TOURNAMENTS
Participating in tournaments is the some of the best learning experience you will have in water polo. This is where you use all the skills you’ve practiced, put them to the test, and see what high-level competition can bring out of you. Not to mention, they are a lot of fun! To become a better player, attend as many tournaments as you qualify for and are able to attend.
First tournament? Click here for Tournament FAQ's.
OUR TOURNAMENTS
Orlando Thunder currently runs two annual tournaments that bring in teams from all over the US and one that features local High School athletes. All occur at our gorgeous hilltop facility, the National Training Center, in Clermont, FL.
Dec. 11-13, 2026 - Mark your calendars!
12U Mixed,14U Boys & Girls,16U Boys & Girls,
and 18U Boys & Girls See 2025 Winners
Rise Up - 10U Mixed, 12U & 14U Boys & Girls
April 9-11, 2027
We are a 50 meter all-deep outdoor pool, and we will be running 3 courses at the same pool location. Our space is limited, so please email us your interest early.
FALL TOURNAMENTS
Nightmare on I-Drive Tournament
October 3-5, 2025
Orlando (Rosen)
All Teams
Battle of the Bay
November 9-10, 2024
Largo/Clearwater, FL
15U Mixed,18U Boys & Girls
Beast of the East
December 11-13, 2026
**We HOST** see page for more info
Orlando, FL (National Training Center, Clermont, FL)
12U Mixed, 14U Boys & Girls, 16U Boys & Girls, 18U Boys & Girls
WINTER TOURNAMENTS
Patriot Tournament
January 2-4, 2026
Lake Brantley HS, Orlando
12U Mixed, 14U Mixed, 18U Boys, 18U Girls
UCF Knights
January 24-25, 2026
UCF, Orlando
Mens & Womens (our upper level 18U's)
International Tournament
February 13-15, 2026
Coral Springs, FL
Select teams
SPRING TOURNAMENTS
RISE UP
April 9-11, 2027
National Training Center, Clermont, FL
10U Mixed, 12U &14U Boys and Girls
SUMMER TOURNAMENTS
Trident Cup
May 15-17, 2026
Rosen Aquatic Center, Orlando, FL
12U, 14U, 16U, 18U
Open Water Tournament
May 30-31, 2026
St. Pete, FL
Open, 18U, 16U, 14U, 12U - Boys and Girls
Sunshine State Games
June 19-21, 2026
Coral Springs, FL (?)
Teams: Open, 18U, 16U, 14U, both boys and girls, and 12U Mixed
USA Water Polo Junior Olympics
Session I: Girls July 18-21, 2026 | Orange County, CA
- Teams: TBD
Session II: Boys July 23-26, 2025 | Orange County, CA
- Teams: TBD
Session III: Girls & Boys July 310- Aug 2, 2025 | Dallas, TX
- Teams: TBD
TOURNAMENT FEES
The total fee for the tournament will be split between the players attending; therefore, the price will vary for each tournament.
Tournament fees will be billed directly to the athletes invited to attend via Team Snap.
All athletes are responsible for their own transportation and accommodations.
We try to bring down the price of tournament fees with any extra in the budget, but tournament fees are not included in your dues.