Strathclyde SportWater Polo Camps
The Camp
All our Water Polo Camps are designed to develop the tactical knowledge and technical skills of players of all abilities and all ages.
Innovative and modern training
Supported by video analysis, game-based training will be used to optimally develop players tactical knowledge and technical skills. This approach is very popular in many team-based sports such as Football and Rugby, but also in Water Polo in the Netherlands. It teaches players to anticipate rather than react to the game situation, it challenges players to solve problems for themselves, and it’s fun and engaging.
World Class Coaching
Ton Kloosterman (Camp Director)
Ton, Head of Water Polo at the University of Strathclyde, is a Dutch Level 3 Water Polo Coach with over 25-years experience in coaching males and females of all ages and abilities. Prior to joining the University, Ton was coaching in the Dutch (KNZB) High-Performance Water Polo Regional Talent Centre in Zaandam, where he has developed many Dutch national players. In addition, his successful training methods have led to several Club championships in the Netherlands, including coaching ZVL – Leiden to the Quarter-Finals of the European LEN Trophy, and obtaining league promotions with SG WZC Zoetermeer and BZ&PC Bodegraven.
Practitioners and Mentors
Janice Buchanan (Lead Physical Performance Coach / Deputy Camp Director)
Having worked for Celtic FC in numerous capacities (U9-U16 Academy Sports Scientist, Men’s First Team Sports Science Intern and Women’s First Team Sports Scientist), Janice joined the University of Strathclyde in Oct 2022 as Lead Physical Performance Coach where she manages and delivers the Strength and Conditioning (S&C) programme to University Performance Sport Scholars, FOCUSports and external partners.
Janice is a qualified S&C Coach, has completed a postgraduate masters by research through the University of Glasgow, and is a former Glasgow School of Sport Gymnast and qualified Gymnastics Coach.
What to expect
- Guaranteed to be challenging to help you to develop, no matter what your starting level
- Training in small groups with individual attention;
- High intensity, lots of ball contacts;
- Gain the ability to apply skills learnt to a game situation;
- Make many new friends and create memories for life.
Venue
The Camps will take place at Strathclyde Sport at the University of Strathclyde. Strathclyde Sport houses an indoor 25m deep water pool, strength and conditioning facility and video analysis meeting room.
Camp Schedule
09.30-10.00 doors open
10.00-10.25 welcome
10.30-11.00 video analysis
11.15-11.30 dryland warm-up
11.30-13.00 pool training
13.15-14.10 lunch (provided)
14.15-15.30 Strength & Conditioning and active team building games
15.30-15.35 snack (provided)
15.35-16.00 video analysis
16.00-17.30 pool training
17.30-17.45 collection
Camp Values
Passion & Fun
- Go have fun together
- Start creating memories for life!
Respect
- For everyone including the equipment
- Accept each other and be honest
Discipline
- Be present and on time for all activities
- Drink only sugar free and caffeine free drinks
- Use the bins
Camaraderie
- Look out for each other
Integrity
- Accept each other and be honest
- Only display behaviours which benefit the whole team
- Resolve problems by seeking assistance from a member of the coaching team
Social Media
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Summer 2025 Water Polo Camps
Please see details of camps below, including booking links.
Limited tickets available.
*Please contact your Club Head Coach or Ton Kloosterman (ton.kloosterman
Terms and Conditions
Please read and fully familiarise yourself with the Camp T&C's before booking.
Contact
Please do not hesitate to contact Camp Director Ton Kloosterman via email at ton.kloosterman
Summer Water Polo Camps - Boys u14
Date: Mon 28 Jul
Time: 09.30-17.30
Open to boys under 14 years
Venue: Strathclyde Sport, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow City Centre
Cost: £79
Discount: 10% discount* for members of Partner Community Clubs: Forth Valley, Kirkintilloch and Kilsyth, and Western Baths.
Summer Water Polo Camps - Boys 14-19
Date: Tue 29 Jul
Time: 09.30-17.30
Open to boys ages 14-19 years
Venue: Strathclyde Sport, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow City Centre
Cost: £79
Discount: 10% discount* for members of Partner Community Clubs: Forth Valley, Kirkintilloch and Kilsyth, and Western Baths.
Summer Water Polo Camps - Girls u14
Date: Wed 30 Jul
Time: 09.30-17.30
Open to girls under 14 years
Venue: Strathclyde Sport, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow City Centre
Cost: £79
Discount: 10% discount* for members of Partner Community Clubs: Forth Valley, Kirkintilloch and Kilsyth, and Western Baths.
Summer Water Polo Camps - Girls 14-19
Date: Thu 31 Jul
Time: 09.30-17.30
Open to girls ages 14-19 years
Venue: Strathclyde Sport, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow City Centre
Cost: £79
Discount: 10% discount* for members of Partner Community Clubs: Forth Valley, Kirkintilloch and Kilsyth, and Western Baths.