USA Water Polo

Official Club Name: Central Valley Water Polo Club

Director: Rick Eoff

On the Web: www.centralvalleywaterpolo.com

Age Groups and Genders: Girl's - 16U, 18U, Boy's - 16U, 18U, Men's Senior Programs - Masters 20s, Masters 30s, Masters 40s, Women's Senior Program - Masters 20s

By the Numbers: 77 Men, 13 Women, 67 Boy's Age Group, 37 Girl's Age Group -- Total = 194

Main Pool: Sunnyside High School, Fresno, California

Club Coaches: Rick Eoff - Boys 18U, Darl Alexander - Boys 16U, Janell Odom - Girls 18U, Hillary Boos - Girls 16U

How They Got Started: Clovis Masters Water Polo Club originated in the summer of 1994 as a "group" of guys that just wanted to play water polo and build a club. After starting out as a committee run group the club merged with the Central Valley Age Group Water Polo Club in 2004. This expanded the board running the club which is now comprised of coaches, masters players, parents, and referees.

From there the club officially changed names to Central Valley Water Polo Club. At this point the club grew involving age group, high school, and collegiate players along with the masters players.

Where Do They Practice: Practices are held at the Sunnyside High School pool

Masters Degree: The club which has always had a strong masters program has competed in Masters Nationals every year since 1995. They took home the title for the 20s in 1997 and have seen multiple third place finishes for their 30s and 40s most recently a 3rd place finish for the 40s in 2003. The team also hosts a yearly masters tournament that is going on it's 15th year. Included in the water polo action is a social, dinner, and highlight video. (Check out the one from 2007 )

Still Room To Grow: The winter water polo sessions for CVWP have produced tremendous growth and has currently put the club at capacity when it comes to the current age group levels. They are still recruiting players for the women's senior masters. In addition the club would like to offer a 14U boys and girls program at some point in the near future. Also the expansion of the masters program including adding more age brackets to both the men and the women are in the works.

Where Do They Play: The question should be, where don't they play. The club is routinely involved in all the big tournaments including but not limited to Masters Nationals, California State Games, Junior Olympics, Maui Invitational, various age group tournaments, as well as a masters tournament they host.

Big Men On Campus: The club has had some great success sending players on to the collegiate game. Colin Mello went off to UC Irvine, Robert Miranda to Long Beach State, and Jonathan Richina to Cal Berkeley just to name a few.

Just Like Dad: Central Valley Water Polo proves water polo can be a game for the whole family as they boast three sets of father/son duos playing for the club. In addition the club is quite diverse boasting a make-up of different races, cultures, and nationalities along with socio-economic backgrounds

Why CVWP: According to the club they bring quality coaching along with a quality facility to play in. In addition, with this club water polo becomes a sport for your whole life. From age group to the 50 and over division this club will always have a place for people to play if they are interested.