WELCOME TO THE 2020-21 SEASON!
Hello Parents and Athletes
Welcome back returning players and welcome new players to the Adolfo Camarillo High School Boys Water Polo Team Webpage. We will update this page on a weekly basis and make sure it is up to date with information that will hopefully be helpful with your planning and season. Good luck team!
Hello Parents and Athletes
Welcome back returning players and welcome new players to the Adolfo Camarillo High School Boys Water Polo Team Webpage. We will update this page on a weekly basis and make sure it is up to date with information that will hopefully be helpful with your planning and season. Good luck team!
WEEKLY UPDATES:
Sorry Parents and Team...we really didn't update this site this season, for obvious reasons. But thank you everyone for helping and supporting this very short season. Included on the photo page are updated photos from this season, thanks to Erin and Amy.
Thank you to Coaches Mario, Josh and Chet for all your guidance this season. Good luck to all the athletes moving on to Swim season.
10/5/2020
Welcome Back Team!
Today is the first day of practice for the Boys Water Polo team.
An email was sent out with the specifics for the program along with your pod groups for dry/wet workouts.
All players will practice M, W, & F from 4:30pm-6:30pm with 2 days of wet and 1 day of dryland.
Please follow protocol: Come early. With your gear on under plain clothes. NO DECK CHANGING. Restrooms will be open but not for changing. Masks are REQUIRED.
Game suits need to be ordered because the lead time is so long. Deadline is Friday, 10/9/2020. Please make sure you send your sizing to 805bodyfit@gmail.com
Here is the sizing chart and if you need to try on in person, please email and we can set a time to meet. https://www.kap7.com/size-guide/
PAST NEWS........
An email went out to all parents of returning players and prospective players today, June 23, 2020.
NOTE: Summer practice will start on JULY 13, 2020
This is no contact and no equipment practice.
Please welcome Josh Halem as our Boys JV and F/S Coach.
More info to come. Please stay tuned
ACHS BOYS WATER POLO MAKES IT INTO THE QUARTER FINALS OF THE CIF SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION 5 PLAYOFFS! GAME TIME IS 5PM vs. MISSION VIEJO AT ACHS! DON'T FORGET TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT!!!
November 7, 2019
WIN over Culver City in Round 2 of CIF: 13-9. Go Scorps
ACHS MAKES INTO 2ND ROUND OF CIF SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS!!!! HOSTING HOME ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 AT 5PM. INVITE ALL THE FANS! NO ENTRY FEE!
November 6, 2019
Congratulations to the Varsity Boys for moving onto the second round of CIF Playoffs with their 13-6 win over Katella on Tuesday. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to every single Parent who drove their athletes and others to the game in the thick of traffic. Thank you for being amazing and supportive parents who cheered and supported the whole team. Thank you for all that you do!
Second Round of Playoffs will be a HOME game at Camarillo High at 5:00pm on Thursday, November 7. Athletes need to be on deck at 4pm.
We were just informed NO ENTRY FEES. So let's promote this event, get your fans out there!
J/V and Fr/So, we hope you attend! Cheer on your teammates!
November 2, 2019
Hi Parents
The varsity boys made CIF playoffs.
The first game is Tuesday November 5 @5pm in Anaheim against Katella. 2200 E. Wagner Ave., Anaheim.
They must be on deck at 4.
We are going to carpool down, leaving the lower lot of ACHS at 1pm. Please email us back and let us know if you are planning on driving and if you are willing to take another athlete with you or if your athlete needs transportation. PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, so we can plan accordingly.
Of course ACHS polos and gear please. We dont know about gate fees, but I would plan on it.
Monday practice should be business as usual ending at 4:30pm.
Thank you again parents! This will be a fun day!
October 30, 2019
NO GAMES DUE TO WEATHER
October 29, 2019
Hi Parents,
Welcome to the last week of polo for this year. Sorry this is so late! This has been a whirlwind of a season and can't believe its coming to a close!
1) Wednesday: AWAY vs. AGOURA. The last game of the season. Buses leave lower lot @ 1:15pm. ALL THREE LEVELS. Varsity 3:!5, JV 4:!5, FR/SO 5:15.
2) The Varsity boys still have an opportunity to make it into CIF Southern Sectionals Division 5. The wildcard places will be announced over the weekend.
3) That being said, only Varsity will continue practicing. But Thursday is a Collegial day for ACHS so Coach is excusing all players after 6th. Happy Halloween and be safe out there!
