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  Summer Session Times Have Changed

Change in GLWP Summer Session Times


Monday the 21st we will be  shifting times for our summer session, due to the Pioneer High School pool being double booked. We discovered this week that there was an accidental double booking. Both GLWP and Club Wolverine were under the impression that the pool was theirs. As a result, we have had to make some adjustments to our schedule.

We are continuing with our summer program, and have altered the times and format to enhance flexibility for our members. We will not having a specific boys and girls session. Sessions will be co-ed and participants can come to either session. This should enable as many kids to participate as possible. As a bonus if you wish to join one session after it has begun, you can! In fact, if you want to  stay into the other one that is fine as well!

Our goal is for all members to have as much exposure to the game of water polo as possible.

Again, beginning 6/21 sessions will continue to be conducted at PHS pool .

Times  are:

1:00 to 2:30 HS Coed
2:30 to 4:00 HS Coed
4:00 to 5:15 Age Group.

If you are unable to make the new times you may contact Mary Fisher at fishermom04@yahoo.com
For a refund

  Tournament July 9-11 at Birmingham Groves

We have a 15 and Under and a 18 and Under team. Let the coaches know your availability (Boys and Girls)
 
  

Many Thanks to Ann Unbehaun and Cathy Scull

Many thanks to Ann Unbehaun and Cathy Scull who have devoted many years to the Great Lakes Water Polo Board. Their time and effort has enabled many kids to experience the benefits of learning and playing water polo. Both Ann and Cathy have been board members for over three years and are now going to allow someone else the opportunity. The Great Lakes Board and all of its members thank them for their service!

Summer Session Dates Available

The Summer Session for Great Lakes Water Polo for the age group and High School is available. Registration is available click on Wanna play?

AGE GROUP June 14 – July 22             
Monday through Thursday           4:00 – 5:30 pm                                                
HIGH SCHOOL June 14 – July 22
                        Monday through Thursday Girls 6:00 – 7:30 pm Boys 7:00 – 8:30 pm

  Spring Session Dates Available

GLWP session dates for the spring session have been established. The spring online registration is available.

AGE GROUP March 17 – May 23            
Wednesdays  6:30 – 8:00 pm and Sundays 11:00 – 1:00 pm                                               
HIGH SCHOOL March 16 – May 23
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00 – 9:30 pm and Sundays 11:00 – 1:00 pm

 Remember, there is a discount for online registration. Simply click on the Register me now button!!
  

 

GLWP Players At the Olympic Development Program

GLWP players Seji Osawa and Paige Walters were named to the USA Water Polo - Olympic Development Program National Training Team. Seiji will be a sophomore at Ann Arbor Pioneer in the fall and Paige will be attending Arizona State University and playing polo.

Congrats to both!!!

06/16//2009

  GLWP Players At the Women's State Championship

We are proud to say that Great Lakes Water Polo was represented very well at last weekend’s Michigan State Championships for Women’s Water Polo.

In the final, Great Lakes Water Polo coach Will Hart and his Pioneer Pioneer's bested Great Lakes Water Polo coach Brad Silverman and his Saline Hornets 10-6. Many of the girls on both teams are GLWP active members. Congratulations to all!!! We are very proud of you!

Ann Arbor Huron led by GLWP member Hannah Clyde was edged in the State Semifinals.

GLWP members on the All State Tournament team are......

1st team
Hannah Clyde - Huron
Paige Walters - Pioneer
Laura Kuzma - Saline
Paula Finnigan - Pioneer

2nd team
Alli Littlejohn - Saline
Kelcy Barott - Huron
Clio Finnegan - Pioneer
Sam Crichton (G) - Saline
 
Honorable Mention
Lea Allen - Saline
Caylie McMath (G) - Pioneer

Congratulations to all for a very competitive and closely contested season!! 

