Welcome to the September Edition of "Making Waves".

In this edition, we bring you Winter Metro highlights, Summer Metro trial updates, the importance of Swim Fitness, Member spotlights, Upcoming Events and more. And also an opportunity to see what being a Team Manager is all about?

As the Summer Metro Season is just around the corner, it's time to dust off the cobwebs, pull on the cossies and get back in the pool.

With another fabulous season ahead, we can't wait to see you all poolside.

SNB Committee

WINTER METRO COMPETITION

The Winter Metro season for 2023 came to an end last month. It’s always a short season but a strong season, and we are incredibly proud of the effort all our players put in. Thank you to you all.

A HUGE Congratulations to our M14 Waratahs and M18 teams (coached by Kai Hatherell and Shannan Johansen) who were overall champions, winning their Grand Finals at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Both games were great to watch. And huge thanks to everyone who came to support the teams.

We are so incredibly proud of the commitment, determination and enthusiasm shown by all our SNB athletes, Coaches, Managers & Officials during the Winter Metro Season. You are truly inspiring, and a source of pride for our supporters and SNB. Well Done Team!!

SNB SUMMER METRO 2023/2024 SEASON TRIALS & PLAYER EXPECTATIONS

SNB Breakers Junior Summer Metro Trials started this week and run over 3 weeks. Teams will be announced following completion of trials in mid-September. Please encourage your children simply to do their best, and remind them that you will be proud regardless of the outcome. This approach will take some pressure off the athletes, who can then focus on doing their best and having fun.

The 2023/24 Season Starts on Saturday 7th October (SSL + Div 1 Metro), Sunday 8th October 2023 (Juniors 18,16,14,12's) - Sunday 24th March 2024 (with a break over the Summer Holidays).

There is NO cost for trialling (although Pool Entry Fee is payable at the Entrance). There are NO Trials for Senior Divisions.

Keep an eye on the SNB Website and Social Pages for updates.

SWIM FITNESS & AQUA CULTURE SWIM

Swim fitness is of paramount importance in Water Polo due to the unique demands and nature of the sport. Water Polo is a physically demanding team sport that requires a combination of swimming ability, strength, endurance, and tactical awareness. 

In this month's edition of Making Waves we hear from the amazing Coaches at Aqua Culture Swim, the fabulous NEW purpose built Swim Centre in Brookvale about the importance of "Swim Fitness" to help your Water Polo game...

"It’s no secret that excelling in Water Polo is directly linked to your swimming proficiency. A tried and tested way to improve your Water Polo game is to improve your aerobic capacity in the pool. This is best achieved through attending regular swim training sessions.

At Aqua Culture Swim we can help you elevate your Water Polo game by refining your swimming technique, improving your efficiency in the water and building your speed and endurance through swimming training.

Aqua Culture Swim is a brand-new, purpose-built swimming facility located at Warringah Mall. We offer learn to swim, development and squad swimming for all ages and abilities.

At Aqua Culture Swim, our vision is to deliver specialised programs tailored to the needs of the individual, incorporating swimming fundamentals with innovative teaching. We understand that swim training for water polo needs to include interval training and specific drills to develop speed, power, leg strength and aerobic capacity.

We’d love to have a chat to you about your goals in the pool. For more information,  please email us hello@aquacultureswim.com.au or go to our website www.aquacultureswim.com.au. You can also follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/aquaculture_swim/

Aqua Culture Swim Team

MANAGERS ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A Water Polo Team Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning and success of a Water Polo team. While the players and coaches are focused on training, tactics, and performance in the pool, the Team Manager handles a wide range of administrative, logistical, and organisational tasks that are essential for the team's overall effectiveness and performance.

Here are just a few key reasons highlighting the importance of a Water Polo Team Manager:

1. Logistical Support: Team Managers take care of various logistical aspects, such as ensuring all players/families know where their training and games are each week. They ensure that the team arrives at events on time and that all necessary equipment and gear are ready and available.

2. Communication: Managers act as a bridge of communication between Coaches, Players, Parents/Carers and Committee members. They relay important information about schedules, changes, and requirements, helping to maintain clear and effective communication within the team.

