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Youth Water Polo

Join us for Monday Night Youth Water Polo at the Ithaca Swimming Club - a fun, fast-paced program where kids build swimming skills, confidence, and teamwork in the water led by Coach Art Lilienthal. Open to a range of ages and abilities, sessions focus on fundamentals like ball control, passing, shooting, and game play, all in a positive and encouraging environment.

There’s no formal registration - sessions are drop-in based.

  • Free for ISC members

  • $10 per visit for non-members

  • Donations to Ithaca Water Polo are greatly appreciated

To get involved - join the email list at ithacawaterpolo.com - where you can stay up to date on sessions and weather-related changes.

Program Overview

Participants are grouped by age and ability as needed to ensure a safe, fun, and developmentally appropriate experience. Sessions may take place in shallow or deep water depending on the group and focus on building strong swimming fundamentals, water polo skills, and confidence through drills and scrimmages.

General Expectations:

  • Comfort in the water is essential (including deep water for some participants)

  • No prior water polo experience needed

Swimming ability and confidence vary widely, so if you’re unsure whether the program is a good fit, please contact Coach Art at ithacawaterpolo@gmail.com.

Community-Powered Program

Ithaca Water Polo is entirely volunteer-run - built by people who love the sport and want to share it with the next generation. Come be part of it!