The 2026 Blue Thunder Masters Water Polo Club Camp will be held in beautiful coastal town of Santa Cruz, CA for the first time in 2026. The BT camp is suited for Masters level water polo players, ages 40+, regardless of skill level or background.
Greg and Ilektra Enloe are returning as the head coaches. Joining as as coaches this year will be Bruce Watson and Trevor Wiens along with several of the Cuesta CC water polo players
The 2026 Pools Location for the BT Camp is Soquel High School (home pool of the Santa Cruz Water Polo Club) located at 401 Soquel San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA 95073
Sunday morning after our camp session, the Santa Cruz Masters Water Polo Club holds their weekly practice at Soquel HS. BT members are welcome to stay and play.
See you in the pool in April
Step 1: Register for Camp
Register here for Camp by completing the Google Form and then return to this page to pay.
Step 2: Pay for Camp - $335
Click on the link below to pay your Camp Entry Fee by credit card. (A 2.9% Credit Card fee plus a .30¢ per transaction fee will be added to your payment if you pay using the link below.)
https://pay.btmwaterpolo.org/2026_Camp
(this form of payment includes transaction fees when paying by credit card)
If you want to avoid any additional fees; other methods for payment include:
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*Click here If you want to check to see if you have already paid your Club Dues for 2026. Find your name, then look in Column F for a payment entry of $45. If your name does not appear, then you didn't participate in a BT event in 2025.

Recommended workout schedule
In addition to any water polo practices, you should be swimming minimum of 3 times per week.
Depending on your age group , starting in late Jan . through mid-Feb., try to swim workouts around of 45 minutes in duration.
From mid-Feb. to start of Camp, swim workouts about 60 minutes in duration.
As always,consult with your doctor and follow their advice when for exercise routines.
If you can, add dry land or weight training into your routine for cross-training and to build additional strength.
Remember to add stretching to your workouts. Flexibility helps reduce injury.
Blue Thunder Water Polo has partnered with Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to offer discounted hotel room rates for your stay. The hotel location is Located at: 7500 Old Dominion Ct., Aptos, Ca 95003
Seacliff Inn features a full-service onsite restaurant and bar, heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, and onsite fitness center and business center. All guest room rates include complimentary Wi-Fi.
Seacliff Inn is located less than 1 mile from Seacliff State Beach and 1 mile from the Forest of Nisene Marks, both popular tourist attractions. A variety of restaurants/cafes are located within walking distance of the hotel and a Safeway shopping center is located across the street.
Rates/Rooms:
One King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
Friday Night: $209
Saturday Night: $209.00
You may book an extended stay at the same rate 3 days prior and 3 days post. If you have any issues or would like assistance extending your stay please email sales@seacliffinn.com and we will be happy to assist.
After Wednesday, March 25, 2026, no reservations will be accepted at the discount rate. Rooms might or might not be available at higher rates after this date.
Check-in is 4:00 PM. Check-out is 11:00 AM. Early check-in requests cannot be guaranteed.
A block of 20 rooms has been reserved for our event. This is a mix of king and 2 queen bed configurations. Per our contract, the club needs to book a minimum of 16 rooms (or 32 night stays) for the weekend. Extended dates help count towards the total night stay count. Your support in booking at the Sea Cliff Inn first is greatly appreciated.
Other hotels near the pool:
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Best Western Plus Capitola By the Sea
Capitola Beach Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
The closest airports to Santa Cruz, CA are:
San Jose International Airport (SJC) - About 30-35 miles away, roughly 35-45 minutes by car. This is the most convenient major airport for Santa Cruz, offering many domestic flights and some international service.
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) - About 40-45 miles away, roughly 45-60 minutes by car. This is a smaller regional airport with limited flights, mostly connecting through major hubs.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - About 70-75 miles away, roughly 1.5-2 hours by car depending on traffic. This is a major international airport with the most flight options, though it's farther away.
Oakland International Airport (OAK) - About 75-80 miles away, roughly 1.5-2 hours by car. Another good option with many domestic flights and some international service.
Most people flying to Santa Cruz use either San Jose (for convenience) or San Francisco (for more flight options), depending on their priorities.
Saturday April 25. Flyer to be distributed at Camp.
Blue Thunder Master's Water Polo Club