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‘Roos are CWPA DIII Champs, TAGS Schedule, and More Swim2Score

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Austin College wins CWPA Division III Championship

Coaches Shannon and Kendall both scored in Austin College’s demolition of Wittenberg College in the final match of the Collegiate Water Polo Association Division III Championships on Saturday. The final tally was 20-6 with AC leading the entire way after Coach Shannon scored the first goal of the match, played at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI.

The Kangaroos end the season with a record of 6-2 and their first ever conference title after placing second in 2019. Austin College is only the fourth women’s team ever to win the title since the tournament was established in 2010. Their two losses came versus University of the Pacific, a Division I team currently ranked 12th in the CWPA polls. Austin College made history by earning its first ever top-25 ranking after beating Division II Gannon and Mercyhurst in March.

Congratulations to Kendall and Shannon. It’s a great moment for them, their team, AND the AquaTex family. #proudcoach #back2back2022

TAGS

All you need to know about this weekend’s TAGS tournament in Pearland is here. The schedule is out (8am Saturday game?!) and we’re stoked to be playing with our friends from Longhorn. We have some big rosters, which is exciting, and newcomers to the sport playing for the first time. I will be coaching the 8th grade u team with Coach Tom’s help, and he’ll lead the 6th grade u team.

Athletes need to be together at the facility with a coach 45 minutes before game time. Don’t forget!

Swim2Score

We announced our newest program for our youngest athletes today. It’s kind of a big deal so read more about it here.

Newcomers

Jordan and William are our newest members and will be playing for AquaTex 6th grade u at TAGS! That’s the way to start. Welcome to them and their families.

Masters

Masters will take place this Sunday from noon to 1:30 PM, after our youth practice. Fees are $10.00/session cash or venmo. Pay cash to Coach Matt or Alon.

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Return to Micki, TAGS Update, Playing College Waterpolo

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Isn’t it strange how great it is when we return to Micki? Thanks to the City of Round Rock for getting its work done well before we expected so we can get back to work in our true home pool.

Zoom Seminar on Water Polo in College

AquaTex families should have received an email with instructions for Tuesday’s online seminar with Joe Linehan at 7:30 PM. Joe will cover everything you might want to know about playing in college, whether varsity or club. He is among the most knowledgeable people in Texas, maybe the US, on the subject. He will do a presentation followed by an extended Q&A session.

TAGS

The numbers look great for TAGS! There’s still time to register an athlete in 8th, 6th, 4th grade or under. If you’re interested in participating contact me.

National Junior Olympics

This information is now available here and will be updated as necessary.

Swim2Score

Yet more progress on creating a new program for athletes age 5-11! There are new, positive developments that have yet to be hashed out with our swim team leadership so stay tuned. The program will consist of half swim/stroke technique with one of our excellent swim coaches, followed by 30 minutes of water polo with Coach Sam and others. And one hint (not written in stone): Friday afternoons, not Sundays.

Newcomers

Welcome aboard Corina and Tailyn, and welcome back Ian! Plus, it was great to have some new young athletes give us a try in the past few weeks. We hope to see Kailee, Jordan, Jonathan, and William again very soon.

Masters

Masters will take place this Sunday from noon to 1:30 PM, after our youth practice.