 
06/16/2009

   GLWP Players Selected for the Midwest Zone Team

Great Lakes Water Polo is pleased to announce that three of our players have been selected to the Midwest Zone Olympic Development Travel teams to compete Memorial Day weekend in the National Zone Championships.

Each of the players were selected to the "top 14" from a previously selected training team that consisted of 35 of the top players from the Midwest Zone (13 states). GLWP members selected to the 18u Midwest Zone team are:

 Kyle Anderson (Pioneer)
 Kevin Smith (Pioneer)

GLWP member  Seiji Osowa (Pioneer) was selected to the 16u Midwest Zone Team .

Congratulations to each of these GLWP players and GOOD LUCK!

04/22/2009

  2009 Junior Olympics

Great Lakes Water Polo is interested in entering the following teams for the 2009 Junior Olympic Competition  in Palo Alto, California :
This is a fantastic experience that allows our players to compete in a great environment with great competition. Last year we had a great experience.

Our goal is to field a team of 12-14 players. If we do not meet that number we will have to consider other options.

The estimated cost (based upon last year) is around $800 dollars (covers hotel, entry fee, ground transportation,coaches). This is an estimate and will adjust up or down based upon costs.

The athlete would be responsible for their own airfare (TBD) and cost of food  (around $35 per day).

If you are interested, please send an email to Brian Smith (IU81@aol.com) and a copy to Matt Anderson (bluepolo@umich.edu) by 4/26/09.

We realize that this is a significant investment in these economic times. This is a great learning experience that will benefit our players in many ways.

Thank you,
GLWP Board

04/19/2009

   Summer Update

We are planning on providing summer water polo for both  Age Group and High Schoolers. We
are currently finalizing times and location and will post the information within the next few weeks.

GLWP board

03/31/2009

   GLWP players selected to the Midwest Zone Women's Teams

Great Lakes Water Polo had a number of their players selected to the Midwest Zone Water Polo Team as a part of the Olympic Development Programs .

Named to the "Youth U15 " team are
Amanda Scull
Stassia McGlothlin

Named to the "Junior U18" team are
Sam Crichton            
Paige Walters
Hannah Clyde
Allison Littlejohn
Lea Allen
Laura kuzma

Congratulations and good luck to our players

02/24/2009

  Spring Session Dates Announced

Dates for the Spring  sessions are available on the Calendar page.
To register for this session go to  Sign-up Page. 

02/19/2009

   GLWP players selected to the Midwest Zone Team

Great Lakes Water Polo had a number of their players selected to the Midwest Zone Water Polo Team as a part of the Olympic Development Programs .

Selected to the Junior (18u) team were
        Kyle Anderson
        Grant Cole
        Kevin Smith

Selected to the Youth (15u team ) were
        Max Benson
        Seiji Osowa

Congratulations and good luck to our players.

02/16/2009

  Last week of this session is canceled

As a result of scheduling conflicts with Canham and Pioneer pools, we have to cancel the last week of the HS girls and age group session. We will resume again shortly with the new sessions. Session dates are posted on the website.
Thank you
The GLWP Coaching Staff

02/15/2009

 Volunteers  Needed

Calling all parents!!!

Great Lakes Water Polo is a volunteer driven organization. Our current board members have children who are in the upper age groups so we need to build our depth. We are looking for interested parents (particularly of 7th-10th grade players) to participate with our board activities. Time commitment is not significant but the impact for our players can be large. Interested? Contact Brian Smith (IU81@aol.com), Beth Anderson (tonygbak@msn.com) or Carol Clyde (clydes5@aol.com)

  Thanks for your help!!

