Wolf inducted to Water Polo Hall of Fame

Dawn Young — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:45:10 +0000

September 17th marks a great milestone for my son Wolf Wigo, as he will be inducted into the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame.

While Wolf’s water polo career is prodigious, as a three-time Olympian and two-time NCAA champion, it wasn’t easy. A high school without a swimming pool and severely damaged back, were just a few of the obstacles between Wolf and his goal to join the U.S. Men’s Olympic Water Polo team. His journey to overcome these hurdles and rise to a legendary status in the world of water polo were told in our documentary, Beneath the Surface. After retiring from playing in international competition, Wolf has gone on to continue his career in the world of water polo. He is currently the Director of Water Polo for UC Santa Barbara and also serves as a color commentator for NBC Olympics, most recently at the 2008 Olympic Games.

We are so proud of Wolf’s accomplishments. His determination, commitment and generosity toward the water polo community are truly worthy of celebration.

Read more about Wolf’s water polo career in UC Santa Barbara’s press release:

Wolf Wigo to be Inducted into USA Water Polo Hall of Fame

New York Athletic Club wins the 2011 US Men’s Open of Water Polo

Dawn Young — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:14:03 +0000

The NYAC Men’s water polo team defeated the Olympic Club 11-7 to win the US Open Championship.
Check out some of the exciting action here:

NYAC women win the 2011 US Open of Water Polo

Dawn Young — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:09:04 +0000

The New York Athletic Club Women’s team defeated Santa Barbara 13-6 at the Heaston Aquatic Center, CA
in the finals of the US Open Water Polo Tournament

Check out some of the action and hear comments by the players and coaches here:

2011 Men’s US Open of Water Polo

Dawn Young — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:50:07 +0000

Rosters Announced For 2011 Men’s US Open Of Water Polo

8/3/2011 12:00:00 AM

Huntington Beach, CA – August 3 – The rosters have been announced for the 2011 Men’s US Open Of Water Polo set for this weekend in Orange County. The tournament, held at Golden West College and Costa Mesa High School, has a new name in 2011 but a long tradition of excellence in men’s water polo. A host of top players are turning out for the event including a variety of Olympians and International stars.

Defending champions, the New York Athletic Club, boasts perhaps the most star-studded group including nine players with Olympic experience. Three-time Olympian and 2011 USA Water Polo Hall of Fame inductee Wolf Wigo is joined by seven members of the United States Silver Medal winning squad from the 2008 Olympics. That includes Tony Azevedo, Merrill Moses, Adam Wright, Jesse Smith, Layne Beaubien, JW Krumpholz, and Peter Hudnut. Hungarian star Tamas Kasas, a member of Hungary’s Gold Medal winning team in 2008, returns to the United States for the second straight summer to join the New York squad’s powerful lineup.

The Olympic Club will be a formidable opponent featuring the likes of Olympians Sean Nolan and Peter Varellas as well as members of the USA Men’s National Team in Tommy Corcoran, Thomas Hopkins and Michael Sharf. The World University Games Team, packed with some of the recent stars of the college game such as Andy Stevens, Chay Lapin, and Matt Sagehorn will compete in preparation for their upcoming competition in China. In addition a variety of clubs loaded with current college talent and other rising stars will make the tourney a true excellent display of men’s water polo.

To download the full rosters, click here. For full schedule information click here.

Mens’ National Team

USA Women’s team takes 6th in FINA World Championships in Shanghai

Dawn Young — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 03:55:05 +0000

Our women placed a disappointing 6th place in the World Championships. This was a wake up call to refocus and prepare for the upcoming Pan American Games. This important tournament is the team’s best opportunity to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London! read more here…

http://www.usawaterpolo.org/SingleNews/11-07-28/

New York Athletic Club Wins 2011 Fisher Cup With 13-7 Victory Over The Olympic Club

Dawn Young — Mon, 23 May 2011 05:04:29 +0000

5/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

San Diego, CA – May 22 – A year after falling to the Olympic Club in the Fisher Cup championship match the New York Athletic Club earned redemption with a 13-7 win over the Olympic Club earlier today at UC-San Diego. Behind three goals from John Mann and 10 saves from Merrill Moses the New York Athletic Club was able to shrug off an early deficit and rally to take a commanding victory. Peter Varellas led the scoring attack for the Olympic Club with two goals while Nick Ellis went the distance in net posting 8 saves.

The Olympic Club struck first as Varellas scored just under two minutes into the match for a 1-0 advantage. That was countered some 20 seconds later when Janson Wigo got New York on the board with a score and a 1-1 match. The two teams would trade goals over the next several minutes before Layne Beaubien would find the cage to put New York up 4-3 going to the second period.

