July 11, 2026 (12U CoEd/14U Girls/16U Boys/ 18U Girls)
July 12, 2016 (10U CoEd/ 14U Boys/ 16U Girls/ 18U Boys)
GENDER: Boys, Girls and CoEd divisions
WHERE: Central California (Merced/Atwater)
COST: $450 per team
TOURNAMENT RULES
6 minute quarters (18U/16U/14U/12U)
5 minute quarters (10U)
1 timeout per game.
All tie games will end in a shootout.
3 games guaranteed per team.
This tournament will be limited to 8 teams per age group division (Platinum and Gold).
AWARDS: Medals for top 3 finishers in each age group.
Champions in each division will receive $ prize depending on the amount of teams that participate in the event.
Prize amount per teams entered:
4 teams - $500
5 teams - $640
6 teams - $750
7 teams - $880
8 teams or more - $1000
Deadline to register for the California State Challenge is June 29th.
REGISTRATION: Complete the form and pay $450 to California WPA.
***Late payments will be subjected to $100 additional fine.
Entries are due no later than JULY 4. If paid after the deadline there will be additional $100 charge to your tournament fee. Be sure to indicate what age group are you entering along with entry fee.
American Water Polo is pleased to provide support and insurance coverage for the competitions including the California Super League, Hardcore Cup, and the Yellow Ball Classic. All AWP members will be covered with a liability insurance policy and a secondary accident policy. However, to be eligible, athletes and coaches must be members of the organization. Non-members will not qualify for any coverage. To join the organization,
click here.