PRACTICE LOCATION
The Wilson Age Group Swimming will be practicing in the Snyder Natatorium which features 10 lanes and two 1-meter diving boards. The pool is located on the Wilson School District’s High School Campus at 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, PA 19609. The Natatorium is clearly marked outside on the main pool entrance in the Lower House Building.
MANDATORY AWP REGISTRATION/SPRING GAME INFORMATION
In the spring, Wilson Water Polo participates in the Mainline Water Polo League through American Water Polo (AWP). In order to participate in this league athletes must be registered through American Water Polo. If your athlete is not registered with AWP he/she will not be permitted to play in tournaments. When registering for AWP you will select “Scholastic Athlete Annual Membership 22 and younger.” This fee is $55.00 and is not included in your spring training fee paid to Wilson. After you select “Scholastic Athlete Annual Membership 22 and younger” you will choose our club: Wilson Water Polo. If you have any issues registering your child with AWP please contact Erin Kurtz or Ali Templin.
FOR ATHLETES ENTERING 5TH-8TH GRADE IN THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Practices begin Monday, Monday March 17, 2025, and will run every Monday and Wednesday until May 7, 2025. Game schedules will be released at a later date. These practice times may be changed or adjusted according to the athlete’s ability so please look out for further information regarding your child’s scheduled time.
March 17-May 7, 2025
Monday 6:00-7:30 pm
Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm
If your athlete is entering: 5TH & 6TH GRADE in 2025-26 WSD TRAINING COST: 80.00 per athlete training fee. District Residents only.
If your athlete is entering 7TH & 8TH GRADE COST in 2025-26: $100.00 per athlete training fee. District Residents only.
***Remember, you will need to register your player through AWP in order for he/she to participate in games.****
Practice information will be communicated to all 2025-26 high school athletes in the upcoming weeks. If high school practice times are scheduled after school, the activity bus will be available for athletes to take from Southern and West to the High School if applicable (students entering 9th grade next school year only). Athletes entering 9th grade in 2025-26 will practice with the high school teams. All high school athletes must pay the tournament fees for the 2025 spring season.
HIGH SCHOOL GAME FEES
AWP TOURNAMENT FEES: $75.00 per player (these costs cover tournament play only) there is no practice fee assessed for high school athletes. Playing in the Mainline League also requires membership to American Water Polo. PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK: https://americanwaterpolo.org/join-now/
The tournament fees are due to Wilson School District.
All payments are made by E-Funds, Check, Money Order (Wilson School District), or Cash. E FUNDS WILL BE OPEN ON MARCH 1st to accept spring payments.
Please mail payment for this program to:
Wilson School District
ATTN: Erin Kurtz
2601 Grandview Blvd.
West Lawn, PA 19609
INCOMING FRESHMAN SHOULD ALSO REGISTER WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL- NO ADDITIONAL FEES WILL APPLY, ATHLETES WILL BE ROSTERED ON 16 U & 14 U AWP SQUADS.
The Wilson Aquatics Competitive Conditioning Program is designed for athletes, who aspire to train at a high-intensity level and seek the opportunity to improve their technique. This program will offer swimming workouts four times per week in the spring. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO WILSON RESIDENTS ONLY
THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES HS & AGE GROUP COACHING APPROVAL BEFORE PARTICIPATION.
THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO WILSON RESIDENTS ONLY.
Requirements for Competitive Conditioning:
- Residents of the Wilson School District who are entering at least the 7th grade as of Fall 2025 or older.
- Able to complete all 4 strokes and flip turns
- Able to complete a 500 freestyle without stopping
- THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES HS & AGE GROUP COACHING APPROVAL BEFORE PARTICIPATION.
Training Dates & Times: OFFICIAL START TUESDAY APRIL 15, 2025
THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICE THE FOLLOWING DATE: APRIL 30, 2025
SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
MONDAY: 3:00-4:30 pm
TUESDAY: 3:00-4:30 pm
WEDNESDAY: 3:00-4:30 pm
THURSDAY: 3:00-4:30 pm
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES & ATHLETES ENTERING 9th GRADE IN THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR WILL NOT HAVE A FEE ASSESSED. HS ATHLETES DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER. ****2025-26 FRESHMAN MUST COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION LINK FOR THE ACTIVITY BUS ONLY, NO FEE WILL BE DUE UPON REGISTRATION. ***
MIDDLE SCHOOL COSTS
Assessed to those athletes entering 7th & 8th grade in the fall of 2025.
