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.
pride month is just around the corner!
Join us at the Winnipeg Pride Parade on June 7!
Sport Manitoba has partnered with Out There Winnipeg (OTW) to join over 100 organizations who will be dancing through the streets of Winnipeg in the PRIDE parade. The MWPA will be joining this group to celebrate all of you and promote our 2SLGBTQ+ program.
Out There Winnipeg also promotes our queer league on their website. OTW strives to enrich the lives of the Winnipeg 2SLGBTQ+ community by providing inclusive, accessible, safer sporting and recreational activities suitable for all skill levels.
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
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.
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
FAQs
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!