Weekly Update 4th August 2017

Not much to say this week, holidays are well and truly upon us.

There is no RTC in Newport or Carmarthen this Friday.

Club Training this weekend is as normal, Juniors at 16.00 and Seniors at 17.30.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

5th Aug, Sat               16.00 – 17.30, Juniors training

                                    17.30 – 19.00, Seniors Training

9th Aug, Wed             20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training

12th Aug, Sat              16.00 – 17.30, Junior Training

                                    17.30 – 19.00, Seniors training

16th Aug, Wed            20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training            

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Weekly Update 28th July 2017

Well done to both the Juniors and Seniors for their performances last weekend. Newton Abbott, in the Teignmouth Lido, is never an easy fixture, and our Juniors went there with a seriously under strength side. All played well and stuck at the game to the final whistle. The Seniors played well, considering their lack of shallow end experience, and came away with a vital win. Well done to both teams.

There is no RTC in Newport or Carmarthen this Friday.

Club Training this weekend is as normal, Juniors at 16.00 and Seniors at 17.30.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

29th July, Sat             16.00 – 17.30, Junior Training

                                    17.30 – 19.00, Seniors training

2nd Aug, Wed            20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training            

5th Aug, Sat               16.00 – 17.30, Juniors training

                                    17.30 – 19.00, Seniors Training

9th Aug, Wed             20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Weekly Update 19th July 2017

Well done to the Seniors for their performance in the match against Bristol. All of the Newport players were able to keep their heads in the face of a highly charged and very aggressive Bristol, and were able to keep within touching distance of the score. Great game to watch.

Well done to the 2003’s for their hard work in the BWWPL Tournament. A great effort put in by all, 6 matches over the course of the day was hard work for you young people, you all showed real spirit staying focused as well as you did.

Both the Seniors and Juniors are paying this Saturday in the BWWPL, at Newton Abbott, good luck to both teams.

Training tonight as usual for the Seniors.

There is no RTC in Newport or Carmarthen this Friday.

Club Training for the Juniors this week due is at the normal time, for those not in Newton Abbott, 16.00 – 17.30, Kevin has kindly agreed to led the Coaching.

For the Seniors not travelling to Newton Abbott, the pool is booked for training for Saturday afternoon at the normal times, feel free to use it, but there will be no coaches present.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

19th July, Wed            20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training            

22nd July, Sat             16.00 – 17.30, Juniors training

                                    18.30 – 19.30, BWWPL Juniors V Newton Abbott in Teignmouth

                                    19.30 – 20.30, BWWPL 1sts V Newton Abbott in Teignmouth

26th July, Wed            20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training

29th July, Sat              16.00 – 17.30, Junior Training

                                    17.30 – 19.00, Seniors training

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Weekly Update 13th July 2017

PLEASE NOTE: There is no Junior training due to a Water Polo Tournament at Newport this weekend.

We heard great things from the Girls Inter Regions last weekend with Wales coming 4th in Division 1, well done Nyxon, we also heard you have a couple of goals under your belt for Wales, great news.

The 1sts took on Cheltenham last Sunday. Cheltenham had drafted in quite a few different players from the ones who took us on at home, including several who have played for GB quite recently. The match was a close affair, with us just narrowly losing 11 – 9. Great effort, keep it up.

The Seniors take on Bristol tonight, in Bristol, good luck guys.

RTC is on in Newport and Carmarthen this Friday.

This Saturday sees the BWWPL 2003 water polo tournament in Newport, the team sheet has been sent out, Jack asks please can the team members be at the pool for 11. He also says, don’t forget plenty to drink and eat, it is going to be a hard day.

Carmarthen have called off the 1999’s match as they are not able to raise a team to travel to us.

No Club Training for the Juniors this week due to a Water Polo Tournament at Newport.

