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
NEW Water Polo Website!
Ireland Water Polo, the part of Swim Ireland responsible for the administration, development and promotion of the Olympic sport of Water Polo on the island of Ireland, has just launched a brand new website!
Water Polo Education Courses
To find all our latest Water Polo Education Courses, from Water Polo Coach to Table Officials and the latest CPD, click the button below.
Ireland Water Polo Fixtures 2020/21
Ireland Water Polo Fixtures for the 2020/21 season have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the most up to date Return to Water information, please visit: COVID-19 Return to Water
National Water Polo Committee
- President: Kevin Armstrong (Clonard WPC)
- Chair: Barry Magill - wpchairperson@swimireland.ie
- Secretary: Eoin Boyle - wpsecretary@swimireland.ie
- Treasurer: Keith Lynch – wptreasurer@swimireland.ie
- Munster Rep: VACANT
- 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
- 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
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 Squad Selection Policy 2019 - Water Polo
Swim Ireland Water Polo Coach Licensing - Revised 2019
Water Polo Rule Book 2020 updated June 2020
Water Polo News
Water Polo contacts
Aveen Colvin
Water Polo Education / Support
+353 1 6251120
Contact for queries regarding Education for Water Polo clubs