GUIDANCE ON NEW RULES
For a detailed explanation of new FINA rules, go to the Information page and see New Rules and Application. The document is based on the FINA Technical Water Polo Committee's clarification document.
The League's data system is now open for clubs to register players for the new season. Deadline for 'free' registrations is 31 July. After that, each additional registration incurs a £5 fee.
NAGS: For update on the proposal for BWPL to run the National Age Group competitions, see News page.
The League will welcome four new teams in September after closely-contested qualifying tournaments. In the women's competition at Northampton, Exeter and Watford both went through. The men's newcomers after success at Walsall are City of Chester and City of Newport. See News and Results pages for more details.
Above: It was busy on the balcony at Salt Ayre where players and ex-players took a turn at commentating for the BBC, when matches in the 2019 Super 5s finale were televised. All did a superb, professional job! L-R: Otter's Brooke Tafazolli, chief commentator Alan Anderson, of Portobello, with Coventry's Claire Walmsley, and Paul Metcalfe, British League referee with strong Caledonia connections. Photos: Trevor Hyde.
The League's data system is now open for clubs to register players for the new season. Deadline for 'free' registrations is 31 July. After that, each additional registration incurs a £5 fee.
NAGS: For update on the proposal for BWPL to run the National Age Group competitions, see News page.
The League will welcome four new teams in September after closely-contested qualifying tournaments. In the women's competition at Northampton, Exeter and Watford both went through. The men's newcomers after success at Walsall are City of Chester and City of Newport. See News and Results pages for more details.
Above: It was busy on the balcony at Salt Ayre where players and ex-players took a turn at commentating for the BBC, when matches in the 2019 Super 5s finale were televised. All did a superb, professional job! L-R: Otter's Brooke Tafazolli, chief commentator Alan Anderson, of Portobello, with Coventry's Claire Walmsley, and Paul Metcalfe, British League referee with strong Caledonia connections. Photos: Trevor Hyde.
Other News:
BWPL TROPHIES: Who were the winners when trophies were presented at the BWPL annual meeting? Go to the News page to find out.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS: Swim England has issued more information and guidance regarding LEN International Transfer Certificates (ITCs) and the need for compliance. See News page for details.
BWPL TROPHIES: Who were the winners when trophies were presented at the BWPL annual meeting? Go to the News page to find out.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS: Swim England has issued more information and guidance regarding LEN International Transfer Certificates (ITCs) and the need for compliance. See News page for details.
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Welcome to the website of the BWPL, UK water polo's premier league competition!!
The British Water Polo League was launched in 2010 following the successful merger of the men's National League and the National Women's Water Polo League. We have gone from strength to strength since then and the 2019/20 season will again feature a full complement of 64 teams from England, Scotland and Wales - 40 men's and 24 women's.
Particular thanks to James Reddick, of Polytechnic, for his help in creating this website. For more information about advertising, please contact BWPL Secretary Chris Ducker, chris.ducker@bwpl.org.
The British Water Polo League was launched in 2010 following the successful merger of the men's National League and the National Women's Water Polo League. We have gone from strength to strength since then and the 2019/20 season will again feature a full complement of 64 teams from England, Scotland and Wales - 40 men's and 24 women's.
Particular thanks to James Reddick, of Polytechnic, for his help in creating this website. For more information about advertising, please contact BWPL Secretary Chris Ducker, chris.ducker@bwpl.org.