3. Coaching Support: While coaches primarily focus on training and tactics, managers can assist in coordinating practice schedules and providing additional support in the lead up to games, training sessions or tournaments.

4. Administrative Tasks: Managers handle administrative tasks like organising rosters for table duties Example Metro Team Doc keeping track of players availabilities and entering weekly scorecards into WPNSW online system (Team Managers Guide) .  

A well-organised and efficient manager contributes significantly to the team's success by ensuring that all off-field aspects are well taken care of, allowing players and coaches to concentrate on their roles in the pool.

Once all teams have been selected, Coaches will be in contact requesting Manager Nominations. All Managers and Coaching staff MUST have a current Working With Children Check.

GET OUT YOUR DIARIES...

UPCOMING NATIONAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SEPTEMBER

Congratulations to the 20 SNB players who have been selected in the U15 & U17 NSW State Teams that are preparing to compete in the National State Championships at the end of September to represent NSW!

15U Girls - Alannah Paul, Bailey Smith, Chloe Long, Ciara Magee, Lilah Ogg, Sophie Lasorsa, Zara Cooke

15U Boys - Alex Woolfe, Cooper Semmens, Henry Akhurst, Jett Semmens, JJ Black, Kosta Tsiaousis, Lachlan Davies

17U Girls - Jocelyn Sellar, Kate Duffy

17U Boys - Charlie Murphy, Jack Doorey, Ryan Hunter, Zach Paul

The National State Championships (NSC) are a performance competition for state representative teams. The NSC is an opportunity for athletes in each State to compete against each other for the National Title.

The 15&U and 17&U Female National State Championships will be held in Canberra, ACT from 24-29 September 2023.

The 15&U and 17&U Male National State Championships will be held in Sydney NSW from 24-29 September 2023.

To our incredible players, as you prepare to represent NSW at the National State Championships, know that the whole SNB community stands behind you. We're cheering for your success and can't wait to see you shine in the pool.

Go Team SNB! 

TABLE DUTY WORKSHOP - SCORECARD & CLOCK

Does this picture of the Water Polo Scoring/Shot Clock scare the living day lights out of you?? YES!! You are NOT alone... Don't worry we have you covered.

Throughout the Water Polo Season ALL Parents/Carers are asked by their teams Managers to help with "Table Duty" each week at their child/ren's games. Table Duty consists of filling out the Scorecard (goals, fouls, exclusions) and working the Clock during the game. This can seem a very daunting task to most people, but once you know the basics and understand the rules/scorecard you'll be a pro in no time at all.

At SNB we are lucky enough to have so many talented and dedicated members in our club that are always willing to help, so in the lead up to the Summer Season we will be running a "Table Duty Workshop" to help everyone feel comfortable when asked to help with their teams table duties. 

Table Duty Workshop:

Date: TBC

Time: 7:30pm-8:45pm

Venue: TBC

If you would be interested in this workshop please register for this session by clicking the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SwtkQJcnC5DPwm3j1Im1j5yDmUOW4kYyjNW8I5o7U2o/edit?usp=sharing

More details to follow soon...

Have your Say SNB!!

This newsletter is a community effort, we encourage everyone to contribute, share your passion, and make this newsletter a vibrant source of information and inspiration for everyone. So if you have any stories, Event Highlights, Photos, Nutritional Recipes for pre or post trainings or an achievement you'd like to share in the next Newsletter? Email us at haveyoursaysnb@gmail.com - we'd love to feature your contributions!

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• Subscribing to the SNB Water Polo Newsletter "Making Waves" to receive regular updates delivered right to your inbox. Stay connected with the latest news, scores, and stories from the world of Water Polo. Click here - https://www.snbwaterpolo.com.au/subscribe/

• Viewing our Club Calendar on our Events page via the SNB Website - calendar
• Following our SNB Social Media Platforms (click the links at the bottom of this Newsletter).

Lastly we would like to Thank all our fabulous members for being a part of our SNB Water Polo Club family. Goodluck in the upcoming trials and we look forward to a busy but very exciting Summer Season. 

Sydney Northern Beaches Waterpolo Club

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