Watford Water Polo’s U15 boys have been crowned Swim England National Age Group Champions 2026 after a fantastic performance at the National Age Group Championships, beating reigning champions City of Manchester 16–6 in the final.
Having finished runners-up in last year’s competition, the Watford team returned determined to go one better this time around, and they did just that, securing an impressive victory to lift the prestigious national title.
There was further success for the team captain, Luka Guzijan, who was voted Most Valuable Player (MVP) and finished as the tournament’s overall top goalscorer, with an outstanding 38 goals across seven matches.

The achievement is a fantastic reward for the hard work, commitment and dedication shown by the players and coaching team throughout the season.
The journey doesn’t stop here!
The boys are already looking ahead to their next challenge, with qualification for the Nordic League taking place in Odense, Denmark, in mid-January.
Congratulations to all the players, coaches and everyone involved at Watford Water Polo on a brilliant national achievement. We wish the team every success in Denmark!
Read the full match report: Our U15s are Swim England National Champions 2026