Seniors training on Saturday starts at 5PM until 7.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

12th July, Wed          20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training

13th July, Thu           20.00, Seniors V Bristol in Bristol

14th July, Fri             20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

15th July, Sat            11.00 – 17.00, BWWPL 2003 Tournament, Newport

                                  14.30 – 16.30, Welsh Junior Men Swim Set, Swansea

                                  17.00 – 19.00, Seniors training

19th July, Wed          20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training            

22nd July, Sat          16.00 – 17.30, Juniors training

                                 18.30 – 19.30, BWWPL Juniors V Newton Abbott in Teignmouth

                                 19.30 – 20.30, BWWPL 1sts V Newton Abbott in Teignmouth

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Weekly Update 5th July 2017

Please note, there is no training this weekend at Newport, the gala is organised for the whole weekend, so no Polo.

Well done to the Welsh Youth Boys, Jack, Ben and Louie for the effort you all put into the Inter Regions last weekend, I hear that the team spirit was excellent throughout.

Good luck to Nyxon, who represents Wales in the 2002 Girls Inter-Regions this weekend, play hard.

Well done to the 2nds for their performance against a full Weston team. Nice improvement and also a very near win for the 2nds. 10 – 11 is a great result.

Training tonight for the seniors at the usual times.

No RTC in Newport this Firday.

RTC is on in Carmarthen this Friday.

No Club Training on Saturday for either the Seniors or Juniors this week.

The Seniors play a match in Cheltenham on Sunday evening, at 19.30. more details as soon as James has picked the team.

Just to confirm up coming matches, 1sts V Bristol away, 13th July, 7.30PM, 1999’s V Carmarthen at home, 15th July, 4PM.

Not much else to say this week, except enjoy Saturday off from Polo.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

5th July, Wed           20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training            

7th July, Fri              20.00 – 22.00, RTC in Carmarthen only

8th July, Sat             No Training

9th July, Sun            19.30, Seniors V Cheltenham in Cheltenham

12th July, Wed          20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training

13th July, Thu           12.00, Seniors V Bristol in Bristol

14th July, Fri             20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

15th July, Sat             17.00 – 18.00, 1999’s V Carmarthen at home

                                   18.00 – 19.30, Seniors training

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Weekly Update 28th June 2017

This week starts with the excellent news that Nyxon Rockliffe-Fiddler has been selected to represent Wales at the Inter-regions on 8/9 July. Well done Nyxon, great effort.

This weekend sees Ben, Jack and Louie represent the Welsh Boysin their Inter-regions, good luck to you all.

Training tonight for the seniors at the usual times.

RTC is on in Carmarthen and Newport this Friday.

Normal training this Saturday for the Juniors at 4PM.

The Seniors session is taken up with the 2nds match V Weston. Please can the selected team be at the pool for 5PM for a team talk.

Just to confirm up coming matches, 2nds V Weston at home, 1st July at 5.30 PM, 1sts V Cheltenham away, 9th July, 7.30PM, 1sts V Bristol away, 13th July, 7.30PM, 1999’s V Carmarthen at home, 15th July, 4PM.

Junior Men’s swim set in Swansea is on this Saturday from 14.30 – 16.30. A aware, the Swansea Air Show is also on this weekend, so plan your trip accordingly, the area will be very busy.

Swim Wales Welsh Water Polo Clinic is this Sunday, in Cardiff from 11.00 – 14.00, with Academy at Clinic from 11 – 12.

Not much else to say this week, see you all at training on Saturday.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

28th June, Wed          20.00 – 22.00, Seniors Swimming & Training

30th July, Fri              20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

1st July, Sat                 14.30 – 16.30, Welsh Junior Men Swansea Swim Set

                                    16.00 – 17.30, Juniors Training

                                    17.30 – 19.00, 2nds V Weston at home

2nd July, Sun              11.00 – 14.00, Welsh Water Polo Clinic, Cardiff

                                    11.00 – 12.00, Academy at Clinic

5th July, Wed              20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training            

7th July, Fri                 20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

8th July, Sat                No Training

9th July, Sun               19.30, Seniors V Cheltenham in Cheltenham

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Weekly Update 21st June 2017

I would like to start by congratulating Ben, Jack and Louie for being selected to represent Wales at the U16 Inter Regions in July, well done guys, great effort and good luck.

Training tonight for the seniors at the usual times.

RTC is on in Carmarthen and Newport this Friday.

Normal training this Saturday, Juniors at 4PM, seniors starting at 5.30 PM.

