U8 YOUTH WATER POLO | LOS ALAMITOS AQUATICS FOUNDATION

U8 Coed: The Journey Begins Here

The U8 youth water polo program is all about "dipping our toes" into competitive youth water polo. Designed for children aged 6 to 8, this program is situated perfectly between Splashball and our U10  Boys & Girls teams. We transition from basic swim skills and water safety to fundamental water polo mechanics—like treading water (eggbeater), passing, and shooting—all while keeping a heavy focus on the "Fun Factor."

Practices are held twice a week at Los Alamitos High School, providing a consistent, high-energy environment where our youngest  build confidence and physical fitness. While we admit that coaching this age group can sometimes feel like a high-stakes game of herding cats in the water, it is where our "We > Me" culture is born. This program serves as a vital bridge, offering athletes the unique opportunity to train alongside our U10 program to see what the next level looks like. Whether your child is moving up from Splashball or is brand new to youth water polo, we provide the perfect blend of play-based learning and a solid technical foundation to prepare them for their future on our competitive teams.

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OUR COMMUNITY 

LAAF is proud to be a community-driven foundation rooted in a region with a deep and storied tradition of water polo excellence. We are honored to provide a home for families across Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, and Seal Beach, as well as our neighboring communities in Cypress,  Long Beach and Huntington Beach. Our goal is to nurture the next generation of athletes right here where they live, balancing a love for the game with the high-level competition our area is known for. We look forward to seeing you on the pool deck!