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Splashball is designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children ages 5+. The intent is to provide basic skills and understanding of the sport in a recreational format. Although water polo is known for its toughness and endurance, Splashball harnesses all the fun, dynamic aspects of the game in a safe, easy-to-learn aquatic experience that will motivate kids to swim and stay fit.
Splashball is also unique in aquatic sports in that it provides the team element that supports social development. Participants and parents alike expect these activities to have a social and interactive component that can help develop these critical life skills. What makes Splashball a great way to experience the water? It’s fun, the kids play games while they are learning teamwork, building skills in a team environment with friends, develops stronger foundation of aquatic skills by including water polo aspects of swimming. Some of the basic skills around water polo are focused on water safety, eggbeater kick and treading water.
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