Athelete Selection Process
Each year USA Water Polo conducts four ODP Zone Championships for Junior boys, Junior girls, Youth boys and Youth girls. The National Zone Championships are held each year over Memorial Day Weekend ( see grid for details on the 12-year rotation ). The Championships conclude with a trophy ceremony for the victorious zones, followed by additional evaluation of the attending athletes and culminating with the selection announcement of the respective national team training squad.
The 2008 National Zone Championships were held Memorial Day Weekend, beginning on Friday, May 23rd and ending on Tuesday, May 26th.