$50 REWARD Offered For Recruitment of New Players!

In an effort to step up our recruitment of new players, the Titans are offering a REWARD ($50 cheque) payable to any player or parent who is able to bring a brand new player on board. While our aim is primarily to broaden our base by increasing the number of players in 'I Love Water Polo' and Recreational House League, we will also honour a reward for new recruits to our competitive programs (by invitation of the head coaches in this case). Potential new players are welcome to come out and try a practice before committing. In order to cash in on your $50 reward, the new player must sign up and pay for the remainder of the season (late registrants are entitled to a pro-rated fee).  Contact General Manager Deanna Barry at INFO@titanswaterpolo.ca. OFFER EXPIRES FEBRUARY 13, 2009.

HOLIDAY Practice Schedule for 16U and 18U AA/ AAA Athletes Only

There are four Titans practices scheduled over Holiday Break for Titans athletes in 16/18U AA and AAA Competitive programs ONLY (ILWP, Academy, Rec House League and Adult players get a break). These will be fitness workouts. NDC and NCPC athletes should consult the website for their schedule.

-          December 22, 23, 29, 30.

-          All are 8:15-9:45pm, at Nepean Sportsplex Pool

Regular practices resume Monday, January 5.

Titans Budget Update

On Saturday, December 13, Titans Treasurer Damian Laflamme presented to the Board of Directors and interested members regarding  the status of our finances. The Titans Audited Financial Statements for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year, dated August 31, 2008 are now available and can be found here: 2007-2008 Season Audited Financial Statement August 31, 2008

As a result of a motion made at the Titans AGM held in June 2008, we have made adjustments to the look of the financial statements that are available quarterly and at AGM time to the membership.  The first quarter statement for the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year is available here: 2008-2009 Season Financial Forecast November 30, 2009. The document provides more detailed information, as well as providing columns for 2007-2008 Actual/ Audited, 2008-2009 Budget and 2008-2009 Forecast. 

Both documents are also available on the club website, under the Admin tab.

If you have questions pertaining to these budget items, please contact Titans Treasurer Damian Laflamme, at damianlaflamme@hotmail.com.

Police Records Checks

If you have already submitted your paperwork, thank you! The results will be mailed to you directly by the police. Your Police Record Check with the Titans is not complete until you submit to us the signed/ stamped copy you receive back from the police. You can mail these to Titans Water Polo, Box 210, 1411A Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 1A7.

If you think you may be volunteering as a chaperone this year and would still like to get a police check, it's easy.  You just need to complete the form found here: http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/serving_ottawa/support_units/pdf/police_records_check.pdf . Send your signed form, along with copies of the required documentation (list of possible identification is in the  link), to the Titans address just above. When we submit them on your behalf, the service fee is waived, because we are a not-for-profit organization. Questions? Contact Deanna at INFO@titanswaterpolo.ca.

Tournament Sponsorship

Each year we depend on Titans families to secure some sponsors for the two invitational tournaments that we host in January and February. In fact, we budgeted these dollars in an effort to help keep your Club registration fees down. The sponsors are recognized in the tournament booklet, which also includes rosters and game schedule, and which is provided to players and spectators.

Four levels of sponsorship are available, ranging from $25 to $125.
Please assist us be seeking one or more sponsors from local businesses, restaurants you do business with, etc.

Further information can be found on the Titans website under Competitive Programs/ Tournaments. There is also a quick link from the home page. You will find letters and forms to help you to secure your ads.

Slavica Frlic, slavica@beyond2020.com  (Titans Cup 14U) and Nancy Frazer, bednarej@rogers.com (Titans Invitational 16/18U) will be handling the ads and creation of the booklets, and they can be contacted if you have questions, or would like to confirm an ad you have secured.

Coaching Modules by David Hart

On December 13, Head Coach David Hart presented to the Board of Directors and interested Titans members on the Coaching Modules he has been working on for just over a year, as part of his contract with the Titans. The deliverables range from January 2008 to June 2011. The components include:

·         Athlete Model- this links up the LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) principles with the Titans programs. Athletes should be able to identify at which stage they are currently in.

·         Skills Inventory- a listing of all the skills, including detailed technical information, for athletes and coaches. Will include written material and accompanying video. May be accessible in future via the Titans website.

·         Drills Book- is complete and in use by Titans coaching staff. Concepts are grouped together with variations for number of players. Can be applied for physical, tactical or technical stages of training. Combinations of skills and techniques. Combinations for game situations (looks at the inventory of skills required for various game situations).

·         Physical Preparation- a coaching resource

·         Tactics- 14U guidelines are now in place, and 16U/18U are in progress

·         Goalies- specialized goalie training programs

·         Supplementary Programs- Performance Polo and other supplementary training guidelines

·         Swimming- content to be determine, if any.

David will periodically report to the Board as to progress on this material. Inquiries should be directed to David Hart at dhart55@yahoo.com