Pre-Registration for the First-Ever PAQ Athlete Forum is Now Open!
Join us for an exclusive opportunity designed for athletes! Engage with critical topics like athlete representation, athlete voice, and practical takeaways you can immediately apply to your training.
PanAm Aquatics is excited to confirm Bauru, Brazil as the official host of the PAQ Water Polo U19 Championships Bauru 2026, taking place September 28 to October 4, 2026. The continent’s top rising U19 talent will meet in the heart of Brazil for a week of high-energy matchups and PanAm pride.
Fernando Canales, Tammy McGregor, and Rick Walker share their coaching, athlete development, and leadership experience in the UWC Coaches Series, delivering practical conversations that connect and support the next generation of aquatics coaches.
Written by Andrew Sheaff, internationally published author and swimming skills expert.
Laura Vaca (MEX, MA-SW)
Legendary Mexican Olympic swimmer and Masters champion Laura Vaca dives into her historic career to share how lifelong discipline and mental resilience fuel athletic success. In this interview, she inspires the next generation of PAQ athletes to embrace swimming as a journey of purpose and health, proving that a competitive spark and a balanced mindset are the ultimate tools for achieving excellence both in and out of the water.
