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The San Diego based Del Mar Water Polo Club aims to help boys and girls water polo players throughout San Diego county.

10/10/2026

🏆 2026 JUNIOR OLYMPICS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM HONORS! 🌊🤽‍♀️

Del Mar Water Polo Club is incredibly proud to celebrate four outstanding athletes who earned All-Tournament Team honors in the 12U Girls Platinum Division at the 2026 USA Water Polo Junior Olympics!

🌟 FIRST TEAM ALL-TOURNAMENT
🥇 Grace Shin
🥇 Meredith Orr
🌟 SECOND TEAM ALL-TOURNAMENT
🥈 Lyla Richardson
🥈 McKinley Huiras

These young athletes have demonstrated that success is about more than what happens in the pool. Their relentless hard work, dedication, resilience, sportsmanship, and outstanding character exemplify what it means to represent Del Mar Water Polo Club.

We couldn’t be prouder of the way they competed, supported their teammates, and represented our club on one of the biggest stages in youth water polo.

Congratulations, Grace, Meredith, Lyla, and McKinley! Your achievements are well deserved, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of you! 💙💛
CHARACTER BUILDS CHAMPIONS. 💪

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09/22/2026

🌊 10U GIRLS — WEEKEND RECAP!

We are beyond proud of our Del Mar 10U Girls, who finished 5th overall this weekend in the 10U Coed Division!

This group battled through a competitive weekend:

💪 Del Mar 5 – La Jolla United 6
🔥 Del Mar 13 – ECA 3
🏆 Del Mar 8 – SD Dons Girls 5

What makes this group so special is the range of athletes in our program — some as young as 7 years old — all coming together to learn, compete, and grow through the sport.

For many of these athletes, weekends like this are about more than the scoreboard. They’re building confidence, learning how to compete, and developing the foundation that will carry them throughout their water polo careers.

We couldn’t be more proud of this group and the future of Del Mar girls water polo! 🌊

09/22/2026

🏆 UNDEFEATED WEEKEND! 🏆

Our Del Mar 14U Girls opened the 2026–27 season in style, going 4–0 and taking 1st Place at the Pacific Fall Classic!

💥 Del Mar 16 – Seaside 1
💥 Del Mar 17 – CHAWP 7
💥 Del Mar 9 – ECA 2
🏆 Championship: Del Mar 7 – Shores 5

4 games. 4 wins. Tournament Champions.

Congratulations to our athletes and coaches on an incredible first weekend of the season! The work is just getting started, and we can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes throughout the year.

Let’s Go Del Mar! 🌊

08/19/2026

Fall Session Practice & Tryout Schedule

Our current fall schedule is as follows. Tryout times will follow the practice times listed below, so please plan accordingly.

Co-Ed Splash Ball (Ages 10 & Under)
- Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:00–6:00 PM
- UC San Diego – Canyonview Pool

10U Girls (Coach Thalia, Coach Connor)
- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 4:00–5:30 PM
- UC San Diego – Triton Pool

12U & 14U Girls (Coach Sarah, Coach Cascade, Coach Thalia)
- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 4:00–6:00 PM
- UC San Diego – Triton Pool

16U & 18U Girls (Coach Kirby, Coach Nick, Coach Berkley)
- Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:30–9:30 PM
- UC San Diego – Canyonview Pool
- Sundays: 9:00–11:00 AM
- UC San Diego

Fall tryouts will officially begin Monday, August 24. Athletes should attend during the practice time listed above for their respective age group.

We will use the first week to evaluate athletes, establish groups, and make sure everyone is placed in the appropriate training environment for the fall session.

Please note: The first Friday session, August 28, will be canceled because UC San Diego will be hosting the Men’s Triton Invitational. Friday practices will resume the following week.

We look forward to seeing everyone back at UCSD Canyonview Aquatic Center Next Week.

08/12/2026

We are excited to announce that Coach Connor Sharman will lead our 10U Girls Program for the 2026 season, with Coach Thalia Ormsby assisting throughout the season!

Coach Connor brings valuable experience as a current San Diego Mesa College men’s water polo player, where he continues to compete at the collegiate level. His experience as a young athlete competing at the next level gives him a unique perspective to share with our developing athletes.

Connor has already been an important part of the Del Mar coaching staff, working with our younger athletes and helping them develop their fundamentals and confidence in the pool. He is passionate about teaching the game while creating an environment where athletes can learn, compete, and have fun.

As the primary coach for our 10U Girls Program, Connor will focus on building strong fundamentals and a foundation for long-term development. He will work closely with Coach Thalia Ormsby, whose experience as an Olympic bronze medalist and longtime leader in the sport will provide an additional level of mentorship for our youngest competitive athletes.

We are excited to have Coach Connor continue his work with Del Mar alongside Coach Thalia and look forward to the energy, experience, and commitment they will bring to our 10U Girls Program this season!

💙 Interested in joining Del Mar? Register Online!

Come experience the culture, coaching, and community that make Del Mar Water Polo Club special.

08/12/2026

12U Girls Coaching Update: Coach Cascade Stensland will serve as the primary coach for our 12U Girls Program, working closely with Coach Thalia Ormsby and Club Director Nick Alexander, who will remain actively involved throughout the season.