4) Friday-ONLY Varsity will practice. All other levels will no longer have practice beyond 6th period.
Attached is a flyer for South Coast Aquatics https://www.southcoastaquatics.com/ for those of you who are interested in playing beyond high school There are also 2 other clubs nearby, Pride at Oaks Christian https://pridewaterpolo.com/ and Santa Barbara Premier https://sbpremierwaterpolo.com/ Please feel free to ask questions. Both Nathalie and Cheryl have had children in the Club programs.
Those players who want to keep training in between, there is also PVST SWIM TEAM: https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=scspvst
Spring Season Swim at ACHS: Tryouts will be sometime in December. Please keep updated by checking on GOSCORPS.COM
Thank you all parents. Again, please put on your calendars our awards banquet on Dec 11 at ACHS Cafeteria. More info will follow.
Again, thank you all for your constant support and encouragement. This is a great sport and the athletes grew a lot this season. Looking forward to seeing you on the deck in the future, bidding farewell to Nathalie as her son is graduating...best team mom!!!
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Hi Parents,
So this week, we have a ton of information...so bear with us!
First of all congratulations to the Varsity team on a 50/50 tournament. Came in 7th overall! Nice job gentlemen! Please visit https://markbabbitt.smugmug.com/Water-polo-ACHS-2019/ to look and purchase photos for Varsity.
Monday: Normal practice
Tuesday: Normal practice
Wednesday:This is a collegial day for ACHS and minimus day for Rancho. PSAT and SAT will be that day. Rancho Students on Varsity and JV, please make arrangements for transportation from Rancho to ACHS. Everyone should be done in time to catch the bus that leaves ACHS at 1:30pm, except students taking the written portion of SAT. If they run long, they will need to find a way to Moorpark. Away vs. Moorpark.There is NO POOL at Moorpark. The Pool is at Body Xchange Gym, 543 Los Angeles Blvd., Moorpark. Varsity 3:15, JV 4:!5
Thursday: Make up game Home vs. Agoura. All three levels: Varsity 3:15, JV 4:15, Fr/So 5:15 Snack Bar will be open that day. Please volunteer if you haven't yet this season.
Friday: Normal practice
Just a heads up, next week we will have Carb Load and also our Home game is a special event for our graduating seniors on the 23rd and our last home game.
Thanks everyone. It has been an amazing season so far and can't believe its coming to a close soon. We will post information soon about club teams in the area if your athlete wishes to continue playing after the high school season
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Hi Parents,
Today's game against Agoura has been rescheduled. The wind is too bad.
Thanks for understanding.
AND...Coach Mario had a Boy this AM!!!!
Congratulations! Miles Oliver Reyes was born today at 4:45am. Mommy, Daddy and baby Reyes are doing well!!!!
Cheryl and Nathalie
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Thank you Parents for supporting and helping this program!
We hope that the Athletes enjoyed themselves on Thursday with Tony and Mize. The pics look amazing and I know my son came home and had lots to say!!!
We would love to continue to provide opportunities like this for our athletes in the future! So when we fundraise or ask the athletes to participate in fundraising activities, we would really appreciate your continued support.
THIS WEEK:
Monday: Back to School Night at ACHS. Regular Practice and dismissal. There will be Food Trucks. Presentations for ELAC-Library, PSAT/SAT-M3, Principals Q & A Cafeteria, ALL PRESENTATIONS 5-545. General Session in gym 5:55. Classrooms open at 6:30pm
Tuesday: Early Dismissal at ACHS. Varsity will practice from 6th period to 2:30. JV and FR/SO will have regular practice 2-4:30.
Wednesday: Carb Load at The Halls House. 454 Avenida Gaviota 5:30-7. A sign up genius will go out this week. Please encourage your athlete to attend.
Thursday: Home vs. Agoura. V=3:15, JV=4:15, Fr/So=5:15. Please parents, this is the information we have now. Coaches will contact you if there is NO FR/SO game for some reason. There will be a Snack Bar, so please donate and volunteer your time! Katie and Nannette have done an amazing job and along with you and your donations of items and time have raised upwards of $1000. We will have a final figure at the end of the season.
Friday/Saturday: Oxnard Tournament. This is a Varsity Event only. Self Transportation to Games, no buses. Schedules and pool locations will come out this week. Stay tuned.