Just to confirm up coming matches, 2nds V Weston at home, 1st July at 5.30 PM, 1sts V Cheltenham away, 9th July, 7.30PM, 1sts V Bristol away, 13th July, 7.30PM, 1999’s V Carmarthen at home, 15th July, 4PM.

There will be a tour briefing on Saturday at 4PM for those who have any questions, and any questions that are raised will be distributed to all after the meeting if you were not able to make it.

Not much else to say this week, see you all at training on Saturday.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

21st June, Wed            20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training            

23rd June, Fri              20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

24th June, Sat             16.00 – 17.30, Juniors Training

                                     17.30 – 19.00, Seniors Training

28th June, Wed           20.00 – 22.00, Seniors Swimming & Training

30th July, Fri               20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

1st July, Sat                  14.30 – 16.30, Welsh Junior Men Swansea Swim Set

                                     16.00 – 17.30, Juniors Training

                                     17.30 – 19.00, 2nds V Weston at home

2nd July, Sun               11.00 – 14.00, Welsh Water Polo Clinic, Cardiff

                                     11.00 – 12.00, Academy at Clinic

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Weekly Update 15th June 2017

Well done to the Seniors for an impressive display at Taunton in the friendly last Saturday, there was some excellent finishing on display, and a well played 30 – 9 win.

Tonight the Juniors 2002 team take on Wanderers in the Welsh League, good luck guys, work hard.

RTC is on in Carmarthen and Newport this Friday.

The 1st Team Cheltenham game planned for 25th June has been postponed, as soon as we have a new date I will let you all know.

The new date for the 1st’s V Bristol is 13th July, in Bristol.

Not much else to say this week, see you all at training on Saturday.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

14th June, Wed       20.00 – 22.00, Seniors Swimming & Training

15th June, Thu         19.30 - 21.00, 2002's V Wanderers in Cardiff

16th June, Fri           20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport & Carmarthen

17th June, Sat          16.00 – 17.30, Juniors Training

                                 17.30 – 19.00, Seniors Training

21st June, Wed        20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training            

23rd June, Fri          20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

24th June, Sat         16.00 – 17.30, Juniors Training

                                 17.30 – 19.00, Seniors Training

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Weekly Update 7th June 2017

What a game the Seniors played against Cheltenham last Wednesday. To come away from the game as 14 – 6 win was excellent, but the way the seniors played was great to watch. Well done to you all.

We all felt for the Juniors after a confused and hesitant preparation for their game against Bristol, determination was shown to come back and not allow their heads to drop after the first chukka. Having been down 9 – 0 at the end of the first Chukka, it showed great spirit to finish the match with only a 17 – 7 loss.

Tonight the Seniors take on Bristol in the Bristol and West league, good luck guys, work hard. I am sure that after the last display, Bristol are likely to turn up with their best possible side.

RTC is on in Carmarthen and Newport this Friday.

Exeter have called off both the Juniors and Seniors games this weekend, so the Club will have a full training session on Saturday, Juniors 4 – 5.30 and Seniors 5.30 – 7 PM.

The Seniors play a friendly against Taunton on Sunday, starting at 6.30 PM.

Swim Wales Welsh Water Polo Clinic in on this Sunday, starting at 12 noon, and going on until 3PM, please not the change from the normal timings.

Academy at Clinic is from 12 – 1 PM on Sunday.

The match against Bristol, in Bristol, next Tuesday, has been postponed, to 13th July, at our request.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

7th June, Wed         20.30 – 22.00, Seniors V Bristol, at home             

9th June, Fri            20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

10th June, Sat          16.00 – 17.30, Juniors Training

                                 17.30 – 19.00, Seniors Training

11th June, Sun          12.00 – 15.00, Welsh Water Polo Clinic, Cardiff

                                 12.00 – 13.00, Academy at Clinic

                                  18.30 – 20.30, Seniors V Taunton, friendly in Taunton

14th June, Wed         20.00 – 22.00, Seniors Swimming & Training

15th June, Thu         19.30 - 21.00, 2002's V Wanderers in Cardiff

16th June, Fri            20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport & Carmarthen

