For almost 50 years, the MWPA has hosted its School League where students in grades 5 to 12 compete at a recreational level against each other in a positive and inclusive environment. Teams are frequently comprised of students who have never played water polo and join a school team just for the fun of it. ​
Do you go to a school that doesn’t yet have a water polo team? Or do you have a team at your school, but want to recruit some more people - whether from your own school or a feeder school?
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The MWPA is inviting all students to attend FREE “Come and Try” events on March 8 from 10:00am to noon (high school) and 1:00pm to 3:00pm (middle school) at Pan Am Pool.
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You must sign up in RAMP to secure your spot (and for insurance purposes).
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Students who participated in School League this year may attend with potential future teammates! Please email the office to let Nicolle know you will be attending.
Teachers wanting to book a date for recruitment specific to their school in April may do so as well. We can provide coaches or you can invite your own.
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One such program has been arranged for schools falling within the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools on March 7 and 14. Please contact Coach James Villa for more information at jvilla@smamb.ca
Winnipeg School
Division
Pembina Trails
School Division
Louis Riel
School Division
River-East Transcona
School Division
Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools
First Place High School Girls: St. Mary's Academy
First Place High School Boys: Vincent Massey
First Place Middle School CoEd: EVA Team 1
Second Place High School Girls : Vincent Massey
Second Place High School Boys: Kelvin
Second Place Middle School CoEd: EVA Team 2
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All athletes, coaches, team managers and minor officials must register in RAMP​​
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Athletes and Coaches: Water Polo Canada/MWPA Membership (MWPA will waive the MWPA portion of the fee for volunteer coaches)
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Team Managers and Minor Officials: Volunteer membership - FREE!
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​​All Coaches must have at a minimum:
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NCCP accreditation of WPC Community Sport
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Respect in Sport (RIS) certification
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Making Head Way in Sport
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satisfy MWPA Screening Policy
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All Team Managers must have at a minimum:
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Respect in Sport (RIS) certification
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Making Head Way in Sport (concussion training)
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satisfy MWPA Screening Policy
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SAFE SPORT
Offering a safe environment to all our athletes and to all the various individuals who contribute to the Sport of water polo - whether they are coaches, officials, volunteers, staff, parents or fans/spectators – is an absolute priority for the MWPA.
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We are all responsible for maintaining and enhancing the dignity and self-esteem of participants and other individuals by:
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Demonstrating respect to individuals regardless of body type, physical characteristics, athletic ability, age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, socioeconomic status, gender identity, gender expression, sex, and sexual orientation.
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Focusing comments or criticism appropriately and avoiding public criticism of athletes, coaches, officials, organizers, volunteers, employees, or participants.
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Consistently demonstrating a spirit of sportsmanship, sport leadership, and ethical conduct.
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Acting, when appropriate, to correct or prevent unjustly discriminatory practices.
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Consistently treating individuals fairly and reasonably.
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Ensuring adherence to the rules of water polo and the spirit of those rules.
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One parent/guardian/caregiver for each athlete must be certified in Respect in Sport (RIS) to ensure a positive and respectful environment for all. If certified through a different sport, are able to transfer.