AGAIN,
Thank you for your time and support
Nathalie and Cheryl
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Away Game Vs. ROYAL
V & JV
Thursday: Skills and Drills with 5 Time Olympian Tony Azevedo 2-4:30pm. Parents are welcome to attend and watch. Many dignitaries and press will be there as well. Please remind athletes to be on best behavior and really get something out of this experience.
Friday and Sat: Fr/So Round Robin Tournament at Thousand Oaks High School. MORE info to come via email from Coaches.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Hello Parents
What a great week of polo. Congratulations Athletes!
This Week:
1) Monday: Today is Picture Day. Please make sure that you send the picture form with your student if you want to order pics. They also need their speedo.
2) Tuesday: Carb Load at the Epstein Home.3120 Penzance Ave/ 5:30PM A separate sign up genius will come to sign up for your dishes. Please encourage your athlete to attend. This is another great bonding event.
3) Wednesday: Home vs. Moorpark. This is our first league game! Varsity 3:15, JV 4:15. The Snack Bar will be open. Please make sure you have signed up for a shift to work this season!
4) Thursday: Collegial Day at ACHS.
5) Friday and Saturday: Thousand Oaks Round Robin Tourney for Frosh Soph team ONLY. More details to follow, usually for Water Polo, schedules like these don't go up until the Wednesday of that week. Be on the look out for more info.
Other Items:
Thank you again for all your support at the snack bar!
Our amazing Booster parents are hosting a fundraiser on October 19. Casino Night! Tickets are on sale now and I have included the flyers for more info! Please consider attending. There are amazing prizes and silent auction items!
JV- Here is a link from a photographer that took photos for you to view!
https://k-robinson.smugmug.com/Sports/Water-Polo/ACHS-Water-Polo/ACHS-vs-Thousand-Oaks-Water-Polo-91119/n-xnV8cw
https://k-robinson.smugmug.com/Sports/Water-Polo/ACHS-Water-Polo/ACHS-vs-Buena-Water-Polo-91219/n-GmsdVJ
For those of you who are still missing items, the manufacturer assured us that they will be here this week.
Again, thank you all for your support and can't wait for another amazing week of polo
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Hi Parents!
Thank you again for an amazing week of polo! What a fun and exciting week, two games down! '
A BIG thank you to all the parents who have volunteered their time and donated snacks to the snack bar! Thanks to all of you and your hard work and the guidance and leadership of Katie and Nannette, we have raised significant amount of funds for this year!!! If you haven't had the opportunity to volunteer, please do!!! If you haven't already figured it out, our sports programs rely heavily on Fundraising. They would not exist without you!! So thank you all so much!
This Week:
If you still have balls from last year and want to hang them this year, please contact either Cheryl or Nathalie and we can make arrangements.
Monday: NO GAME. Moved to Tuesday. For those of you who ordered Spirit Wear, I will be on deck handing them out. Will send home with your Athlete.
Tuesday: Away game vs. Newbury Park @ Newbury Park High School. All three levels: Varsity:3:15, JV: 4:15, FR/SO: 5:15. BUSES LEAVE AT 1:30pm. RANCHO students, sorry, the coaches realize that you already had carpool worked out on Monday. But they will need to find a way to ACHS before 1:30 to catch the bus. ACHS students will be excused from school to catch the bus.
Wednesday; HOME game vs. Foothill Tech. All three levels: Varsity:3:15, JV: 4:15, FR/SO: 5:15. SNACK BAR OPEN
Thursday: NO CARB LOAD. Moved to Tuesday, 9/24.
Friday: HOME game vs. Carpinteria. Varsity: 3:15 & JV: 4:15 SNACK BAR OPEN
And parents of JV and FR/SO: Do you have pics of your kids playing? I would love to upload them to our website!!!! https://achsboyswaterpolo.weebly.com/
Coming up:
9/24 Carb Load at Epstein Residence, the sign up sheet will be coming out next week. The last event was so fun, the athletes had a blast! A big shout out to ALL the SENIORS who came last time. The Athletes really look up to you and you guys really stepped up. Thank you!!!!!
10/3: We are happy to announce a Training Workshop taught by 5 time Olympian, Tony Azevedo on Thursday, October 3 from 2-4:30. Tony is excited to come and work with the athletes! Check out his company and see what is in store for our athletes. http://tonyazevedo.com/about/ And Michael "MIZE" Zellmer will be coming to work with our 5 Goalies. He is a two time Olympian and the current Goalie Coach for the USA WaterPOLO Olympic Development Program. http://xquix.us/ceo-michael-zellmer/ We are so excited that our fundraising efforts have been able to fund not only equipment, summer coaching fees and now this workshop. Thank you all! Get ready to work!