02/14/2009

   

   Michigan Women's Water Polo Invitational Tournament

At Canham Pool this weekend

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
Game 1 -- #3 UCLA vs. Bucknell, 8:15 a.m.
Game 2 -- #14 Cal State Northridge vs. #7 San Jose State, 9:30 a.m.
Game 3 -- #5 California vs. #10 Michigan, 10:45 a.m.
Game 4 -- Colorado State vs. #8 Arizona State, Noon
Game 5 -- #3 UCLA vs. Indiana, 1:15 p.m.
Game 6 -- Bucknell vs. #7 San Jose State, 2:30 p.m.
Game 7 -- #8 Arizona State vs. #14 Cal State Northridge, 5 p.m.
Game 8 -- Indiana vs. #5 California, 6:15 p.m.
Game 9 -- Colorado State vs. #10 Michigan, 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25
Game 10 -- Colorado State vs. Bucknell, 8 a.m.
Game 11 -- #14 Cal State Northridge vs. Indiana, 9:05 a.m.
Game 12 -- #7 San Jose State vs. #10 Michigan, 10:10 a.m.
Game 13 -- #8 Arizona State vs. Bucknell, 11:15 a.m.
Game 14 -- Colorado State vs. Indiana, 12:20 p.m.
Game 15 -- #14 Cal State Northridge vs. #5 California, 1:25 p.m.
Game 16 -- #3 UCLA vs. #10 Michigan, 2:30 p.m.

1/21/2009

   Winter Session Resumes in January

Happy Holidays!

The High School session resumes on January 6, 2009.
The Age Group session resumes on January 7, 2009.

 12/22/2008

   GLWP Players Awarded

Ann Arbor Pioneer and Dexter HS, both teams with numerous Great Lakes Water Polo Players competed in the State Finals at East Kentwood HS, Michigan.
 
Pioneer completed its season finishing second and Dexter completed its season in eighth place.
 
Named to the " All Tournament" team.
 
Most Valuable Player
        Kevin Smith (G) - Pioneer (the first time a goalie has been named MVP)
First team
        Kevin Smith (G) - Pioneer
        Nik Mrdalj  -  Pioneer
 Second team     
        Robert Spiegel (G) - Dexter
        Robert Nichols - Pioneer
 Honorable mention
        Kyle Anderson - Pioneer
        Matt Graziano - Pioneer

Named to the "All State - Season" team

First Team
        Nik Mrdalj - Pioneer
        Robert Spiegel (G) - Dexter
Second Team
        Kevin Smith - Pioneer
        Robert Nichols - Pioneer
Third Team
        Kyle Anderson  - Pioneer

Great Lakes members  from Pioneer and Dexter HS competed in the East Region Finals at Ann Arbor Huron HS, Michigan 

Named to the "All Eastern Region"

First Team
        Kevin Smith (G) - Pioneer
        Nik Mrdalj - Pioneer
        Robert Nichols - Pioneer
Second team
        Robert Spiegle  - Dexter
        Karl Kumbier  - Dexter 
Honorable mention
        Evan Reynolds - Pioneer
 
Congratulations to all these players on an excellent season and representing their schools and Great Lakes Water Polo in such a great manner!!

 12/01/2008

  GLWP Coaches Hart and Semple Honored

Pioneer Head Coach Will Hart and Great Lakes Water Polo coach, was recognized as a "State Co-Coach of the year" of the Michigan Water Polo Association. Hart's Pioneer team had a terrific season and tournament run before falling in a tough championship game.

Dexter Head coach and Great Lakes Water Polo coach, Brian Semple was honored with the "Coach of the Year Award" for the Eastern Region of the Michigan Water Polo Association. Semple's Dexter team advanced to the State Finals for the first time in their history. 
 
Congratulations to Brian and Will! We are proud of your accomplishments.

11/30/2008

   Pioneer High School Pool Naming Ceremony

Please click to read the invitation to the naming ceremony of the Pioneer High School Pool to "Hill Pool."

11/13/2008

  GLWP Olympians Recognized

GLWP presented a special recognition award to Betsey Armstrong and Alison Gregorka for representing US and GLWP at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

11/11/2008

  Winter and Spring Session Dates Announced

Dates for the Winter and Spring  sessions are available on the Calendar page. 

