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From
First Splash
to Varsity!
Development-first water polo for North Shore, Illinois, athletes in grades 1–12.
Our Location
Highland Park High School
North Shore Water Polo is proud to call the Highland Park High School pool, in Highland Park, IL, our home. We also welcome many athletes from the surrounding north shore community, including Bannockburn, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Glencoe, Glenview, Northbrook, Northfield, Vernon Hills, etc.
We are committed to expanding access to aquatic sports and keeping kids engaged in the water, especially those who may otherwise drift away due to boredom or burnout.
North Shore Water Polo is a development-first club for athletes in grades 1–12 across Chicago’s North Shore. Based at Highland Park High School, we welcome beginners and experienced players alike. Our game-based coaching builds strong fundamentals, confidence, and “Water Polo IQ” in a supportive, multi-sport friendly environment that prepares athletes from their first splash through varsity competition.
We are building something lasting: a culture of excellence, balance, and opportunity — one athlete at a time. Explore our programs to find the right fit for your child.
Our Programs
Starts Jun 17
Starts Jun 21
Starts Jun 16
Starts Aug 3
Starts Aug 10
What is Water Polo?
Imagine soccer or basketball… in the water! Water polo started in Scotland in the 1800s and has been an Olympic sport since 1900. Today, it’s played by millions around the world and growing fast in the U.S. Players swim, pass, and score goals as a team, all while building strength, endurance, coordination, and confidence.
No experience is needed, just basic comfort in the water. Our coaches make learning fun, teaching skills, strategy, and teamwork in a safe, supportive environment. Water polo is an exciting way for kids in grades 1–12 to stay active, make friends, and be part of a sport loved worldwide.
From the Community
Our Leadership
Ryan Castle, Founder & Technical Director
Ryan Castle is the Founder and Technical Director of North Shore Water Polo and Head Coach at Highland Park High School. A former NCAA Division I coach with experience at the University of Hawaii, University of Michigan, Arizona State, and Indiana University, Ryan has also worked with multiple Olympic and international teams.
