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By Gary Lindberg
Local residents can see an Olympic sport this weekend when a two-day water polo tournament comes to the Madras Aquatic Center.
Both youth and adult divisions will be patticipating in the tourney with teams from Portland, Gresham and Madras competing. Saturday's action is scheduled from 3-7 p.m. On Sunday, games begin at 8 a.m. and are expected to last to 1 p.m.
"Water polo is described as soccer in the water," said Bobby DeRoest, program coordinator for the MAC. "Instead of using their feet, the competitors use their hands."
Teams can score between 10-15 goals in a game, depending on the skill level, DeRoest said. He has been involved in water polo for the past 10 years, both playing and coaching.
"It's an exciting sport to watch," DeRoest said. "Spectators can see great passes and great shots."
Games usually last 45 minutes to an hour. They are divided into four quarters, lasting six minutes. The clock stops when fouls are called.
DeRoest is working on forming a Madras High water polo team in the future. More than 40 Oregon schools offer water polo as a sport, DeRoest said. |
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