We've all got used to having just about anything for free on the internet but someone has to cover the costs of supporting those who work tirelessly in the interests of aquatic sports and guard well its history.

So, if water-polo is your thing, you may wish to support the following venture of the International Swimming Hall of Fame:

In six short years, the South Florida International
Water Polo Touranment has become one of the most
prestigious age group tournaments in North America,
and this year a total of 42 games will be webcast live
over the internet, on a pay per view basis. 



This year's tournament has 54 teams, representing
seven countries, competing in 3 divisions:  19 and
under for girls and boys, and 16 and under boys.
International teams participating include:  Israel ,
Hungary , Slovenia , Russia , Canada  and Puerto Rico
...  California has the most entries, with 20 teams
coming from the Golden State.



Here's where to see the webcast live.



The cost per game view is $5.50 per game or $35
dollars for a day pass.

 

'This is an historic first for water polo and we hope
 that the water polo community around the world will
 test out our product,' says Bruce Wigo, CEO of the 
International Swimming Hall of Fame, a co-sponsor of
 the event.  "e;In partnership with the Coral Springs
Aquatic Complex and Penn Atlantic, this gives the
parents and friends of the players and the sport to
see high level age group water polo and if there is
enough support, something to promote water polo at
every level.'



The national team of Isreal is the defending champion
in the older division for boys, while the club
'Shtrum,' of Moscow , Russia defends their title in
the younger boys age group.  The local team from the
host club South Florida is favoured to win the girls
division.



The tournament, which is hosted by the South Florida
Water Polo Club of Fort Lauderdale and the Coral
Springs Aquatic Complex, runs Friday, February 15,
through Sunday, February 17.