Story Links About USA Water PoloUSA Water Polo, Inc., is the national governing body for water polo in America, overseeing our United States Olympic program as well as 20 championship events annually, such as Junior Olympics and Masters National Championships. With more than 50,000 members, USAWP also is the sanctioning authority for more than 500 […]
About USA Water Polo
USA Water Polo, Inc., is the national governing body for water polo in America, overseeing our United States Olympic program as well as 20 championship events annually, such as Junior Olympics and Masters National Championships. With more than 50,000 members, USAWP also is the sanctioning authority for more than 500 member clubs and more than 400 tournaments nationwide. USAWP is committed to the development of the sport throughout the U.S., fostering grass-roots expansion while providing a national system of affiliated clubs, certified coaches, and officials. For more information, visit www.usawaterpolo.org.
Irvine, CA – December 26, 2024 – USA Water Polo is proud to announce Mikasa as the Official Ball partner of USA Water Polo. This strategic partnership will provide Mikasa’s high-performance water polo balls to USA Water Polo athletes at every level of play, from youth leagues to national teams, furthering the national governing body’s mission to grow and elevate the sport of water polo across the United States.
As the official ball partner, Mikasa will provide USA Water Polo with their world-renowned WP550 series ball, which is already the standard at international competitions, including World Aquatics events and the Olympic Games. Mikasa will now be the ball used in USA Water Polo’s national championships, club competitions, and training programs.
“We are excited to welcome Mikasa USA back to the USAWP family as the Official Ball Partner through 2028” said Jamie Davis, USA Water Polo CEO. “Since Mikasa balls are used by World Aquatics for international competitions it made sense for USA Water Polo to play with these balls at all of our youth, masters and national team competitions leading up to and through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. We are also thankful that Mikasa will be providing discounts on ball purchases to all USA Water Polo members as an exclusive member benefit.”
About Mikasa USA
Mikasa USA is a subsidiary of Mikasa Corporation, a global leader in sports equipment, renowned for its innovation, quality, and commitment to athletes worldwide. From volleyball to water polo, Mikasa is dedicated to delivering superior products that enhance performance and inspire greatness.
Learn more about how you can get involved in water polo by visiting USAWaterPolo.org.
“Mikasa is proud to rejoin the USA Water Polo community,” said Shigeru Nakayama, President and CEO of Mikasa USA. “We are committed to supporting athletes with the most advanced equipment available. The WP550 series reflects our passion for innovation and our dedication to enhancing the sport of water polo.”
