Season Schedule/Spectator Health Form (updated 09/26/21 @ 9:45 pm)
Practice Schedule (as of 10/17/21 @ 8:55pm)
Info below from Coach Reichardt:
Practice Schedule
Boys water polo schedule for week of 10/18
Monday 10/18
Varsity - 2 - 2:40 video, 2:50 -4:00 pm pool
JV - 3:30 dryland 4-5:45 pm pool
FS - 5:45 -7:15pm
Tuesday 10/19
Varsity - 6-6:40 am pool, game vs Redondo at Redondo, 3 pm
JV game vs.Redondo after Varsity
FS game vs Redondo after JV
Wednesday 10/20
Varsity - 2:15-4:20 pool.
JV - 3:30 dryland 4-5:45 pm pool
FS - 5:45 -7:15pm
Eat at Panda Express
Thursday- 10/21 League Carousel - more info coming 10/20
Varsity 6-6:40 am
Games TBA
JV Games TBA
FS TBA
Friday 10/22
Varsity - 2 - 2:40 video, 2:50 -4:00 pm pool
JV - 3:30 dryland 4-5:45 pm pool
FS - 5:45 -7:15pm
Saturday 10/23
Varsity 6-8 am pool
JV/FS TBA
BWP SCRIMMAGES & GAMES - WEEK OF 10/18/21
We encourage players and parents to come and watch the other teams play - each guest must bring a new completed health form to enter the pool every day they visit. Games do not always start exactly at the stated time. If everyone is ready, games may start early, and other times there are delays. Enjoy the snack shack while you wait!Games/Scrimmages Schedule - week of 10/18
Games/Scrimmages Schedule
Tuesday 10/19
Varsity vs Redondo at Redondo @ 3 pm
JV game vs.Redondo after Varsity
FS game vs Redondo after JV
Thursday 10/21 - League Carousel*
Varsity Games TBA
JV Games TBA
FS TBA
*More info to come about 10/21 and 10/25 (location, time and opponents will depend on league standings as of 10/20 - and our different level teams may play at different pools - and then game results to determine subsequent games)
Note - schedules and rosters come straight from the coaches - complete with any misspellings - so if you ever need/want a correction, please let them know directly. I just cut and paste - I make no changes so as not to make any accidental changes/deletions.
Boys Water Polo Weekly Update (as of 10/17/21 @ 8:49 pm)
Breast Cancer Donations
The boys are wearing pink speedos for a reason during October! We have a donation jar at the snack shack (or you can use Venmo) to donate to Breast Cancer in the month of October - our past donations to the Susan B. Komen Foundation have been as high as $650. In just one day at the snack shack (with Jane Tate's help!), we have already raised $96 - but we have very few home games left. If you would like to make a donation via Venmo, please let PJ Harari know and we can arrange to put it towards the Boys Water Polo Team Donation (Venmo to @PJ-Harari and put a note that says "Breast Cancer Donation"). We can also accept a check if that is easier for you (Bernie Zaia will process those). Thank you for your generosity!
Panda Express Fundraiser
All day Wednesday, 10/20 from 10 am - 9 pm - support Boys Water Polo - tell your friends to do the same!
See attached flyer - bring it with you or show it on your phone when placing/picking up your order.
Panda Express - MANHATTAN BEACH
125 S Sepulveda Blvd
Manhattan Beach CA 90266
(310) 372 - 1989
Special Events/Save the Dates
Senior Day - Friday, 10/29 @ 2:30 pm - for the tradition of honoring all graduating seniors and their parents - please be at the pool at 2:30 pm on Friday, 10/29. We will hold the ceremony before the start of the Varsity game. Each family will step up to be recognized and receive a gift, take a photo. We will need a photographer for this event.
Volunteer/Future Board Positions Event - tentative date 11/11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ Hermosa Saloon back deck (hosted Happy Hour and Appetizers). Please join the current Board to learn about exciting projects and open positions - there are many ways to get involved and work with a really fun group of parents. We will send more info soon and ask you to RSVP so we can know the headcount.
Senior Dinner - Wednesday, 12/1 @ 5:30 - in El Segundo - thank you to the Herzer family and Jane Tate for organizing this event. Seniors and their parents are invited to a casual dinner hosted by the boosters and senior families. More details to follow.
Awards Banquet - Friday, 12/3 @ 5:30 - 9:30 pm - at the Harrison's home - more details to come/tickets will go on sale in November for all parents and athletes (we host the graduating seniors). All Student-Athletes will be recognized (F/S and up); traditions will be passed down; senior video will be shown. Please RSVP early as we expect to quickly reach maximum capacity.
Gear
Varsity players/parents - please remember to reach out to Rachel Alexander at rrxander34@aol.com if you want to order a Varsity jacket.
Practice Schedule
Boys water polo schedule for week of 10/18 from Coach Reichardt
Monday
Varsity - 2 - 2:40 video, 2:50 -4:00 pm pool
JV - 3:30 dryland 4-5:45 pm pool
FS - 5:45 -7:15pm
Tuesday -
Varsity - 6-6:40 am pool, game vs Redondo at Redondo, 3 pm
JV game vs.Redondo after Varsity
FS game vs Redondo after JV
Wednesday.
