These clinics are currently on hold. Please check back next summer!

About the clinics
The water polo clinics are for those interested in learning the basics and new techniques of playing the game. Clinics will include stretching, videos, and technique, tips and drills for:

• treading water
• shooting
• offense
• defense
• scrimmaging  
  

Who can participate?
The clinics are for girls and for boys ages 8-13. Foothills members and non-members are eligible. Each student must be able to swim the length of the pool and tread water for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
 
Our instructors
Chelsea Sullivan played for Stanford Water Polo Club in middle school and this past year for Menlo High School. She has also played for Mitty's CCS Championship team and has helped coach our Foothills swim team. She is attending the University of Maryland next year where she will play on the women's water polo team.

James Balassone plays water polo for Menlo School and Stanford Water Polo Club. He has participated in international competitions with the USA National Teams. He has also been a member of two CCS Championships as a three year starter on the varsity water polo squad. He currently holds numerous Foothills records and enjoys participating in the swim meets. James is attending Stanford University next fall, where he will play on the men's water polo team.

Registration
Foothills members may register on the first Saturday in April, or later in the Water Polo Clinic binder. Non-members may sign up beginning mid-April in the Water Polo Clinic binder. All non-members must pay in full for all sessions at the time of registration.

When signing up in the binder:

• Use pencil
• Write your name & child’s name in the box of the desired clinic. If you are a non-member please add your phone number and check made out to FTSC. Place the check in the envelope in the back of the binder.
  

Clinic prices
$35 per day or $120 for all 4 days of a session.

Payment
All FTSC members will be billed according to lessons scheduled. Non-members must pay by check (payable to FTSC) at the time of registration. Checks may be placed in the envelope provided in the sign-up binder.
  
Cancellation policy
If for any reason you need to cancel your lesson, you must cancel at least 7 days before the lesson date or you will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. No shows the day of the clinic will be billed for the full amount of the clinic. Clinics will occur rain or shine. Only lightning will result in cancellation and make-ups will be provided.
  
Reminder
Please have students attending the clinics bring at least 2 towels since they will be getting in and out of the water several times a session.

  
For more information, contact:
Dave Zapp, Aquatics Director
swimming@foothills-club.org :: 650.493.0920