Thanks again parents, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Hi Parents,
Great weekend of polo for both the V and JV teams. Good Job Athletes! A BIG thank you to all the parents who volunteered for the snack bar and again, thank you to Katie and Nannette for organizing the snack bar!
This Week:
We have an annual fundraiser! The HAVE A BALL fundraiser form is attached to the Forms and Fundraiser Tabs. Please read and follow the directions if you would like to participate. We must have all forms in by Friday. This Friday. If you are opting to use the balls from last year, they are $10 to hang. This is a great way to show school spirit and support the team.
Practice is the same this week. No changes.
Games: Wednesday, vs. TOHS at Home. All Levels, Varsity 3:15, JV 4:15, Fr/So 5:15. Snack Bar will be open! Have you signed up for your shift this season yet? Have you donated items? Let's help out the team! Go Scorps!
Thursday, vs. Buena HS at Buena HS(AWAY). Varsity 3:15, JV 4:!5. For away games, RANCHO athletes need to get to ACHS before 1:30PM. Please make transportation arrangements to get your athletes to ACHS. ACHS students will be excused from their period to make it to buses on time. Buses will depart ACHS at 1:30pm. Athletes will be required to ride home on the Bus to ACHS unless arrangements and notice have been made with Coach Mario.
Picture Day is 9/23/19. Forms will be sent home this week.
Speaking of pictures, the Varsity team is very fortunate to have Dr. Mark Babbitt taking photos of the players and games. He has uploaded some to the website but has made them available for purchase on his site: https://markbabbitt.smugmug.com/Water-polo-ACHS-2019/
Thank you again parents for your time and support. We are working on a workshop for the athletes with 5 time Olympian Tony Azevedo and 2 time Olympian German Goalie Michael "Mize" Zellmer. More information coming.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
HI Parents,
Hope you had a great long weekend and a great first week of school! Can't believe how fast that went!
This week:
Tuesday: CARB LOAD hosted by the Steimle Family: 5:30pm-7:30pm, 6111 Shasta Pl. Here is the link for sign ups in case you didn't get a chance to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0544a8ab2aa31-achs1 Athletes do not have to stay the whole time. It is an opportunity for the teams to bond and eat some major carbs prior to our next Home game.
Wed: Home Game VS. Oxnard. Varsity: 3:15. JV: 4:15. Fr/So 5:15. Please don't forget that they charge at the door. If you haven't thought about purchasing an all access pass, it's a great idea! https://www.goscorps.com/scorpion-passes
There will be another snack shack during this game. If you haven't already done so, here is the sign up request from our amazing volunteer coordinators: "Thank you to everyone who donated items and their time to the snack bar!
We are trying to include fresh fruit and other healthier items if your athletes need to eat something before or after the game. Consider sending them to the snack bar.
There are still some openings is they can check the sign ups:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544A8AB2AA31-achs
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544A8AB2AA31-volunteer
Also, Varsity Parents, one of our parents, Dr. Mark Babbitt takes amazing photos at our games. He has graciously again made them available and are up on our website. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
JV/FR/SO parents. If you have any great shots or video, please email them to 805bodyfit@gmail.com and we will add them to our photo galleries.
Friday & Saturday: VARSITY ONLY- Conejo Classic. These games will be played all over the neighboring areas. More info will be coming. We will let you know as soon as we know the game schedule. JV/FR/SO this would be a great time to come out and cheer your teammates on!!! We are in Division 1 this year due to our great finish last year.
Picture Day: 9/23/19. We will be sending home picture order forms the week of 9/9. Pictures are taken during school hours at 2:30pm.
Thank you again for all your help and support parents! Our high school sports exist because we have great, supportive parents behind these talented and dedicated athletes.
AUGUST 22, 2019
NO PRACTICE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23.
Please welcome our JV/FR/SPH Coach, Jacklyn Simonson. She has been on deck this week.
Next Week:
1) School of course starts next week on Tuesday. WE will still have practice on Monday from 6:30-8:30pm.
2) Starting Tuesday, practice will END after school at 4:30pm. Athletes will report to deck at 6th period for Cam students and Rancho students will be coming over.
