An Introduction to Water Polo

So, you are seeking an introduction to water polo? The first thing to know is that while a few sports claim to be the ‘sport of kings’, water polo officially has the royal seal of approval.

The Duke of Cambridge himself is a fan of the sport and played at university and at national level for Scotland.

It’s also a sport we can truly call our own, with the first set of rules for the game developed in 1885 by the Swimming Association of Great Britain, a precursor to the ASA.

The sport combines speed and strength, as well as teamwork and a high level of fitness. One outfield player can cover up to two miles in one game alone!

Is water polo for you?

We are looking for strong swimmers, male or female aged 9 to 14 years, to join a well established group of players of mixed abilities. We have international players, level 2 coaches, national grade referees and qualified lifeguards and we train at Newcastle-under-Lyme school on Fridays 8-9pm.

Want to find out more / join us for a try out?

If you'd like to find out more about our water polo training or arrange a try out, please get in touch with our Head Coach Mark Ibbs on [email protected] or 07432 595111.