Varsity - 2:15-4:20 pool.
JV - 3:30 dryland 4-5:45 pm pool
FS - 5:45 -7:15pm
Thursday- Varsity 6-6:40 am
Games TBA
JV Games TBA
FS TBA
Friday
Varsity - 2 - 2:40 video, 2:50 -4:00 pm pool
JV - 3:30 dryland 4-5:45 pm pool
FS - 5:45 -7:15pm
Saturday
Varsity 6-8 am pool
JV/FS TBA
Games/Scrimmages Schedule
Tuesday 10/19
Varsity vs Redondo at Redondo @ 3 pm
JV game vs.Redondo after Varsity
FS game vs Redondo after JV
Thursday 10/21 - League Carousel*
Varsity Games TBA
JV Games TBA
FS TBA
*More info to come about 10/21 and 10/25 (location, time and opponents will depend on league standings as of 10/20 - and our different level teams may play at different pools - and then game results to determine subsequent games)
Team Dinners
Varsity - last dinner of this season
Mon 10/18 @ 4:45 pm
Tunila House
604 36th Street
Manhattan Beach
Thank you to the Tunila family who led the charge and to the Cormack, Fliszar, Katz, Smith, and Zaia families - what a way to rally and help support the Tunilas and our varsity team!
JV / Frosh/Soph
Your next (and last dinners of this season) are Tuesday, 10/26We are still looking for a few F/S families to help out the very generous Brown and Long families who have stepped up to host this final F/S dinner of the season. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4daaae2d6-fsjv
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Team Dinners
Original Info and Link:Every year our water polo families host our teams at the beach, in a park, in their homes, at a restaurant, etc for Team Dinners. Great time for the players to bond. Please sign up to host a dinner. You will be providing food for players and coaches. Most of the time the boys eat quickly and run home to do homework, so it is not an all-night affair. The dinners are immediately following the Costa practices, so 4:45pm for Varsity/JVT and 6:15pm for JV and 7:30 pm for F/S. Any questions, call Lee Tunila at 310-614-0396.--Sign up for Varsity: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4DAAAE2D6-varsityjvt--Sign up for JV and F/S: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4DAAAE2D6-fsjvVarsity
All Mondays @4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
JV / Frosh/Soph
Tuesdays (except for one Monday) @ 6:15 pm for JV and @ 7:30 for F/S
- 9/21
- 9/28
- 10/11 (Monday)
- 10/26
Thank you,
COVID testing
Fully Vaccinated Athletes eligible for exemption from weekly COVID testing
All parents and students at Mira Costa received an email on Thursday, 9/2 from Jennifer Huynh, Vice-Principal entitled Updated Athletics COVID Testing Protocols. If you have any questions or have any issues with this process, please contact the administration directly.
Snack ShackPlease sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EA4AB28A75-2021 Talk to Mike McGinley mdmcginley@yahoo.com or Greg Lesser gregory.lesser@usdoj.gov if you have any questions.
Game Schedule
Game/Scrimmages are being finalized - we will release the schedule as soon as we have it - but anticipate there will be changes throughout the season to the times of games or games (especially with COVID scenarios that could impact). We will have updates to you via REMIND most quickly (and then with email with a little delay).
Varsity will be participating in two tournaments - not all Varsity players will attend both. We are working on securing blocks of rooms at more favorable rates for families - boys must have an adult with them to travel: - Santa Barbara Sept 9 - 11 (depending on schedule we may not need to arrive until 9/10)
- Coronado/San Diego Sept 24 - 25
SAVE THE DATES for Water Polo Events
August 14 (Saturday) Frosh Soph Mixer @ 2-5 pm - a casual intro event for Sophomore boys to greet incoming Freshmen. Parents are welcome to stop by and meet coaches and Board members but mostly will be the boys. Location North of Hermosa Beach Pier / pizza served.
August 21 (Saturday) Mandatory Introductory Breakfast @ 9 am. Location: Mira Costa pool. Information about the whole season will be presented by coaches. For all parents and athletes. Families usually sign up to bring food - we will see what COVID protocols allow for this year.
August 27 (Friday) - Parent Party @ 5:30 pm - 10 pm Location: The Raker's House (thank you El, Charley and Sam) - in Manhattan Beach. Casual, fun gathering for parents to get acquainted. Adults only. A small fundraiser for the program - there is a fee to cover food and drinks.
August 28 - 29 (Saturday - Sunday) - Varsity Trip - depart @ 8 am for an overnight sailing trip to Catalina hosted by the Herzer family.
December 1 (Wednesday) Senior Dinner @ 5:30 pm Location: TBD (generally a private house). Seniors and their parents only - hosted by a senior family. Create senior video.
December 3 (Friday) Awards Banquet @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: The Harrison's house (Thank you Stacy, Ron and Ethan). There is a fee to cover food and drinks except for graduating seniors.
As always... more information to come.
