Junior Olympics Qualifier for 16U and 18U Boys and Girls for the 2026 Junior Olympics for the Southern Pacific Zone of USA Water Polo
2026 SOUTHERN PACIFIC ZONE National Junior Olympics Older Qualification Tournament
June 12, 13, 14, 2026 16U GIRLS, 16U BOYS, 18U GIRLS, 18U BOYS
SEEDING CALL MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026!
NOTE! Full DOUBLE ELIMINATION Schedules 7 minute quarters! Game count 5-8 games per team
Quals Entry Fee for Olders $1395 + $25 paid by host to the SOPAC Zone (total $1420)
Teams MUST Register and Pay 100% for these quals by 9pm May 29 and ALSO enter NJO's at www.usawaterpolo.org and pay 50% by May 29 . Roster Deadlines also May 29 for Olders.
2. Each coach is responsible to submit a verified roster to the score table before each game. Please have additional verified rosters on you at all times.
3.All teams must provide their own warm-up balls and game caps.
4. All players must wear the same cap number throughout the tournament. First team listed will wear the white caps.
5. RAIN or SHINE. We suggest that your team bring canopies for shelter from the elements.
6. Any forfeits result in a $250 fine per game to the offending team, used to help compensate the offended team. It is the responsibility of the coach or team manager to follow the tournament schedule.
7. Athlete Safety Information:
Please see the information below related to Athlete Safety Matters related to the event.
In accordance with USA Water Polo and U.S. Center for SafeSport policies, all participants are expected to uphold a safe and abuse-free sport environment. To report suspected sexual misconduct, physical misconduct, emotional misconduct, or violations of the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), please contact the U.S. Center for SafeSport by submitting a report at: SafeSport Report A Concern
The MAAPP are mandatory safeguards designed to prevent abuse by regulating one-on-one interactions, communications, and settings involving minor athletes within the Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The USA Water Polo MAAPP is accessible here and must be followed by all event participants: USAWP MAAPP12.14.24
COACHES: It is our intention to have a positive environment for all age group athletes. We will ask that you refrain from disparaging remarks to the officials, desk, and spectators. Referees will be instructed not to tolerate excessive behavior. Excessive behavior as deemed by a referee: First Warning: ball is pulled out of play and referee will address the coach one on one. Second Offense: Yellow card, Third Offense: Red Card.
REFEREES: We intend to make this a top quality tournament.
LOCATION: Orange County, CA
COMPETITION PARAMETERS:
1.All athletes, coaches, and Clubs must be USAWP registered for 2025.
2. Roster may exceed 15 players, however we only award 15 medals per team and for only the following Age Divisions: 10U/12U/14U.
3. The course will be 25 yards or 25M with wall or floating goals.
4. The ball size will be consistent with the USAWP Conduct of Championships.
5. Each team will be entitled to 2 x one-minute timeouts per game.
6. Point system to be used:
4 points for outright win (or forfeit win)
3 points for shootout win
2 points for shootout loss
1 point for outright loss
0 points for forfeit loss
Note: forfeit could be thru no game or played game that is forfeited due to borrowed or ineligible players
TIE-BREAKERS
In the unlikely case of teams tied in game points, teams advance according to the FINA tie breaker rules, stated in the FINA Playing Rules, Appendix BL
Two Way Ties - BL 9.6.3.1
If two (2) teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
"...The team winning the game between the two teams shall be placed higher..." (no other provisions apply)
Three Way Ties - BL 9.6.3.2
If three (3) or more teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
BL 9.6.3.2.1 : The results among the tied teams shall determine which team is placed highest.
BL 9.6.3.2.2 : If at any time during the application of the procedure set our in this BL 9.6.3.2, the number of tied teams is reduced to two (2), then BL 9.6.3.1 shall be
used to determine which of the two (2) remaining teams is placed higher.
BL 9.6.3.2.3 : "The comparison shall be made upon first, the points of the games among them, next the goal difference, and next, based upon goals scored."
