Men's Water Polo Club
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A Brief History
In 2003, the team had made it to Nationals and was ranked 7th overall.
For more information on results on past years, please visit the Collegiate Water Polo Association website.
You can also check out the club water polo webpage at OSU Men's Water Polo Club
Coaches
Head Coach
Jonathan Gabriel
- There is no designated coach for the OSU Men's team. One of the players took on the responsibility to take on the coaching position.
Officers
- President: Jonathan Gabriel
- Vice President: Erik Rottman
2005 Team Roster
Seniors
- Hamilton, Rob
- Gufarotti, Adam
Juniors
- Cintron, Marcos
- Johnson, Brendan
- Sherman, Jacob
Sophomores
- Przybyla, Richie
- Rosenberg, Russell
- Wilcox, Dane
- Viglione, Matt
Freshman
- Bruss, Don
- Coons, Kody
- Gabriel, Jon
- Helm, Zeno
- McRae, Jesse
- Rottman, Erik
Location & Practice Times
The men's season is during Fall term, and practices are held at Langton Pool. It is on Jefferson St. and is right across from the OSU Bookstore. As you walk towards Langton Hall, go downstairs to the basement area. There are men's and women's locker rooms down there as well as pool access.
Practices are usually held Tuesdays through Thursdays from 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM. However, these times are subject to change depending on the available use of the facilities.
Club Fees
The officers of the club are responsible from collecting club fees. The Department of Recreational Sports provides some assistance with costs. However, because there are so many clubs available, it is simply not possible to fund all of them fully. Thus, a one time fee (per year) is required to help attain those costs. The fee is currently $40. However, depending on the tournaments that are attended or equipment costs, this fee might change.
Fundraising
Because there are costs for attending tournaments, the club needs to fundraise. This can be done through car washes, parking cars at events, selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, or any other idea that a team member might have. Although this might seem like a drag, it's a great way to get to know your teammates! Help is needed in this department so please help us!
Rules of the Game
Some basic facts
- There are six field players and one goalie in the water at a time per team.
- You can only touch the ball with one hand unless you are the goalie.
- Ball can't go underwater.
- No pushing off the bottom or off walls.
- No submerging people underwater.
- There is a 2m line, 4m line, 7m line, and half tank. People cannot go beyond the 2m line if you do not have the ball and are on offense. If you are on defense, you can go past the 2m line. A goalie cannot go beyond the half tank mark.
- If you are fouled past the 7m, you can quickly take a shot, but it has to be immediate.
- A goalie cannot use the cage or wall to his or her advantage. If this occurs, then a 4m penalty shot will occur.
- If you are fouled, or have fouled someone, then there is a 3 second wait before you can go after them.
- There are many different types of fouls, but these don't get you kicked out of a game.
- There are ejections. After 3, you are removed from the game.
For a complete list of rules and regulations, please visit the NCAA Collegiate Water Polo Rule Book
Tournaments
Result's for 2005
At Amazon Pool, Hosted by University of Oregon, Weekend of October 8 & 9, 2005
- OSU vs. University of Oregon Lost 18-7
- OSU vs. Western Washington University Won 10-13
- OSU vs. Washington State University Won 12-6
- OSU vs. University of Portland Won 11-4
At Osborn Aquatic Center, Hosted by Oregon State University, Weekend of October 22 & 23, 2005
- OSU vs. Central Washington University Won 19-9
- OSU vs. Western Washington University Won 19-8
- OSU vs. University of Washington Lost 15-7
- OSU vs. University of Oregon Lost 8-13
Northwest Division Championship at Willamalane Park Swim Center, Weekend of November 5 & 6, 2005
- OSU vs. University of Portland Won 16-5
- OSU vs. University of Oregon Lost 17-9
- OSU vs. University of Washington Lost 16-9
- OSU vs. Western Washington University Won 17-11
OSU ranked 3rd overall in the Northwest Division
- For complete results, please visit the Northwest Division Schedule link.
Contact Information
To find out more information about the OSU Men's Water Polo Club, please contact:
Jonathan Gabriel
- Email: gabriejo@onid.orst.edu
Russell Rosenberg
- Email: russell.rosenberg@gmail.com
- Phone: (541) 231-1520
Other Water Polo Opportunities
The Albany Aquatic Center hosts a water polo scrimmage every Monday night from 8:00 PM till about 9:30 PM. The cost is only $1. Albany Community Pool
The Osborne Aquatic Center hosts a water polo scrimmage every Tuesday night from 7:30 PM till about 8:45 PM. The cost is only $1. Osborne Aquatic Center
Some Other Useful Information
If water polo isn't in your interests, check out some of the other clubs that are provided at OSU on the OSU Club Sports Website
You may even want to start your own club. If so, please contact the Coordinator for Sport Clubs & Special Programs at 541-737-4083