17th June, Sat           16.00 – 17.30, Juniors Training

                                  17.30 – 19.00, Seniors Training

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Newport Claim a Major Victory

City of Newport water polo played its fifth Bristol & West League match of the season on Wednesday, when Cheltenham were the visitors to Newport International Sports Village. The Newport went into the match as huge underdogs. Indeed, Cheltenham have created a fierce reputation for themselves in recent times. The Cheltenham currently have two teams competing in the British National League. Their first team were crowned British champions in March for the fourth year in a row, whilst their second team also compete in the fourth tier of the National League. But even though it was Cheltenham’s seconds who turned up on Wednesday evening, Newport still knew that the visitors were very much favourites going into the game.

But the match did not start as expected. During the opening minutes, it was the Newport that took control, racing into a 3-1 lead through goals from captain and centre-forward James Farror; experienced arc player Gareth Campbell, who, along with Daniel Griffiths, was making his 50th competitive appearance for Newport; and the ever-threatening international veteran Chris Taylor. But Cheltenham refused to lie down and came back into the game. At the end of the first quarter, it was the Cheltenham who held a slim 4-3 lead.

The second quarter was a much more one-sided affair. Switching between a heavy press and a zonal defence, and also hitting a tired Cheltenham side on the counterattack, Newport played their finest quarter of water polo in many years. Keeping a clean sheet, but also adding further goals through Taylor (2), Farror (1), 18 year old Hugh Spencer (2) and 17 year old Jack Tod (1), Newport raced into a surprising 9-4 lead at half-time.

The start of the third quarter saw Newport extend its lead, following another brace from Taylor. But just when it seemed that Newport had acquired an unassailable lead, a plot twist provided Cheltenham with a potential route back into the match. With two minutes left to play in the quarter, one of the Newport International Players was red-carded for kicking a Cheltenham player. As a result, Cheltenham were awarded a penalty, which they converted, but more importantly Newport was forced to play a man-down for four minutes. If Cheltenham could take advantage of the situation, it would lead to a tense final few minutes.

But Cheltenham could not make the most of the opportunity. In fact, during the exclusion period, it was Newport who continued to dominate. With Newport employing a very low drop in defence, forcing long shots against the Newport’s excellent goalkeeper, Alex James, Cheltenham failed to get on the scoresheet. Newport, by contrast, registered two further goals, with Taylor scoring a back-shot from the wing and Campbell from a five-metre foul shot. Consequently, when the teams went back to evens after four minutes, Newport had all but won the match. Yet there was still time left for Newport to register one final goal – and it came in extraordinary circumstances. As the final whistle sounded, the Cheltenham keeper inexplicably decided to leave his goal, only for Farror to shoot and score a length of the pool shot, giving much delight to the spectators and Newport a comfortable 14-6 victory.

This was a momentous win for the division’s new boys, who displayed superb game-management throughout the match. Despite having won Division Two last year, Newport knew that they would face some extremely tough opponents this season and that avoiding relegation would be a tough ask. But their win over Cheltenham – the team’s second of the league campaign and first ever over national league opposition – has put them in a fantastic position to do precisely that. There are more tough games ahead in June, with four further matches against national league opposition, but Newport know that they will be a match for any team if they can play to their potential.

Newport Water Polo is expanding and seeking new players to join this thriving Club. Please contact Newport Water Polo at    admin@newportwaterpolo.co.uk    for information on how to join us for this exciting and growing sport.

Update 31st May 2017

The 2nds travelled to Weston Super Mare last Thursday to play Weston in a friendly. Weston paid us a massive compliment by fielding their best possible side to play the match. Despite the youth (with an average age below 18) and comparative inexperience of our team, the 2nds were able to hold Weston to a 9 – 5 defeat. Great work for the start of the 2nds working together !

The 99’s played Cwm Draig in the Welsh League last Saturday and narrowly lost 10 – 11, a great effort from the team, with only 2 benchers to rotate in to help.  

Tonight the Seniors take on Cheltenham in the Bristol and West league, good luck guys, work hard.

RTC is on in Newport only this Friday. Carmarthen RTC has their mid-term break this Friday.

