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 2025/26, with the Women's 1st team completing a League and Conference Cup double. Club President Dom Harvey is shortlisted for the Committee Member of the Year Award at Northumbria Sports Ball Awards 2026, with Women's 1st team also shortlisted for Varsity Performance of the Year, and Ruby Taylor shortlisted for Individual Performance of the Year. (Sports Ball Winners will be announced at the event on Sunday 3rd May 2026).
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.
Students enquiring about joining the club in January of the 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.
