Water Polo
Southampton University has a Men's team and a Ladies' team entering BUCS and playing a variety of friendlies, offering a full fixture list and opportunity for players of all abilities to compete and learn. Out of the pool we also offer a great socials, encompassing everyone's enjoyments.
The Southampton University Water Polo Club is a well-established university club and has been since its formation in 1936. No experience to join is necessary as we welcome players of all abilities. It is the opportunity to try a new sport, improve fitness or improve existing skills if you are a seasoned player. The Men’s and Ladies’ teams enter into British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and Hampshire Leagues. The Ladies team is currently competing in the South Western Tier 1 and the Men's team compete in Southeastern Tier 1. Outside the pool, socials vary from bar crawls to more formal (but still great fun) events where we celebrate our successes!
DUE TO JUBILEE CLOSURES TRAINING WILL BE DIFFERENT, PLEASE SEE THE INSTAGRAM FOR MORE INFORMATION
We train at the Jubilee Sports Centre at these times:
- WEDNESDAY: 7-8pm Women's , 8-9pm Men's
- THURSDAY: 7-8pm (3 swim lanes)
- SUNDAY: 7-8pm Men's, 8-9pm Women's
There is also additional 1st team training (those who are eligible will be invited) at these times and locations with Southampton City Water Polo Club:
- MONDAY: 8-10pm- Women's - Winchester
- TUESDAY: 8-9:15pm - Men's - Southampton Quays
- THURSDAY: 8:30-10:05 - Men's- Winchester
We’re one of the most sociable and inclusive clubs at Southampton University. If you’re looking for a way to meet new people, have fun and get fit, give us a go!
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Water Polo this year are:
President
Treasurer
Female Welfare Officer
- As per new Swim England guidelines the club requires welfare officers to be separate from the overall committee to ensure their impartiality and focus on the role. They should be approachable people, known throughout the club and excel at making new members feel welcome. For this role, one role will be designated for a member of the men’s team and the other for a member of the women’s team.
Male Welfare Officer
- As per new Swim England guidelines the club requires welfare officers to be separate from the overall committee to ensure their impartiality and focus on the role. They should be approachable people, known throughout the club and excel at making new members feel welcome. For this role, one role will be designated for a member of the men’s team and the other for a member of the women’s team.
Fixtures Secretary
Ladies' 1st Team Capatain
Men's 1st Team Captain
- The 1st team captains are responsible for the success of their teams and driving them to victory! In order to do this the 1st team captains must be committed to the club as well as having a high level of understanding of the sport so that they can be a role model for others to follow. The leadership skills necessary to lead and coach the team during training and matches whilst encouraging them to train during their personal time cannot be underestimated. A successful team trains outside the official times as well as during the weekly sessions and encouraging this is down to the captain. Captains should constantly monitor their members’ performance during training and scout for potential 1st (or 2nd) team players. He/she has to provide individual training to players of the first and second team to aid the development of the squads. During matches the captains manage the team starting line-up and when necessary the substitutions whilst motivating the team to play their best and hopefully win. Captains are also responsible for scheduling of the games. This means letting the Fixtures Secretary know what games they need to play and when they wish to play them. Other responsibilities include: • Organising transport to away games • Writing match reports for every game and uploading them to the clubs website As captain, you must make a conscious effort to play an integral role in social aspects of the club, attending social events to get to know your team members and aid in general organisation. It is important that you are well known by the girls/boys and are approachable.
Social Sec
Social Sec
Tour and Kit Secretary
- This role encompasses 2 distinct areas. As kit secretary they dedicate their time to organising kit for the club. This includes organising committee shirts, costumes, and any other club stash they believe will be required by the club. This role is mostly carried out during the end of summer and first months of the year. As tour sec the majority of work will take place from December to March and will involve organising location, accommodation, transport, insurance, risk assessments.
Vice-President
- Second in command at the club. Responsible for managing memberships and organising fundraising events, as well as taking on any additional roles to support the president
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Water Polo, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Full Year Membership 25/26 | £84.50 | 03/10/2025 - 30/09/2026 | Early access membership for the 25/26 academic year. This membership provides full access to training, matches, events, and socials. The cost covers match fees, training equipment, travel costs, and training costs. *Please note club kit, and some events (eg. Xmas ball) are not included in this membership, but are completely optional* | |
| Full Year Membership 25/26 | £89.50 | 03/10/2025 - 30/09/2026 | This is a full club membership for the year. This membership provides full access to training, matches, events, and socials. The cost covers match fees, training equipment, travel costs, and training costs. *Please note club kit, and some events (eg. Xmas ball) are not included in this membership, but are completely optional* | |
| Full Year Membership 25/26 (Competition) | £99.50 | 03/10/2025 - 30/09/2026 | This is a full club membership for the year. This membership provides full access to training, matches, events, and socials. The cost covers match fees, training equipment, travel costs, and training costs INCLUDING training with Southampton City Water Polo Club (please note this training is at a higher level than university training sessions and as such is not suitable for those new to the sport). *Please note club kit, and some events (eg. Xmas ball) are not included in this membership, but are completely optional* | |
| Social Membership 25/26 | £14.50 | 03/10/2025 - 30/09/2026 | Access to socials and events only. This covers the cost of venue hire and some food and drinks. |
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All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Water Polo are available to view below
- Water Polo Charity Tournament Risk Assessment (17/02/2025)
- Portugal tour 2025 (28/02/2025)
- Charity tournament risk assessment - updated date (20/04/2025)
- Charity tournament RA + changes required by southampton sport. (29/04/2025)
- General Risk Assessment 25/26 (18/09/2025)
- SUSU SPACE Movember Quiz Risk Assessment (23/09/2025)
- Movember_Calendar_Risk_Assessment (16/10/2025)
Upcoming Events
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