Welsh Junior Men Swim Set is in Swansea this week. Isaac asks that if you are selected to play for the Juniors that you do not attend the Swim Set as he wants you fresh to face Bristol.

Training for the Juniors this weekend is as normal, starting at 4PM on Saturday. please note, Juniors is only for 1 hour this week due to a Junior BWWPL match at 17.00.

Good luck to the Juniors in their match against Bristol on Saturday starting at 17.00. Isaac asks that you meet at 16.30 for a pre-match team talk. Please do not be late. Remember, you have already beaten Bristol once this year, this game is yours if you want it.

Seniors training is immediately after the end of the Junior’s match and goes on until 19.00.

Due to the football in Cardiff, Clinic has been put back from this week to next week (11th June)

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

31st May, Wed           20.30 – 22.00, Seniors V Cheltenham at home

2nd June, Fri             20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport only

3rd June, Sat             16.00 – 17.00, Juniors Training

                                   17.00 – 18.00, Juniors V Bristol at home

                                   18.00 – 19.00, Senior Training

                                   14.30 – 16.30, Welsh Junior Men Swim Set in Swansea

7th June, Wed           20.30 – 22.00, Seniors V Bristol, at home             

9th June, Fri              20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

10th June, Sat            15.00 – 16.00, Juniors Training

                                   16.00 – 17.30, Juniors V Exeter at home

                                    17.30 – 19.00, Seniors V Exeter at home

11th June, Sun             12.00 – 15.00, Welsh Water Polo Clinic, Cardiff

                                    12.00 – 13.00, Academy at Clinic

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Update 24th May 2017

I would like to start by congratulating all who played for the Club over last weekend, you all did really well and showed what you are made of, well done from us all.

The Seniors played magnificently on Saturday against Cwm Draig, and only narrowly missed pulling off a major victory. Starting with a 15 goal head start, it was always going to be a big ask of the seniors, but you stuck to it, coming within 1 point of Cwm Draig in the dying minutes. Beating Cwm Draig 24 – 11 in the water, to loose the fixture 24 – 26 due to the handicap is such a shame, but well done to you all for the effort.

Cwm Draig 2002’s pulled out of the planned fixture against us only 5 ½ hours before the game, which is a crying shame. Still, the older Juniors stepped into the breach and took on the 2002’s in a fun match. The older juniors were not allowed to use their dominant hand for the match, which lead to some fun water polo.

The 2nds then took on Bradford in a friendly. The 2nds performed very well and were able to finish winners, by 15 – 5. Great game well done to you all.

Tomorrow (Thursday 25th May) sees the 2nds take on Weston, good luck to you all.

There is training as normal for the Seniors tonight (Wednesday) swim set starts at 20.00 and Polo training starts at 21.00.

RTC is on in both Newport and Carmarthen this Friday.

Training for the Juniors this weekend is as normal, starting at 4PM on Saturday. please note, Juniors is only for 1 hour this week due to a 1999’s match at 17.00.

The 1999’s take on Cwm Draig in the Welsh League at 17.00 on Saturday, please meet in reception at 16.30. Details to follow.

Seniors training is immediately after the end of the 1999’s match and goes on until 19.30.

The 2002’s were due to take on Carmarthen on Sunday (28th May), this has been postponed, new date to follow.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

24th May, Wed           20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training

25th May, Thu            20.00 – 22.00, 2nds V Weston, away

26th May, Fri              20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

27th May, Sat             16.00 – 17.00, Juniors Training

                                   17.00 – 18.00, 1999’s V Cwm Draig at home

                                   18.00 – 19.30, Seniors Training

31st May, Wed           20.30 – 22.00, Seniors V Cheltenham at home

2nd June, Fri              20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

3rd June, Sat              16.00 – 17.00, Juniors Training

                                    17.00 – 18.00, Juniors V Bristol at home

                                    18.00 – 19.00, Senior Training

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Details for 2nds V Weston Match

Dear all

The match against Weston Super Mare on Thursday 25th May, (tomorrow) in Weston is on.

Please can everyone meet in the Hutton Moor Rd Leisure Centre, post code BS22 8LY, at 20.15.