REMINDERS: NO DECK CHANGING, ATHLETES MUST USE LOCKER ROOMS OR RESTROOMS FOR CHANGING, PLEASE SEE HOST INSTRUCTIONS TAB FOR SAFESPORT INFORMATION
RED CARDS: Any COACH receiving a red card shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT COACH IS COACHING ANOTHER TEAM IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
RED CARDS: Any PLAYER receiving a red card shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT PLAYER IS PLAYING IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
BRUTALITIES: Any PLAYER receiving a brutality shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT PLAYER IS PLAYING IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
7. All games will be played to a result. In the case of a tie the game will go directly to a shoot-out with 5 players selected from each team. Teams will shoot at goal to the right of the score table unless mutually agreed otherwise by the teams.
8. In case of a tie in bracket play to determine advancement, the following applies:
a. 3 teams tied in points broken by goal differential. If for some reason there is still a tie after this method then, goals allowed will be used. After the initial tie is broken, the top team from the tie breaker will be removed and the remaining teams will be evaluated on a head to head basis.
b. 2 teams tied in points, head to head
9. Only coaches and managers listed on your team roster will be allowed on the bench.
USA Water Polo Membership Level: Silver for ALL levels
Please use your existing account if you have registered with previous tournaments.
If you need to need to create an account, please ensure that you:
Check the boxes for SMS + email updates
Reply YES to the SMS confirmation message
Verify your email by clicking on the Verify Email button that lands in your inbox from alerts@kahunaevents.com
REPORT AN ISSUE (INCORRECT SCORE, REQUST SCHEDULE CHANGE, ADVANCEMENT, etc.)
TOURNAMENT RULES AND REQUIREMENTS:
1. All athletes must be registered with USAWP.
2. Each coach is responsible to submit a verified roster to the score table before each game. Please have additional verified rosters on you at all times.
3.All teams must provide their own warm-up balls and game caps.
4. All players must wear the same cap number throughout the tournament. First team listed will wear the white caps.
5. RAIN or SHINE. We suggest that your team bring canopies for shelter from the elements.
6. Any forfeits result in a $250 fine per game to the offending team, used to help compensate the offended team. It is the responsibility of the coach or team manager to follow the tournament schedule.
7. Athlete Safety Information:
Please see the information below related to Athlete Safety Matters related to the event.
In accordance with USA Water Polo and U.S. Center for SafeSport policies, all participants are expected to uphold a safe and abuse-free sport environment. To report suspected sexual misconduct, physical misconduct, emotional misconduct, or violations of the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), please contact the U.S. Center for SafeSport by submitting a report at: SafeSport Report A Concern
The MAAPP are mandatory safeguards designed to prevent abuse by regulating one-on-one interactions, communications, and settings involving minor athletes within the Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The USA Water Polo MAAPP is accessible here and must be followed by all event participants: USAWP MAAPP12.14.24
COACHES: It is our intention to have a positive environment for all age group athletes. We will ask that you refrain from disparaging remarks to the officials, desk, and spectators. Referees will be instructed not to tolerate excessive behavior. Excessive behavior as deemed by a referee: First Warning: ball is pulled out of play and referee will address the coach one on one. Second Offense: Yellow card, Third Offense: Red Card.
REFEREES: We intend to make this a top quality tournament.
LOCATION: Orange County, CA
COMPETITION PARAMETERS:
1.All athletes, coaches, and Clubs must be USAWP registered for 2025.
2. Roster may exceed 15 players, however we only award 15 medals per team and for only the following Age Divisions: 10U/12U/14U.
