Policies

These Policies are designed to provide the members of the MWPA with the rules and procedures that govern the Association. The ultimate objective is to promote better communication and understanding within the water polo community in Manitoba, through policies and procedures relating to its functions.

Review is constantly required in order to keep our policies current. Updated policies will be available to MWPA members within one month after the policy is approved by the Board of Directors.

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MWPA Policies Applicable to Member Clubs

Effective April 1, 2026, all PSOs and its Member Clubs are required to follow the Safe Sport Suite of policies, without discretion to amend, as a result of The Protecting Youth in Sports Act.

Definitions applicable to all Safe Sport Policies for ease of reference are here.

The Policies can be found here and include:

1. Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy;
2. Discipline and Complaints Policy;
3. Alternate Dispute Resolution Policy;
4. Appeal Policy;
5. Respect in Sport Policy (for Coaches); and
6. Coach Screening Policy Minimum Requirements

Additional MWPA Policies Applicable to all Members

Athlete Protection Guidelines (amended June 2026)

Club Membership Policy (amended June 2026)

Coaching Requirements Policy (NEW! June 2026)

Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy (amended April 2026)

Player Transfer/Loan Policy (May 2018)

Recruitment Policy (May 2018)

Respect in Sport for Officials, Volunteers, Athletes and Parent/Guardians (amended April 2026)

Sanction Policy (hosting events and request to travel to event) (June 2026)

Screening Policy (amended April 2026)

Social Media Policy (January 2023)

Travel Policy for Teams (amended June 2026)

Whistleblower Policy (April 2023)

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Our organization uses ITP Sport to receive and manage all non-maltreatment complaints (exception: field of play matters - see page 8 of the Safe Sport Manual for the definition of "Field of Play".

Non-maltr4eatment complaints can be submitted using this link. If you have any questions, please contact us at office@manitobawaterpolo.com.

Field of Play Resolution Process