The warm up starts at 20.30 and the game starts at 21.00.

The team is as follows:

Gareth

Iwan

Joe

Dan Griffiths

Tom Griffiths

Lewis

Alex

Charlie

Jack

Ben

Luke

These are all that have let me know they are available, if your availability has changed, please do let me know.

James is coaching this match and needs to have a good chat with you all prior to the warmup.

Weston have put food on in the Lamb Pub after the match.

If you need a lift, please do let us know on the group chat and one will be organised.

See you all tomorrow night.

Match Report, Wanderers & Cwm Draig

Earlier this month, City of Newport water polo took part in two derby matches. First up for Newport was a trip to Cardiff Bay to play a Bristol & West First Division match against table-topping rivals Welsh Wanderers. Newport knew that this would be one of the toughest games that the team had played in many years. Welsh Wanderers, the only Welsh team currently playing in the British National League, having finished this season ranked fifteenth in the country, Wanderers is in essence a regional side. Drawing on the best club players in Wales, the club primarily exists to provide the principality’s leading players with a standard of competition that their local clubs cannot provide. Hence for Newport captain James Farror, who has also lead Welsh Wanderers on several occasions this year, and 18 year old Hugh Spencer, who regularly starts for the opposition, this was a somewhat bittersweet experience.

The match proved to be as difficult as Newport expected. With Wanderers fielding a side containing six senior Wales internationals and one former Great Britain star, and having won all of their previous five league games this season, progress proved difficult to come by for the visitors. Although Newport did well to finish the first quarter only 2-1 down, an extremely heavy press defence on Wanderers’ part combined with poor decision-making in attack resulted in the home side running away with the game. In the end, it was Wanderers who ran out comfortable 12-1 winners, with Farror scoring Newport’s solitary goal.

But despite the one-sided score line, Newport were not too disheartened by the defeat. With their most experienced and most creative player Chris Taylor unavailable for the match, Newport struggled to create many meaningful scoring opportunities and were continually caught on the counterattack. Nevertheless, Newport did manage to contain Wanderers to their smallest goal tally so far this season and, in reality, this figure could have been even lower had Newport’s decision-making in attack been better.

Newport’s second match was the quarterfinal of the President’s Cup. This competition runs very much like a normal cup competition, with the possibility of teams from different divisions being drawn against each other, but with the added twist that a handicap is decided by the committee for each match based the relative positions between the two teams within the league structure. The idea is to ensure that the matches remain competitive, with the lower ranking team usually starting with a head start.

Newport faced an uphill battle. Drawn at home against Aberdare based outfit Cwm Draig, who finished one from bottom in the league last year, the home side immediately found itself playing catch-up, with the visitors awarded a 15 goal head start. To begin with, however, it looked as if Newport were up to the task. Less than three minutes into the game, the home side raced into a 4-0 lead. Unfortunately, Newport couldn’t keep up their momentum and despite being comfortable all game ultimately just fell short the target, winning the match 24-11 but losing the fixture 24-26 as a result of the handicap. Goal scorers on the day were Farror (9), Taylor (8), Spencer (3), Gareth Campbell (2), and juniors Jack Tod (1) and Ollie Chilcott (1).

Update 17th May 2017

I hope that you all had a good break last weekend, with no Club training.

There is training as normal for the Seniors tonight (Wednesday) swim set starts at 20.00 and Polo training starts at 21.00.

RTC is on in both Newport and Carmarthen this Friday.

Training for the Juniors this weekend is as normal, starting at 4PM on Saturday.

The Seniors have a BWWPL Presidents Cup Match this Saturday, starting at 17.30, so James has asked for the team to meet at the pool for 16.45. Good luck to the Seniors, play hard.

The 2002 team takes on Cwm Draig at home this Sunday starting at 13.00. Jack has asked for the team to meet at 12.30 for a team chat. Good luck to the 2002’s.

The 2nds take on Bradford at home on Sunday as well, starting at 14.30, please could the team meet at 13.45 for a team chat. Good luck to you all as well.

The 2nds are in action again next Thursday (25th May) for a match in Weston-Super-Mare against Weston.