In the second quarter the Olympic Club got even thanks to Brian Dudley hitting for a score and a 4-4 match at the 4:26 mark. Fast forward to 1:11 remaining in the period and again New York would go ahead this time on a score from Scott Davidson to make it a 5-4 lead going into halftime.

The third quarter saw NYAC build their lead. Up just one score they came looking for more and started with a score from Jesse Smith to go up 6-4 at the 6:29 mark. Then with 3:35 left in the period JW Krumpholz powered home a goal for a 7-4 lead, which was followed less than a minute later by Beaubien hitting again for an 8-4 advantage.

That was the score going to the fourth and the Olympic Club would look to rally with an early goal from Brian Alexander to cut the deficit to 8-5. That was short lived as NYAC then ran off four straight goals from the likes of Matt Sagehorn, Janson Wigo, and two straight from John Mann for a 12-5 lead. The Olympic Club got one back from Sage Wright at the 2:24 mark but it was too little too late at that point. New York went back inside to Mann who delivered his third of the period for a 13-6 lead. A late goal from Michael Sharf from on a penalty shot proved to not factor in the outcome and New York came out victorious 13-7.

In earlier action the USA Men’s Junior National Team capped a solid showing at the tourney taking third place with a 9-7 win over Newport Water Polo Foundation. In fifth place Lamorinda Gold topped LA Water Polo 13-10 while UCLA took seventh place with an 11-9 win over Santa Barbara. In ninth place Trojan downed Lamorinda Blue 12-10 and Stanford took 11th place with a 10-8 victory over Newport Water Polo Foundation “B.” 13th place went to the Sharks with an 18-10 win over Tigers and host UC-San Diego took 15th place with a 10-8 win over Long Beach. For full tournament results click here.

Final Standings
1. New York Athletic Club
2. Olympic Club
3. Men’s Junior National Team
4. Newport Water Polo Foundation A
5. Lamorinda Gold
6. LA Water Polo
7. UCLA
8. Santa Barbara
9. Trojan
10. Lamorinda Blue
11. Stanford
12. Newport Water Polo Foundation B
13. Sharks
14. Tigers
15. UCSD
16. Long Beach

Championship Game Scoring

New York Athletic Club 13 (4, 1, 3, 5) J. Mann 3, L. Beaubien 2, B. Hohl 2, J. Wigo 2, M. Sagehorn 1, J. Krumpholz 1, S. Davidson 1, J. Smith 1
Olympic Club 7 (3, 1, 0, 2) P. Varellas 2, M. Sharf 1, S. Wright 1, S. Warden 1, B. Alexander 1, B. Dudley 1

Saves – NYAC – M. Moses 10, A. Stevens 2 – Olympic Club – N. Ellis 8

Mens’ National Team

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Polobebe goes to the Army

Dawn Young — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:58:20 +0000

Polobebe was pleased to sponsor the 2011 CPT John Hallett Memorial H2O Polo Tournament at West Point on March 5th.

These custom polobebe suits were made for Army's Water Polo Head Coach, Matt Price, whose twin boys were born last month.

The tournament was in memory of Captain John J. Hallett III, a former Army water polo team captain who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009. All fundraising benefited Team Red White & Blue, a group that helps wounded veterans reintegrated into society. You can continue to donate the cause via first giving: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/HallettPolo/2011-cpt-john-hallett-memorial-h2o-polo-tournament

Read this great write up about the event and Captain Hallett by the Collegiate Water Polo Association. Nine teams competed in the tournament, with New York Athletic Club taking First Place:

Tournament Results:

1st Place NYAC (New York Athletic Club)

2nd Place St. Francis

3rd Place Fordham

4th Place Greenwich

5th Place Asphalt Green

6th Place Army

7th draw Cornell/Severn

9th Boston University

Polobebe also took a departure from the their traditional blue for boys, pink for girls water polo suits to custom make two black and gold suits for Army’s Water Polo Head Coach, whose twin sons were born last month. www.polobebe.us

Update on Water Polo Olympian

Dawn Young — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:35:57 +0000

The Aqua Sapiens

Dawn Young — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:52:54 +0000

The first water polo video game is coming to iPhones and iPads this November.

All water polo enthusiasts show your support and have some virtual fun!

Check out H2O Polo at their website: http://theaquasapiens.com/

You can also friend them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

NYWIFT Designing Women Awards

Dawn Young — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:22:50 +0000

Check out this article about the New York Women in Film and Television’s 2010 Designing Women Awards in New York City. Filmmaker Dawn Young and the Forget Me Not documentary are mentioned!

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=129033