overview

Season Duration: September 2025 – Late June 2026

Practice Options: Athletes may participate in 4 practices per week

Practice Schedule:

Sunday – Hammerhead Swim (recommended)

🏠 Norman Pinky Lewis Rec Centre 192 Wentworth St N, Hamilton

⏰ 10:30–12:30 PM ***TBD

Sunday – Team Practice (recommended for all)

🏠 Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 254 North Park St, Brantford

⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM

Monday – 16U/18U Men Brantford (suggested)

🏠 Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 254 Park St, Brantford

⏰ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (7:00-7:30 Dryland)

Tuesday – 16U/18U Team Practice

🏠 H.G. Brewster Pool 206 Dewitt Rd, Stoney Creek

⏰ 7:30–9:00 PM

Wednesday – 18U McMaster

🏠 McMaster 1280 Main St W, Hamilton

⏰ 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM (7:00-7:30 Dryland)

Thursday – 16U (Non 18U NCL) Team Practice

🏠 Norman Pinky Lewis Rec Centre 192 Wentworth St N, Hamilton

⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM (6:30-7:00PM Dryland)

Thursday – 18U NCL (&18U NCL) Team Practice

🏠 Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 254 Park St, Brantford

⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM *** TIMING STILL TBD

Tentative Tournament Schedule

TBD

💲 Program Fees – 2025/2026 Season

$1925.00

WPC Insurance 170.75

For our 16U and 18U athletes, we encourage purchasing an annual gym membership at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. Throughout the season, we will be organizing supervised strength and conditioning sessions with staff at the facility to help athletes develop safely and effectively.

HAMMERHEAD SWIMS:

Clip cards will also be available for 16U and 18U athletes who would like to participate in additional swim sessions outside of regular team practices. These optional sessions provide an opportunity for extra training and skill development.

NCL League Fees (billed separately):

Approx. $800 for 16U athletes

Approx. $1000 for 18U athletes

All other invitational tournaments (e.g., Forest City, Alberta Open, Mavs Cup) will be billed separately as they are confirmed.

❓ Questions?

Please contact us through the website for support with registration, schedule planning, or general program info. We’re here to help your athlete succeed!