Water Polo

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

Chair - Stuart Noyce

Secretary - Mike Coles

Treasurer - Phil Garrad

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Locations and Dates of the Regional Academy for 2018/2019

The Regional Academy will be held on the following dates and times for the remainder of the 2018/2019 calendar.

It is expected all age groups will be in for 2 hours sessions, older age groups will be in for the later 2 hours of each academy training date:

Early Session Younger Age Groups U14 Male and Female - Year of Birth 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Later Session - Older Age Groups Male and Female - Year of Birth 2002, 2003 and 2004.

South West Water Polo Academy’s will be Held at Millfield School.

Sat 19th Jan – Times 1700-2100
Sat 2nd March - 1700-2100
Sat 4th May - 1700-2100
July 2019 - Timings TBC, however as per this year we propose to hold a Boys and Girls training session with a social event following (similar to this years event held at the LIDO Cheltenham).

For details on how to register your attendance please click here.

The dates for the three age groups of Inter Regional Championships are listed below:

U18 Champs
All entries to be returned by Friday 6 December 2018.
• 26 / 27 January – Girls’ Division One – hosted by the East Region at Woodside Leisure Centre, Watford
• 26 / 27 January – Girls’ Division Two – hosted by the East Region at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School, Watford
• 2 / 3 February – Boys’ Division One – hosted by the North East Region at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield
• 2 / 3 February – Boys’ Division Two – hosted by the North East Region at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield

U16 Champs
All entries to be returned by Friday 31 May 2019.
• 29 / 30 June – Boys’ Division One – hosted by the North West Region Palatine Leisure Centre, Blackpool
• 29 / 30 June – Boys’ Division Two – hosted by the West Midlands Region at Walsall Gala Baths
• 6 / 7 July – Girls’ Division One – hosted by the North West Region Palatine Leisure Centre, Blackpool
• 6 / 7 July – Girls’ Division Two – hosted by the West Midlands Region at Walsall Gala Baths

U14 Champs
All entries to be returned by Friday 1 November 2019.
• 1 / 2 December – Girls’ Championships – hosted by the West Midlands Region at Walsall Gala Baths
• 8 / 9 December – Boys’ Championships – hosted by the West Midlands Region at Walsall Gala Baths

Water Polo Technical Committee Meeting Minutes

Water Polo Technical Committee Meeting Minutes - July 2017

Water Polo Technical Committee Meeting Minutes - October 2017

Water Polo Technical Committee Meeting Minutes - February 2018

Water Polo Technical Committee Meeting Minutes - July 2018

Water Polo Technical Committee Meeting Minutes - October 2018

Water Polo Technical Committee Meeting Minutes - February 2019