Summer Academy [BCN]
Our summer high-performance training program
Summer Academy 2025
Dates confirmed and registration open! Now also Winter Academy >>
"BIWPA's summer high performance water polo program designed for athletes wishing to take their game to the next level"
The Summer Academy is a high performance water polo program that follows the same methodology and training method than the annual program at the BIWPA Academy.
The sports program is led by 2x Olympic coach Quim Colet and challenges athletes with two sessions in the pool and one gym/conditioning session every day. The program focuses on individual skills, technique/tactics and also includes real game situations and scrimmages with local club teams.
See what's new in 2025
Dates and locations are still tentative
2025 Summer Academy
All you need to know
Who and where?
Open to athletes (coed) born between 2011 and 2005.
Two locations: Barcelona and the US.
When?
- Session 1 · Barcelona: May 25 - June 21, 2025
- Session 2 · Barcelona: July 27 - August 9, 2025
- Session 3 · US: Late July - August (TBC)
What's included?
- Sports program
- Lodging and full board
- BIWPA tutor 24/7
Locations
Barcelona, Spain | California, US
Three sessions
What's the best option for you?
Session 1
May 25 - June 21, 2025
Athletes coming for session 1 will join the group of student-athletes of the Spring semester at the Academy. Come for a couple of weeks or the whole month and live a true Academy experience in Barcelona!
Session 2
July 27 - August 9, 2025
Train with athletes from all over the world at the amazing Montjuic Olympic pools. Join us for two weeks and take advantage of our intense high-performance program!
Session 3
Late July - August, 2025 (TBC)
We are excited to bring the Summer Academy to the US for athletes eager to enhance their skills with our unique methodology. The perfect opportunity to regain peak performance right after the school year begins!
Why BIWPA?
A Champions League venue
CN Sabadell is renowned for its top-ranking men's and women's senior teams, exceptional youth development program, and top-notch facilities.
BIWPA methodology
A training methodology for high-performance water polo, executed by most of the Spanish water polo players with international projection.
All included
Private transportation, lodging and full board. Athletes only have to focus on water polo and make the most of the experience.
The best coaching staff
Led by 2x Olympic coach Quim Colet, our Academy coaches have experience, skill and a high-level background.
Scrimmages with local clubs
Together with the individual technical and tactical work, athletes compete in weekly scrimmages with local club teams.
Academy
This summer program is the best trial of what it's like to experience our high performance annual training program.
Accommodation
Hotel Verdi | Sabadell, Barcelona
Athletes stay in double rooms at a conveniently located four-star hotel within a 15-minute walk of Club Natació Sabadell, and their package includes all three meals.
Summer Academy or summer camp?
While our summer camps offer the best balance between fun and water polo fundamentals, the Summer Academy follows a demanding and immersive training program designed to get the most out of every athlete. At the Summer Academy you can get a taste of our high performance annual water polo program.
Learn more about our summer camps >>
A typical day
To be confirmed
- Breakfast
- 8:30 - 10:30 am Pool time - Morning practice
- Lunch and rest
- 2.30 - 4 pm Pool time - Morning practice
- 4 - 5 pm Strength and conditioning session
- Dinner
Last year's Summer Academy (2024)
Pricing & Admission Process
Sports Program Mo - Fri (by BIWPA)
580 € / week (4-week package: 2,250 € –includes a 70 € discount)
Minimum 2 weeks required; arrival Sun, departure Sat
Lodging at 4-star Hotel Verdi (Full Board, Double Rooms)
750 € / week per person (Sun - Sat)
Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Wi-Fi
Medical Insurance (mandatory)
50 € (one-time payment) for the entire program duration
Airport Transfer (optional)
80 € per person (one way) from or to Barcelona Airport
About the admission process
Basic techniques
- Freestyle, head up-top speed 25m (driving the ball)
- Vertical shot blocking position
- Vertical shooting position w ball-add faking
- Reverse skulling w/ hip displacement (back pedal)
- Passing while facing goal, from position 2 and 4
Game situations
- Offense shooting/passing
- Exclusion drawn
- Counter attack goal or assist
- Specific defense (press/zone, set defense)
- 6 on 5 goals/assists (specific positions)
- 5 on 6 defensive displacements
