California

The girls’ water polo will be California Dreamin’ this March with a training trip to the Bay Area, renewing Deerfield connections dating back to 2007. The team will hone their basic skills and game awareness in double sessions from Wednesday to Saturday, playing in the outdoor pool at Sacred Heart School in Atherton, CA. Other highlights may include a stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge and a wander through Sausalito, a possible opportunity to see a former DA player in action on the Santa Clara University Women’s team, and evenings spent together in one another’s delightful company.  Beginners are more than welcome to join the trip.

 

Program dates

March 12–17, 2024

Faculty Trip Leaders

Mark Scandling, Jackie Deluca & Tommy Gaughan

Approx. Trip Cost

$1,500–$2,000 (final costs will be available in the New Year)

helpful links & Notes

Arrival flight cost and booking is the responsibility of the participating student and their family. The coaches request that accepted students arrive on Tuesday, March 12 into the San Francisco Airport by 6:00pm PST.

2024 Preliminary Itinerary

*This itinerary is subject to change.

March 12

  • Individual Arrivals at San Francisco Airport (early to late afternoon). Students will be met by coaches and travel to the hotel.  
  • Arrival flight cost and booking is the responsibility of the participating student and their family. The coaches request that accepted students arrive on Tuesday, March 12 into the San Francisco Airport by 6:00pm PST.

March 13-15

  • The team will train at the Sacred Heart Schools
  • The group will enjoy team bonding and sightseeing in the San Francisco area
  • Attend a college water polo game

March 16

  • Depart from CA on a red-eye flight to Hartford, CT, arriving on the east coast on March 17 and returning to campus. This flight has been booked by Deerfield and is included in the cost of the trip.