Summer Academy
High performance water polo in Barcelona
"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.
See what's new in 2024
New locations and three sessions available
2024 Summer Academy
All you need to know
Who and where?
Open to athletes (coed) born between 2010 and 2004.
Two locations: Barcelona and the US.
When?
- Session 1 · Sabadell: From May 27th to June 21st (4 weeks)
- Session 2 · US: From July 26th to August 2nd
- Session 3 · Barcelona: From July 29th to August 9th
What's included?
- Sports program
- Lodging and full board
- Private transportation
Facilities
Three sessions
What's the best option for you?
Session 1
May 27 to June 21, 2024
Athletes coming for session 1 will join the group of student-athletes of the Spring semester at the Academy. Come for a couple of weeks or the whole month and live a true Academy experience in Barcelona!
Session 2 (TBC)
July 26 to August 2, 2024
We are excited to bring the Summer Academy to the US for athletes eager to enhance their skills with our unique methodology. The perfect opportunity to regain peak performance right after the school year begins!
Session 3
July 29 to August 9, 2024
Train with athletes from all over the world at the amazing Montjuic Olympic pools. Join us for two weeks and take advantage of our intense high-performance program!
Why BIWPA?
The best facilities
An Olympic venue like the Municipal pools in Montjuic (Barcelona) or Club Natació Sabadell, one of Europe's leading clubs.
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
All-inclusive format
A four-star hotel conveniently situated within a 15-minute walk of Club Natació Sabadell.
Hotel Verdi
Sabadell - Session 1
Newly-constructed bio-sustainable student residence with modern and quality facilities.
Xior Residence
Barcelona - Session 3
Summer Academy, summer camp or both?
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
- 8:45 - 10:30 am Pool time - Morning practice
- Break time
- 10:45 am - 12 pm Strength and conditioning session
- Lunch and rest
- 6.30 - 8.30 pm Pool time - Evening practice
- Dinner
Last year's Summer Academy (2023)
Information and pricing
Brochure 2024 coming soon!
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
Pre-register
Show your interest for 2024