9/24/2008

  GLWP Members Awarded at 2008 Junior Olympics

Hanna Clyde and Kevin Smith were both selected to the honorable mention all-tournament team at the 2008 Junior Olympics in Irvine California.
                 Congrats to both for representing GLWP so well!

9/23/2008

  Fall 2008 Session Starts October 1st

Fall 2008 Session  - October 1st to November 23rd at Canham Pool

                 Age-Group                    Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm  
                                                      Sundays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

To register for this session, download the forms from our Sign-up Page.

8/18/2008

  Former GLWP Members at Beijing 2008

Read the articles from The Detroit News and The Ann Arbor News  featuring  former GLWP members Alison Gregorka and Betsey Armstrong at Beiging 2008.

8/16/2008

   Change in the Game Schedule for the AWP Family Festival

The updated game schedule for the American Water Polo Family Festival is available  at:
http://americanwaterpolo.com/html/Festival%20AA08.htm#GmSchd

We need folks to help with the scorer tables through the weekend?

Please contact Brian Smith at iu81@aol.com

6/26/2008

  Game Schedule for the AWP Family Festival

The game schedule for the American Water Polo Family Festival is available  at:
http://americanwaterpolo.com/html/Festival%20AA08.htm#GmSchd

Our teams are Great Lakes 1 & 2.

6/16/2008

  Summer 2008 Tournaments

GLWP will be participating in tournaments over the summer that creates the opportunity for our members to compete against other teams from the Midwest and other parts of the country.
Our goal is for every member to have the opportunity to play in our summer competitions.

A schedule is as follows:

    American Water Polo Family Festival         Ann Arbor-Pioneer HS         June 27-29
    Entering
         2 teams - 18u girls 
         1 team - 15u girls 

         2 teams - 18u boys
         1 team - 15u boys

    E. Kentwood Water Polo Tournament          E. Kentwood, Michigan         July 11-12
    Entering
         Boys and Girls teams. Total number will be based upon participant interest.


    Junior Olympics                                             Irvine, California
    Boys                                                                                                          July 25-29
         Entering   1 team - 18u boys
                         1 team - 16u boys

    Girls                                                                                                           July 29-August 3
         Entering   1 team - 18u girls
                         1 team - 16u girls

We are excited about our summer competition schedule and look forward to seeing a large number of our members participating.

6/9/2008

  Summer 2008 Session Starts June 16

Summer 2008 Session:  June 16 to July 24; no practice July 4th!

                   Age Group                     Mon thru Thurs      9 - 10:30am                          
                   Boys High School           Mon & Wed            9:30 - 11am
                                                         Tues & Thurs         11- 12:30pm                         
                   Girls High School            Mon & Wed            11-12:30pm                                                          Tues & Thurs          9:30 - 11am                                  

To register for any of these sessions, download the forms from our Sign-up Page .

6/8/2008

  Sunday April 25th Practice Canceled

Because of the Michigan Women's water polo tournament this weekend, there will be no Great Lakes Water Polo on Sunday, Aril 25, 2008.

4/22/2008

  Spring 2008 Session Extended

The spring high school and age group sessions are extended.  High school (boys) will run May 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22 for $80.  The age group session will run May 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 for $50.  High school group will meet T/Th from 8-9:30 and Sunday from 11am - 1pm.  Age group session will meet Wednesdays from 7-8:30 and Sundays from 11am - 1pm.  To sign up, download the session registration form and mail a week BEFORE the session to:
    
GLWP
 c/o Cathy Scull
2162 Vail Court
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
 
4/22/2008

 New Summer 2008 Session Dates

New dates have been announced for the summer high school and age group sessions.  All sessions will run June 16th to July 24th. For groups and times go to calendar.  To sign up, download the session registration form and mail a week BEFORE the session to:
    
GLWP
 c/o Cathy Scull
2162 Vail Court
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
 
4/21/2008                                                       

 Board Meeting April 14th, 8pm

The Board Meeting for Great Lakes Water Polo will take place on Monday, April 14th at 8pm at Canham Natatorium in the classroom just off the pool deck.  All are welcome and are encouraged to come support the club with their ideas and input.
  