ATHLETES ENTERING 9th GRADE IN THE FALL OF 2025 DO NOT PAY A FEE BUT MUST REGISTER.
SPRING TRAINING Cost $75.00 please make all checks payable to “Wilson School District”
You will need to complete this form for EACH child participating in the spring competitive training program.
All of the programs listed above are run directly through the Wilson School District. You can make payment for these programs by check or money order made payable to: “The Wilson School District.”
Wilson School District
Attn: Erin Kurtz
2601 Grandview Boulevard
West Lawn, PA 19609
We will also offer online payment options through our E-Fund system the E funds link will by live by APRIL 4, 2025. In order to pay through our E-Funds system your child must be enrolled in our school district.
All participants will be required to complete our General Aquatics Waiver which will be e-mailed to you upon completing your child’s online registration
Training Dates & Times: June 4 through July 25, 2025
SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
MONDAY: 7:30 am- 9:00 am Wilson HS
TUESDAY: 7:30 am- 9:00 am Wilson HS
WEDNESDAY: 7:30 am- 9:00 am Wilson HS
THURSDAY: 7:30 am- 9:00 am Wilson HS
Fridays: 7:30-9:00 am may vary between Wilson and Schlegel Park
- Communication about practice changes or cancellations are typically made by Coach Snyder and Coach Houck during practice. Remind your athlete to pay attention to those because we DO NOT send weekly summer emails about practices.
- Please do not email me if your athlete will miss practice. If they want to let the coaches know they are welcome to do so.
- Attendance is not taken. You do not need to send an email if your athlete is not planning to attend practice.
- Please make sure swimmers have water, are on time and focused. Athletes can be asked to leave if they are not taking this program seriously.
- Must have approval from Head Age Group & High School Coaches
- Able to complete all four strokes and their respective turns
- Able to complete a 500 freestyle without stopping
Assessed to those athletes entering 7th & 8th grade in the fall of 2025.
8 WEEKS OF SUMMER TRAINING: $75.00 please make all checks payable to “Wilson School District”
You can make payment for these programs by check or money order made payable to: “The Wilson School District.”
Wilson School District
Attn: Erin Kurtz
2601 Grandview Boulevard
West Lawn, PA 19609
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES & ATHLETES ENTERING 9th GRADE IN THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR WILL NOT HAVE A FEE ASSESSED THIS SEASON
ALL NEW WATER POLO PLAYERS ARE WELCOME!
Designed for athletes entering 1ST-4TH grade (2025-26 school year).
Spring Water Polo will run on Monday evenings from 6:45-7:30 pm
Cost $50.00
Dates: March 31, April 7, April 14 & April 28th
A Play Date @ Governor Mifflin will be added to the schedule
Splash Ball practice is designed to introduce fundamental water polo skills to our elementary athletes.
The cost of the 4-week spring program is $50.00 (resident) and $60.00 (non-resident)
Grades 1st-4th are encouraged to play!
Summer Swimming is right around the corner and Wilson Aquatics wants to help get your child ready! The swimming clinic focuses on technique. The clinic will be offered to those athletes entering 1st-8th grade in the 2025-26 school year. Sessions will include stroke development and training with select coaches from the aquatic staff along with some of our current high school athletes.
THIS IS NOT A LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM- YOUR CHILD MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE LENGTH OF THE POOL FREESTYLE AND BACKSTROKE.
SESSION DATES:
May 12th Freestyle
May 14th Butterfly
May 19th Breaststroke
May 21st Backstroke
May 28th Starts & Turns
PLEASE SELECT A TIME SLOT BASED ON AGE AS OF MAY 1, 2025
Time: 6:00-6:45 pm 9 & Unders
6:45-7:45 pm 10 & Overs
Cost: $60.00 all checks made payable to “Wilson School District”- payment must be brought to the first date of the clinic. E Funds option will be available on 5/5/2025.