We are a Swim England-affiliated water polo club at the University of Southampton. Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and our Facebook Page.
What is water polo?
Water polo is a fast-paced water sport in which rolling subs and six field players support one goalie. The aim of the game is to score more goals than the other team, which is done by swimming, treading water, and passing the ball one-handed between players.
Achievements
- Team Southampton Sport Award 2024
- Women 1st in league 2024
- Men 4th in league 2024
- Katie Magill Sports Personality of the Year 2024
- Athletic Union Club of the Year 2022
- Swim England affiliation
Training
We offer between 2-4 sessions per week depending on ability, including the opportunity to train with Southampton City Water Polo Club.
Monday
8-10pm – Women’s 1st Team trains with Southampton City Water Polo Club.
Tuesday
8-9:05pm – Men’s 1st team trains with Southampton City Water Polo Club.
WEDNESDAY
7-8pm – Women (all abilities)
8-9pm – Men (all abilities)
Thursday
8-9pm – Skills Session (all abilities) at Jubilee Sports Centre
8:30-10:00pm – Men’s 1st team trains with Southampton City Water Polo Club.
SUNDAY
7-8pm Men’s (all abilities)
8-9pm Women’s (all abilities)
Competitions
Both teams currently compete in BUCS in the South Eastern 1 league and the National Cup.
We offer friendly competitions aimed at members who have not yet made 1st team.
Costs
Annual membership is split into two categories: competition and regular; competition is priced at £94.50 (£89.50 for early bird) and is for people wanting to attend the city training sessions; the regular membership is priced at £89.50 (£84.50 for early bird). This covers the cost of transport, training, equipment, coaching fees and match fees. It allows members to train, compete, and attend all socials or events.
Half-year membership is offered at £49.50 and covers either September-December or January-June.
Social membership costs £14.50, which allows you to attend social events and covers the costs of food and drinks provided at some events. Social members cannot train or compete.
All club kit is optional – currently, men’s speedos cost £26 and women’s costumes cost £39. We are happy to lend spare costumes for matches if members do not wish to purchase one. T-Shirts, Jumpers 1/4 Zip Jumpers, Ties and Caps are also available from the club.
History
Our first reference of SUWPC is a fixture against Taunton School in 1936, with a draw of 4-4. We recently received a photograph of the club in 1933. The club began to thrive in the mid 1970’s.
If you have any information on the history of SUWPC, we would love to hear from you at suwpc@soton.ac.uk.
Fancy giving water polo a try? Email suwpc@soton.ac.uk, fill in our contact form, or message @suwpc on social media.
SUWPC’s Commitment to Swim England code of ethics
Southampton University Water Polo Club 