We are excited to announce that Coach Cascade Stensland will lead our 12U Girls Program for the 2026 season!

Cascade brings over 13 years of water polo experience, competing for clubs throughout Oregon and Southern California. A three-time Oregon High School All-State selection, she continued her playing career at UC San Diego, where she competes for the NCAA Division I women’s water polo team while studying psychology.

Cascade also brings two years of coaching experience across multiple age groups, with a focus on developing female athletes both in and out of the pool. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes skill development, confidence, teamwork, and helping athletes understand and enjoy the strategy of the game.

As the primary coach, Cascade is excited to help our 12U athletes build a strong foundation while developing a genuine love for the sport. With the continued involvement of Thalia and Nick, our athletes will benefit from a collaborative coaching environment focused on long-term development.

We are excited to have Coach Cascade lead our 12U Girls Program and look forward to the energy, experience, and passion she will bring to our athletes this season!

💙 Interested in joining Del Mar?

Come experience the culture, coaching, and community that make Del Mar Water Polo Club special.

Register Online

08/08/2026

We are excited to announce that Coach Kirby Kaptur will join the Del Mar Water Polo Club coaching staff for the 2026 season!

Coach Kirby is a seasoned club head coach and administrator who currently serves as the Head Coach of the Pacific Southwest Zone Olympic Development Program. She brings extensive experience developing female athletes and building competitive programs at both the club and national levels.

Kirby arrives at Del Mar with four years of experience growing a girls water polo program in San Diego. During that time, she was recognized as the Brent Bohlender Development Coach of the Year and has led USA Water Polo Cadet, Youth National, and All-Star teams both domestically and internationally.

Prior to her time in San Diego, Kirby served as the Head Coach of the Great Lakes Zone, where she played an instrumental role in growing the game and developing athletes. She began her coaching career in Ann Arbor following a competitive playing career through the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program pipeline, which ultimately brought her to the University of Michigan.

Coach Kirby is passionate about building a high school program that takes every athlete to the next level of their development. She is committed to helping athletes discover their future in water polo while giving back to the game that has played such an important role in her own journey.

We are excited to have Coach Kirby join Del Mar and look forward to the experience, leadership, and passion she will bring to our athletes and our girls program!

💙 Interested in joining Del Mar?

Join our FREE Fall 2026 Tryout!

Come experience the culture, coaching, and community that make Del Mar Water Polo Club special.

More info coming in the coming days.

08/01/2026

We are excited to welcome Coach Calvin back to the Del Mar WPC coaching staff for the 2026 season!

Coach Calvin brings more than eight years of high school coaching experience, serving as the Head Coach at Del Norte High School. He has also been a dedicated member of the Del Mar WPC family, coaching our 16U program for the past three seasons while helping athletes prepare for success at the high school level and beyond.

In addition to his high school and club coaching experience, Coach Calvin serves on the Pacific Southwest Olympic Development Program (PSW ODP) staff, where he works with some of the region’s top developing athletes.

Coach Calvin’s program is designed for athletes looking to gain a competitive edge as they transition into their high school seasons following 14U water polo. Practices will emphasize strong fundamentals, advanced offensive and defensive systems, game IQ, and the habits necessary to compete at the next level.

Whether you’re looking to earn more playing time, prepare for varsity competition, or continue developing your skills, Coach Calvin is committed to creating an environment where athletes can grow with confidence and purpose.

💙 Interested in learning more? Contact Coach Calvin at [email protected] with any questions.

Our FREE 2026 Tryout is August 17! Come experience the coaching, culture, and community that make Del Mar Water Polo Club a special place to develop as both an athlete and a person.

07/28/2026

🏆 The Results Speak for Themselves.

At the 2026 USA Water Polo Junior Olympics, Del Mar Water Polo Club girls teams achieved the highest overall finish of any female club in San Diego County.

🥈 12U Girls – 2nd in the Nation (Platinum Division)
🏅 10U-A Girls – 9th in the Nation (Platinum Division)
🥇 10U-B Girls – 5th in Gold Division

These results didn’t happen by chance.

They came from a culture built on:
💙 Elite coaching
💙 High expectations
💙 Player development
💙 Team-first mentality

Our athletes are coached by NCAA Division I coaches who understand exactly what it takes to compete and succeed at the next level.

Whether your goal is to become a standout high school player, earn a spot on an ODP or National Team, or play collegiate water polo, you’ll be surrounded by coaches and teammates who will push you to become your best.
If you’re a motivated athlete looking to train with one of the top girls programs in California, we’re always looking for players who want to compete, improve, and win.

Visit www.delmarwaterpoloclub.com to REGISTER!

Be part of something special.

Be part of Del Mar Water Polo Club.

07/21/2026

Our 10U Blue team closes out the 2026 Junior Olympics today, competing for 9th place in the Platinum Division.

This group battled through one of the toughest schedules of the tournament, playing nearly six games in less than 48 hours, and never stopped competing. Their resilience, effort, and commitment to one another were on full display every time they entered the pool.

We couldn’t be prouder of how these athletes represented Del Mar Water Polo. The future is incredibly bright, and we’re forever thankful for this special group.

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