Water Polo for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

The MWPA is committed to providing a safe and affirming environment for our 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Queer folks who register may also invite friends who are allies to register. We need to ensure an environment where folks are free to be themselves without fear of judgment.

Dates: Friday January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13 and 20

Location: Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex, 999 Sargent Ave

Membership Fee: Water Polo Canada "Make a Splash" membership of $30

(membership covers you for the entire season (September 1 - August 31) )

Program Fee: $175 for 10 week program

$90 for 5 weeks (either drop in or will decide later about second half)

To support our commitment to participation by members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, if finances are preventing you from joining, please send an e-mail in confidence to office@manitobawaterpolo.com

Beginners (ages 16+) Time: 7:30pm - 9pm

No previous water polo experience is required, however individuals must be able to swim in deep water. Time will be spent learning the rules, basic skills and strategies to play water polo at a recreational level.

To celebrate the end of our winter program, we are inviting any queer students and any students who are allies to the LGBTQIA+ community to join us for game play at Cindy Klassen Recreation Centre from 7:30 - 9:00pm.

What we would like to do is have a school league-style game as a demonstration and learning opportunity for our new(er) participants (20 minutes of game time) and then mix everyone together for some fun low-contact games.

There is no cost to attend and you are insured under your School League fees. Please send us an email to confirm your attendance.

What do I need for equipment? All you need is your bathing suit. Water polo caps will be loaned to the players.

For safety: You should remove or cover piercings, remove jewelry and make sure the nails of your hands and feet are short. Goggles are not recommended because of the risk in getting a ball in the face.

After practice: drink lots of water and stretch those muscles!

Resources

The Triggerfish club in Toronto has put together a series of educational "Chalk Talks" that are available online: https://www.triggerfishwaterpolo.ca/skills-library

Basic Rules of the game: https://www.waterpolo.ca/content/Water-Polo-Basic-Rules