3. The course will be 25 yards or 25M with wall or floating goals.
4. The ball size will be consistent with the USAWP Conduct of Championships.
5. Each team will be entitled to 2 x one-minute timeouts per game.
6. Point system to be used:
4 points for outright win (or forfeit win)
3 points for shootout win
2 points for shootout loss
1 point for outright loss
0 points for forfeit loss
Note: forfeit could be thru no game or played game that is forfeited due to borrowed or ineligible players
TIE-BREAKERS
In the unlikely case of teams tied in game points, teams advance according to the FINA tie breaker rules, stated in the FINA Playing Rules, Appendix BL
Two Way Ties - BL 9.6.3.1
If two (2) teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
"...The team winning the game between the two teams shall be placed higher..." (no other provisions apply)
Three Way Ties - BL 9.6.3.2
If three (3) or more teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
BL 9.6.3.2.1 : The results among the tied teams shall determine which team is placed highest.
BL 9.6.3.2.2 : If at any time during the application of the procedure set our in this BL 9.6.3.2, the number of tied teams is reduced to two (2), then BL 9.6.3.1 shall be
used to determine which of the two (2) remaining teams is placed higher.
BL 9.6.3.2.3 : "The comparison shall be made upon first, the points of the games among them, next the goal difference, and next, based upon goals scored."
REMINDERS: NO DECK CHANGING, ATHLETES MUST USE LOCKER ROOMS OR RESTROOMS FOR CHANGING, PLEASE SEE HOST INSTRUCTIONS TAB FOR SAFESPORT INFORMATION
RED CARDS: Any COACH receiving a red card shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT COACH IS COACHING ANOTHER TEAM IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
RED CARDS: Any PLAYER receiving a red card shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT PLAYER IS PLAYING IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
BRUTALITIES: Any PLAYER receiving a brutality shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT PLAYER IS PLAYING IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
7. All games will be played to a result. In the case of a tie the game will go directly to a shoot-out with 5 players selected from each team. Teams will shoot at goal to the right of the score table unless mutually agreed otherwise by the teams.
8. In case of a tie in bracket play to determine advancement, the following applies:
a. 3 teams tied in points broken by goal differential. If for some reason there is still a tie after this method then, goals allowed will be used. After the initial tie is broken, the top team from the tie breaker will be removed and the remaining teams will be evaluated on a head to head basis.
b. 2 teams tied in points, head to head
9. Only coaches and managers listed on your team roster will be allowed on the bench.
USA Water Polo Membership Level: Silver for ALL levels
HOST: Irvine Youth WPC and SET DIVISIONS: 10U B/G/Coed 12coed, 12boys, 12girls, 14coed, 14boys, 14girls, 16boys, 16girls, 19boys, 19girls AGE DETERMINATION: Age as of August 1, 2026
QUARTERS DURATION: 10U: 5 Min | 12U/14U:6 Min | 16/18U: 7 Min COURSE LENGTH: 18UPT–25 Meters, 16U/14U/12U-25 yards, 10U 5's 15/yds/meters, Inflatable Goals.
Please use your existing account if you have registered with previous tournaments.
If you need to need to create an account, please ensure that you:
Check the boxes for SMS + email updates
Reply YES to the SMS confirmation message
Verify your email by clicking on the Verify Email button that lands in your inbox from alerts@kahunaevents.com
REPORT AN ISSUE (INCORRECT SCORE, REQUST SCHEDULE CHANGE, ADVANCEMENT, etc.)
TOURNAMENT RULES AND REQUIREMENTS:
1. All athletes must be registered with USAWP.
2. Each coach is responsible to submit a verified roster to the score table before each game. Please have additional verified rosters on you at all times.
3.All teams must provide their own warm-up balls and game caps.
4. All players must wear the same cap number throughout the tournament. First team listed will wear the white caps.
5. RAIN or SHINE. We suggest that your team bring canopies for shelter from the elements.
6. Any forfeits result in a $250 fine per game to the offending team, used to help compensate the offended team. It is the responsibility of the coach or team manager to follow the tournament schedule.
7. Athlete Safety Information:
Please see the information below related to Athlete Safety Matters related to the event.
