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If you live in the Inland Empire and your child is curious about water polo, you have a lot of good options close to home. This guide covers how youth and high school club water polo works, what to expect by age group, and how to figure out whether it is a good fit for your family.
Water polo is one of the country’s fastest-growing aquatic sports. USA Water Polo, the national governing body, now counts more than 50,000 members and sanctions 500+ member clubs and 400+ tournaments nationwide. Southern California is the heart of it all: the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics — the largest water polo tournament in the world — drew roughly 15,000 athletes on 942 teams across 44 venues in Orange County in 2025, a stone’s throw from the Inland Empire.
Club water polo is year-round, competitive water polo played outside of the school season. It is where most serious players develop — the extra reps, coaching, and tournament experience are what move an athlete from “plays for the high school team” to “plays at a high level.” At Foothill, we field boys’ and girls’ teams from 10U through 18U.
Beyond the community and the life skills, water polo is one of the best conditioning sports there is. Players tread water the entire match, and a moderate hour in the pool can burn roughly 500–700 calories while engaging nearly every muscle group — core, legs, shoulders, and back. Parents consistently tell us their kids become more confident, more disciplined, and more connected to a community.
Because we train year-round, families can start almost any time. Practices are grouped by age and level, and the competitive calendar includes local leagues and tournaments across Southern California. You can always find current practice times on each program page and the season schedule.
Foothill Club Water Polo is based in Rancho Cucamonga / Alta Loma and welcomes families from across the Inland Empire — including Upland, Fontana, Ontario, Claremont, La Verne, Chino, Chino Hills, Redlands, Riverside, Corona, and beyond.
The easiest first step is to just show up. New athletes get their first two weeks free — no commitment, no pressure. We also run a free intro clinic periodically for brand-new players. If your athlete has never played, that is the perfect on-ramp.
Prefer to start with a question? Fill out our quick interest form and we’ll reach out with season dates, tryout reminders, and next steps — no pressure.
Your first two weeks are free. Bring a suit and a smile.
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