USA Water Polo National Award Winner - Blue Thunder's own Chris Bakkie
Chris Bakkie lives and plays in Des Moines, Iowa. He has been on several Blue Thunder teams in the past as well as a Camp attendee. USA Water Polo has recognized Chris for his organizing efforts with the 2018 Barbara Kalbus Distinguished Volunteer Award: Chris Bakkie, Des Moines Water Polo Summer Tournament. Click here to read more (scroll down the page)
Blue Thunder Masters Water Polo Club Information
2019 The Momentum Continues....
In June 2018, Blue Thunder Masters entered 6 teams in the 2018 USAWP Masters Nationals. By far, the most from any Club. 3 of the BTMWPC Teams earned medals in their Divisions. Overall, the play was tough, everyone got to work on building as a team, practicing the skills from Camp and enjoying the spirit of playing water polo.
45+ Division: 3rd Place
50+ Division: 5th Place
60+ Division: 3rd and 6th Place
65+ Division: 3rd and 4th Place
In March 2019, Greg and his staff will continue to build upon last year's Camp skills and strategies. These skills and strategies must become part of every Club member's individual practice. They will also be the foundation for all tournament competitions.
Competition opportunities in 2019 will be available for registration on this website as they become available.
45+ Division: 3rd Place
50+ Division: 5th Place
60+ Division: 3rd and 6th Place
65+ Division: 3rd and 4th Place
In March 2019, Greg and his staff will continue to build upon last year's Camp skills and strategies. These skills and strategies must become part of every Club member's individual practice. They will also be the foundation for all tournament competitions.
Competition opportunities in 2019 will be available for registration on this website as they become available.
- Camp 2019
- Des Moines Open
- Fresno Tournament
- Senior Games in May
- US Nationals, June 2019
- FINA Worlds in Gwangju, South Korea, August 2019
- Event name
- Location (City and Pool)
- Date(s)
- Level of play (Open Masters or Age Group Masters)
- Cost
- Contact Person's name and email
- Hotel Options
Greg Enloe (Enloe Academy) and his assistant coaches drilled home the following concepts during the 2018 Camp. Key to the game is the way a team plays defense. This is accomplished by playing passing lane defense, preventing the ball from moving around the perimeter with easy passing and eventually being passed into the center forward position on the open side. All Blue Thunder Masters teams will be play defense based on these strategies.
Download the 3-page guide from Greg Enloe here.
Download the 3-page guide from Greg Enloe here.