3) First Scrimmage against Pacifica will be at home on Thursday, August 29. Varsity at 3:15 and JV at 4:15. If there are no Frosh/Soph games listed, athletes still dress out and have the potential to play. We realize there is probably no need to remind parents but at games/scrimmages, we should all follow code of conduct and be good examples for our athletes and other parents and children around. Please refrain from behavior that could be perceived as poor sportsmanship or bad role modeling. Let's go and cheer our athletes on!
5) There will be a snack bar this week. There will be a sign up genius coming to you and hopefully we can get all the shifts covered by you. No entry fee needed if you are volunteering.
4) Please do not forget that they charge $7 at the door for home games. You may want to consider purchasing the Scorpion Pass, $70 for the whole year and it is good for other sport entries as well: https://www.goscorps.com/scorpion-passes
5) Again, we will be updating our website regularly: https://achsboyswaterpolo.weebly.com/
6) Announcement from our booster club: https://www.goscorps.com/casino-night
For the Love of the GameCASINO NIGHT
Saturday, October 19
6:00 - 11:00
Camarillo Airport
265 Durley Ave
All proceeds benefit ACHS Athletics
The Scorpion Athletic Booster Club will be hosting our first annual casino night fundraiser. We will be raising money to help the athletic department while having fun. The evening will feature a catered dinner, DJ, silent auction, live auction, casino games and a Texas Hold'em Tournament.
A portion of each ticket purchase will go directly to the ACHS team of your choice.
There will be auction items and prizes, including the use a vacation home generously donated by an ACHS family.
Must be 21 or older to attend event.
Have a great weekend Parents! Thank you again and this is going to be a fun season! Both team parents have had multiple kids in this sport and if you have any questions about it or about playing year round, please don't hesitate to ask one of us.
AUGUST 19, 2019
Last week of summer!!! This week: Monday practice is from 4-8:30pm. The athletes all have concussion protocol and must attend the meeting at 4. Practice will follow. Tuesday: 7-10:30am. Wednesday and Thursday Practice is CANCELLED due to pool closure. Friday: 7-10:30am.
Please do not forget Order Forms and checks are due on Monday, August 19.
There will be an email coming for shift and donation sign ups for our first Snack Bar. Please help out where you can. Our first scrimmage will be on the 29th of August.
AUGUST 12, 2019
This week: Monday, August 5: Practice for all levels will be 5-8:30pm. Please note that the upper parking lot on Monday Night will be closed due to Band Practice. So drop off near gate. Tuesday-Friday: Practice is from 7-10:30am. If you will be absent, please contact Coach Mario ASAP.
AUGUST 5, 2019
Great first week team!
This week: Monday, August 5: Practice for all levels will be 5-8:30pm. Tuesday-Friday: Practice is from 7-10:30am. If you will be absent, please contact Coach Mario ASAP.
Parents, please remember to fill out and turn in to either Team Mom or Coach, the transportation form. Currently, the one we have on our site is the only one available. It is for 2018-2019. Please cross out the dates and replace with 2019-20. Sorry for the inconvenience.
We are still looking for a parent to be in charge of the snack bar. It can be a team of parents as well! Regardless, each family will be asked to volunteer for a time slot this season at the snack bar. And the sign ups for the donations for the snacks will go out the week of the home games.
Spirit Wear Orders are here. Please make sure you turn yours in before August 19 to either team parent or coach. Checks made payable to ACHS Boys Water Polo. Remember, the players are only required to have the Team Polo and the speedo. All other Spirit Wear is optional.
JULY 19, 2019
Thank you to all who have already signed up to volunteer at the Fiesta in downtown Camarillo. We still have some spots left and if you haven't done so, please sign up today! This is one of our largest Fundraisers and we would love your help and support! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0545a5ad2eabf94-camarillo1
JULY 19-23, 2019
Good luck to all the athletes competing in the USA National Water Polo Junior Olympics this week in Orange County! It will be a great week!!!!
JULY 30, 2019
First Day of Practice: 7AM-10:30AM for all teams: Varsity, JV, Frosh/Soph
Parent Meeting at 7AM on deck or 6PM on deck. Giving 2 options for meet times, both meetings are identical, only need to attend one.
JULY 31-AUGUST 2, 2019
All teams will continue to practice together this week from 7AM-10:30AM. Following this week, the new practice schedule will be in place. TBD
2020 Coaching Staff
Varsity: Mario Reyes
