- Like most student athletes, Chatham Water Polo players are deeply involved in student activities and perform well academically. In 2010, the Water Polo team was ranked first in academic achievement in the ACWPA.
- Collegiate Water Polo is not common in East Coast colleges which gives Chatham another opportunity to differentiate itself from competing colleges and to attract talented students from around the country and the world.
- The largest expense for Water Polo is a pool, which Chatham already has for swim team and student use. It may not meet "Olympic Standards" for Water Polo, but it is comparable to the pools used by most of the teams in our league, and acceptable for league play by all of them.
- With the recent addition of a new coach who has years of Water Polo experience, we feel this year could be the start of a winning tradition for Chatham University.
We respectfully request that the board reconsiders keeping Water Polo at Chatham.
Thank you,
Updates
February 11, 2012
Seeing 250 names on this list is completely overwhelming. I started this because I felt desperate, but you all are the ones turning that feeling into something real.
Reached 250 supporters
February 10, 2012
February 10, 2012
I started this because I couldn't imagine our campus without the team, but the way you all have come forward is truly beyond anything I expected. I am currently reaching out to the administration to make sure your names are seen, as this momentum is entirely thanks to your passion for these athletes.
Reached 100 supporters
February 9, 2012
February 7, 2012
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people care about this team. We are nearing a new milestone that would really show the school how much this matters and I am just so grateful that you all are the ones driving this forward.
6 Comments
chatham is making a huge mistake here. water polo is what makes us unique compared to every other school around here. bring it back
Academic excellence should be rewarded not punished with budget cuts. way to ruin the best part of chatham athletics.
Ridiculous decision. These athletes are top tier in the classroom and the pool. Keep the team!
This is ridiculous. Water polo is the only reason I looked at Chatham in the first place. Please dont take this away from us.
My daughter loves this team. DO NOT CUT THIS PROGRAM.
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- Like most student athletes, Chatham Water Polo players are deeply involved in student activities and perform well academically. In 2010, the Water Polo team was ranked first in academic achievement in the ACWPA.
- Collegiate Water Polo is not common in East Coast colleges which gives Chatham another opportunity to differentiate itself from competing colleges and to attract talented students from around the country and the world.
- The largest expense for Water Polo is a pool, which Chatham already has for swim team and student use. It may not meet "Olympic Standards" for Water Polo, but it is comparable to the pools used by most of the teams in our league, and acceptable for league play by all of them.
- With the recent addition of a new coach who has years of Water Polo experience, we feel this year could be the start of a winning tradition for Chatham University.
We respectfully request that the board reconsiders keeping Water Polo at Chatham.
Thank you,
Updates
February 11, 2012
Seeing 250 names on this list is completely overwhelming. I started this because I felt desperate, but you all are the ones turning that feeling into something real.
Reached 250 supporters
February 10, 2012
February 10, 2012
I started this because I couldn't imagine our campus without the team, but the way you all have come forward is truly beyond anything I expected. I am currently reaching out to the administration to make sure your names are seen, as this momentum is entirely thanks to your passion for these athletes.
Reached 100 supporters
February 9, 2012
February 7, 2012
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people care about this team. We are nearing a new milestone that would really show the school how much this matters and I am just so grateful that you all are the ones driving this forward.
6 Comments
The team spirit is amazing at these games. so sad to see it go. hope they change their minds soon.
chatham is making a huge mistake here. water polo is what makes us unique compared to every other school around here. bring it back
Academic excellence should be rewarded not punished with budget cuts. way to ruin the best part of chatham athletics.
Ridiculous decision. These athletes are top tier in the classroom and the pool. Keep the team!
This is ridiculous. Water polo is the only reason I looked at Chatham in the first place. Please dont take this away from us.
My daughter loves this team. DO NOT CUT THIS PROGRAM.
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The team spirit is amazing at these games. so sad to see it go. hope they change their minds soon.