Thank you for your interest in the Hobson West Waves Water Polo Team!
We are members of the Naperville Subdivision Summer Water Polo League (NSSWPL). This is a summer recreational development league. The purpose of the league is to build excitement around the game of water polo and to have fun!
Many members of our coaching staff are returning for another year.
Registration Fees:
Residents/Hobson West Pool Members: $190/athlete
Non-Residents/Non Hobson West Pool Members: $225/athlete
Our registration fees includes a team t-shirt (if registered by April 30) and a league t-shirt.
11U Co-ed, which is for kids who are 9-11 years old.
14U Girls, which is for girls 12-14 (who have not yet played in high school)
14U Co-ed, which is for girls and boys 12-14 (who have not yet played in high school)
There is no equipment required for families to purchase; Hobson West will provide all gear. Families will provide their own swimuit; there is not a required "team suit." Girls should wear a one-piece girls suit. Most boys wear either jammers or Speedos, or board shorts. Balls and caps are provided by the team. Goggles are not worn while playing water polo (unless prescription).
Practices and games are typically on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings, and Sunday mornings. Regular season games are back-to-back in the following order:
11U
14U girls
14U coed
11U practices are usually one hour long. 14U practices are usually 1.5 hours. Games are approximately 45 minutes including warmups. There are approximately 10-12 regular season games between the end of May and the first week of July. The Championship games take place mid-July. Once finalized, our full schedule will be listed on Teamsnap, or a similar sport organization app.
This program is set up to be a developmental program focused on the introducation to and development of water polo in addition to recreation and fun. Many of our athletes play other sports along with water polo, and we encourage it. We just ask that families keep the Head Coach aware of absences. The Head Coach works hard to ensure all players get game time each meet, but can only do this if s/he can prepare adequately. Families are expected to communicate their availability through Teamsnap or similar app.
Hobson West Water Polo is run by a group of parent volunteers. In order to keep the season going, each family is required to work one job (clock, scoreboard or scorebook) per player they have on the team during the regular season. Your player won't be scheduled to play a game until you schedule your volunteer slot. We may need additional support during the Championship games--thanks in advance for your partnership in supporting our Hobson West Waves!
We play as part of the Naperville Subdivision Summer Water Polo League, More information on the league can be found here.
We will have Spirit Wear available from Deb's Embroider! Please check back here later for more information!
You will sign your acknowledgement of rules, regulations, and conduct in the registration. Please remember to bring any questions or concerns to the Head Coach AFTER a game, not during a game, or to a parent board member at any time.
Please go to the registration page for more information.