In accordance with USA Water Polo and U.S. Center for SafeSport policies, all participants are expected to uphold a safe and abuse-free sport environment. To report suspected sexual misconduct, physical misconduct, emotional misconduct, or violations of the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), please contact the U.S. Center for SafeSport by submitting a report at: SafeSport Report A Concern
The MAAPP are mandatory safeguards designed to prevent abuse by regulating one-on-one interactions, communications, and settings involving minor athletes within the Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The USA Water Polo MAAPP is accessible here and must be followed by all event participants: USAWP MAAPP12.14.24
COACHES: It is our intention to have a positive environment for all age group athletes. We will ask that you refrain from disparaging remarks to the officials, desk, and spectators. Referees will be instructed not to tolerate excessive behavior. Excessive behavior as deemed by a referee: First Warning: ball is pulled out of play and referee will address the coach one on one. Second Offense: Yellow card, Third Offense: Red Card.
REFEREES: We intend to make this a top quality tournament.
LOCATION: Orange County, CA
COMPETITION PARAMETERS:
1.All athletes, coaches, and Clubs must be USAWP registered for 2025.
2. Roster may exceed 15 players, however we only award 15 medals per team and for only the following Age Divisions: 10U/12U/14U.
3. The course will be 25 yards or 25M with wall or floating goals.
4. The ball size will be consistent with the USAWP Conduct of Championships.
5. Each team will be entitled to 2 x one-minute timeouts per game.
6. Point system to be used:
4 points for outright win (or forfeit win)
3 points for shootout win
2 points for shootout loss
1 point for outright loss
0 points for forfeit loss
Note: forfeit could be thru no game or played game that is forfeited due to borrowed or ineligible players
TIE-BREAKERS
In the unlikely case of teams tied in game points, teams advance according to the FINA tie breaker rules, stated in the FINA Playing Rules, Appendix BL
Two Way Ties - BL 9.6.3.1
If two (2) teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
"...The team winning the game between the two teams shall be placed higher..." (no other provisions apply)
Three Way Ties - BL 9.6.3.2
If three (3) or more teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
BL 9.6.3.2.1 : The results among the tied teams shall determine which team is placed highest.
BL 9.6.3.2.2 : If at any time during the application of the procedure set our in this BL 9.6.3.2, the number of tied teams is reduced to two (2), then BL 9.6.3.1 shall be
used to determine which of the two (2) remaining teams is placed higher.
BL 9.6.3.2.3 : "The comparison shall be made upon first, the points of the games among them, next the goal difference, and next, based upon goals scored."
REMINDERS: NO DECK CHANGING, ATHLETES MUST USE LOCKER ROOMS OR RESTROOMS FOR CHANGING, PLEASE SEE HOST INSTRUCTIONS TAB FOR SAFESPORT INFORMATION
RED CARDS: Any COACH receiving a red card shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT COACH IS COACHING ANOTHER TEAM IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
RED CARDS: Any PLAYER receiving a red card shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT PLAYER IS PLAYING IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
BRUTALITIES: Any PLAYER receiving a brutality shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT PLAYER IS PLAYING IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
7. All games will be played to a result. In the case of a tie the game will go directly to a shoot-out with 5 players selected from each team. Teams will shoot at goal to the right of the score table unless mutually agreed otherwise by the teams.
8. In case of a tie in bracket play to determine advancement, the following applies:
a. 3 teams tied in points broken by goal differential. If for some reason there is still a tie after this method then, goals allowed will be used. After the initial tie is broken, the top team from the tie breaker will be removed and the remaining teams will be evaluated on a head to head basis.
