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. 12-14, 2025 - Mark your calendars!
13U Boys & Girls,15U Boys & Girls,
and 18U Boys & Girls See 2024 Winners
April 11-13, 2025
Ages 10U-15U Mixed & Girls
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.
High School Festival
May 3, 2025
Area high school teams/clubs in Orange and Lake counties welcome to celebrate our seniors!
FALL TOURNAMENTS
Return of the Kraken (formerly Halloween) Tournament
October 5-7, 2024
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 13-15, 2024
**We HOST** see page for more info
Orlando, FL (National Training Center, Clermont, FL)
13U Boys & Girls, 15U Boys & Girls, 18U Boys & Girls
WINTER TOURNAMENTS
Patriot Tournament
January 3-5, 2025
Lake Brantley HS, Orlando
12U Mixed, 14U Mixed, 18U Boys, 18U Girls
UCF Knights
January 11-12, 2025
UCF, Orlando
Mens & Womens (our upper level 18U's)
Dare to Dream
February 1-2, 2025
Boca Raton, FL
10U Mixed, 12U Mixed, 12U Girls
SPRING TOURNAMENTS
RISE UP
April 11-13, 2025
NTC *We host* See tab for more info
12U, 14U - Coed
Florida HS Festival
May 4, 2025
NTC *We host*
12th Grade and Under, 10th Grade and Under, Boys and Girls
SUMMER TOURNAMENTS
Open Water Tournament
May 31 - June 1, 2025 | St. Pete, FL
Open, 18U, 16U, 14U, 12U - Boys and Girls
Sunshine State Games
June 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, FL
Teams: Open, 18U, 16U, 14U, both boys and girls, and 12U Mixed
USA Water Polo Junior Olympics
Session I: Boys July 19-22, 2025 | Orange County, CA
- Teams: 16U
Session II: Girls July 24-27, 2025 | Orange County, CA
- Teams: 18U
Session III: July 31- Aug 3, 2025 | Dallas, TX
- Teams: 14U Girls & Boys
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.