NOVEMBER UPDATE
NOV 10, 2025
Hello HAWPC,
With our first shot of winter, it’s clear the end of the year is approaching! We’re in a heavy training cycle as we head into our final tournaments and game days of the season.
Winter Weather Cancellation Policy
We will always do our best to make cancellation decisions no later than 4:00 PM. Cancellation notifications will be posted on Email, Instagram, the Website front page header, and through a Text Blast from team managers. Most teams (14U and above) also have a chat group — it’s always helpful when everyone stays active and shares updates there. Ultimately, whether the club cancels or not, if you don’t feel safe driving (or having your child driven) to practice, please stay home. Safety comes first. And if you’re running late — don’t stress. Do your best to get there safely. Once your child arrives, they can hop in the water and we’ll go from there. A few minutes missed, or even an occasional practice, isn’t worth the risk.
Schedule Updates
Splashball, Swim & Play Ball, and 12U – No changes to their schedules 3 weeks left in the session, Bring a friend nights November 25th & 27th:)
Girls – 14U / 16U / 18U Girls: Now Mondays in Brantford. 18U Girls: Wednesdays 8:00–9:30 PM @ McMaster (MAC).
Boys – 18U Boys: Now Mondays @ McMaster (MAC). 14U / 16U / 18U Boys: Now Wednesdays in Brantford.
As the year progresses and we confirm numbers, 16U and potentially 2012 Girls/Boys will be added to the MAC practices. The McMaster women’s team is currently large, so we’re easing into this transition to avoid overcrowding. This opportunity has been a long time in the making, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as we roll it out properly.
Upcoming Game Days
12U – November 15th, 4:00–7:00 PM, Brantford.
14U / 16U Boys & Girls – November 16th, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, KW (Just added — attend if you can; Wilfred Laurier).
14U / 16U Girls – November 28th, 8:00–9:45 PM, Guelph (on deck, dressed for 8:00).
16U / 18U Boys – November 28th, 8:00–9:45 PM, Guelph (on deck, dressed for 8:00).
Upcoming Spot Cancellations
No practice in Brantford – Sunday, November 16th.
As strange as it may seem, this is the time of year when we begin finalizing training schedules and tournament plans for the 2026. We’ve already seen some tournament dates shift, and based on these changes — as well as the overlap with high school exams — we’ve decided not to attend the BC tournament in January for 14U and 16U. We hope to have the 2026 schedule finalized by the end of the week.
Thanks for reading — let’s get ready for another big week of training!
See you at the pool,
HAWPC