4/2/2008 

  New Spring 2008 Session Dates

New dates have been announced for the spring high school and age group sessions.  High school (boys) will run April 1st to May 4th for $150.  The age group session will run April 2nd to May 4th for $90.  High school group will meet T/Th from 8-9:30 and Sunday from 11am - 1pm.  Age group session will meet Wednesdays from 7-8:30 and Sundays from 11am - 1pm.  To sign up, download the session registration form and mail a week BEFORE the session to the new GLWP Treasurer:     
GLWP
 c/o Ann Unbehaun
3759 Delhi Overlook Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
 
3/18/2008                                                                             
                                                                             

  Spring Coaches Needed

Great Lakes Water Polo Head Coach, Matt Anderson, is seeking qualified coaches for the spring session that begins in March.  If you know of  a coach that may be available or interested, please contact Matt at bluepolo@umich.edu.

1/24/2008

Club Treasurer, President Needed ASAP!

The December board meeting revealed a renewed need for more volunteer involvement in Great Lakes Water Polo.  Tricia Davies, Club Treasurer for several years, and Stewart Nelson, Club President, are both resigning their positions due to other obligations.   Stewart Nelson has served the Great Lakes Water Polo Club for 8 years.  Read his farewell letter.  Both of these positions are extremely important to the future of the club and need to be filled immediately.  Parents of current water polo players, take note!  For more information on either of these positions, please contact Stew Nelson at svnelson@comcast.net  or Tricia Davies at pdavies@umich.edu.

1/13/2008

Annual Board Meeting December 16th, 7pm

The Annual Board Meeting for Great Lakes Water Polo will take place on Sunday, December 16th at 7pm at Canham Natatorium in the classroom just off the pool deck.  All are welcome and are encouraged to come support the club with their ideas and input.
Meeting agenda  Meeting minutes

12/11/07

Sunday Practice Time Changed

Canham Natatorium pool staff has asked Great Lakes to change the time of our Sunday practice  (for age-groupers and high school girls) to 11am - 1pm.  This new time will start Sunday, Dec. 16th and continue for the remainder of the winter session, and probably beyond.
 
12/10/07

2008 Session Dates and Fees Announced

Dates and fees for the Winter, Spring, and Summer sessions are available on the Calendar page.  The session fees have increased slightly to incorporate the annual club fee that has been discontinued.  The new registration form is available on our Sign-up page. Starting with Fall of 2007, there will be a renewed emphasis on pre-registration by mail.  There will also be a session manager to oversee the beginning of each session to make sure all swimmers have registered before they enter the pool.  Several opportunities for in-person registration will be offered in November.  Watch this space for details.

9/26/07

 State of the Club Message

The GLWP Board met on Sunday, September 16th at Canham Natatorium.  The club is in good financial condition, has had a good year and plans to make 2008 even better!  Several changes in session fees were agreed upon, including discontinuing the 'multiple sessions' discount and the annual club fee.  There has been a problem with late session payments and a lack of accountability at practices for who has paid and who has not.  The club hopes to solve this problem by emphasizing mail-in registration and by having a parent serve as 'Session Manager' to take care of the new session paperwork and record keeping.  Read Club President Stewart Nelson's 'state of the club' message for more details.

9/25/2007

Fall 'Age Group' Session Info

The Fall water polo session for pre-high school aged kids will start Thursday, October 18th with a one-time free session from 7:45-9pm at Canham Natatorium.  The session will run every Tues and Thurs from October 18 - November 28th, except for Thanksgiving Day.  The cost is $90 for the fall session.  (This does not include the $25 membership fee to join American Water Polo).   Feel free to come try out the great sport of water polo with no obligation on Thursday, October 18th.  If you know you would like to sign up for the entire session, please do so by downloading the forms here. 2007-2008 Registration Form  If your son or daughter decides to sign up for the fall session after October 18th, registration will be taken at the October 23rd practice.

