Summer Academy
Our summer high-performance training program
☀️ Summer Academy 2027: Register Now!
Session 1: May 31 - June 18 | Session 2: July 26 - August 6
"Elite summer water polo training for athletes who want to go further"
BIWPA's most intense and elite training program for co-ed athletes aged 14 to 19, built to take your game to the next level. Following the same elite Spanish training methodology as our annual Academy, it is led by two-time Olympic coach Quim Colet and a top-level coaching staff, and takes place at CN Sabadell, one of Europe's top clubs.
Athletes are immersed in a world-class training environment, with two pool sessions and one gym/conditioning session every day. Training focuses on individual technique and skills, real game situations, decision making, and scrimmages. Weekly masterclasses with pro players complete the experience.
What's New in 2027
Learn from the best!
2027 Summer Academy
All you need to know
Who and where?
Open to athletes (coed) born between 2007 and 2013.
CN Sabadell (Barcelona, Spain).
When?
- Session 1 · Barcelona: May 31 - June 18, 2027
- Session 2 · Barcelona: July 26 - August 6, 2027
*Arrival Sun, departure Sat
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
- May 30 - June 5, 2027
- June 6 - 12, 2027
- June 13 - 19, 2027
Three weeks available, two weeks required. Sports program is from Monday to Friday, arrival Sunday, departure Saturday.
Session 2
- July 25 - 31, 2027
- August 1 - 7, 2027
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 (2026)
2027 Pricing
Sports Program Mo - Fri (by BIWPA)
650 € / week (3-week package: 1,890 € –includes a ?? € discount)
Minimum 2 weeks required; arrival Sun, departure Sat
Lodging at 4-star Hotel Verdi (Full Board, Individual/Double Rooms)
880 € / 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
