Summer Academy [BCN]
Our summer high-performance training program
Summer Academy 2026
Session 1: June 1 - 19 | Session 2: July 27 - August 7
"BIWPA's summer high performance water polo program designed for athletes wishing to take their game to the next level"
The Summer Academy is a high performance water polo program that follows the same methodology and training method than the annual program at the BIWPA Academy.
The sports program is led by 2x Olympic coach Quim Colet and challenges athletes with two sessions in the pool and one gym/conditioning session every day. The program focuses on individual skills, technique/tactics and also includes real game situations and scrimmages with local club teams.
What's New in 2026
Learn from the best!
2026 Summer Academy
All you need to know
Who and where?
Open to athletes (coed) born between 2012 and 2006.
CN Sabadell (Barcelona, Spain).
When?
- Session 1 · Barcelona: June 1 - 19, 2026
- Session 2 · Barcelona: July 27 - August 7, 2026
What's included?
- Sports program Mo - Fri
- Lodging and full board
- BIWPA tutor 24/7
Venues
Even though Sabadell is our main hub, athletes have the chance to train once or twice a week at the iconic Olympic pools of Montjuïc
Two Sessions
What's the best option for you?
Session 1
- June 7 - 27, 2026
- June 8 - 12, 2026
- June 15 - 19, 2026
Three weeks available, 2 weeks required. Sports program is from Monday to Friday, arrival Sunday, departure Saturday.
Session 2
- July 27 - 31, 2026
- August 3 - 7, 2026
Two weeks required. Sports program is from Monday to Friday, arrival Sunday, departure Sunday.
Why BIWPA?
A Champions League venue
CN Sabadell is renowned for its top-ranking men's and women's senior teams, exceptional youth development program, and top-notch facilities.
BIWPA methodology
A training methodology for high-performance water polo, executed by most of the Spanish water polo players with international projection.
All included
Private transportation, lodging and full board. Athletes only have to focus on water polo and make the most of the experience.
The best coaching staff
Led by 2x Olympic coach Quim Colet, our Academy coaches have experience, skill and a high-level background.
Scrimmages with local clubs
Together with the individual technical and tactical work, athletes compete in weekly scrimmages with local club teams.
Academy
This summer program is the best trial of what it's like to experience our high performance annual training program.
Accommodation
Hotel Verdi | Sabadell, Barcelona
Athletes stay in double rooms at a conveniently located four-star hotel within a 15-minute walk of Club Natació Sabadell, and their package includes all three meals.
Summer Academy or summer camp?
While our summer camps offer the best balance between fun and water polo fundamentals, the Summer Academy follows a demanding and immersive training program designed to get the most out of every athlete. At the Summer Academy you can get a taste of our high performance annual water polo program.
Learn more about our summer camps >>
A Typical Day
Tentative schedule
- Breakfast
- Pool time - Morning practice (8:30AM - 10:30AM)
- Lunch and rest
- Pool time - Afternoon practice (2.30PM - 4:00PM)
- Strength and conditioning session (4:00PM - 5:00PM)
- Dinner
Last year's Summer Academy (2025)
2026 Pricing
Sports Program Mo - Fri (by BIWPA)
625 € / week (3-week package: 1815€ –includes a 60€ discount)
Minimum 2 weeks required; arrival Sun, departure Sat
Lodging at 4-star Hotel Verdi (Full Board, Individual/Double Rooms)
810 € / week per person (Sun - Sat)
Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, 24/7 supervision, AC, fridge and Wi-Fi
Medical Insurance (mandatory)
55 € (one-time payment) for the entire program duration
Airport Transfer (optional)
90 € per person (one way) from or to Barcelona Airport
About the admission process
Basic techniques
- Freestyle, head up-top speed 25m (driving the ball)
- Vertical shot blocking position
- Vertical shooting position w ball-add faking
- Reverse skulling w/ hip displacement (back pedal)
- Passing while facing goal, from position 2 and 4
Game situations
- Offense shooting/passing
- Exclusion drawn
- Counter attack goal or assist
- Specific defense (press/zone, set defense)
- 6 on 5 goals/assists (specific positions)
- 5 on 6 defensive displacements