And next weekend, the 1999’s take on Cwm Draig at home and the 2002’s play Carmarthen away.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

17th May, Wed        20.00 – 22.00, Seniors Training

19th May, Fri           20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

20th May, Sat         16.00 – 17.30, Juniors Training

                                17.30 – 19.00, Seniors V Cwm Draig in Presidents Cup

21st May, Sun          13.00 – 14.30, 2002’s V Cwm Draig at home

                                14.30 – 16.00, 2nds V Bradford at Home

24th May, Wed        20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training

25th May, Thu         20.00 – 22.00, 2nds V Weston, away

26th May, Fri           20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

27th May, Sat          16.00 – 17.00, Juniors Training

                                17.00 – 18.00, 1999’s V Cwm Draig at home

                                18.00 – 19.30, Seniors Training

28th May, Sun         19.00 – 20.30, 2002’s V Carmarthen in Carmarthen

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Update 10th May 2017

The Seniors showed spirit and determination in their match against Wanderers last Thursday, and despite the 12 – 1 loosing scoreline, they can take heart that they did not give up at all throughout the match. The same must be said for the Juniors who also took on Wanderers last Sunday, and fought well throughout the match. Wanderers put out their best team possible against us, which shows the level of respect they are starting to show us now.

There is no training this weekend, due to a gala at the pool, but we do have sessions both Saturday and Sunday next weekend (20th, 21st May)

Training is as normal for the Seniors tonight (Wednesday 10th May).

RTC in both Newport and Carmarthen on Friday, Newport will start with a Land session from 20.00 – 20.30 then into the pool, Carmarthen go straight into the pool at 20.30.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

10th May, Wed          20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training

12th May, Fri              20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

13th May, Sat             No Training, due to a Gala in Newport

17th May, Wed           20.00 – 22.00, Seniors Training

19th May, Fri              20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

20th May, Sat            16.00 – 17.30, Juniors Training

                                  17.30 – 19.00, Seniors V Cwm Draig in Presidents Cup

21st May, Sun            13.00 – 14.30, 2002’s V Cwm Draig at home

                                  14.30 – 16.00, 2nds V Bradford at Home

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Update 3rd May 2017

Firstly, we would like to take this opportunity to wish the Seniors good luck for tomorrow (Thursday) evening in their match against Wanderers, and the Juniors good luck for Sunday or their match, also against Wanderers.

South Gloucester have dropped out of the planned match with us for Saturday, consequently, training is as normal (starting an hour later than normal) this weekend for both the Juniors and Seniors

Training is as normal for the Seniors tonight (Wednesday 3rd May), but if you are playing in the match tomorrow, it would be better if you only did a light swim session. Seniors training is as normal though and as many as possible there tonight please, to allow the team to prepare for tomorrow.

RTC starts this Term in both Newport and Carmarthen on Friday, Newport will start with a Land session from 20.00 – 20.30 then into the pool, Carmarthen go straight into the pool at 20.30.

The Junior Men’s Swim Set is planned for Saturday in Swansea from 14.30 – 16.30.

The Swim Wales, Welsh Water Polo Clinic is this Sunday, starting at 11.00 and continuing until 14.00. Academy is also at Clinic, from 11.00 – 12.00.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

3rd May, Wed            20.00 – 22.00, Seniors Training

4th May, Thu             19.30 – 21.00, Seniors Match V Wanderers, Away

5th May, Fri               20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

6th May, Sat              14.00 – 16.30, Junior Men Swim Set, Swansea

                                  17.00 – 18.30, Juniors Training

                                  18.30 – 20.00, Seniors Training

7th May, Sun             11.00 – 14.00, Welsh Water Polo Clinic in Cardiff

                                  11.00 – 12.00, Academy at Clinic

                                  14.30 – 16.00, Juniors Match V Wanderers, Away

10th May, Wed          20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training

12th May, Fri              20.00 – 22.00, RTC Newport and Carmarthen

13th May, Sat             No Training, due to a Gala in Newport

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

RTC's

We have received notification from Carmarthen and Newport RTC’s that they will be starting again on 7th May and continuing until 14th July, with a break for 1 week during that time. (Newport will be breaking on 7th July, not sure yet when Carmarthen will be breaking.)

