Water Polo

One ball. 13 players. No room to think.

Water polo is a team water sport. The game consists of four quarters in which two teams attempt to score goals scoring by throwing the ball into their opponent's goal. A team consists of 13 athletes, with six field players and one goalkeeper in the water at any one time.

Swim Ireland has a vibrant Water Polo division, with teams catering for all ages and abilities.

Regional and National Leagues and Cups are contested each year, with both male and female teams competing at underage and senior levels.

If you would like to join a Water Polo club, click here to find the one closest to you

Water Polo AGM

The Ireland Water Polo Virtual Annual Conference 2021 will take place on Tuesday 9th February 2021 via online webinar commencing at 7.00pm.

This is an important date on the Water Polo Calendar and an opportunity for Clubs to express their views and contribute to the decision-making process for our sport.

Further detail including Agenda, Motions/Recommendations, Elections and Reports will be sent to all Clubs in due course.

For more information, please see the AGM Notice HERE

National Water Polo Committee

• Chair – Barry Magill - wpchairperson@swimireland.ie
• Secretary – Vacant
• Treasurer – Keith Lynch – wptreasurer@swimireland.ie
• Ulster Rep – Wally Clarke, Cathal Brugha WPC
• Leinster Rep – Mick Kelly, St Vincents WPC
• Connacht Rep / National Fixtures Secretary – Eamon Caulfield, Corrib WPC – wpfixtures@swimireland.ie
• Munster Rep – Suzanne Clarke, Drogheda WPC
• Swim Ireland Discipline Support Manager – Sarah Kelly – waterpolo@swimireland.ie
• Swim Ireland Water Polo Education Support Officer – Aveen Colvin – aveencolvin@swimireland.ie

Useful Documents/Links

Swim Ireland Database

Code of Conduct (Team Staff) - Water Polo

Expense Claim Form - Water Polo Volunteer

Expense Policy 2019 - Water Polo

FINA Water Polo Manual 2019-2021

LEN International Transfer Form - updated Jan19

National Coach PSAQ

National Squad Selection Policy 2019 - Water Polo

National Team Managers PSAQ

Swim Ireland Water Polo Coach Licensing - Revised 2019

Water Polo Rule Book 2020 updated June 2020