Dear Athletes,
Way to go – you did it! Your hard work, dedication, and talents have earned you a well-deserved spot to attend the USA Water Polo 2025 Pipeline Training International Training Program!
This is an incredible achievement for you, your friends and family, your team, your coaches, and your community. Your support system is cheering you on, and we want to echo the excitement and pride we have for you as a rising star within USA Water Polo.
Why Fundraising Matters
To ensure the continued success of USA Water Polo's Olympic Development Program (ODP), we kindly ask each athlete to fundraise a minimum amount of $4,750 to support this vital initiative.
Unlike other countries' teams, Team USA's ODP is not funded through government support or by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
For the 2025 Pipeline Training International Program, our goal is to raise more than $565,250 by July 11, 2025.
Trips include:
- Athens, GREECE (Boys Cadet, Boys Youth)
- Belgrade, SERBIA (Boys Cadet, Boys Youth)
- Budapest, HUNGARY (Girls Cadet, Girls Youth)
- Belgrade, SERBIA (Girls Cadet, Girls Youth)
This means every dollar you raise, contribute, and give directly fuels the pipeline and development of our next generation's greatest water polo players (and that's you!) – driving growth, opportunities, and successes for our sport and its bright future.
How To Get Started
Now is the time to rally your friends, family, community, and support systems behind your athletic journey in water polo!
Beginning your fundraising is simply:
1. All Athletes click the Athlete Registration button.
2. From there, an Athlete selects how they would like to participate, either as a Fundraiser or a One-Time Donation Athlete.
A Fundraiser will create a personalized page and fundraise to fulfill the amount commitment; use this option if the Athlete plans to have friends and family contribute to the Athlete's fundraising goals.
A One-Time Donation Athlete will make a single contribution to directly fulfill the amount commitment.
Fundraising Deadlines
To help you stay on track with your fundraising success, please note the following deadlines for 2025:
* 2025 Pipeline Training International Training Program: July 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM (PT)
People Want To Help You
Fundraising is fun (!), especially when you have the opportunity to reach out everyone you know and ask them to support your athletic pursuits.
Tell what it's like to be a water polo player; describe what goes into training, how you prepare for a tournament, and most importantly, share with others about your big dreams in the sport and how their donations can help make them possible!
You Have Additional Support
Whether you need ideas, encouragement, or guidance, the USA Water Polo Philanthropy & Advancement team is here for you every step of the way. Please feel free to reach out.
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.
Be bold and strong with your fundraising efforts; you've got this!
Stars and Stripes,