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Join us for the 2026 George Freeth Memorial Cup, a fast-paced beach water polo tournament celebrating competition, community, and the legacy of one of Southern California’s great aquatic pioneers.

The tournament will feature a unique 4-on-4 beach water polo format, with each scheduled matchup played as a best-of-three series. Games are played on a 10-minute running clock with no shot clock or timeouts, and the first team to five goals wins.

REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT 14th AT MIDNIGHT PST

Teams must also create their roster on USAWP for insurance purposes: https://usawp.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/3021/home

Event Details

• 12U/14U Boys
• 12U/14U/16U/18U Girls
• Men's/Women's Masters
• September 19th, 2026
• King Harbor Aquatics | Redondo Beach, CA
• $600 per team
• 3-game guarantee
• Maximum roster: 10 athletes
• USA Water Polo registration required
• 4 vs. 4: 1 goalkeeper + 3 field players
  

Expect quick transitions, flying substitutions, immediate restarts after goals, and plenty of action throughout the weekend. The format is designed to keep games moving and create a fun, competitive atmosphere for athletes and spectators alike.

Teams should review the complete 2026 George Freeth Memorial Cup Tournament Rules prior to competition. All athletes, coaches, and spectators are expected to follow lifeguard, referee, event staff, and facility instructions throughout the weekend.

Bring your team to King Harbor and compete for the George Freeth Memorial Cup!

Join us for the first annual Salty Splash Classic at King Harbor — a fast-paced, beach-polo-style tournament built to keep the action moving, reward big shots, and create opportunities for exciting comebacks.

GAME FORMAT

Course: 25 meters
Teams: 5 field players + 1 goalie
Game Length: Two 15-minute running-time halves
Halftime: 3 minutes
Shot Clock: None
Timeouts: One 30-second setup timeout per team
Tied Games: Straight to a shootout

SALTY SPLASH RULES

Bonus Scoring

2 Points — Goal scored from on or outside the 8-meter marker
3 Points — Goal scored from on or outside the half court marker half

Splash Back Rule

If a team falls behind by 5 or more goals, it may add a 6th field player. The additional player must enter through the designated exclusion/re-entry area and may remain in play until the deficit is reduced to 3 goals. Once the goal that brings the deficit to 3 is scored, the 6th field player must immediately exit the course through the exclusion/re-entry area.

After Goal Restarts

After a goal is scored, play resumes immediately.

Exclusions

Excluded players must swim to the designated defensive exclusion/re-entry corner, enter the exclusion zone above-water, and may immediately return to play.

If the defending team commits a foul before the excluded player reaches the corner, a 5-meter penalty is awarded.

Fouls

• Personal fouls are not tracked individually
• Two-handed fouls result in an exclusion
• A direct shot is permitted after a foul outside 6 meters
• A direct shot is also permitted from a corner throw

Live Substitutions

Live substitutions may be made from the team’s defensive half.

Lost Caps

Caps are replaced immediately. The player must remain stationary while the cap is being replaced.

TEAM ENTRY INCLUDES

$800 per team

Each team receives:

• 1 official team photo
• Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division

USA Water Polo membership is required for all athletes.

Beach League | Masters Water Polo

Get back in the water this summer with a fun, competitive Masters league at the brand-new King Harbor Aquatics Center.

Whether you’re bringing a full team or signing up on your own, Beach League is a great way to compete, stay active, and enjoy summer water polo in King Harbor.

Need a team? Register as a free agent and we’ll work to match you with other available players.

Season Dates: June 22 – July 31
Schedule: 1 game per week (Monday - Thursday starting at 5PM PST)
Games: 6 total
Team Registration: $1,200
Individual Registration: $300

Location: King Harbor Aquatics Center

Note: After registration, teams may submit schedule requests for times they are unavailable. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but they are not guaranteed.

Beach League | Masters Water Polo

Get back in the water this summer with a fun, competitive Masters league at the brand-new King Harbor Aquatics Center.

Whether you’re bringing a full team or signing up on your own, Beach League is a great way to compete, stay active, and enjoy summer water polo in King Harbor.

Need a team? Register as a free agent and we’ll work to match you with other available players.

Season Dates: June 22 – July 31
Schedule: 1 game per week (Monday - Thursday starting at 5PM PST)
Games: 6 total
Team Registration: $1,200
Individual Registration: $300

Location: King Harbor Aquatics Center

Note: After registration, teams may submit schedule requests for times they are unavailable. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but they are not guaranteed.