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.
School League All Stars
After each game, the Team Manager (supervising teacher/parent) will nominate three stars: two
from their own team and one from the opposing team. These points will be kept through the
season, and the top athletes will be invited to participate in the All-Stars Games. Any player that
is the subject of a brutality call or given a red card for being disrespectful to an official is
ineligible for nomination.
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Teams will be grouped by School Division/MFIS. For example, the Louis Riel School Division will
have players from both Dakota and CJS. If there is only one school, they will be paired with
another school. Imports may be assigned teams based on their home School Division.
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All Stars will have an extra practice Thursday, November 19 from 8 - 9:30PM at Pan Am.
SAFE SPORT
As 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.
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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.
Registration​​​ is Required in RAMP
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All athletes, coaches, team managers and minor officials must be registered in RAMP​​​ to be able to access the pool deck.
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New in 2026 for athletes and coaches, there is now an "Affiliate" Membership that is free, but School Divisions have to provide proof of insurance.
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Imports will be required to purchase a "Provincial Athlete" Membership
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Requirements for Coaches and Team Managers
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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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Participating High Schools
Participating Middle Schools
