LOS ALAMITO, Calif., May 18. USA Water Polo is extremely proud to announce that it will be hosting both the Women's and Men's 2006 FINA World League Semifinals at the USA National Training Center from July 12-23, 2006. This is an amazing opportunity to witness an event of such international magnitude at the National Training Center while supporting TEAM USA.
From July 12-16, USA Water Polo encourages spectators to come watch as six national women's teams from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China and Brazil compete and participate in this year's tournament. Then on July 19-23 competition heats up again as six of the men's national teams from United States, Canada and Brazil compete against three teams from either Australia, China, Japan or France for a chance to move on to the Super Finals in Greece.
About The FINA World League
A few years back, the leaders in the world of water polo came up with a simple idea: To take the sport to the next level by pitting the world's best teams against one another each year in a season format with nearly half a million dollars on the line. Their ambitions were furthered by incorporating extended quarters to yield higher scores and television requirements to bring the sport to the biggest audience possible. Now, five years later, the league is a hit worldwide.
The FINA World League is the sport's first true international league. Though still in its infancy, the league promises to provide top-notch, Olympic-caliber competition year in and year out across the globe.
For additional information about FINA, please visit the FINA website.
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USA Water Polo National Training Center
11360 Valley Forge
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Advance Tickets Sales
Advance ticket prices are available for both the Women's and Men's FINA World League semifinals. The deadline for receipt of advance ticket orders is June 26 at 3 p.m. Orders received after this deadline will be charged the regular admission prices.
Tickets go on sale at the gate one hour prior to competition for each session. Group discounts are available. Please contact the National Teams Programs Office for details.