Water Polo development

Water Polo Table Officials Course

The course is open to Swim England members who are 16 and over. The course is ideal for players, coaches and parents to learn and understand the rules and give back to the sport by officiating at local league games, regional and national tournaments and university BUCs matches.

If you are interested in attending the course please complete the registration form below. There are only 20 places available for this course.

Date: TBA

Venue: 

Time: 

Cost: £15

Registration form will open once a date has been set.

Regional Academy

Swim England East Region runs a Regional Academy, which is the start of the water polo talent pathway. Players who meet set criteria at the Regional Academy may be selected to attend the National Academy. At the National Academy, players have the opportunity to be selected for England teams.

Regional Academy 2025

The Regional Academy Training sessions for 2025 dates are:

  • 15th February,
  • TBC March,
  • 19th April,
  • 17th May,
  • 21st June,
  • 26th July,
  • TBC September
  • 18th October,
  • 15th November

These session are for players born 2007 – 2011. 

Registration for players for each session will close the Thursday before that session at 11pm. You will be unable to register after the closing date.

Registration for Coaches and Team Managers for each session will close the Wednesday before that session at 11pm.

If you have register for a session but are unable to attend please let the office staff know. Please note that if you do not attend the session the place is non refundable and non transferrable. 

If you are attending the training sessions at the Riverside, Chelmsford, registration on the day will be at 3:45pm for a 4pm-6pm session.

15th February

Registration for players will close on Thursday 13th February at 11pm.

Registration for Coaches and Team Managers will close on Wednesday 12th February at 11pm

Water Polo Academy Training – 15th Feb 2025

Water Polo Regional Academy training all players born 2007-2011.

 

Saturday 15th February 2025.

4pm – 6pm

Riverside Ice & Leisure, Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1FG

 

Price £ 10

Water Polo Academy Coach and Team Manager Sign-up 15th Feb 2025

Water Polo Regional Academy training.

 

Saturday 15th February 2025.

4pm – 6pm

Riverside Ice & Leisure, Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1FG

19th April

Registration for players will close on Thursday 17th April at 11pm.

Registration for Coaches and Team Managers will close on Wednesday 16th April at 11pm

The Region also organises trials and training sessions for Inter Regional squads that form an essential part in a player’s skill development. 

Coach/ Team Manager Sign up form

If you are interested in coaching or team managing at Regional Academy Training, please complete a form once bookings open.

The Region runs coaching courses for water polo, please visit our teacher and coach education webpage.

For more information regarding water polo in the East Region, please email [email protected]