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 have a lot of fun in a sport that is very different from all other team sports.
Water polo is a fun, fast-paced team sport that is suitable for all ages and abilities. Players must work together to outscore the opposing team by swimming, passing and shooting the ball at a net guarded by a goalie. Think swimming, soccer, team handball, and a hint of rugby all rolled into one - in deep water. It develops swimming skills, strength, endurance, teamwork, resilience, focus, builds character and provides stress relief.
Calling all students!
Do you love swimming? Are you curious about water polo?
Might you be interested in joining School League, but not sure?
Need to recruit players to your team?
The MWPA has set up three dates to come and try our sport!
The event will focus on introductory skills and drills, and then game play...
Date: September 28, 2026
Time: 6:45 - 7:45 PM
Place: Elmwood Kildonans Pool
Who: students in grades 5 - 8
Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Place: Pan Am Pool
Who: students in grades 9 - 12
Date: October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Place: Pan Am Pool
Who: students in grades 5 - 8
Each session is limited to 20 students, so if you would like to arrange a session for prospective students specific to your school or School Division, please let us know.
Students must be able to swim 50 metres unassisted in the deep end of the pool. A good bench-mark is a minimum of level 5 in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program (or equivalent).
Request for Placement
If an individual athlete would like to participate in the School League but their school does not have a team, we strongly encourage them to first contact us to work with the school to see if a team can be formed.
If that doesn’t work out, athletes will have the option to submit an application to be placed on a team as an “import”. The individual must submit a Request for Placement form by October 2.
Athletes will be advised by October 16 if their request to be placed on a team has been accepted, after rosters are received from schools (due October 13) with any requests for additional players. Once the season starts, any further requests may be considered in case of injuries, etc. A request for placement does not guarantee a spot on a school team.
Imports cannot choose for which school they play, and schools may not request who they would like as an import.
Schools with less than nine (9) athletes may request up to two imports.
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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New in 2026 "Affiliate" Membership that is free, but schools have to provide proof of insurance.
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Imports will be required to purchase a "Provincial Athlete" Membership
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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
A of April 1, 2026, there are new Safe Sport policies as required by The Protecting Youth in Sport Act. See all of the details here.
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.