The ODP Regional Championship is contested over a three-day period. The event will be comprised of 60 total teams, in three different age groups; 18U, 16U and 14U. Each team roster will consist of 15 athletes plus coaches. 

The teams will come from USA Water Polo’s Eastern Zones (Regions). Each Zone will enter one team into the event with the larger Zones entering two teams. The tournament will start with bracket play comprised of four brackets of four seeded teams. 

While the ODP Regional Championship will be centered on competition, another major component will also focus on professional development for our athletes, coaches and referees. Each weekend will also host clinics for coaches and referees to fine tune their skills, as well as, provide educational seminars for athletes on such topics as college recruitment and sport psychology to name a few. 

All athletes participating in the ODP Regional Championship will receive a formal evaluation from their Zone coach at the conclusion of the event with the hope of receiving a formal invitation from USA Water Polo to participate at the ODP National Championship. This means if an athlete has any aspirations to be a member of USA Water Polo’s National Team, at any level, they must participate at the ODP National Championship. 

USA Water Polo - ODP Regional Championship 

USA Water Polo is a non-profit organization operating under charter of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). The federation provides play opportunities for all ages, abilities and commitment levels throughout the United States, from sanctioning local tournaments to producing national championships to selecting and training U.S. Olympic Teams.

USA Water Polo provides a platform of comprehensive programming that includes introductory play, club and league activity, premier regional and national tournaments, the U.S. Olympic high performance program AND a commitment to safe play, technical skills and customer service. Through a variety of offerings and initiatives, USA Water Polo fosters a healthy, dynamic environment for our community to learn, grow and compete. With a network of more than 50,000 members and 500 clubs, USA Water Polo oversees one of the fastest growing sports in America. Through its Olympic heritage, USA Water Polo embodies a legacy that maximizes the potential of our members and one that continually invests in the advancement of our sport.

USA Water Polo - ODP Regional Championship

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