Junior Dolphins

The Junior Dolphins program is for kids aged 7 – 13 who are interested in trying the sport of water polo. Water polo is a great sport for young athletes. It provides a healthy environment for kids to get fit and make new friends. Water polo is a swimming based team sport which incorporates a range of skills and is similar to other land based sports such as basketball, soccer and handball.

The Junior Dolphins program is a fun introduction to the sport of water polo and sessions will comprise of basic skill training and modified games. The program is aimed at improving children’s swimming ability and water confidence in a fun team sport environment.

The only requirement is that your child can swim 25 meters Freestyle.

The Junior Dolphins program is aimed at young athletes who have progressed to the final levels of swim school programs and are looking for a sport that utilises their swimming ability in a team sport.

Our Junior Dolphins Sessions

Session Pricing Per Term (10 weeks)

1 Session Per Week = $150

  • Dive into the action and enhance your water polo skills with one weekly session of fun and learning.

2 Sessions Per Week = $300

  • Double the fun and double the training! Enjoy two weekly sessions to boost your skills and teamwork.

3+ Sessions Per Week = $300, No Extra Cost!

  • For our enthusiastic Junior Dolphins who can't get enough of the game, join us for three or more sessions every week at no extra cost.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

PLEASE NOTE:

  • While our session prices include all training and game nights, it's important to remember that they do not cover pool entry fees. Junior Dolphins are required to pay the regular pool entry fee each week.

  • Make-up sessions can be made at any location during the current term.

Junior Dolphins Siblings Discount!

Sibling Discount - Starting Term 3, 2024!

We are excited to introduce our new Sibling Discount for families with multiple Junior Dolphins! Starting in Term 3, 2024, the first child to train with Junior Dolphins or play in the Combined Schools Comp will pay the full price, while any siblings will receive a 75% discount on their sessions.

How It Works

  • First Child: $150 per term (1 session per week)

  • Second Child: $37.50 per term (75% discount)

  • Third Child: $37.50 per term (75% discount)

For Example:

  • One Child: $150 per term

  • Two Children: $187.50 per term

  • Three Children: $225 per term

This sibling discount applies to all Junior Dolphins training and Combined Schools Comp (CSC) sessions across various locations. It's our way of making it easier for families to participate and enjoy water polo together.

Automatic Discount: When signing up online, the sibling discount will be automatically applied at the checkout when you register the siblings together.

Please email info@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com for more info.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Session prices include all training and game nights but do not cover pool entry fees. Junior Dolphins are required to pay the regular pool entry fee each week.

  • Make-up sessions can be made at any location during the current term.

Junior Dolphins Progression

  • CWPA Junior Dolphins - Learn Water Polo

    What is Junior Dolphins?

    Junior Dolphins is the perfect introduction to the sport of Water Polo. The program is for kids aged 7 - 14 who are interested in using their swimming ability in a team sport environment. Junior Dolphins sessions teach the basic skills and rules to prepare them for Water Polo games.

    How do I progress?

    The Junior Dolphins Program follows a structured curriculum, aimed at teaching 25+ specific skills over the term. Athletes will learn to perform these skills in an open and closed setting before progressing to the next level of Water Polo. Squad leaders will monitor the athletes progress and will recommend an appropriate time to introduce game play.

    Book Free Trial

  • CWPA Game Days - Learn Gameplay

    What are Game Days?

    Junior Dolphins Game Day's and Schools Competition allows participants to put into practice what they have learnt at Junior Dolphins sessions. Short, small-sided games are played in a modified pool aimed at maximising game play and development.

    How do I progress?

    Once the athlete has reached the appropriate level and age to move onto club Water Polo, they will be advised by their squad leader. It is important that athletes progress to competitive Water Polo when they are ready to ensure that they continue to enjoy the sport.

    Sign-up for Game Days

  • Competitive Games - Find Your Local Club

    What is Competitive Junior Water Polo?

    There are a number of clubs based in the ACT region who run 12&U, 14&U and 16&U programs. Some clubs utilise the Junior Dolphins Program to develop their 12&U cohort before graduating to the more competitive 14&U age group. 14&U and 16&U teams compete in weekly games throughout the summer, concluding in a finals series in March.

    How do I progress?

    Once athletes are excelling in their 14&U or 16&U program, they may be asked to trial for the ACT Representative Program.

    Find your Local Club

  • Water Polo ACT - Elite Pathways

    What are the Elite Pathways?

    Athletes that are selected into the Water Polo ACT Representative Program will access additional training and the opportunity to participate in National events played between interstate club or state teams.

    More info

Get to know our coaches

Bookings are made through our class for kids account which can be accessed HERE

You can also book a FREE trial session through the class for kids account.

After your trial, you will be prompted to sign up with the pro-rata cost allocated. If you have any questions, please email info@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com

Booking process:

 FAQs

  • The Junior Dolphins program is for kids aged 7 – 14 who are interested in trying the sport of water polo. It is a fun introduction to the sport where the participants learn the fundamental skills and rules of the game.

  • Any players wishing to attend a Junior Dolphins session has to register with the session they on the Junior Dolphins page. You have the option to join directly or book a free trial.

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  • The only requirement is that your child can swim 25m Freestyle.

  • It is free to trial before you decide to commit for the term or the remainder of the term.

  • You can join the program at any time throughout the term. A pro rata fee will be automatically applied in the registration system.

  • Please refer to the Junior Dolphins page on the website for sessions cost information.

    Prices as of January

    $140 per term (10 week program) – does not include pool entry

  • You can pay using the class for kids’ registration system (credit card) or cash.

    Class for kids payment system uses encrypted credit card payment. This does incur a credit card processing fee of approximately 5%

    Squad leaders can collect cash payment directly at the start of the session. This does not incur any additional fee.

  • We play modified games during the training sessions to help prepare them for competitive games. We provide competition options through the Canberra Schools Competition and Club water polo.

  • A typical Junior Dolphins session consist of a short water or dry land warm up. The kids will progress through water polo skills like swimming, ball handling, passing, shooting, defending and attacking. The sessions go for 45 to 55 minutes and usually consist of a modified game at the end.

  • The participants need to bring swimmers, goggles and a towel.

  • CISAC Belconnen – Under the main scoreboard at the deep end of the 50m pool.

    Stromlo Leisure Centre – The deep end of the 50m pool on the grandstand side

    Meet our coaches here

  • If you miss a session for any reason, you are able to make that session up at any of the other Junior Dolphin locations in that training cycle. There are no make-up sessions that carry over into the next term.

  • The Junior Dolphins training cycle runs for 10 weeks and coincides with the ACT school term. There is junior dolphins training or competitions during the ACT school holidays.