Triton competition teams provide local water polo athletes with a one-of-a-kind training experience that lasts all year round. Our high-quality coaching and professional-level training help players reach their full potential. Our coaching staff sets a high bar for integrity and performance, and we expect our players to meet these standards.

Our holistic team workouts are designed to prepare athletes for high school and college competition while instilling foundational values that last a lifetime. We also offer players the opportunity to participate in national-level tournaments and training trips, exposing them to top-level competition and training. At Triton, we believe in the power of brotherhood. Our team philosophy emphasizes the importance of working together and creating a strong bond between players of all ages. Our younger athletes look up to our older players as role models, building a team that plays with and for each other.

Triton Water Polo runs on an annual calendar that aligns with USA Water Polo. The coaching staff determines all team assignments. The initial team assignment is based on your athlete's age on August 1st, 2024.

Our seasoned coaching staff comprises former USA National Team Members, NCAA National Champions, College and High School All-Americans, and current local Varsity High School Coaches. Our coaches are dedicated to helping players develop the skills they need to succeed in water polo and life.

At Triton, we believe in pushing athletes to develop and showcase individual athleticism within the game and embrace team concepts such as leadership and communication. Our coaches take pride in ensuring athletes progress and participate in all age groups and skill levels. We are committed to building a greater Tri-Valley Water Polo community and strive to connect our players, parents, and coaches for the betterment of our athletes' bright futures.

Athletes will participate in weekly mixed water polo and swim practices throughout the year. Workout focuses will change throughout the year based on tournament load and season.

Swim Practices: All 10U - 14U athletes must attend weekly swim practices and enroll in the Water Polo - Dual Athlete Swim Membership.

Practice times are subject to change based on facility availability.

Teams will participate in 10 - 12 local and 3 - 4 travel tournaments and Futures League annually. Travel tournaments will typically not be scheduled back-to-back months. Participation in select travel tournaments is required and will be invoiced at the beginning of the month in which it occurs. Tournament schedules will be planned out at the beginning of each quarter. If a player cannot participate in a tournament, we will bring up an athlete from the Blue team to fill the spot on the Gold team. Below is an example of an annual travel tournament schedule:

Travel Tournaments (Select Teams):

Futures League is the premier Water Polo league in the US. Top Northern and Southern California clubs compete throughout Spring and Summer to end with Futures Super Finals before the Junior Olympics. Select teams will participate in Futures. 

2025 Futures League Dates - Coming Soon

Selected evenings during the season, our teams will engage in local scrimmages with 680, CCU, Lamorinda, SOAC, and our Triton Masters Team. You will receive notice about the scrimmage at the start of the week.

We have partnered with 6-8 Sports to monitor the progress of our athletes throughout the year. This collaboration enables us to track individual and team statistics and periodically evaluate personal development through the 6-8 challenge. To register, you will need to obtain a 6-8 Number. This information will give our coaches valuable insights into the group and individual training sessions.

You will be prompted to purchase the following team gear and training equipment at enrollment. If you have already purchased these items you do not need to purchase again.

Before registering for a Triton membership, you must obtain a Gold USA Water Polo Membership and upload a photo of your athlete. This membership is required to participate in any practices, games, camps, or training trips. The club affiliation number is USAWP ID: 34352 Tri-Valley Triton Aquatics.

Birthday Verification: In your USAWP Portal, you must also complete the birthday verification. It takes a couple of days to process.

We understand the importance of high school swim season and the need for flexibility. While participating in the Futures League and Junior Olympics, we expect our teams to prioritize training with the club as much as possible during the Spring season. We suggest working with your swim coach to create a training plan that allows for both club practice and swim meets. If you require a customized training plan to meet minimum high school swim practice requirements, please contact alex@tritonaquatics.org.

Families with more than one athlete enrolled in either Competition, or Recreational teams will receive 15% off monthly enrollment for the second child and 25% off for the third. Please email membership@tritonaquatics.org with their information, and we will provide you with a discount code for registration. You will need to request a new code every quarter. Discounts will not be applied during the registration process automatically.

The Triton Referral Program offers a discount to current members who refer new members assigned to a Recreational or Competition Team. Once both the current and new members have completed their registration, they will receive a 10% credit for that quarter's dues. To participate, please email membership@tritonaquatics.org with your Triton Referral's first and last name, as well as their email.

If you want to try out a practice before registering, please email membership@tritonaquatics.org. Before arriving, you will need to obtain a free USAWP 14-Day Trial Membership.

Our minimum requirements to participate on our recreational teams are as follows:

• Must be water-safe
• Be able to swim a 200 Yard (8 Laps) freestyle and 100 Yard (4 Laps) breaststroke without stopping.
• Must be able to tread water off the wall for a minimum of 10 minutes

If you are not yet ready to jump onto a Recreational Team, we offer Intro To Water Polo as an avenue to prepare and build the fundamentals needed to play on a team. These programs are low-key and fun to ensure a positive experience.

Triton Aquatics will also offer private and small-group swim lessons.

Commitment to the Season:

We encourage all members to commit to the season, recognizing that unforeseen circumstances may arise. For added protection, we recommend purchasing AIG Sports Insurance during the registration process.

Refund and Credit Policy:

1. No Cash Refunds: We do not provide cash refunds under normal circumstances. Credits will be considered in specific situations.

2. Credits for Medical or Family Emergencies (Before Season Start Date):  A written credit request (via email) must be submitted before the official start of the season and will be considered for documented medical or family emergencies.

3. Refunds After Second Week of Practice:  After the second week of practice, we may offer credits for missed practices due to conflicts, provided notice is given.

Travel Trip Refunds:

1. Full Refund for Tournament Cancellation: In the event of a canceled travel tournament, you will receive a full refund.

2. Forfeiture of 25% Cost for Non-Participation: If you choose not to participate in a tournament after payment, you will forfeit 25% of the cost paid.

By registering for the season, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. No cash refunds will be provided, only club credit in cases of documented medical or family emergencies before the season start date. After the second week, credits may be offered for conflicts, but no cash refunds will be provided.