b. 2 teams tied in points, head to head
9. Only coaches and managers listed on your team roster will be allowed on the bench.
ENTRY FEE: $1195 per team, 10U: $995 LOCATION: Orange County AWARDS: Medals for Top Three Teams in each flight
USA Water Polo Membership Level: Silver for ALL levels
HOST: Irvine Youth WPC DIVISIONS: 10U B/G/Coed, 12coed, 12boys, 12girls, 14coed, 14boys, 14girls, 16boys, 16girls, 19boys, 19girls, MASTERS AGE DETERMINATION: Age as of August 1, 2026 QUARTERS DURATION: 10U 5v5: 5 Min | 12U/14U:6 Min | 16/18U: 7 Min COURSE LENGTH: 18UPT–25 Meters, 16U/14U/12U-25 yards, 10U 5's 15/yds/meters, Inflatable Goals. ENTRY FEE: $1195 per team, 10U: $995 LOCATION: Orange County AWARDS: Medals for Top Three Teams in each flight
ENTRY DEADLINE, WEDNESDAY MARCH 11, 2026!
USA Water Polo Membership Level: BRONZE FOR ALL LEVELS
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS EVENT!
HINMAN was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all friends and family, as well as the water polo and swimming disciplines. He has had an impact on so many lives throughout his lifetime, both in an out of the water, across multiple generations. A great storyteller, gentleman, scholar, coach and educator, his sometimes humorous and satirical nature further enhanced his ability to reach so many diverse individuals throughout the years. Once when asked, "Why do people call you "HINMAN", (including his wife and family!) isn't that confusing?, he would answer. "No confusion; they call Superman, just Superman, right?"! I guess when you are truly one of a kind, one only needs a single name! He will truly be missed. NJB This annual event will be held in his honor with net proceeds to go towards projects in accordance with aquatics programs at Irvine HS including water polo infrastructure.
Added in 2023, this event will also benefit the family of Francisco "Paco" Gonzalez, who passed away January 2, 2023. Paco attended Saddleback High School, played four years of varsity water polo, and swam. During his high school career, Paco scored 300+ goals. His water polo experience started at Irvine Kahuna Water Polo Club 14u, 16u, 18u through masters. After high school, Paco attended Goldenwest College and won a state championship with an undefeated season. Following Goldenwest, Paco played a year at La Verne University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Studies. Paco had been coaching since 2010 starting with 10/12u at Kahuna while playing on Kahuna’s 18u team. During early years of Goldenwest College attendance, Paco coached at SOCAL WPC and HB WPC. In 2017 Paco returned home to Kahuna and resumed coaching. He was very familiar with the Kahuna skillset training regimen and system of play. Paco has also provided private training from intro to advance level skills and continued through Covid with remote training. After Covid, Irvine Kahuna and Northwood club training combined to be North Irvine. Paco’s coaching philosophy was to develop his young athletes not only in the water, but also as young individuals. He was a strong believer in “student athletes” putting academics first. They must excel in the classroom before doing so in the water. Every day was a fresh day and the players continued to develop and improve as they commit to their training. Paco’s primary goal for each player was that they attain their goals whether it’s learning to egg beat or making it onto a college team. This could all be achieved with hard work and perseverance. He is truly missed by anyone who knew him.
Please use your existing account if you have registered with previous tournaments.
If you need to need to create an account, please ensure that you:
Check the boxes for SMS + email updates
Reply YES to the SMS confirmation message
Verify your email by clicking on the Verify Email button that lands in your inbox from alerts@kahunaevents.com
REPORT AN ISSUE (INCORRECT SCORE, REQUST SCHEDULE CHANGE, ADVANCEMENT, etc.)
TOURNAMENT RULES AND REQUIREMENTS:
1. All athletes must be registered with USAWP.
2. Each coach is responsible to submit a verified roster to the score table before each game. Please have additional verified rosters on you at all times.
3.All teams must provide their own warm-up balls and game caps.
4. All players must wear the same cap number throughout the tournament. First team listed will wear the white caps.
5. RAIN or SHINE. We suggest that your team bring canopies for shelter from the elements.
6. Any forfeits result in a $250 fine per game to the offending team, used to help compensate the offended team. It is the responsibility of the coach or team manager to follow the tournament schedule.
