HAWPC UPDATE Sept 19th 2025
SEP 19, 2025
Hello Parents,
We are off and running, and the athletes are already working very hard. For our returning athletes, the coaches have all commented on the excellent level of fitness we’re seeing. For our new athletes, the coaches are blown away by the positive attitude and energy being displayed.
This Weekend – September 20–21
Please note the slight schedule change this weekend due to our exhibition games with McMaster on Sunday.
- Saturday, September 20 – Jimmy Thompson Pool
- Swim & Play Ball: 9:30–11:00 AM (normal time)
- Splashball: 9:30–10:30 AM (normal time)
- 12U Competitive: 10:30–12:00 PM (normal time)
- Full Competitive (Optional Practice): 4:00–6:00 PM – Brantford
Sunday, September 21 – Brantford
- 14U, 16U, 18U Women’s Scrimmage with McMaster: 3:30–5:15 PM
- 16U, 18U Men’s Scrimmage with McMaster: 5:15–7:00 PM
Schedule Updates
We recognize there have been some inconsistencies in the schedule. To make things easier, we are moving the Google Calendar link to the top of the schedule page. As the club continues to evolve, we need to remain flexible so we can maximize our pool budget. With steady growth, securing additional pool time remains a priority.
McMaster at Our Practices
It looks as though McMaster will reopen around Thanksgiving. We are committed to supporting their program and are already seeing positive benefits from this partnership.
Tournaments and Travel
The inconsistency of the NCL schedule has created some challenges in securing competitive games, particularly for the 18U group. Based on the schedule, despite the short timeline we would like the 18U'S to attend the following:
- October 23–26 – Guildford Recreation Centre, Surrey, BC
- Teams: 18U Men, 18U Women (only Western travel opportunity for this group this season)
- Format: Open tournament featuring teams from across Canada and the U.S.
Full disclosure we are also looking at the following tournaments with 16U Eastern Nationals being the priority.
- January 23–25 – Surrey, BC
- Teams: 14U–16U
- May 1–3 – Surrey, BC
Event: 16U Nationals
We are lookin to have a commitment for the October Tournament by September 28th. The cost will be between $200-$300.00 per athlete plus flight and accommodation.
German Exchange – 14U–16U Athletes
An exciting opportunity has come up to participate in an athlete exchange program with a club in Germany. Please see the additional email for further details.
Thank You
We appreciate everyone’s patience as we get this season started. Full pools are always a good thing, but we know it can feel a little chaotic at times. Thank you for your support and flexibility!
HAWPC
