Sedgefield Water Polo Club sent a young men’s team to compete at the ManUp Festival in Salford Quays, Manchester on Saturday 10th August. The smaller outdoor pitch and slightly different rules made the games more fun, exciting and fast paced with lots more opportunity to score goals. Thankfully, unlike previous years, the weather was on our side this year and the sun was shining.
The team started with their first game of the day against Hallam, unfortunately narrowly losing with a final score of 7-9. This was followed by another tightly contested game against the Army, losing just 4-6. Despite two losses by the halfway point of the tournament, this did not deter the team and they fought hard against Cathal Brugha, winning with a fantastic 8-4 scoreline. After this win, the men’s final game was against Notts Old Boys, who were much stronger and the game finished with a 5-10 loss.
The tournament was always going to be a tough one for the young team, but their fighting spirit and determination shone through, more so because they participated as a team of just six, without a designated goalkeeper, and each having to take turns to rotate which reflects the team spirit amongst the group.
Thanks to the parents who travelled to Manchester to support the boys.
We’d also like to advise that we can now offer player sponsorships for just £30 per player for this season in return for regular advertising and promotion on our social media pages. If this is something that your business may be interested in, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. All monies raised will be used to allow our fantastic members the opportunity to develop their skills and provide them with the equipment they need in order to succeed in the sport.
In addition to Junior and Senior sessions, Sedgefield Water Polo Club now offers a beginner session at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre on a Saturday afternoon for those wishing to try this fun and exciting sport.
All sessions need to be booked in advance on our Club App, so please check our website for further information and joining instructions, email sedgefieldwp@hotmail.com or contact us on 07579 030598.