COACHES: It is our intention to have a positive environment for all age group athletes. We will ask that you refrain from disparaging remarks to the officials, desk, and spectators. Referees will be instructed not to tolerate excessive behavior. Excessive behavior as deemed by a referee: First Warning: ball is pulled out of play and referee will address the coach one on one. Second Offense: Yellow card, Third Offense: Red Card.
REFEREES: We intend to make this a top quality tournament.
LOCATION: Orange County, CA
COMPETITION PARAMETERS:
1.All athletes, coaches, and Clubs must be USAWP registered for 2025.
2. Roster may exceed 15 players, however we only award 15 medals per team and for only the following Age Divisions: 10U/12U/14U.
3. The course will be 25 yards or 25M with wall or floating goals.
4. The ball size will be consistent with the USAWP Conduct of Championships.
5. Each team will be entitled to 2 x one-minute timeouts per game.
6. Point system to be used:
4 points for outright win (or forfeit win)
3 points for shootout win
2 points for shootout loss
1 point for outright loss
0 points for forfeit loss
Note: forfeit could be thru no game or played game that is forfeited due to borrowed or ineligible players
TIE-BREAKERS
In the unlikely case of teams tied in game points, teams advance according to the FINA tie breaker rules, stated in the FINA Playing Rules, Appendix BL
Two Way Ties - BL 9.6.3.1
If two (2) teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
"...The team winning the game between the two teams shall be placed higher..." (no other provisions apply)
Three Way Ties - BL 9.6.3.2
If three (3) or more teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
BL 9.6.3.2.1 : The results among the tied teams shall determine which team is placed highest.
BL 9.6.3.2.2 : If at any time during the application of the procedure set our in this BL 9.6.3.2, the number of tied teams is reduced to two (2), then BL 9.6.3.1 shall be
used to determine which of the two (2) remaining teams is placed higher.
BL 9.6.3.2.3 : "The comparison shall be made upon first, the points of the games among them, next the goal difference, and next, based upon goals scored."
REMINDERS: NO DECK CHANGING, ATHLETES MUST USE LOCKER ROOMS OR RESTROOMS FOR CHANGING, PLEASE SEE HOST INSTRUCTIONS TAB FOR SAFESPORT INFORMATION
RED CARDS: Any COACH receiving a red card shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT COACH IS COACHING ANOTHER TEAM IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
RED CARDS: Any PLAYER receiving a red card shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT PLAYER IS PLAYING IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
BRUTALITIES: Any PLAYER receiving a brutality shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT PLAYER IS PLAYING IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
7. All games will be played to a result. In the case of a tie the game will go directly to a shoot-out with 5 players selected from each team. Teams will shoot at goal to the right of the score table unless mutually agreed otherwise by the teams.
8. In case of a tie in bracket play to determine advancement, the following applies:
a. 3 teams tied in points broken by goal differential. If for some reason there is still a tie after this method then, goals allowed will be used. After the initial tie is broken, the top team from the tie breaker will be removed and the remaining teams will be evaluated on a head to head basis.
b. 2 teams tied in points, head to head
9. Only coaches and managers listed on your team roster will be allowed on the bench.
HOST: Irvine Youth WPC and SET Water Polo DIVISIONS: 10U G/B/Coed (4 on 4 plus goalie), 12coed, 12boys, 12girls, 14coed, 14boys, 14girls, 16boys, 16girls, 19boys, 19girls AGE DETERMINATION: Age as of August 1, 2026 QUARTERS DURATION: 10U 5v5: 5 Min | 12U/14U:6 Min | 16/18U: 7 Min COURSE LENGTH: 19UPT–25 Meters, 16U/14U/12U-25 yards, 10U 5's 15/yds/meters, Inflatable Goals. ENTRY FEE: $1195 per team, 10U: $995 LOCATION: Orange County AWARDS: Medals for Top Three Teams in each flight
ENTRY DEADLINE Wednesday, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
USA Water Polo Membership Level: Silver for all athletes
1. All athletes must be registered with USAWP. 2. Each coach is responsible to submit a verified roster to the score table before the each game. Please have additional verified rosters on you at all times. 3. First come, first served with the tournament host reserving the right to make final selections in the event of additional entries. Verified rosters required for each team. 4. All teams must provide their own warm-up balls and game caps. 5. All players must wear the same cap number throughout the tournament. First team listed will wear the white caps and are the “home” team. 6. RAIN or SHINE. We suggest that your team bring canopies for shelter from the elements. 7. Any forfeits result in a $100 fine per game to the offending team per SOPAC zone policies. It is the responsibility of the coach or team manager to follow the tournament schedule.
