Welcome Athletes & Families,
Congratulations on earning your place at the 2026 USA Water Polo National Team Selection Camp (NTSC). You're a part of the sport's next generation of great players – and the future of Team USA.
This is an incredible achievement, and now it’s time to rally your community of supporters and fuel your water polo journey forward. Every athlete is raising support.
Your journey starts here.
Fuel Your Journey Ahead
As part of the Olympic Development Program (ODP), every athlete participates in fundraising to help strengthen and continue the success of the program.
Your fundraising efforts directly support:
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Athlete training and development
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National Team preparation
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Next generation access opportunities
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The road to the LA28 Olympic Games
Unlike many countries, USA Water Polo's athlete pipeline is not funded through government support nor by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). It is powered by people who believe in you and your talents.
Fundraising Deadlines
To help stay on track with your progress and commitments, please note the following 2026 fundraising deadlines. All deadlines will be 5:00 PM PT on the respective dates.
CAMPS
For the 2026 CAMPS experience, USA Water Polo asks each athlete to fundraise a minimum amount of $3,000 to support ODP's continued successes.
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Boys - Cadet CAMPS: June 30
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Boys - Youth CAMPS: June 30
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Girls - Cadet CAMPS: TBA
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Girls - Youth CAMPS: TBA
NTSC
For the 2026 NTSC experience, USA Water Polo asks each athlete to fundraise a minimum amount of $1,475 to support ODP's continued successes.
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Boys - Development NTSC: April 14
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Boys - Cadet NTSC: April 14
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Boys - Youth NTSC: April 14
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Girls - Development NTSC: April 28
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Girls - Cadet NTSC: April 28
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Girls - Youth NTSC: April 28
One Page, One Dream
New for 2026, your personal fundraising page stays with you throughout the ODP entire season, including NTSC and Pipeline Experiences.
If you advance beyond NTSC, your future fundraising goals build on this same page – allowing your fundraising totals to grow and carry forward, and your supporters to follow your full journey toward Team USA.
How to Get Started
Getting started is simple:
1. Click the “Athlete Registration” button.
2. Select your Player Classification.
3. Choose your participation path:
Fundraiser Athlete
Create your personalized fundraising page and invite supporters to contribute to fulfill the amount commitment.
One-Time Donation Athlete
Complete your fundraising commitment with a single contribution to directly fulfill the amount commitment.
Follow the prompts to complete your registration.
People Want to Support You
Your community is ready to rally behind you: family, friends, coaches, teammates, teachers, and local businesses.
When you share your journey and your goals, people are excited to be part of your athletic pursuits and successes.
Share what it's like to be a water polo player: describe what goes into training, how you prepare for a tournament, and most importantly, inform others about your big dreams in the sport and how their donations can help make them possible.
Athletes who begin early – and share consistently – raise the most. Take the lead, build your team, and make your mark.
We’re Here to Help
Our Philanthropy & Advancement team is here to support you every step of the way.
If you need ideas or guidance, or would like to connect, please feel free to contact me.
Together, with your help and the generosity of those around you, we can ensure the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program provides exceptional training and growth experiences for you and fellow athletes, now and in the future.
Be bold, strong, and have fun with your fundraising. We're cheering for you – and you've got this!
Stars and Stripes,
Grant Jones
Philanthropy & Advancement
USA Water Polo
Email: gjones@usawaterpolo.org
Cell: 405-306-6338
USA Water Polo
Federal Tax ID / EIN: 84-1357609
6 Morgan, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92618
USA Water Polo is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with Federal Tax ID / EIN: 84-1357609.