Welcome Back!  2021 Season 2.0​

Welcome to the 2021 Fall season for high school water polo. Please visit the individual pages above for more information and resources.

While everyone is excited to see our student-athletes enter the swimming pool for their first practices on August, 16, 2021, we need to start out this fall season with an abundance of caution.
 
The coronavirus is still very much with us. Make no mistake, if the infection rate and case numbers continue to climb, a return to the mitigations imposed by Gov. Brown and the Oregon Health Authority during the “2020 season" won't be far behind.

Regardless of vaccination status, anyone entering a public building in Oregon will be required to wear a mask (local facilities may require additional restrictions). Only athletes while in the water may remove their masks. Coaches, spectators and officials are required to wear masks. Athletes will be required to wear a mask anytime they are not in the water.

If this is all we must deal with, we can count our blessings. This is not to start the season with a negative attitude, but simply to state the facts and to prepare for possible changes as we go.
 
The message: Please follow the rules. Mask up if you're inside and don't be afraid to even if you're outside. To the student-athletes, we say make good choices. Surround yourselves with others who are making good choices. Yes, have fun, but do so in a manner that recognizes the privilege you have to be competing in uncertain times.
Athletes & Coaches
KAP7 is providing daily remote at-home training tips and water polo focused learning activities.
Be ready when the pool opens, physically and mentally.

Remote Training Tips link

2021-22 SEASON CALENDAR (linked)

September 2 - First Day for league play
September 18 - DUE: Annual Membership Fee, Team Rosters, and Athlete Eligibility Verification. Late Fees Apply.
October 28 - Last Day for league play
October 31 - Championship Seeding Meeting. Location TBD
November 4-6 - State Playoffs. Osborn Aquatic Center, Corvallis
November 12-13 - State Championships. Osborn Aquatic Center, Corvallis

In the News

Poor Sportsmanship, Pandemic Contributing to Shortage of Officials across the Nation

OSAA & COVID-19 Protocols
Here are the most recent guidance from OSAA regarding mask mandates and host team responsibilities.
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Fall Coaches Meeting Minutes

2020-2022 High School Water Polo Rule Changes
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Water Polo Rules Committee and NFHS Board of Directors, approved 16 rules changes for the next two years with a focus on risk minimization, improving the pace of play and providing more scoring options on offense.  See the links below for additional details:
KAP7 Continues Partnership with OHSWP
Oregon High School Water Polo and KAP7 will continue their partnership of being the Official Ball for the OHSWP Championships through 2023. Visit the KAP7 website for all your water polo needs, and ask for the 'Oregon' discount.
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