17U and 19U Competitive NCL Teams
Returning and new players must attend tryouts, as per the BCPL/NCL practice schedule. Shortly after, athletes will be selected to join their age group for the National Championship League's (NCL) 17U and 19U traveling teams. Those athletes not making the team will be invited to join the NCL Prep Training for their respective age group where they will train and develop in preparation for tryouts next season or for this season, should a spot become vacant.
Selection will be based on, but not exclusive of:
- coachability
- commitment
- attitude
- general fitness
- awareness of game rules
- team play ability
- tactical adaptability
- water polo technical skills
- sprint swim speed
- distance swim speed
- passing accuracy
- shooting accuracy and power
- ball handling
- positioning
- self-motivation