COACHES: It is our intention to have a positive environment for all age group athletes. We will ask that you refrain from disparaging remarks to the officials, desk, and spectators. Referees will be instructed not to tolerate excessive behavior. Excessive behavior as deemed by a referee: First Warning: ball is pulled out of play and referee will address the coach one on one. Second Offense: Yellow card, Third Offense: Red Card.
REFEREES: We intend to make this a top quality tournament.
LOCATION: Orange County, CA
Tournament merchandise and other gear will be sold during the event.
1.All athletes, coaches, and Clubs must be USAWP registered for 2025. 2. Roster may exceed 15 players, however we only award 15 medals per team and for only the following Age Divisions: 10U/12U/14U. 3. The course will be 25 yards or 25M with wall or floating goals. 4. The ball size will be consistent with the USAWP Conduct of Championships. 5. Each team will be entitled to 2 x one-minute timeouts per game. 6. Point system to be used: 4 points for outright win (or forfeit win) 3 points for shootout win 2 points for shootout loss 1 point for outright loss 0 points for forfeit loss Note: forfeit could be thru no game or played game that is forfeited due to borrowed or ineligible players
TIE-BREAKERS In the unlikely case of teams tied in game points, teams advance according to the FINA tie breaker rules, stated in the FINA Playing Rules, Appendix BL Two Way Ties - BL 9.6.3.1 If two (2) teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows: "...The team winning the game between the two teams shall be placed higher..." (no other provisions apply)
Three Way Ties - BL 9.6.3.2 If three (3) or more teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows: BL 9.6.3.2.1 : The results among the tied teams shall determine which team is placed highest. BL 9.6.3.2.2 : If at any time during the application of the procedure set our in this BL 9.6.3.2, the number of tied teams is reduced to two (2), then BL 9.6.3.1 shall be used to determine which of the two (2) remaining teams is placed higher. BL 9.6.3.2.3 : "The comparison shall be made upon first, the points of the games among them, next the goal difference, and next, based upon goals scored."
REMINDERS: NO DECK CHANGING, ATHLETES MUST USE LOCKER ROOMS OR RESTROOMS FOR CHANGING, PLEASE SEE HOST INSTRUCTIONS TAB FOR SAFESPORT INFORMATION
RED CARDS: Any COACH receiving a red card shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT COACH IS COACHING ANOTHER TEAM IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
RED CARDS: Any PLAYER receiving a red card shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT PLAYER IS PLAYING IN ANOTHER DIVISION.
BRUTALITIES: Any PLAYER receiving a brutality shall be required to sit out the next game for that team in that division, AND ALL GAMES IN BETWEEN IN THE EVENT THAT PLAYER IS PLAYING IN ANOTHER DIVISION. 7. All games will be played to a result. In the case of a tie the game will go directly to a shoot-out with 5 players selected from each team. Teams will shoot at goal to the right of the score table unless mutually agreed otherwise by the teams. 8. In case of a tie in bracket play to determine advancement, the following applies: a. 3 teams tied in points broken by goal differential. If for some reason there is still a tie after this method then, goals allowed will be used. After the initial tie is broken, the top team from the tie breaker will be removed and the remaining teams will be evaluated on a head to head basis. b. 2 teams tied in points, head to head 9. Only coaches and managers listed on your team roster will be allowed on the bench.
