BWPL LAUNCHES CHAMPIONS CUP!
The British League is set to give water polo in this country a massive boost with the introduction of a new competition – the Champions Cup.
It will involve the top four men’s and women’s teams from the Super 5s and make its debut at Haberdashers’ Aske’s School, Hertfordshire, on 25/26 April – in front of television cameras, subject to securing the required sponsorship. Importantly, the winners will qualify for entry to the EU Nations Cup.
Competition format: Semi-finals involving 1st in the Super 5s v 4th and 2nd v 3rd, the winners progressing to a final for gold/silver medals; and the semi-finals losers playing off for bronze. When matches are drawn, there will be the drama of penalty shoot-outs.
BWPL chairman David Andrews said today: “The Champions Cup will provide a much-needed shot in the arm for British water polo. Our leading clubs, who have all given this initiative their full support, are always telling us that they need more quality matches. This will help to meet that demand – and give Britain’s top players an exciting new opportunity to showcase their skills.”
Polytechnic lead men's Championship 1 by a point after defeating Welsh Wanderers 15-3 in their latest match at Haberdashers' Aske's School. Sheffield Dolphins clinched the men's Championship 4 title with a 16-10 victory at Walsall over Coventry. Newport and the British Army took the other promotion places to Division 4. See News and Results pages for all the details.
Top of page: BWPL photographer Trevor Hyde captures action from the opening Super 5s weekend at Aldershot. L-R: Otter's Brooke Tafazolli; another goal for Manchester against Lancaster, as Dan Paddon fires past Marc Robinson; Sarah Kreiser, of Coventry.
It will involve the top four men’s and women’s teams from the Super 5s and make its debut at Haberdashers’ Aske’s School, Hertfordshire, on 25/26 April – in front of television cameras, subject to securing the required sponsorship. Importantly, the winners will qualify for entry to the EU Nations Cup.
Competition format: Semi-finals involving 1st in the Super 5s v 4th and 2nd v 3rd, the winners progressing to a final for gold/silver medals; and the semi-finals losers playing off for bronze. When matches are drawn, there will be the drama of penalty shoot-outs.
BWPL chairman David Andrews said today: “The Champions Cup will provide a much-needed shot in the arm for British water polo. Our leading clubs, who have all given this initiative their full support, are always telling us that they need more quality matches. This will help to meet that demand – and give Britain’s top players an exciting new opportunity to showcase their skills.”
Polytechnic lead men's Championship 1 by a point after defeating Welsh Wanderers 15-3 in their latest match at Haberdashers' Aske's School. Sheffield Dolphins clinched the men's Championship 4 title with a 16-10 victory at Walsall over Coventry. Newport and the British Army took the other promotion places to Division 4. See News and Results pages for all the details.
Top of page: BWPL photographer Trevor Hyde captures action from the opening Super 5s weekend at Aldershot. L-R: Otter's Brooke Tafazolli; another goal for Manchester against Lancaster, as Dan Paddon fires past Marc Robinson; Sarah Kreiser, of Coventry.
Other News:
DEATH OF MIDLANDS POLO STALWART: The death has occurred of former player, coach and referee Barrie Davenport, for many years a leading member of Walsall Swimming Club. See News page.
LEEDS WITHDRAW: Leeds have opted to drop out of the British League after finishing the season in fourth place in men's Championship 4.
PARKING AT HABS: Clubs playing at Haberdashers’ Aske’s School over the next three weekends should please note that building work has started next to the Medburn Centre (swimming pool) and so it will not be possible to park there. Nearest parking is on the playground adjacent to the English and Maths blocks. If this is full, go to the North Drive car park or the Coach park.
PLAYER PROFILE: The latest in our Player Profile series can be found in the Features section. It focuses on Annie Clapperton, of City of Manchester.
DEATH OF MIDLANDS POLO STALWART: The death has occurred of former player, coach and referee Barrie Davenport, for many years a leading member of Walsall Swimming Club. See News page.
LEEDS WITHDRAW: Leeds have opted to drop out of the British League after finishing the season in fourth place in men's Championship 4.
PARKING AT HABS: Clubs playing at Haberdashers’ Aske’s School over the next three weekends should please note that building work has started next to the Medburn Centre (swimming pool) and so it will not be possible to park there. Nearest parking is on the playground adjacent to the English and Maths blocks. If this is full, go to the North Drive car park or the Coach park.
PLAYER PROFILE: The latest in our Player Profile series can be found in the Features section. It focuses on Annie Clapperton, of City of Manchester.
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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 features 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 features 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.
