HOW DO I JOIN THE TORREY PINES WATER POLO TEAM?
Complete the “Online Clearance” process accessed on the Torrey Pines High School Athletics page. You must get a physical with your doctor, and turn in required paperwork to the athletic department. If it is your first year of play at TPHS, you qualify to be on either the JV or the novice team—even if you are not a freshman. There are no cuts from the novice team, so come on out! It’s a great way to get connected at Torrey Pines.
We also request that interested players fill out a short questionnaire to let us know how best to contact them and their families (as well as sizing for uniforms): Boys Water Polo Questionnaire
I TRANSFERRED TO TPHS THIS YEAR. CAN I STILL JOIN THE TEAM?
Of course you can! However, you will have to contact the Torrey Pines Athletics Office to check if you need to go through the CIF Transfer Eligibility process. Basically, if you are not an incoming freshman, you will have to fill out some paperwork in order to be cleared by the CIF governing body. The coaches and athletic directors will aid you through this process.
WHAT IS A TYPICAL WEEK LIKE DURING THE SEASON?
The season (typically) starts in early August and ends in mid-November with the CIF Playoffs for the varsity squad. The JV and Novice teams end their season around the first week of November.
On a regular week, there is one scheduled game (league or non-league) on Wednesday or Thursday, and every 3 weeks or so, there are weekend tournaments on Fridays and Saturdays which usually consist of two games per day. On average, there are 2 games per week. Practices are Monday-Friday from 7:00-9:30PM at Westview High School (unless otherwise noted). A bus is only provided for transportation to away games on school days. All other circumstances require your own transportation.
DO I NEED TO PAY FOR PARKING AT UCSD?
Yes. As and when we return to training/competition at UCSD (our traditional "home" pool), there is only paid parking. There is a parking lot near the pool before the bus stop, with a kiosk at the sidewalk entrance that sells hourly permits to display on your dashboard. The kiosk accepts credit cards or cash, but doesn’t give change. The lot is patrolled until 11 p.m., and you will get a ticket at some point if you try to “stretch your luck.” UCSD also uses the ParkMobile app, which makes things a bit easier.
You may also buy a Night/Weekend Quarterly Permit online. If your son is driving himself and parking every night it’s the best way to go. Unfortunately, you will have to buy both the Summer and Fall passes, because our high school season overlaps with UCSD's Summer and Fall quarters.
HOW DO PLAYERS MANAGE SCHOOLWORK WITH THE WATER POLO SCHEDULE? IS THERE ANY WAY TO MAKE THE PROCESS EASIER?
The Boys Varsity Water Polo Team traditionally has the highest GPA of any sports program at Torrey Pines. (GPAs of sports programs are tracked in the Athletic Office.) One thing that contributes to their outstanding academic record is the self-discipline that results from the water polo practice schedule. One player said, "Practicing later in the evening means I have to get my homework done early, before practice. I like this schedule because I'm fresh when I'm doing homework, and after practice—when I'm tired—I go to bed." TPHS water polo players organize their time and get their schoolwork done first. Also, in Grades 10-12, you can earn 5 PE Credits per season by taking Athletic PE. Fill out an Athletic PE Form and turn it in with your athletic packet to the TPHS Athletic Secretary.
WHAT'S THE COACHING STAFF LIKE?
The Torrey Pines water polo program is lucky to have excellent coaches. In the words of a recent varsity player, "Not only do our coaches know a lot about the game of water polo, but they're also very cool guys to hang out with." Talk to anyone on the team or to any of the parents—everyone is thrilled with the water polo coaching staff. Go to the coaches page to see pictures and learn more about our coaching staff.
HOW DO I BECOME A PARENT OR STUDENT VOLUNTEER?
The team needs volunteers—from people who run the shot clocks for the games to people who help with fundraising, the awards banquet and more. To find out how you can help, or to volunteer for a specific job, please contact the Athletics Department or the team liaison.
Complete the “Online Clearance” process accessed on the Torrey Pines High School Athletics page. You must get a physical with your doctor, and turn in required paperwork to the athletic department. If it is your first year of play at TPHS, you qualify to be on either the JV or the novice team—even if you are not a freshman. There are no cuts from the novice team, so come on out! It’s a great way to get connected at Torrey Pines.
We also request that interested players fill out a short questionnaire to let us know how best to contact them and their families (as well as sizing for uniforms): Boys Water Polo Questionnaire
I TRANSFERRED TO TPHS THIS YEAR. CAN I STILL JOIN THE TEAM?
Of course you can! However, you will have to contact the Torrey Pines Athletics Office to check if you need to go through the CIF Transfer Eligibility process. Basically, if you are not an incoming freshman, you will have to fill out some paperwork in order to be cleared by the CIF governing body. The coaches and athletic directors will aid you through this process.
WHAT IS A TYPICAL WEEK LIKE DURING THE SEASON?
The season (typically) starts in early August and ends in mid-November with the CIF Playoffs for the varsity squad. The JV and Novice teams end their season around the first week of November.
On a regular week, there is one scheduled game (league or non-league) on Wednesday or Thursday, and every 3 weeks or so, there are weekend tournaments on Fridays and Saturdays which usually consist of two games per day. On average, there are 2 games per week. Practices are Monday-Friday from 7:00-9:30PM at Westview High School (unless otherwise noted). A bus is only provided for transportation to away games on school days. All other circumstances require your own transportation.
DO I NEED TO PAY FOR PARKING AT UCSD?
Yes. As and when we return to training/competition at UCSD (our traditional "home" pool), there is only paid parking. There is a parking lot near the pool before the bus stop, with a kiosk at the sidewalk entrance that sells hourly permits to display on your dashboard. The kiosk accepts credit cards or cash, but doesn’t give change. The lot is patrolled until 11 p.m., and you will get a ticket at some point if you try to “stretch your luck.” UCSD also uses the ParkMobile app, which makes things a bit easier.
You may also buy a Night/Weekend Quarterly Permit online. If your son is driving himself and parking every night it’s the best way to go. Unfortunately, you will have to buy both the Summer and Fall passes, because our high school season overlaps with UCSD's Summer and Fall quarters.
HOW DO PLAYERS MANAGE SCHOOLWORK WITH THE WATER POLO SCHEDULE? IS THERE ANY WAY TO MAKE THE PROCESS EASIER?
The Boys Varsity Water Polo Team traditionally has the highest GPA of any sports program at Torrey Pines. (GPAs of sports programs are tracked in the Athletic Office.) One thing that contributes to their outstanding academic record is the self-discipline that results from the water polo practice schedule. One player said, "Practicing later in the evening means I have to get my homework done early, before practice. I like this schedule because I'm fresh when I'm doing homework, and after practice—when I'm tired—I go to bed." TPHS water polo players organize their time and get their schoolwork done first. Also, in Grades 10-12, you can earn 5 PE Credits per season by taking Athletic PE. Fill out an Athletic PE Form and turn it in with your athletic packet to the TPHS Athletic Secretary.
WHAT'S THE COACHING STAFF LIKE?
The Torrey Pines water polo program is lucky to have excellent coaches. In the words of a recent varsity player, "Not only do our coaches know a lot about the game of water polo, but they're also very cool guys to hang out with." Talk to anyone on the team or to any of the parents—everyone is thrilled with the water polo coaching staff. Go to the coaches page to see pictures and learn more about our coaching staff.
HOW DO I BECOME A PARENT OR STUDENT VOLUNTEER?
The team needs volunteers—from people who run the shot clocks for the games to people who help with fundraising, the awards banquet and more. To find out how you can help, or to volunteer for a specific job, please contact the Athletics Department or the team liaison.