Welcome to the home of water polo in the East Midlands. Water polo is a fast-paced sport played by two teams in a swimming pool and requires a high level of stamina and fitness.
The game involves throwing a ball around your team and shooting to score in a net, guarded by a goalkeeper, while the other team will try to take the ball from you. A player can cover up to 3km in one game!
Clubs in the Region include:
To find your nearest Water Polo Club go to :
Water Polo Clubs | Find a Swim England water polo club and get involved (swimming.org)
Clubs may compete in local, regional and national level leagues and competitions. The Water Polo National Age Group Championships are the premiere competitions for young water polo players in Great Britain.
Some schools also enter the English Schools Swimming Association (ESSA) water polo competition. This is a good way to get more competitions and play games with your school mates.
For help, advice and more information email waterpolo@eastmidlandswimming.org