Water polo
Welcome to the University Water polo team
The University of Liverpool Water polo club is a great place for beginners or those wishing to compete at the highest level. We pride ourselves on our performances in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) league, as well as our regular socials. We are a performance sport at the University of Liverpool with members playing for Wales, England and other Nations.
Competitive
The University Water Polo club consists of four teams, with all teams competing in BUCS. Both Men’s and Women’s 1sts compete at the highest regional level (league 1A) and both Men’s and Women’s 2nds competing in league 2A.
All teams train three times a week at the Sports and Fitness Centre. This includes friendly fixtures and mixed-gender training sessions.
Training times
Our training times are:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7.00-10.00pm |
| Wednesday | 3.00-5.00pm |
| Friday | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Sunday | 6.30-8.30pm |
Welcome Week Tasters 2024/25
We will be holding taster sessions for new and returning students who want to try water polo and join our team. Our taster sessions will be held on the 23rd, 25th, 27th and 30th of September and the 2nd and 4th of October.
Social events
As well as the monthly Athletic Union (AU) night, there are (almost) weekly socials alongside after training pub trips, which vary from movie nights to nights out!
For more details about joining our Water Polo club, contact us today.
The Athletic Union
The Athletic Union (AU) is a student lead union founded in 1884. The AU consists of competitive sports clubs representing the University in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). The AU also provides opportunities for social sports with over 132 teams across three sports.
Being an AU member is a great way to stay active, develop management and leadership skills and meet people.
Other benefits include:
- Representation within the Sport Liverpool department through the elected student AU executive committee
- Elite personal accident insurance cover
- Access to physiotherapy treatment at our Sports injuries clinic
- Priority access to AU social events
- Financial support at representative level
- Subsidised support to coaching an officials courses
- Eligibility for colours and blues award.
The initial cost of the AU membership is £60 and this will allow you to join one club. If you wish to join multiple clubs, the cost for each club is £24 thereafter.