About
South Valley Aquatics (SOVA) offers Competitive Water Polo, Developmental Water Polo, Competitive Swim, Competitive Dive, Learn to Swim swim lessons, Splashball, Aquatics Programming for schools, school districts, and business, and Aquatics Training and Certification. It serves ages 8 through 18.
Programs
- Competitive Water Polo
- Developmental Water Polo
- Competitive Swim
- Competitive Dive
- Learn to Swim — Swim lessons
- Splashball — Early introduction to water polo
- Aquatics Programming for schools, school districts, and business
- Aquatics Training and Certification — Lifeguards, First Aid, CPR, Basic Water Rescue
At a glance
- Ages: 8–18 years old
- Current session: 2026 FALL SESSION (Aug 10–Oct 30, 2026)
- General schedule: Single membership allows attendance at water polo or swim practice at either pool. Learn to Swim classes are held in 30-minute sessions during practice hours at El Diamante and Mission Oak. SOVA Visalia has flexibility between competitive and developmental water polo schedules to accommodate complex fall schedules for athletes. Swimmers also have flexibility across schedules and locations. Lemoore offers water polo only.
About the provider
South Valley Aquatics says, "Building better humans by teaching commitment, respect, and sportsmanship" and states that it seeks to increase participation in aquatic sports in the local community and create positive opportunities for young men and women, especially those from economically disadvantaged circumstances. The board of directors listed includes Jeff Hohne, Michael Yenigues, Rick Nordell, Jon Minnig, Molly Niederreiter, and Rory Collinwood. SOVA says it is supported by coordination between the Visalia Unified School District, local middle schools, local high school water polo programs, city parks and recreation department, parents and players, and by relationships with private organizations and individuals for fundraising efforts.
Pages include Spectator Code of Conduct, Background Check Policy, Conduct Review Procedures Agreement, Consent, Waiver, and Training Center topics including Nutrition & Diet, Drills, Shooting, Goalies, Dry Land Training, Passing, Conditioning, Swimming, and ODP Drills.
Last updated September 23, 2026.
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