Tomorrow, August 19th, Versus will be airing a game between the USA Men’s team and Montenegro. The game will be at 1pm our time, so set your Tivo/DVR so you can watch some of the best athletes in the nation compete.
Go USA!
For those of you who do not know, our 12 and Under Boys team traveled to Los Angeles last weekend for the 4 day Junior Olympic Tournament. We were one of a limited number of teams to qualify for the tournament, and it was the first time a BAC team had qualified in a few years. We were a young and small team, but we were determined. The trip taught us a lot about the need to work as a team. As the tournament progressed we began to see our teammates better, move together, and make the extra pass.
No matter what happened and what the score was, our team never gave up. The boys fought for the ball until the very end of every game showing their perseverance and determination. I was extremely proud of how the boys represented BAC. I look forward to taking them all to the tournament again next year! Congratulations to our Junior Olympic Athletes!
Congratulations to all the BAC Swimmers that competed in the Summer Sectional Gold Series Meet hosted by Canyons Aquatic Club in Santa Clarita this past weekend. Wyatt Butler, Sean Doker, Bryant Jacobs, Maddy Gebhard, Anne Miles, and Kristen Brennand finished their races very well against an extremely talented crowd of swimmers. Kristen Brennand made finals in two events (200 IM, 100 Fly) just missing the Jr. National time standard. Both Wyatt Butler and Bryant Jacobs dropped a considerable amount of time in the distance freestyle events while Anne Miles and Maddy Gebhard showd prowess in the breaststroke. Sean Doker marked his best times in the 100 and 200 freestyle. BAC is very proud of the accomplishment of all the swimmers this summer season and is looking forward to a great showing at Far Westerns. If you are not competing at Far Westerns this weekend, your job is to relax, spend time with family and friends, and begin planning how you are going to improve next season. Great Job BAC!
Yesterday, BAC’s teams played 6 games all in a row – three for the 14U team and three for the 16U boys. Both teams had a great showing! All together the teams scored 66 goals!! These goals will be counted towards our fundraiser, so great job everyone! Of those 66 goals, 27 of them came from assists which means our athletes are really working together and playing as a team.
In an exciting last game, the 14U team (playing with no subs), came back from being down 2 at the end of the 3rd to beat Stanford. What a great way to wrap up the tournament!
Congratulations to both teams!!
BAC’s 18U boys, 18U girls and 16U girls all play at West Valley later this weekend. Check back here for updates.
The USA Women’s National Team will be playing in two exhibition games against the Chinese National team this week. The games are June 23 at Dougherty Aquatic Center in San Ramon at 8:00pm and June 24 at Stanford University at 7:00pm. If you can, head over to watch your countries best athletes compete, and don’t forget to represent your club by wearing your BAC shirt!
BAC’s 12 & Under Boys will represent the club at this year’s National Junior Olympic Tournament. The boys are the first BAC team to qualify in a few years and we are thrilled to be competing against the nations top teams. Please congratulate them and wish them good luck when you see them.
Last night the Women’s Masters Water Polo Team attend a San Francisco Giants Game. The team was recognized on the big screen. 
Thanks for representing us ladies!
Moms, if you are interested in joining a great group of women twice a week for a fun and fabulous workout, please email Head Coach Amy Gardner: amy@burlingameaquatics.com.
Congratulations to Nathan Perisic and Grant Peel for making the Pacific Zone ODP (Olympic Development Program) Training Roster. These teams are comprised of athletes from the whole pacific zone (GREATER Bay Area), and the members are recognized as the best in their age group. They will train as a group throughout the next year learning the Olympic system of play. The team will then compete against the other Zones in March for a Regional Championship.
BAC is proud to have two great athletes represent us! Please be sure to congratulate them when you see them on the pool deck!
Many of you may know Sean Nolan as a former coach with BAC and also a regular in-water guest. During the spring polo season Sean often showed up to man the cage and show just how dominant a good goalie can be. During the recent Fisher Cup, Sean’s team the Olympic Club took 1st place – Sean was named top goalkeeper of the tournament. Congrats to Sean!
Check out this link and watch one of “Dhani’s Challenges” in which a former NFL player tries to play water polo in Croatia. He certainly doesn’t make it look easy.
