KEY EVENTS TO LAUNCH NEW SEASON
Another British League season gets under way in just over eight weeks! Which is why we're currently busy setting up these three important events:
September 27/29: Visit by top European official Jacques Racine to deliver seminars to delegates and referees during the BWPL event at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.
September 21: New rules seminar for current BWPL officials at Northampton School for Boys. This takes place during the women's Division 3 event at this venue.
October 12: Course for new table officials during the second of the BWPL weekends at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.
You will find details of all these events on the News page.
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.
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.
September 27/29: Visit by top European official Jacques Racine to deliver seminars to delegates and referees during the BWPL event at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.
September 21: New rules seminar for current BWPL officials at Northampton School for Boys. This takes place during the women's Division 3 event at this venue.
October 12: Course for new table officials during the second of the BWPL weekends at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.
You will find details of all these events on the News page.
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.
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:
DEATH OF FRED HOLEHOUSE: The death has occurred of Fred Holehouse, president and co-founder of the Invicta club and a driving force behind the rise of Kent water polo. See News page.
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.
DEATH OF FRED HOLEHOUSE: The death has occurred of Fred Holehouse, president and co-founder of the Invicta club and a driving force behind the rise of Kent water polo. See News page.
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.
