The Water Polo Committee works with the regional staff on development initiatives to support water polo opportunities. It is responsible for the co-ordination of and delivery of:-
• Intra and Inter-Regional competitions and teams representing the Region in the Discipline
• The development of coaches and officials
• Elite training for players and being the sole conduit for advancement to national representation.
Water Polo has a number of key goals in the Region:-
• To develop the discipline by assisting member Clubs and County associations in relation to its areas of responsibility
• To achieve 'top 4' positions at all Inter-Regional competitions
• To provide a pro-rata (to population) number of players to GB / national training squads
• To achieve in excess of pro-rata (to population) representation within GB age groups, other than Senior International Representation.
If you are looking for a University Water Polo Scholarship please visit the Swim England Water Polo Scholarship Guide.
Water Polo Contacts
Water Polo Manager - Mike Coles
Visit the Water Polo Facebook page for all up to date news and information by clicking here.
Upcoming Water Polo Workshops and Courses
Table officials course running on Wednesday 17th August, starting at 6.30 pm, which is free of charge.
Referee's course, part 1 and 2 on Sunday 2nd October, at Clifton College, Bristol (£10 fee).
Regional inter county event is being held on Saturday and Sunday 17th and 18th September, programme about to be released.
Find a Water Polo Club in South West Region
Swim England Water Polo National Age Group Championships (U15) 2022
Date: 17 – 18 December 2022
Venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield
Entries Open: TBC October 2022
Entries Close: TBC November 2022
Event information, documents and further updates will be posted via the event webpages.
Minutes
To view the minutes from the Water Polo Technical Committee Meetings please click here.
SE Water Polo Guidance - Head-Neck Tackles and Costume Pulling: Issue 1 June 24
Notes from meeting with Swim England Water Polo Leadership Group 7th Dec 2020.pdf
Swim England Water Polo Leadership Group Minutes - December 2021