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 Competition Teams offer a comprehensive 9 to 12-month program (depending on the age group) with the option to take a quarter off. To maintain your spot on the team, you must commit to the Winter and Summer seasons. Please note that if you decide to take a break without making arrangements with our coaching staff, we cannot guarantee your spot will still be available when you return.

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 4 - 5 weekly practices throughout the year, depending on the season and the focus. Workout focuses will change throughout the year based on tournament load and season.

M/W - Dry-Land Conditioning /Mobility Training @ 7:00 PM - We will run a dynamic dry-land warm-up to encourage bodyweight strength training, core work, and mobility improvement. This will safely help athletes to build up strength and prevent injury.

T/TH - Chalk Talk/Flim Review (Classroom) @ 7:00 PM -  In these sessions, we will review team strategy topics, check both our games, and watch high-level pro/college/Olympic games. This will be an excellent opportunity for classroom-structured learning and a way for our parents to get involved.

Summer practices will run from May 13th - July 25th. 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: Futures 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 Junior Olympics. Select teams will be participating in Futures. 

2024 Season Dates TBA

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.

Every other year, competition team athletes will be given the opportunity to travel to Europe to train with some of the best clubs in the world and explore the local culture. These trips are typically 10 - 12 days after Junior Olympics before school starts. This trip would replace the Maui Invitational for that year. The next planned trip is July 2024. Athletes can make monthly contributions for the trip with monthly dues. In some cases, we will combine with another club with like-minded development programs to ensure a quality learning experience for our athletes.

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.

Triton Competition teams have a maximum capacity of 15 Gold (A), and 15 Blue (B) rostered athletes at any given time to maintain the quality of player instruction and training. A third Competition Team will only be formed if there are sufficient resources, which is decided at the beginning of each competition year.

The coaching staff has 100% discretion in team selection, taking into consideration factors such as commitment to attend a minimum of 4 practices per week, ability to participate in a minimum of 5 travel tournaments per year, athletic experience, and game knowledge demonstrated in practices and scrimmages, and coach-ability and chemistry with the coaching staff and teammates.

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.

Triton Competition Teams, our membership, set at $995 per season or $331 per month on a no-interest payment plan, is designed for athletes aspiring. This program provides 5 days of specialized training weekly over a 12-week period. With our early enrollment discount, each practice is effectively priced at just $15.75, underscoring our commitment to high-level training in a competitive environment.

We also offer a 5% Early Enrollment Discount as an incentive for athletes who are committed to enhancing their skills and competitive edge in these demanding sports. Our philosophy is centered on providing a rigorous training framework that supports and propels athletes towards achieving their highest potential in both swimming and water polo.

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.