Sedgefield Water Polo Club loaned 6 players and a coach to Rotherham Metro to allow a team to be entered in the U17 Boys National Age Group Tournament. The team travelled to Northampton on Saturday 11th March for their matches, and aimed to replicate the success of the Sedgefield U19 team who competed the previous weekend in Matlock. This is a very prestigious club tournament, with each club competing striving to show their team is the best in the country.
The boys played against Stretford, Beckenham and Manchester, winning one game and losing 2 which meant they were third in their group and did not qualify for the National Finals held in Sunderland over the weekend of 29th and 30th April. The coaches praised the work ethic and team spirit of this group of boys and are excited to see how the team develops and strengthens over the coming years.
Thanks to head coach Matt Graves from Rotherham and assistant coach Ben Alderson (age 17) who has gained valuable experience coaching in a national tournament.
In addition to Junior and Senior sessions, Sedgefield Water Polo Club now offers a beginner session on a Saturday afternoon for those wishing to try this fun and exciting sport. All sessions need to be booked in advance, so please check our website for further information and joining instructions.
Contact 07579 030598 or email sedgefieldwp@hotmail.com