Winter Academy [BCN]
Our winter high-performance training program
NEW! Winter Academy 2025
Experience the BIWPA Academy for a 2- to 4-week intense training program
"For the first time ever, we're welcoming athletes to the Academy this winter for an exclusive high-level training program"
The Winter 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 masterclasses with pro players.
Program Details
Experience a Champions League environment
2025 Winter Academy
All you need to know
Who and where?
Open to athletes born between 2010 and 2006 (coed)
Club Natació Sabadell (Barcelona, Spain)
When?
- Week 1: January 12 - 18
- Week 2: January 19 - 25
- Week 3: Jan 26 - Feb 1
- Week 4: February 2 - 8
*Minimum 2 weeks required
What's included?
- Sports program (Mo - Fri)
- Lodging and full board
- BIWPA tutor 24/7
A Brand-New Program
We've designed the Winter Academy specifically for high school student-athletes who are on break from school in January, offering them the opportunity to experience high-level training in one of Europe's premier water polo environments.
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
Lodging, full board and supervision by a BIWPA tutor 24/7. 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.
Watch pro games live
An opportunity to witness top-tier matches from both the Champions League and the Spanish professional league.
Academy
This winter 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.
A typical day
Still to be confirmed
- Breakfast
- 9 am - 12 pm Pool time - Morning practice
- Lunch and rest
- 5 - 6.30 pm Video analysis, strength and conditioning, integrate with local club training session, attend Champions league game
- Dinner
This year's Summer Academy at CN Sabadell (2024)
Pricing & Admission Process
Sports Program Mo - Fri (by BIWPA)
450 € / week (4-week package: 1,600 € –includes a 200 € 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