PLEASE NOTE that these practice times have changed from those previously listed on our website, due to changes in pool availability.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  In December, the Age Group practices will return to Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm and Sundays from 1-3pm.

9/17/07

August Tournament Information

Great Lakes Water Polo is sending several teams to the AWP Philadelphia Family Festival during the first weekend in August.  There will be an 18U team and a 15U team in both boys and girls' divisions (ages as of August 2nd, 2007).  The tournament is being held at Villanova University - 30 minutes from the Philadelphia Airport and 20 minutes from downtown.

We will leave Thursday night Aug 2nd and return Sunday night Aug 5th.  Parents are asked to arrange for their athletes to travel either on one of the coaches' flights, or near that time so that multiple trips to the airport can be avoided.  The coaches will transport athletes in rented vans during the weekend.  Cost per athlete (excluding airfare) is $300 (payable to GLWP) for ground transportation, hotel, and entrance fees.

Matt Anderson has a list of interested players, but plans to attend must be confirmed by calling Matt at 764-6545 or emailing him.
Payment is due on or before Tuesday, July 24th!

7/16/07

Summer Water Polo at EMU

Summer H2O Polo at Eastern Michigan University....6/13/07 - 8/10/07
Scrimmage and drills...co-ed practice....fun!

Jones Natatorium, RecIM Bldg., Ypsilanti, MI - Indoor 50 meter pool

$10 per session; $100 pre pay for 18 total sessions

Valid ID (driver’s license, your school id etc.) required to enter the RecIM Building.
Sign in at the front desk.

All are welcome. Men and women, boys and girls. Bring your friends and new players!
Contact: Chalmers McGillivary / EMU Men’s Water Polo Club:
CMcGilliv@emich.edu
734-320-3821

6/27/2007

Summer 2007 Session Times

The summer session begins Monday, June 18th at Pioneer High School for High Schoolers
and Age Groupers. HS girls will practice from 4-5:30 pm, along with age groupers. Boys practice
will run from 5:30-7:00 pm.  Session fee is $200 for high school; $150 for age group.  All
summer practices are Monday through Thursday.  NO PRACTICE July 4th!

Special Summer Bargain for any water polo fans who aren't currently members of GLWP:
the $50 membership fee will be waived for this summer's session. Information and forms for
both new and current members can be found here.

5/30/2007

Cancellation of 2007 JO's in Ann Arbor: Letter from GLWP Board

As most GLWP members know, although it was announced in January, 2006 that we would host the 2007 JO's in Ann Arbor, the decision was made in November to keep the 2007 JO's in California.  Please read the letter from GLWP Board members explaining this decision.

2/7/2007

Annual Board Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Great Lakes Water Polo Club will be held on Tuesday, February 6th at 7:00 pm at Canham Natatorium.  All parents of current and future Great Lakes polo players are welcome and encouraged to attend. (meeting agenda)  (see 'help wanted' flyer)

1/25/2007

Assistant Coach Position Available

Girls' Zone Tryouts

Dec 16 from 3-6 PM @ Stevenson HS (IL)
Dec 17 from 8-11 AM @ Stevenson HS (IL)
Jan 20 from 5-8 PM @ Rockford HS (Mich)
Jan 21 from 8-11 AM @ Rockford HS (Mich)
Jan 27 from 3-6 PM @ Stevenson HS (IL)
Jan 28 from 8-11 AM @ Stevenson HS (IL)

The ages for the tryouts are:
        Cadet: Born in 1991 or after.
        Youth: Born in 1989 or 1990.
All athletes must be USA Water Polo registered.
There is a tryout fee of $30  (checks made out to "Midwest Water Polo")

An athlete has to attend either the tryout on Dec 16 &17 @ Stevenson HS or the tryout on Jan 20 & 21 @ Rockford HS (Mich). They must attend both days at either one of those tryouts.  From each of these tryouts girls will be selected for the final tryout which is the Jan 27 & 28 @ Stevenson After the final tryout the zone team is selected.

