Senior and junior training resumes in August
Senior training resumes on Tuesday 9 August while Juniors start back on Thursday 25 August
Seniors
Pre-season training for the seniors will resume on Tuesday 9 August, 8.00pm to 9.00pm in the Falls Leisure Centre. The Thursday evening session, 8.30pm to 10.00pm will resume from Thursday 25 August in the Falls Leisure Centre.
In 2016/17 season the seniors will compete in the Irish National League, Division 1. Fixtures for this competition and all national competitions are due to be published within the coming days by Swim Ireland.
Anyone interested in playing this year is welcome to attend - even if it's just to give water polo a go or for a fitness boost.
Juniors
Junior training will resume on Thursday 25 August, 7.30pm to 8.30pm in the Falls Leisure Centre.
Existing and new members are always welcome and why not bring a friend or relative to try it out too!
Registration
Registration forms will be available from Thursday 25 August at the Falls Leisure Centre of by contacting the club secretary. All club members must complete a registration form for the 2016/17 season.
Summer training arrangements
A new training schedule is in place for May to September 2016:
A new training schedule is in place for May to September 2016:
Junior sessions
Thursdays, Falls Leisure Centre, 7.30 to 8.30
- Finishes on 23 June 2016
- Resumes on 25 August 2016
Tuesdays, Falls Leisure Centre, 8.00 to 9.00 (U-16)
- Finished with immediate effect
- Resumes 9 August 2016
Senior sessions
Thursdays, Falls Leisure Centre, 8.30 to 10.30
- Finishes with immediate effect
- esumes on 25 August 2016
Tuesdays, Falls Leisure Centre, 8.00 to 9.00
- Cancelled with immediate effect
- Resumes 9 August 2016
Night at the Races - Club Fundraiser
A Night at the Races fundraiser for Setanta Water Polo Club - 15 April 2016
A Night at the Races fundraiser for Setanta Water Polo Club is being held in Doorsteps at Conway Mill, Conway St, Belfast on Friday 15 April. Doors open at 7.30pm, first race at 8.00pm.
Buy a horse and win a prize
You can contribute in advance by purchasing a horse (£10.00) or a jockey (£5.00). Prizes for wining jockeys include a range of drinks and chocolates. Prices for winning horse owners include:
- Ireland Rugby jersey (size large)
- Ireland Euro 2016 football jersey
- £50 voucher for Shu
- Food and drink hamper
- Voucher for Dante's catering
- 2 x tickets for Christy Moore
If you'd like to buy a horse, sponsor a jockey or find out more, contact us.
Win on the night
On the night, a bar will be open and you'll be able to bet on a series of horse races with all proceeds going towards junior development. There will also be an opportunity to buy a horse in the final race for a chance to win a top prize to be revealed on the night.
The venue
Doorsteps is a great local venue that has agreed to provide the venue and some food for everyone who comes to support the event. The premises are licensed and children are welcome.
Local businesses
If you're a business and you would like to support the event you can sponsor a race for £50.00. We'll print your advert in the race programme and acknowledge your contribution on the night and on facebook and twitter.
If you don't fancy sponsoring a race but would like to donate a prize, please get in touch!
St Mary's year 8 training gets going!
Setanta and St Mary's team up for Year 8 water polo.
Former pupils Decky McKerr and Ronan McClean returned to St Mary's CBGS on the Glen Road to kick off the water polo season with an open session for Year 8's. Turn out was good, with a range of abilities and experience on show.
Training takes place after school on Wednesdays from 3.15 to 4.15. At the moment it's for Year 8's who are interested in taking up the sport or developing their skills but we'll be opening the session to the rest of the junior school in a few weeks.
If your son is at St Mary's, likes the water and is interested in trying a new sport get in touch!
Setanta set out stall at St Mary's CBGS open night
A great night at St Mary's open night promoting schools water polo!
As part of Setanta's new formed partnership with St Mary's CBGS, Setanta senior player and junior coach Ronan McClean attended the West Belfast Grammar school's first open night of the year to meet with parents and discuss school water polo.
Interest was high with a focus on St Mary's achievements over the past decade, the brilliant facilities at the pool and what Setanta are planning to offer the incoming pupils.
School sessions kick off on Wednesday 30th September with an open session for all interested first years. If you met with Ronan at St Mary's and would like to try out water polo before you sign up for St Mary's, come down to our junior sessions or give us a shout!