About
Want to swim faster? Have fun with friends? Try a great new sport? Try water polo! 400+ middle and high schoolers play water polo across Atlanta, and you can join us. We’ve had alumni play in college, participate in the Junior Olympics, and participate in the Olympic Development Program. All here in Atlanta!
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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1. Who can join?
Our club, the APS Knights, is open to all students entering 6th-12th grade who live in the Atlanta Public School District, except those who attend North Springs H.S. Girls who go to Pace or Lovett may play co-ed with their schools or join us. No water polo experience required, but you must be a decent swimmer (summer league swim team or similar).
2. When is the season?
Our Fall 2024 season starts in August and goes to early October. We practice Monday & Wednesday evenings @ Dynamo Aquatic Center in Chamblee and play games mostly on weekends. If you are interested in learning more, please join our Mailchimp email list and follow us on Instagram (@apswaterpolo)
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3. What league is APS WP in and to what national organization do we pay dues?
APS water polo has switched leagues to the Georgia Water Polo League (GWPL)
which is under USA Water Polo (USAWP). APS players need to be members of
USA Water Polo (USAWP). Bronze level or higher (free 14 day trial membership
is available).
4. What is the Georgia Water Polo League (GWPL) and why did we switch?
Georgia Water Polo League (GWPL) is Georgia’s newest middle and high school water polo
league. In 2024, the APS water polo board of directors prioritised safety and training and
decided to switch leagues from Georgia High School Water Polo Association (GHSWPA) to
the Georgia Water Polo League (GWPL). USA Water Polo is held to higher safety standards for
players and coaches, and USA Water Polo supports training "developmental" teams that we
believe are essential for inclusivity and growth. ​
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*APS players are NOT under American Water Polo (AWP) and DO NOT need to be AWP members.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Coaches
Stu Sheldon
Nick Kittredge
Imani Herring
Clare Wheeler
Head Coach
Coach Stu played water polo and swam at Washington & Lee, and he plays for Dynamo Masters. All 3 of his sons played for APS Water Polo.
Coach Nick played Goalie and Field at Cal Berkeley and he plays for Dynamo Masters. His son, Ethan, plays for APS.
NCAA D1 Water Polo and Basketball at Brown University (RI); State Basketball Champion and 3X WPIAL Champion (PA); Board Member, Brown Club of GA
GHSWPA State Champion with APS Knights; Two Junior Olympic California trips with Dynamo WPC Youth; First Georgia female to sign an NCAA D1 water polo scholarship (Virginia Military Institute - VA).