Orestis Theodosiou
Water Polo CoachOrestis has been part of the LNC team for over ten years and has won second place in the Cyprus Cup...
Water Polo
TRAIN WITH LNC
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LEARN TO COMPETE AND COLLABORATE. BECOME A WATERPOLO PLAYER.
Water polo is a challenging sport that requires both stamina and endurance! It is a competitive team sport played in the water between two teams.
The game consists of four quarters in which the two teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team's goal. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins the match.
Each team is made up of six field players and one goalkeeper. Except for the goalkeeper, players participate in both offensive and defensive roles. Water polo is typically played in an all-deep pool meaning that players cannot touch the bottom.
Did you know?
The game was originally called “football-in-the-water,” and indeed it is more like association football and basketball than polo, the name of the sport coming from an earlier form of the game in which players rode barrels painted like horses and struck the ball with sticks.
Who is it for?
Unlike other LNC sport departments, the LNC Water Polo Team does not have a recreational department. The team is only training for elite performance. Therefore, hard work and discipline are key when it comes to following the demanding, well-structured training programmes.
The team is open to both males and females older than 7 y.o.
Why this sport?
Some mental benefits include:
- Social skills
Playing team sports is a fantastic way for people to develop their social skills. Teamwork and good communication are vital for success in water polo. - Problem-solving
Another benefit of playing water polo is that it’s great at developing problem-solving. You’ll learn strategies to break down a defense and how to play with an extra player. Water polo involves having to think on your feet and find the best scenario straight away.
As for the physical benefits:
- Power
Have you tried swimming carrying an extra 80kg from someone lying on you or holding you down? In case you haven’t worked it out, it’s difficult! And it’s a great way of building upper and lower body strength. - Works the core
With your legs otherwise occupied kicking to keep you afloat, changing your position comes from your core. Twists, turns and throws are all core-driven moves and will help define your abdominal muscles. - Weight loss
With all the swimming, jostling, throwing and kicking, it’s no shock that you can shift loads of calories in a water polo match. A survey found an average of 700 in an hour!!! - Increased Endurance & Cardiovascular Health
Water polo players can swim upwards of 5 kilometers in a game!
As if these weren’t enough, water polo is also easy on joints! The water acts as a cushion on joints and muscles, preventing injury and general aches and pains associated with traditional fitness
Why train with LNC?
The Limassol Nautical Club Water Polo team is training at the Olympic Swimming Pool at Dasoudi in Limassol which offers excellent facilities for the demanding training sessions. Our excellent team of coaches combines both Cypriot and International trainers from established countries in this sport, such as Serbia.
The team has great management and many of our players have played in National teams in Cyprus and abroad!
Weekly training program
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 - 8:30 | Age group 7 - 12 | Age group 7 - 12 | Age group 7 - 12 | Age group 7 - 12 | Age group 7 - 12 | - | - |
| 08:00 - 10:00 | Age group 13+ | Age group 13+ | Age group 13+ | Age group 13+ | Age group 13+ | - | - |
Panagiotis Psaras
Water Polo CoachPanagiotis was born in 1995 and has been part of the LNC Water Polo team for over ten years...
" Our coaches have taught us the fundamentals of water polo and how to love the sport "
" Our coach has taught us Water Polo at a higher level than what we are used to here in Cyprus "
" Our coach has showed us how to play the sport of Water Polo at a higher level "
Unfortunately this is not an option.
Water Polo training is for athletes older than 7 years old.
All classes at the LNC are charged monthly. The monthly fee for Water Polo training is 50 Euros.
Nautical & Water Sports can help you build stamina and strength. However, your coach must always be informed of medical problems. If you are concerned please consult your doctor first!
Please note that all athletes have to be issued an “Athlete Health Certificate” by the Cyprus Sports Organisation” which includes medical exams that ensure the athlete is fit to practice the sport and/or take part in competitions.
Swimming experience would certainly help but no previous experience of the sport is required.
Yes, just get in touch with us and we will put you in contact with one of our coaches to arrange a date that suits you.
Special swimsuit designed for water polo specifically would definitely help the athlete in training.
All year-round; after communication with the coach you can begin with the appropriate group.
The coaching staff takes care of the athletes during games and training.
Special swimsuit designed for water polo specifically would definitely help the athlete in training.
Our team trains at the Limassol Olympic pool (Dasoudi area, Germasogia)
Athletes have to train 5 days a week.
Yes, you will receive a discount for multiple family members.
Any unanswered questions?
Call us at +357 25 318181 or send an email info@limassolnauticalclub.com
