2018 / 2019 fixtures published!
Ireland water polo have published the first version of the 2018 / 2019 fixtures.
Fixture list - version 4
Ireland water polo has published the fourth version of the 2018 / 2019 fixtures (1 October 2018).
The fixtures are subject to change. Up to date fixtures can be found on the Ireland Water Polo website. The fixtures section of the Cú Chulainn website will be updated shortly with details of all of the competitions that we are invovled in.
If you're a player or the parent of a player, please check the fixtures and make a note of all of the dates and times that you should keep free. If you have any questions, let us know.
Key dates
League dates
First U16 League games: Sunday 9 and Sunday 16 December, NAC Dublin
First MNLD3 game: Saturday 22 September, Lisburn
First MNLD1 game: Sunday 7 October, Lisburn
Cup dates
Cú Chulainn Bridgestone Tournament: Friday 28 to Sunday 30 September, Belfast
U19 Cup: Friday 23 to Sunday 25 November, Univeristy of Limerick
U17 Cup: Friday 25 to Sunday 27 January, Lisburn
U15 Cup: Saturday 4 May to Monday 6 May, Galway
U13 Cup: May, NAC Dublin
Brother Philip Knock Out Cup: Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 February NAC Dublin
Irish Senior Cup Qualifier: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 January, NAC Dublin
Irish Senior Cup: Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 April, NAC Dublin
Training times for 2018/2019 season
Information for seniors, juniors, coaches and parents on when and where training sessions will take place at the beginning of the 2018/2019 season.
Senior
Pre-season training starts on Tuesday 14th August (9-10) and Thursday 16th August (8.30 to 9.30).
Pre-season is open to all players aged 15 and above who are interested in Division 1 or Division 3 senior men's polo.
The National Leagues will commence on the weekend of 15th and 16th September. When the fixtures have been published, senior players will be notified and the fixtures posted on this site.
Junior
Sessions will resume the week commencing the Monday 3rd September. The Tuesday evening session in BRA resumes on Tuesday 19th September.
The U16 League, which Cu Chulainn have entered, will commence on the weekend of 8th and 9th of September.
Registration
Registration will be available at all sessions throughout September. Every member who is competing in matches must register with the club by filing out the club membership form and paying the annual registration fee before the end of September. To download a copy of the membership form, visit the documents and links section of the website. If you have any questions, contact us.
Training
For more information about training times and locations visit the training page.
Contact
For any other information or to ask a question, contact us..
Mini & Maxi Polo Games
The following mini and maxi polo games have been organised between now and the end of the season:
Mini (U9)
Grove Lesiure Centre
Friday 1st June
7.30 to 8.30
Maxi (U11)
Grove Lesiure Centre
Friday 25th May and Friday 8th June
7.30 to 9.00
Rules for mini and maxi
•Players allowed to catch with two hands
•Encouraged to throw one hand....but not hard and fast rule
•Walking is allowed without possession of ball
•Players must swim whilst in possession of the ball
•No sinking the ball
•Ball must fully cross the goal line for a goal to stand
•Games played 7-a-side ...unless one team has fewer players i.e. if one team has only 6 players then that game must be played 6-a-side, to provide a fair and balanced game
•All games will be scored (goals count)
Ulster Christmas Matches
Details of the Christmas 2017 junior water polo matches!
Ulster Water Polo have announced details of this years schedule of junior matches in the run up to a Christmas.
The matches will take place in the Grove Leisire Centre on Friday evenings throughout December:
Friday 8th U11's 7.30 to 9.00pm
Friday 15th U13's 7.30 to 9.30pm
Cú Chulainn will be entering teams in all of the above age groups.
Ulster Water Polo Skills Camp - Christmas ‘17
Dates for the diary of U11, U15 and U17 parents, players and coaches!
Dates for the diary of U11, U15 and U17 parents, players and coaches!
Details
A Junior Water Polo Skills Camp is being planned for Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th December at the Bangor Aurora Complex.
Wed 27th: U11’s in Morning and U13’s in Afternoon
10am – 12noon: U11’s in pool (Skills and mini polo games)
12noon – 1pm: Lunch
1pm – 2pm: U13’s Land Session
2pm – 4pm: U13’s in pool (Skills and games)
Thurs 28th: U15 & U17 Girls all day
10am – 12noon: Pool Session
12 – 1pm: Lunch
1pm – 2pm: Land session (warm up, stretching etc)
2pm – 4pm: Pool Session
Fri 29th: U15 & U17 Boys all day
10am – 12noon: Pool Session
12 – 1pm: Lunch
1pm – 2pm: Land session (warm up, stretching etc.)
2pm – 4pm: Pool Session
Athlete criteria
• U11’s – proficient Mini or Maxi polo players
• U13’s – able to swim 4 lengths without stopping
• U15 & U17 – currently representing their Club in competitions
Camp Fees:
• U11: £10 pp
• U13: £10 pp
• U15: £20 pp
• U17: £20 pp
Booking a place
If you are interested or would like to know more please get in touch. Alternatively, coaches will be distributing notices and application forms at junior sessions on w/c 20 November.
Deadline
Applications including fees must be received by Friday 1st December.
