Pittsburgh Masters
First time was a success. Next time we need some masters swimmers, water polo players and triathletes. We’re going back to Moon for aquatic game play is Sunday, November 11, 2018. We’ll play SKWIM from 2 to 4 pm. However, the pool is open from noon to 2 pm for lap swim too.
Moon doesn’t have water polo goals, and they’re more interested in community programming, such as with SKWIM that allows for kids and adults with all ability levels. But water polo players would help matters greatly.
We are currently on a 2 or 3 week break from practice. We currently have 3 pool possibilities and are looking into what will be the best option to keep regular practices.
This coming Saturday, North Allegheny High School would like to scrimmage with the Masters Women’s team. Time will most likely be from 10-noon. Email JV if you are interested in playing.
Our Leadership Board consists of: Gregory Kinzler, Joie Marhefka, Mark Rauterkus, Wilbert Kragten, Steve Hilty, and Jocelyn Vincent. We will be meeting within the next few weeks to discuss the coming season. If you have any suggestions, comments, items to be addressed, etc. then please send them my way.
Today wrapped up the NCAA Pittsburgh Labor Day tournament. The Renegades played in 1 game at Highland Park yesterday (picture attached) and 2 games at Washington & Jefferson today. It was a GREAT tournament and many thanks to those who organized and helped out: Mark Rauterkus, Nikola Malezanov, and Steve Hilty. Thank you Pam Kinzler for pictures. If you played i will filter some your way as she works through them. If you played and have not paid then please do!
If you are interested in any way of getting involved with youth water polo then please email: mark@rauterkus.com This is a great way to get extra pool time, show off your skills, and help grow the sport!
Wetskins Invitational in DC (flyer attached) Send JV an email if interested.
Great article.
Greg Kinzler, the student athlete, is a college senior in terms of academics, but it is just the second year on the team as he went to a different PSU Campus for the first two years of his engineering studies.
* Teams, coaches, officials, please show up early for games and be ready to play as the city would love to allow the public full access to the pool as early as possible. Games COULF begin at a slightly earlier time throughout the day.
Sunday September 2nd at W&J Pool
At 1 pm the pool opens to the public for swimming in the shallow end and baby pool. Play nice with others. Secure valuables. Hot and humid weather is expected.
The city wants water polo games to wrap up by 3:30 pm or sooner so that the pool patrons can use the entire facility. Closing part of the pool for water polo games has never been done before. Game times are going to start on or before the scheduled times. Team are asked to be prepared in advance of the published game time. It would be great if the teams and officials are ready and the first game could begin earlier.
Only the deep end of the pool being guarded, so players should not warm-up in the shallow end.
Bring a lawn chair. Tents can be deployed away from the pool in the grass area, not pool side.
Spectators are free. Swimmers pay the daily rate. Spectators that swim, pay the daily rate. Spectators and non-athletes are going to get a wrist band, no charge, at the pool at the gate. The wrist band can help for re-entry to the facility as patrons pay to swim or else have tags.
There is ample parking on the street throughout the park and in a lot near the volleyball courts.
Help with set-up, tear down and overall upkeep of the grounds is most welcome.
Pop up, mini-clinics for youngsters and fans are expected throughout the day’s activities and experts, including a Renegade players too, can help in small group settings by explaining the game’s rules and sharing insights with visitors and first time fans — to better promote water polo.
Tip: Click on the links or images below to go to the various articles. Some news accounts include multiple photos and videos.
Four NCAA Men’s Varsity Teams to play water polo at Pittsburgh’s Citiparks’ Highland Park Pool on Saturday, September 1, 2018.
Tribune Review article about the weekend of games with Washington & Jefferson, Penn State, Gannon and Mercyhurst. Link: TinyURL.com/water-polo-trib
We are in a new month! Please pay dues if you are an active member (you come to practice or plan to play in tournaments): $5/month
https://paypal.me/pools/c/852bhrrPqu
We had quite a few Renegade sightings this past week (pics attached):
Claudia Smith in Denali National Park in Kantishna, Alaska
Michael Braun, Gregory Kinz, and Kinz at the Quarry Scramble
Adrienne Fyock and Wilbert Kragten at the North Park Triathlon.
Summary from the Quarry: 3 great games. Lost in sudden death to the same team that beat us by 4 in the previous game!
We are currently looking for a pool for the fall. If you have a connection or know of one that might be “centrally” located then please send me an email!
Chartiers Valley in Bridgeville has reached out looking to start a high school program at the school. Please email: aquatics@cvsd.net if you or anyone you know of might be interested. Very exciting times!
Labor Day NCAA Men’s Tournament (3 Renegades Games):
Each player will need to pay $20 for the tournament fee before Labor Day. Payment can be made to the paypal account above or brought to Mark Rauterkus at practice. There is a cap of 20 players for the Renegades and it will be a first come first serve basis so register early. (Schedule below) Questions: mark@rauterkus.com
Saturday September 1st at Highland Park Pool
10:00 AM Mercyhusrt vs W&J
11:00 AM Ganon vs PSB
12:00 PM Renegades (Pittsburgh Masters) vs PSB B
1:00 PM Mercyhurst vs PSB
2:00 PM Ganon vs W&J
3:00 PM W&J Alumni vs PSB B
Sunday September 2nd at W&J Pool
10:00 AM PSB vs W&J
11:20 AM W&J Alumni vs Renegades (Pittsburgh Masters)
12:40 PM PSB B vs W&J
2:00 PM PSB vs W&J Alumni + Renegades
Please always send updates, pictures, questions, and comments our way!
With so many new members i am going to LOOK INTO ordering more shirts as a few people have asked. I cannot quote the exact price as these are now additions to an old order.