About
Overview
Norcross Blue Devils Water Polo is a club sport competing most weekends August through mid October. We have a boys “A” team and a girls team, consisting mainly of high school players. In addition, we offer a co-ed developmental team for those not quite ready for high-school level play. We practice at West Gwinnett Aquatic Center.
Because we are a club sport, players from any school (middle or high; home, public or private) may join our team.
Our History
Our Club was started by a local mom who wanted a water sport option for her swimmer kids. The Blue Devils played their first season in 2010 and won their first state championship in 2013. Over the years we have won a total of FOUR state championships (2013, 2014, 2015, 2018) as well as being a championship finalist (2017). In 2018, our A Team was undefeated in regular season play (12-0) as well a making a clean sweep in the State Championship to bring a fourth championship cup home to West Gwinnett Aquatic Center.
Our girls team just completed their third season. In the 2023 season, the girls team won the state championship!
We are a 501(c )(3) not for profit. Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring our water polo club!
The Game
ABOUT THE GAME OF WATER POLO -THE BASICS
- Teams and Players: Two teams of seven players (six field players and one goalkeeper) compete.
- Objective: Score by throwing the ball into the opposing team's net using any part of the body except a clenched fist.
- Game Duration: A match is typically divided into four periods of seven minutes each, with the clock stopping when the ball is not in play.
- Treading Water: Players must tread water continuously and are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool.
- Ball Possession: Teams have a limited time (30 seconds) to shoot after gaining possession.
- Positions: While there are specific positions like center forward, driver, and utility, players can move throughout the pool and adapt their roles.
- Equipment: The game uses a ball and goals, and players wear caps for identification.
- Physical Demands: Water polo is a physically demanding sport, requiring strength, endurance, and agility.
- Tactical Play: Players need to understand tactics, including passing, shooting, and creating offensive and defensive plays.
