2023 Games/Tournament Information (so far)

SEE Calendar details for whether Girls, boys, or both teams play

H=Home, A=Away

See Google Calendar, below (but trust the Team App and in-practice announcements for the most up-to-date details from coaches)

Note: Players are not allowed to drive to away games and tournaments!

• For away games during the week & out-of-state tournaments, team rents a van

• For games on weekends and most tournaments, we arrange parent drivers/carpools

2023 Tournaments

GENERAL TOURNAMENT NOTES

OVERVIEW: Coach Hayes & 1 girls’ parent chaperone, we stay in team-arranged hotel rooms (4 to a room) and carpool (in the same cars as much as possible so we don’t inadvertently lose someone) to and from the tournament area, specific games and meals out.

FAMILIES: We love spectators! If families wish to attend, stay in the same hotel and/or dine with us, they are most certainly welcome. Families are responsible for all their own arrangements. Players can stay and drive with families as they wish, but please let us know ASAP and be very clear when you will and will not be joining the team. (Portable stadium seats are great for most pools; blankets are great for outdoor pools in the fall. Wear SEHS or SEWP gear to show your support!)

TRANSPORTATION: We usually meet at the school and carpool. This is arranged via Google spreadsheets (link distributed on the Team App) where players RSVP and indicate transportation plans and parents indicate whether they can drive.

FOOD: Players should bring snacks and maybe something to jumpstart their mornings (e.g., smoothie, yogurt, fruit). Sometimes the hotel offers breakfast. If not, we build in time for a bagel shop stop (and often Starbucks). Lunches are a mix of things (including grocery store stops, fast food, sandwich shops). Other meals are at restaurants we somehow choose as a group (and yes, we get in ruts and the loudest voices often win). Please be prepared to be flexible, but make major eating restrictions known to coaches or chaperones.

MONEY: Ideally players have a Venmo account they can use to pay back adults or other players who cover large-group bills. (Set this up a few days BEFORE the first trip as there is some account verification involved.) If Venmo isn’t an option, please bring lots of small bills for flexibility. A credit card is awesome for breakfasts, lunches and rare occasions when players cover a group’s bill at dinner. (REMEMBER – Main course + appetizer + drinks + 18-20% tip….please don’t short the servers or your teammates!) If possible, we encourage players to give a bit of gas money to their driver, but this is not necessary. Please pay hotel fees via Venmo or checks (ideally before, but also ok during or immediately after the event).

BRING: Bring what makes you feel comfy and gets you through the weekend (and night with three other teammates!), including your suits and caps, a few towels, shoes/clothes for eating out and hanging out, phone charger, meds/toiletries, money, water bottle, and - if things get messy again - a Covid mask or two (could double as a sleep mask in an emergency!)

QUESTIONS? Pose them in the Team App! Someone will help.

2023 Redmond Jamboree (Boys and GIRLS)

Redmond 8/25-27/2023

Our first set of games is in Redmond 8/25-27 and is a camp out at Redmond High School. It’s relaxed and friendly and super fun! Games are short and informal (e.g., share players to help the too-small teams out!).

Please RSVP here (ALL players please RSVP yes or no; attending parents, please RSVP too!). If you can help drive, definitely make that known on the RSVP form! Speak up if you need a ride. Please bring or Venmo to Alexuss $20 per person for simple meals organized by a few parents (help always appreciated!)

We are just spectators Friday. We play bright and early on Saturday. Sunday is make-up time, but likely no games. Keep eye on the Team app for schedule links.

Some FYIs from that site:

• The Cascade Swim Center facility is adjacent to the fantastic Dry Canyon Recreation Area and the awesome Hope Playground. Campers can enjoy the sand volley ball court and the spray park.

• The address for the facility is 465 SW Rimrock Drive Redmond Oregon 97756

• After hours contact for urgent concerns is Jessica Rowan jessica.rowan@raprd.org; 541.548.6066

2023 Mt. Hood Tournament (BOYS and GIRLS)

Sept 9-10, 2023

Schedule - PENDING

OVERVIEW: Both the girls’ and boys’ teams will head to the Portland area 2023 Mt Hood Tournament.

TRANSPORTATION: We will likely need 3-4 drivers PER TEAM each direction.

POOL: The tournament will be held at the Mt. Hood Community College Aquatic Center (26000 SE Stark St. Gresham, OR 97030). This is an OUTDOOR pool. DRESS ACCORDINGLY and families, bring blankets, chairs, and raingear!

MORE DETAILS shared via Team App for security’s sake.

Newberg Tournament - GIRLS **Won 2nd!*

Sept 16-17, 2023

Schedule / standings (live-updated!) here

OVERVIEW: The girls will head to Newberg, OR, for this tournament.

TRANSPORTATION: We will likely need 3-4 drivers each direction.

POOL: The tournament will be held at the CHEHALEM AQUATIC CENTER

MORE DETAILS shared via Team App for security’s sake.

Newberg Tournament - BOYS

Sept 30-31, 2023

Schedule / standings - (live-updated!) here

OVERVIEW: The boys will head to Newberg, OR, for this tournament.

TRANSPORTATION: We will likely need 3-4 drivers each direction.

POOL: The tournament will be held at the CHEHALEM AQUATIC CENTER

MORE DETAILS shared via Team App for security’s sake.

These are very competitive tournaments and are a great chance to see CA teams play

Western STates Tournament (MODESTO, CA) - GIRLS

OCT 13-14, 2023

Leave Eugene Thursday 12th (no school anyway!), Play Fri 13th & Saturday 14th, Leave Modesto Saturday 14th for late (or very late) pm return

TEAM VAN + 1 parent car (there is a spare driver to share the load of both vehicles)

Players, bring what you need, but there will be limited space, so pack on the lighter side!

DeLONG Tournament (MODESTO, CA) - BOYS

OCT 20-21, 2023

Leave Eugene Thursday 19th, Play Fri 20th & Saturday 21st, Leave Modesto Saturday 21st for late (or very late) pm return

TEAM VAN (there is a spare driver to share the load of both vehicles) +/- parent car(s)

Players, bring what you need, but there will be limited space, so pack on the lighter side!

State Tournament Playoffs (Newberg, OR)

NOV 3-4, 2023

BOYS (Nov 3): http://www.oregonwaterpolo.org/uploads/2/3/0/2/23021762/2023_6a_boys_brackets_blank.xlsx Earliest possible game 8am; Latest possible game 8:50pm

GIRLS (Nov 4): http://www.oregonwaterpolo.org/uploads/2/3/0/2/23021762/2023_6a_girls_bracket_blank.xlsx EARLIESt possible game 8am; LATEST possible game 8:50 pm

STATE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS (CORVALLIS, OR)

NOV 10-11, 2023

BOYS: http://www.oregonwaterpolo.org/uploads/2/3/0/2/23021762/2023_6a_boys_brackets_blank.xlsx EarlieST possible game 5pm Fri; Latest possible game 5:45pm Sat

GIRLS: http://www.oregonwaterpolo.org/uploads/2/3/0/2/23021762/2023_6a_girls_bracket_blank.xlsx EARLIEST possible game 7:20pm Fri; LATEST possible game 7pm Sat