Third Coast Aquatics Water Polo Club

Third Coast Aquatics Water Polo Club

2023 Summer Camps

Camp will begin on June 12 and end on July 11. Our camp will be held exclusively at the Hudsonville Freshman Campus Pool.  We will be offering separate camp times for girls and boys who will be in high school during the 2023-2024 season and for both boys and girls (they will be in the same group) who will be in middle school during the 2023-2024 season. Our pool schedule is listed below.  In order to receive a shirt please have payment and enrollment to us no later than May 15.

2023 Third Coast Aquatics Schedule (PDF)

To become a Third Coast Member please complete the following steps:

1.) Fill out the online form:

2023 Summer Camp Enrollment Form Google Form

2.) Venmo payment to @ThirdCoastAquatics and put your child's name in the Payment Description

OR

If you prefer the old way follow these steps:

1.) Download and print the form below

2023 Third Coast Aquatics Enrollment Form Mail (PDF)

2.) Mail the completed form and a check to:

Third Coast Aquatics, 15041 Sandstone Rd, Grand Haven, MI 49417

Junior Olympics 2023

Our Club will indeed try to qualify in our zone (Mid-West Zone) on the weekend of June 9 to June 11. If our Boys 14u, 16u and 18u teams qualify, we will participate in Session One (California). If our Girls 14u, 16u or 18u qualify we will participate in Session Two (California).  Below are the following play dates:

Boys Session 1 - July 15 - 18, 2023 - Orange County

Girls Session 2 - July 20 - 23, 2023 - Orange County

We will attempt to field for both girls and boys a 14u, 16u and 18u teams.  Letting us know your interest helps us staff appropriately and easier create those teams.  At this moment we are going to attempt to only play in Orange County (Session 1 and 2 only).

THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT BY May April 30.

2023 Junior Olympics Interest Form (Google Form)

Estimated 2023 JO Team Costs (PDF)


If you have any questions for the about the Summer 2023 season, please download this guide:

2023 Summer Season Guide (PDF)

2022 - 2023 Winter Camps

Middle School Boys & Girls (combined) No Experience Programming - This program is designed to teach anyone in middle school how to play water polo.  No previous experience is necessary or required.  The goal is to teach everyone how to play water polo, including the rules and techniques required to play.  This camp is designed to help everyone involved make new friends, have fun and learn enough water polo to graduate into our other group described below.  Our Third Coast goalie coaches will be there to help develop anyone interested in learning about playing goalie.  Third Coast Aquatics is dedicated to helping the water polo community grow by providing this opportunity absolutely free!

  • Who? - Middle School Boys & Girls (combined)
  • When? - December 10, January 7, January 21, February 4 and February 18
  • What Time? - 11AM to 12PM
  • Where? - Hudsonville Instructional Pool (5037 32nd Ave)
  • Cost? - Free

To sign up please complete the online form below:

2022 - 2023 Middle School Entry Level (No Experience) (Google Form)

Middle School Boys & Girls (combined) Experienced Programming - This program is designed to reinforce skills learned from previous years of playing middle school water polo.  This camp is designed to make new friends, have fun and continue your water polo education.  Goalie Coaches will also be on hand to help teach those players that want to specialize in that position.

  • Who? - Middle School Boys & Girls (combined) with past experience
  • When? - December 10, January 7, January 21, February 4 and February 18
  • What Time? - 12:15PM to 1:30PM
  • Where? - Hudsonville Freshman Campus Pool
  • Cost? - $ 50.00

To sign up please complete the following steps:

1.) Fill out our online form

2022 - 2023 Middle School Experienced Level (Google Form)

2.) Venmo Payment to @ThirdCoastAquatics and put your child's name in the Payment Description

High School Girls Programming - Third Coast Girls Tournaments - The intent of these is to provide attendees opportunities to meet new girls and play some competitive water polo.  Players will be coached by Third Coast head coaches for all games. Goalie coaches will be providing immediate goalie specific coaching and critiques.  All players will play at least 2 games.  A few days before each game day we will send you an email to verify each player's attendance so that all the teams are formed the morning of the games and before the girls arrive.  We want to play as much water polo as possible on game days!!

  • Who? - High School Girls
  • When? - December 10, January 21 and February 4
  • What Time? - 1:30PM to 3:30PM (girls must be on deck at 1:15)
  • Where? - Hudsonville Freshman Campus Pool
  • Cost? - $ 30.00

To Sign Up please complete the following steps:

1.) Fill out our online form

2022 - 2023 Girls Winter Tournaments Enrollment Form (Google Form)

2.) Venmo Payment to @ThirdCoastAquatics and put your child's name in the Payment Description



Follow us on the following social media platforms:

Instagram - @thirdcoastaquatics

Facebook - Third Coast Aquatics

Why Third Coast Aquatics?

We encourage teamwork, athleticism, and prepare the kids for life.

Third Coast Aquatics is dedicated to helping all their members attain the highest level of water polo play possible.

2019 Junior Olympic Team Videos & Trailers

Watch Our 2018 Junior Olympic Adventures

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Thunder Dragons - USA Water Polo Team

After a successful 2022, Third Coast Aquatics is making a few more changes. We are adding to our coaching staff and our total pool time. 2021 coaches could consist of Josh Ahrendt, Ian Hewett, Emily Tuttle, Maddy Worst, Rio Tomlinson, Rylee Davis, Gabe Ecenbarger, Jordan Blum and Dave McWatters. We will continue to operate our program at the Hudsonville Freshman Center Campus Pool. Third Coast will attempt to have the following Junior Olympics teams in 2023 : 18u Boys, 16u Boys, 14u Boys, 18u, 16u and 14u Girls.

We try to do more than just teach the players about water polo. We use the qualifier weekend, the Great Lakes Classic and the Junior Olympics tournament's to bond the player's and give them a chance to experience some unique lifelong memories. Search for our videos on youtube.

Download our 2020 PDF

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