Women's Water Polo Club

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Team gathers for pre-game pep talk by Coach Josh
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Club Information & Plans

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Grand Valley State University Women’s Club Water Polo welcomes all who have the spirit to give the sport their all! No experience required, just a competitive energy and a good attitude. We are a winter sport and our competitive season is the Winter semester, so we don’t practice or compete during the Fall. However, our club is committed year round! The fall semester is filled with team bonding, fundraising, and other fun events! So if you are considering playing water polo don’t wait to contact us and miss out on tons of fun! 

  • Head Coach: Josh Ahrendt, [email protected]
  • President: Taylor Grifhorst
  • Vice President: Sarah Koch
  • Financial Officer:Carly Sowirka
  • Risk Manager: Aerolyn Postumous

Club E-Mail: [email protected]

Club Social Media:

Instagram: gvsu_womens_waterpolo

Team Schedule

Winter 2024

Date

Event

Location

Time

1/8

First Day of in-person practice

Hudsonville High School

7:30 pm- 9:00 pm

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Campus life night 2023
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Women's Water Polo Club
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2021-2022 Roster

Number

First Name

Last Name

Class

1

Ava

Meeker

Freshman

6

Lilly

Bydalek

Freshman

3

Sydney 

Pierce

Junior 

5

Olivia

Hamilton

Freshman

7

Brittany

snyder

Junior

8

Izzy

Lee

Junior

9

Taylor

Grifhorst

Sophomore

11

Carolie 

Norton

Freshman

12

Jenna

Kuiper

Freshman

13

Carly

Sowirka

Junior

14

Evita

Ferrari

Sophomore

15

Sarah

Koch

Sophmore

20

Ryleigh

Harmon

Freshman

21

Francesca

Brunetti

Senior

22

Aerolyn 

Posthumus

Freshman

24

Rachel

Walters

Senior


Women's Water Polo Individual Registration 23-24

This registration form must be completed before any activity with the team listed. This form includes liability waivers and necessary information collection. 

By filling out this form, the athlete is not guaranteed a competitive roster spot on the club. 

***Please note information submitted on this form is shared with club sport administration, coaches, and team leaders. 

* denotes a required field

General Athlete Information




Waiver & Liability Release

I hereby declare, assert and affirm that my participation in Grand Valley State University Club Sports is done having voluntarily and knowingly assumed all risks involved in this program. The physical risk(s) associated are those correlated with normal, vigorous physical activity.  These risks include but are not limited to, bodily discomfort and fatigue, muscular soreness, pulled or strained muscles, overuse injuries/soft tissue damage, bodily injury resulting from falls, and the rare instance of abnormal changes/responses of the cardiopulmonary system to exercise.  Adverse responses include abnormal blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, and the very rare instance of heart attack, stroke, or sudden death.

In consideration of acceptance of this contract allowing my participation in Club Sports and intending to be legally bound thereby, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, WAIVE AND RELEASE any and all rights and claims for negligence, injuries, damages or losses that I may incur while involved in Club Sports, specifically Grand Valley State University, it’s respective employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns for any and all activities connected with Club Sports.  If I am a Grand Valley employee, I also understand that I do hereby WAIVE any and all rights or benefits under the State of Michigan Worker's Compensation laws for any injury incurred as a result of my participation in this program. 

Participant Agreement

Please carefully read the GVSU Student Code of Conduct.

As a participating athlete in the GVSU Club Sport Program, I agree to abide by the following:

I will conduct myself accordingly, responsibly, and professionally in congruence with the Club Sport Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct at all Club Sport-sponsored activities. 

I understand that my actions may adversely affect my team, the Club Sport Program, Recreation & Wellness, and Grand Valley State University.

I will represent GVSU, the Division of Student Affairs, Recreation & Wellness, and my club in a professional, positive manner, and always in congruence with the Club Sport Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct.

I will show respect to all team members and Recreation & Wellness employees. 

I will adhere to all Recreation & Wellness policies and procedures. These include the Club Sport Handbook, facility policies and procedures, my club's National Governing Body policies, and other University policies and procedures, including the Student Code of Conduct.


Please carefully read the GVSU Alcohol and Other Drug Policy.


Please carefully read the GVSU Hazing Policy.


Please carefully read the GVSU Women's Water Polo Club Constitution


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My signature below affirms that I have read and agree to all of the above content regarding my participation in the GVSU Club Sports Program, and that this Agreement is binding throughout my entire duration as a student at Grand Valley State University.

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Club Sports News

News

GVSU Men's Club Rugby defeats Miami of Ohio

GVSU Men's Club Rugby defeats Miami of Ohio

GVSU Men's Club Rugby defeats Miami of Ohio 35-22 in play-in NCR D2 Playoff game.

Nov 17, 2023

GVSU Men's Club D3 Ice Hockey Takes Top Spot in 1st ACHA M3 Rankings

GVSU Men's Club D3 Ice Hockey Takes Top Spot in 1st ACHA M3 Rankings

Your Grand Valley State University Lakers Men's D3 Club Ice Hockey team takes the #1 spot in the first ACHA M3 Rankings! Check it out on the ACHA's website.

Nov 3, 2023

Men's Club Lacrosse Sweeps Doubleheader

Men's Club Lacrosse Sweeps Doubleheader

Men's Club Lacrosse hosted Central Michigan University and Siena Heights University in a doubleheader.

Oct 22, 2023

Men's Club Rugby Defeats Ferris State 54-12

Men's Club Rugby Defeats Ferris State 54-12

The Men's Club Rugby team takes care of business at Ferris State

Oct 21, 2023

GVSU Laker Dance Team is 12x National Champions!

GVSU Laker Dance Team is 12x National Champions!

The Laker Dance Team earned their 11th and 12th National Championship Titles from The College Classic in Orlando, Florida this weekend!

Apr 10, 2023

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Events

Men's Club Ice Hockey D3 vs Central Michigan University

December 8, 2023 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Grand Valley State Men's Club Ice Hockey team hosts Central Michigan University at 7:30pm.

Women's Club Ice Hockey vs U of m Dearborn

December 9, 2023 7:30 PM - 12:00 PM

Grand Valley State Women's Club Ice Hockey team hosts U of M Dearborn at 7:30pm.

Men's Club Volleyball vs TBD

December 10, 2023 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Grand Valley State Men's Club Volleyball team hosts TBD at 2:00pm.

Men's Club Ice Hockey D3 vs Saginaw Valley State University

December 16, 2023 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Grand Valley State Men's Club Ice Hockey team hosts Saginaw Valley State University at 4:30pm.

Men's Club Ice Hockey D3 vs Arizona State University

December 17, 2023 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Grand Valley State Men's Club Ice Hockey team hosts Arizona State University at 12:00pm.

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