Women's Water Polo Club

Players gather around coach for a pre-game talk
Player shoots the ball and scores among a field of defenders
Team photo poolside before a game

Club Information

Fighting for sprint win by doing a jump off

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 hesitate to reach out!

  • Head Coach: Josh Ahrendt, [email protected]
  • President: Nicole Hudson [email protected]
  • Vice President: Olivia Hamilton
  • Financial Officer: Addyson Grant
  • Fundraising Officer: Maya Wiltrout
  • Public Relations Officer: Sophia Marrs

Club E-Mail: [email protected]

Instagram: gvsu_womens_waterpolo

Team Schedule

Winter 2026

Event

Date

Time

Location

Opponent

Irish Invitational

1/31/26

11:30am

Rolfs Aquatic Center 

University of Michigan

Irish Invitational

1/31/26

3:15pm

Rolfs Aquatic Center 

Michigan State University

Irish Invitational

1/31/26

5:45pm

Rolfs Aquatic Center 

Purdue University

Home Tournament

2/21/26

1:20pm

Hudsonville High School 

Washington University

Home Tournament

2/21/26

3:40pm

Hudsonville High School

Miami University

Home Tournament

2/22/26

10:40am

Hudsonville High School

University of Notre Dame

Home Tournament

2/22/26

1:00pm

Hudsonville High School

Illinois State University

Washington University Tournament

3/21/26

2:30pm

I. E. Millstone Pool 

University of Notre Dame

Washington University Tournament

3/21/26

4:50pm

I. E. Millstone Pool

University of Notre Dame

Washington University Tournament

3/21/26

7:00pm

I. E. Millstone Pool

Washington University

Washington University Tournament

3/22/26

7:50am

I. E. Millstone Pool

Illinois State University

Midwest Division Championships

4/11/26-4/12/26

TBD

Rolfs Aquatic Center 

TBD

girls having fun in the pool during warmups
Players posing for the camera
Team Photo after a win

2026 Roster

Number

First Name

Last Name

Class

1

Elsie

Roberts

Junior

1A

Claire

Cann

Freshman

2

Nicole

Hudson

Senior

3

Maya

Wiltrout

Sophomore

4

Olivia

Hamilton

Senior

5

Brooke

Henry

Sophmore

6

Nora

Magers

Freshman

7

Liana

Bromberg

Sophomore

8

Makayla

Moles

Junior

9

Taylor

Grifhorst

Senior

10

Addyson

Grant

Junior

11

Sophia

Gaier

Freshman

13

Jenna

Kuiper

Senior

14

Sophia

Marrs

Sophomore

15

Allie

Head

Junior

16

Blake

Piggott

Sophomore

17

Mercedes

Swinton

Freshman

18

Laura

Walton

Junior

19

Tessa

Nakos

Freshman

20

Teagan

Sullivan

Freshman

21

Missyana

Bales

Freshman

22

Aerolyn

Posthumus

Senior

23

Chole 

Walmer

Freshman

25

Samantha

Barrett

Freshman

Player winds up to shoot the ball
The bench intently watching during a game
Player line up as a 5 meter penatly shot is about to be taken

Social Media

25' Midwest Division Champs!

Team Picture

Facebook

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Coach Josh Arendt

Coach Josh looking at camera and smiling

About:

  • Coached GVSU men from 2004 - 2014; won 6 conference titles, finished top 5 at nationals 5x, including one (2005) national title and one (2006) runner-up, 2005 CWPA national club coach of the year  
  • Coach GVSU women from 2005 - current; won 2 conference titles 
  • Coach Hudsonville boys 2015 - current; 7x district champions, 5x regional champions, 4x state champions, 2x state runners-up 
  • Third Coast Coach since 2017

 


Women's Water Polo Individual Registration 25-26

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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Events

M. Hockey D1 vs UM Dearborn

February 6, 2026 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Grand Valley State's D1 Club Hockey team hosts University of Michigan - Dearborn at 7:30pm.

Women's Ice Hockey vs. Eastern

February 7, 2026 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Grand Valley State's Women's Ice Hockey Club hosts Eastern Michigan University at 4:30pm.

GVSU Wrestling Club Laker Classic

February 8, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Grand Valley's club wrestling team will compete in the Laker Classic beginning at 12:00pm.

Men's D3 Hockey vs Michigan State

February 8, 2026 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Grand Valley's D3 Men's Club Hockey team will host Michigan State University at 12:30 pm.

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