Northumbria’s Water Polo club consists of 1x Men’s & 1x Women’s team who compete in weekly fixtures in BUCS.
Despite the high level of competition, the club are very friendly and welcoming and always keen to take on new members whether you have played the sport before or not. Based out of Sport Central’s 25m pool, the club have access to coached sessions throughout the week including use of the sauna and steam room. The sessions vary between predominantly water polo based & swim only.
On top of all the fun you will have in the pool, you will enjoy a variety of social events organised by the club making it the perfect opportunity to play the sport you love while having a great time and making new friends.
Water Polo had a very successful season in 2023/24, with the Women's 1st team completing a double in BUCS by winning Northern 2B and the Northern Conference Cup. The Women's 1st team were also shortlisted for Team of the Year award in the annual Northumbria Sport Awards. The Men's 1st team also reached their respective Northern Conference Cup Final.
Water Polo club memberships available in 2025/26:
COMPETE Water Polo M1 & W1 - £220 per person
Training times:
Mondays 19:00-20:30 - Sport Central Pool (25m)
Thursdays 19:00-20:30 - Sport Central Pool (25m)
Fridays 16:00-17:00 (Swim fitness only, uncoached sessions) - Sport Central Pool (25m)
Includes BUCS Outdoor team entry - fixtures typically take place on Wednesday afternoons
TRAIN Water Polo - £115 per person
Training times:
Mondays 19:00-20:30 - Sport Central Pool (25m)
Thursdays 19:00-20:30 - Sport Central Pool (25m)
This membership is training only and does not include access to any BUCS fixtures.
2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase via an online link shared following the squad selection event during Big Week of Sport (BWOS) which is running from 25th September – 5th October 2025.
All club memberships must be purchased no later than Monday 6th October.
Speak to the club at Sports Fair on Wednesday 24th September for more information or email them as below.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
Key Contacts:
Club President: Dominic Harvey
Communications Officer: Yasmin Bursnall
Men's Captain: Kes McEwan
Women's Captain: Hope Howard
Coach: Rodrigo Calixto
The Water Polo club is supported by our dedicated Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone.
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