USA Water Polo Announces Official Partnership With The U.S. Navy Warrior Challenge Program
Irvine, CA - July 25 - USA Water Polo is excited to welcome the U.S. Navy's Warrior Challenge Program as a new Official Partner in addition to a Premier Partner of the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics. As part of the partnership, the Navy's "Forged by the Sea" brand will be prominently displayed at events and competitions throughout the year, including the 2024 Junior Olympics with competitions taking place now through the end of the month in Northern California and Texas. In addition, as part of the agreement which runs through next Spring, Navy Warrior Challenge leadership will be on hand at several events, sharing information about the range of career opportunities that are available.
"America's Navy is proud to partner with USA Water Polo and the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics," says Rear Admiral James P. Waters, Commander, U.S. Navy Recruiting Command. "Water polo builds athletes committed to the intense training and teamwork required to develop the physical and mental toughness needed to win in the water. These are all characteristics integral to success in the Navy's elite Warrior Challenge Program. We can't wait to cheer on the teams, while also sharing information about the breadth and depth of opportunities available in today's Navy."
"I can't think of a more natural fit for USA Water Polo than the U.S. Navy Warrior Challenge Program," says Michaela Spector, Director of Marketing at USA Water Polo. "Their commitment to agility, physical strength, and hard work aligns with our athletes, and we are excited about the impact of this historic partnership."
About the U.S. Navy Warrior Challenge Program
Members of the U.S. Navy's elite Warrior Challenge Program, also known as Naval Special Operations, are the world's premier maritime special operations force. The team leverages access, placement, and expertise to influence and enable solutions in the most challenging environments with precision, lethality, speed, and certainty. The program comprises the following:
About USA Water Polo
USA Water Polo, Inc., is the national governing body for water polo in America, overseeing our United States Olympic program as well as 20 championship events annually, such as Junior Olympics and Masters National Championships. With more than 50,000 members, USAWP also is the sanctioning authority for more than 500 member clubs and more than 400 tournaments nationwide. USAWP is committed to the development of the sport throughout the U.S., fostering grass-roots expansion while providing a national system of affiliated clubs, certified coaches, and officials. For more information, visit www.usawaterpolo.org.
"America's Navy is proud to partner with USA Water Polo and the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics," says Rear Admiral James P. Waters, Commander, U.S. Navy Recruiting Command. "Water polo builds athletes committed to the intense training and teamwork required to develop the physical and mental toughness needed to win in the water. These are all characteristics integral to success in the Navy's elite Warrior Challenge Program. We can't wait to cheer on the teams, while also sharing information about the breadth and depth of opportunities available in today's Navy."
"I can't think of a more natural fit for USA Water Polo than the U.S. Navy Warrior Challenge Program," says Michaela Spector, Director of Marketing at USA Water Polo. "Their commitment to agility, physical strength, and hard work aligns with our athletes, and we are excited about the impact of this historic partnership."
About the U.S. Navy Warrior Challenge Program
Members of the U.S. Navy's elite Warrior Challenge Program, also known as Naval Special Operations, are the world's premier maritime special operations force. The team leverages access, placement, and expertise to influence and enable solutions in the most challenging environments with precision, lethality, speed, and certainty. The program comprises the following:
- Aviation Rescue Swimmers (AIRRs)
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians (EODs)
- Navy Divers (NDs)
- Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARCs)
- Special Operators (SEALs)
- Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCCs)
About USA Water Polo
USA Water Polo, Inc., is the national governing body for water polo in America, overseeing our United States Olympic program as well as 20 championship events annually, such as Junior Olympics and Masters National Championships. With more than 50,000 members, USAWP also is the sanctioning authority for more than 500 member clubs and more than 400 tournaments nationwide. USAWP is committed to the development of the sport throughout the U.S., fostering grass-roots expansion while providing a national system of affiliated clubs, certified coaches, and officials. For more information, visit www.usawaterpolo.org.
