A Call To Arms If You Will

Posted by jaclyn.corr on Dec 15, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

December 15, 2011, You always wish to be writing under better circumstances. Celebrating victories. Previewing dark horses. Talking up superstars. This month’s piece is more a public service announcement. A call to arms if you will. In this article, we are going to shine a light on what is happening at Maryland for the water polo community in the hopes that perhaps what happened at UC-Davis can happen on the East Coast as well. The Terrapins are coming off their best season ever as they finished with a national ranking of seventeen and were third place at Easterns in 2010. That great performance has since been put on the backburner as their program is firmly on the chopping block, the details of which will be described below.  INTERVIEW WITH UMD COACH CARL SALYER.

Why big universities need small sports

Posted by jaclyn.corr on Dec 14, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

When we spend tens of thousands of dollars to send our kids off to college, we strike a deal with the school. First, the university provides an education that prepares our children for work and to function in society. Second, and nearly as important, it provides a bridge from the sheltered world of our homes to the harsher one our kids soon will inhabit. For those who qualify, at Maryland’s Division I level or anywhere else in college athletics, sports are an irreplaceable part of that transition. Full article here

Kick-off event to Save UMD Water Polo a success!

Posted by jaclyn.corr on Dec 13, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The Maryland water team held ‘Tournament For The Terps’ on Dec. 3-4, a fund raiser to help Save Maryland Water Polo.

The eight-team club tournament consisted of both men and women (18 and over). There were also four honorary teams which did not compete in the tournament, but had their entry fee a donation towards the Save Maryland Water Polo campaign. In addition to tournament games, there was also a clinic, raffle, silent auction, and two enter to win contests (5-Alive and Fastest Shot). View full article with complete results from the tournament.

LETTER FROM COACHES

Posted by jaclyn.corr on Dec 2, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

The Tournament For The Terps will kick off the fundraising campaign to save our program. There are countless numbers of lives this decision affects today and in years to come. With your help we look forward to continuing previous success and establishing a legacy for Maryland water polo that will never be taken away.

Read full LETTER FROM COACHES Carl Salyer and Serela Kay.

Send A Message!

Posted by jaclyn.corr on Nov 12, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Maryland Water Polo needs your help. It’s time to let the University of Maryland know what your thoughts are regarding the water polo program. CLICK HERE: Send University of Maryland President and Athletic Director a message to tell them what it meant to you to be a Water Polo Player at Maryland, why is it important to continue the program and any suggestions to keep the program understanding the budget situation UMD currently faces (i.e. reduce scholarships as opposed to eliminating the entire program) So far this is still a “recommendation” to the University President , so we have a chance to state our case to him!  Please be respectful with your message and thank you for all your support.

Show Your Support on Facebook!

Posted by jaclyn.corr on Nov 12, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

From now until the decision is made, change your profile picture to SAVE UMD WATER POLO. The objective of this is not to see any human faces on Facebook but an invasion of TERPS and WATER POLO supporters for the fight against the proposed cutting of Maryland aquatics programs.