On February 16-18, we will be taking 2 teams from the tryouts to Florida for an International tournament.

The girls that make the zone team will go for the National Team selection camp/tryout over Memorial weekend. The dates for that will be May 26-29.

12/22/2006

Local Water Polo Job Available

Job opportunity: Chelsea High School Girls' Water Polo Team Coach - (December 8, 2006) ** Job filled as of 2/6/2007**

The Chelsea High School water polo team is looking for a coach for the girls' spring season. The season will begin in the middle of March and end in May. We have many girls who have been involved with the program for three or four years. The team itself has been in existence for about 8 years. We have hard working parents and nice facilities. This is a paid position.

If you are interested, contact:

Jeff Rohrer, Director of Community Education
734-433-2206 x 6005
fax 734-433-2216
jrohrer@gmail.chelsea.k12.mi.us

12/11/2006

News from Head Coach, Matt Anderson

New letter from Coach Anderson explains the club's switch from US Water Polo to American Water Polo.  The coach also explains why Great Lakes is not hosting the JO's in 2007, as was previously planned.

12/10/2006

Former GLWP Members in the News


Read this article from USA Water Polo magazine featuring  former GLWP members Alison Gregorka, Betsey Armstrong, and Carrie Frost who are on the USA Water Polo National Team:  link to article

11/30/2006

GLWP Men Shine At State Championship Tournament

Ann Arbor Pioneer and Ann Arbor Huron, lead by a host of GLWP players placed 2nd and 6th at the Michigan Water Polo Association State Championships. The all tournament teams included: Chris Buck, Pat Buck (PHS), First team; Josh D'Angelo (PHS) Second team; and Mike Gottliebsen (PHS), Brian Gregorka (PHS) and Phil Pianelli (AAH) Third team.

11/5/2005

Academic Success

GLWP players Josh D'Angelo, Chris Buck, Pat Buck, David Hiemstra and Cory Gross (PHS) and Alex McKenzie (AAH) were named to the All State Academic Team. Players were required to have a cumulative GPA is excess of 3.75 on a 4.00 scale.

11/5/2005

Five GLWP Players Make The All State Team

GLWP placed five players on the All State Team. First Team All State Player Chris Buck of Pioneer lead four other players from the Club to All State honors as selected by the Michigan Water Polo Association. Pat Buck and fellow Pioneers Josh D'Angelo and Mike Gottliebsen were named to the Second Team. Ann Arbor Huron player Alex McKenzie made Third Team.

11/5/2005

National Junior Olympic Trip

GLWP sent 50 athletes to California's Silicon Valley for the 2005 Junior Olympic Championships. The competition proved tough for our 16 and under teams, who suffered through a challenging tournament. All players gained valuable experience. Our 18 and under teams fared well, finishing 24th in the Men's Division and 24th in the Women's Division. Highlights of our trip included big wins for the Men over Central Valley and Mid Valley and a near upset of defending National Champion LA Water Polo (there were some stunned faces around the pool as our team trailed by only two goals at halftime). The women had a quality win against Oakland, but were bested by others in a tough draw.

8/5/2005

GLWP Varsity News

Congratulations 2005 Graduates! Meet our outstanding scholar athletes who will be moving up and out to play varsity water polo next year:

Carrie Frost: University of Michigan
Scotty Nelson: Cal Lutheran
Bill Richardson: The George Washington University
Carrie Stover: University of Michigan

This brings to 12 the number of GLWP players scoring varsity in college. We are proud of all of you! Good luck and play and study hard!

For more information on our graduates and their college careers, check out Beyond GLWP.

 

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