Newport starts at 20.00 with a 30 minute land fitness session until 20.30, then into the pool until 22.00. Carmarthen starts at 20.30 and is all pool work until 22.00. The cost for RTC is £60 in total for the 10 week training, to be paid at the RTC by cash or cheques made payable to Swim Wales.

These are very valuable training groups for the young players and one of the areas they will be assessed at for National Team Selection. If your child has aspiration to play for Wales, please make every effort to attend the RTC’s.

We have spoken to most parents about this, but if you need any further information please do just ask me.

Kind regards

Harriet

Update 25th April 2017

Since the last time I produced an update, the Welsh 2000 Squad has competed in the EU Nations Cup, with 4 of our players in the team, the Welsh Regional U19 team has competed in the National Age Groups Plate competition and came Second in the U19’s, with one Newport Player in the team and the U17 team has competed in the National Age Groups Plate competition and came Third in the U17’s with 6 Newport Players in the team, coached by Isaac and Jack. The Seniors took on Frome in Frome and narrowly lost to them. All in all, a lot has happened.

That, however, is nothing compared to the next 2 months, which should see teams from Newport in action no less than 17 times between now and the 1st July (2 months)

Training is as normal for the Seniors tomorrow night (Wednesday 26th April)

There is no training this Saturday (29th April) due to a Gala at the pool.

Next Thursday (4th May) the Seniors go to Cardiff to take on Wanderers. Good luck guys.

Then on the weekend (6/7 May) the Juniors play two matches, one against South Gloucester and the other against Wanderers, good luck to you all.

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

26th April, Wed          20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training

29th April, Sat            No Training

3rd May, Wed             20.00 – 22.00, Seniors Training

4th May, Thu              19.30 – 21.00, Seniors BWWPL Match V Wanderers, Away

6th May, Sat               14.00 – 16.30, Junior Men Swim Set, Swansea

                                   17.00 – 18.00, Juniors Training

                                   18.00 – 19.00, Juniors BWWPL Match V South Gloucester, Home

                                   19.00 – 20.00, Seniors Training

7th May, Sun              11.00 – 14.00, Welsh Water Polo Clinic in Cardiff

                                   11.00 – 12.00, Academy at Clinic

                                   14.30 – 16.00, Juniors BWWPL Match V Wanderers, Away

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.

Update 12th April

Firstly, good luck to Dan, Luke, Ollie and Toby who all travel today to represent Wales at the EU Nations Cup in the Czech Republic this weekend, play hard and have great games, this is what memories are made of, enjoy it guys and feel proud of yourselves.

Training as normal this Saturday, please make a big effort to be there, the teams need to get some practice in after the recent matches.

A big well done to the 1999 team who took on Wanderers last Saturday. That was a great win, 18 – 10, a fantastic result for Newport.

Then to follow that, the BWWPL Junior team produced a fantastic result on Sunday, beating Devonport 16 – 11, well done again. That result takes you to 3rd in the league table.

!!!!!!!   Please note, if anyone has not sorted out their WASA membership payment with the Club, please do it as quickly as possible. You will not be allowed to play in any competitive matches if your Swim Wales membership is not up to date. Worse than that, should the Club not realise, and you play, it could result in disqualification of the whole team. Please sort it as soon as possible !!!!!!!

Below is the diary, I hope it all makes it clear to understand:

12th April, Wed         20.00 – 22.00, Seniors training

15th April, Sat           16.00 – 17.30, Juniors Training

                                  17.30 – 19.00, Seniors Training

19th April, Wed        20.00 – 22.00, Seniors Training

20th April, Thu        23.00 – 22.00, Seniors BWWPL Match V Frome, away

22nd April, Sat         16.00 – 17.30, Juniors Training

                                  17.30 – 19.00, Seniors Training

22nd April, Sat          All Day, 2001 NAG’s team in Manchester

That is all for now, if there are any questions, please do let me know, or indeed, if you note that I have made another silly mistake, then please do tell me so that I can put it right.

See you all soon.