Community News – Swim England Water Polo Hub https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo Home of the sport of water polo in England Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:19:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 Water polo reinstated to PE activity list, as synchronised swimming falls just short https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/water-polo-activity-list/ https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/water-polo-activity-list/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:50:28 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/?p=5070 Water polo has received a significant boost at grassroots level, after being reinstated to the GCSE, AS and A Level PE activity list. The sport had previously been removed from the activity list, but has been deemed to meet the requirements to be introduced as an option for students from September 2020. Water polo is … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/water-polo-activity-list/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2019/09/Water-Polo-GCSE.jpg Sport and Recreation Alliance seeking clarity on immigration changes https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/sport-recreation-alliance-seeking-clairification-student-visas/ https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/sport-recreation-alliance-seeking-clairification-student-visas/#respond Sat, 23 Mar 2019 10:27:32 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/?p=4642 The Sport and Recreation Alliance and British University and Colleges Sports (BUCS) have released a statement regarding recent changes made by the Home Office to the definition of ‘professional sportsperson’ set out in the immigration rules. It is a condition of certain visas, including Tier 4 student visas, that the visa holder is prohibited from … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/sport-recreation-alliance-seeking-clairification-student-visas/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2015/07/water_polo_ball_and_net.jpg Nousios steps down from Talent Programme https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/nousios-steps-talent-programme/ https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/nousios-steps-talent-programme/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:08:08 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/?p=4561 After many years of involvement in the Swim England and Great Britain Water Polo Talent Programme, Theo Nousios has decided to step away from the programme with immediate effect. Andy Fuller, Water Polo Development Manager said: “We are grateful for Theo’s work and contributions to our national talent programmes. “Many players have benefited from his … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/nousios-steps-talent-programme/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2017/03/u10_girls_2017_prelims-1200px.jpg Sophie Jackson signs for University of Michigan https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/sophie-jackson-signs-university-michigan/ https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/sophie-jackson-signs-university-michigan/#respond Tue, 17 Apr 2018 08:51:20 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/?p=3916 Swim England Water Polo Performance Athlete of the Year Sophie Jackson has accepted a sports scholarship with the University of Michigan in USA. The City of Leeds goalkeeper has been awarded a four-and-a-half-year contract and will join British teammate Kathy Rogers on the water polo roster starting in January 2019. Jackson was invited out to … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/sophie-jackson-signs-university-michigan/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/04/sophie_jackson_university_michigan_tshirt.jpg Junior competition surveys released https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/junior-competition-surveys/ https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/junior-competition-surveys/#respond Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:00:03 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/?p=3869 The Swim England Water Polo Management Group is carrying out a consultation with our water polo members to understand what changes can be made to the current junior competition structure. The aim is to ensure the needs of the community are met and that the right environment is provided for our junior water polo players … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/junior-competition-surveys/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/01/city_of_sheffield_player_swim_england_water_polo_banner.jpg Applications open for GLL Sport Foundation programme https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/applications-open-gll-sport-foundation-programme/ https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/applications-open-gll-sport-foundation-programme/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2018 10:41:47 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/?p=3735 Water polo athletes are being encouraged to apply to the GLL Sport Foundation athlete support programme. Charitable social enterprise GLL runs the programme. This year will see over 3,000 sporting athletes supported with benefits to support their sports performance. This includes training access to over 300 venues across the UK. They will also get access … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/applications-open-gll-sport-foundation-programme/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2017/04/katy_cutler_otter_shot.jpg Sarah Dunsbee to lead Girls’ U17 Programme https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/sarah-dunsbee-lead-girls-u17-programme/ https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/sarah-dunsbee-lead-girls-u17-programme/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2017 12:18:05 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/?p=3519 Swim England have confirmed Sarah Dunsbee will lead the Girls’ U17 programme until the conclusion of the 2019 European Championships. Dunsbee has a vast experience in water polo and is currently leading the Swim England Water Polo Coach Education Programme. She is currently based in the East Midlands, coaching the regional teams as well as … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/sarah-dunsbee-lead-girls-u17-programme/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2017/12/sarah_dunsbee_coaching_nottingham_leander_2017.jpg Updates to Safeguarding certificate for 2018 https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/update-your-safeguarding-certificate-for-2018/ https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/update-your-safeguarding-certificate-for-2018/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:21:27 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/?p=3461 Coaches, team managers and chaperones need to ensure their Safeguarding qualification has been recorded by the Swim England Membership team in order for them to get poolside accreditation in 2018. As of 1 January, if the Membership team do not have proof of your qualification, you will not be able to apply for a poolside … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/update-your-safeguarding-certificate-for-2018/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2017/03/otter_coach_talks_to_players_poolside.jpg Management Group report on funding and vision for the sport https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/management-group-report-on-funding-and-vision-for-the-sport/ https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/management-group-report-on-funding-and-vision-for-the-sport/#respond Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:50:33 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/?p=3443 The Swim England Water Polo Management Group (WPMG) would like to wholeheartedly congratulate the U19 England Ladies and Men’s Teams on their EU Nations success at Manchester Aquatics Centre! We will shortly be publishing a thorough review of the event with some pictures, so keep your eyes out for that. During the very successful weekend, … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/management-group-report-on-funding-and-vision-for-the-sport/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2017/11/city_of_liverpool_water_polo_player_swim_england_age_group_championships.jpg Jackson and Jackson take National Water Polo awards https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/jackson-spicer-take-national-water-polo-awards/ https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/jackson-spicer-take-national-water-polo-awards/#respond Sat, 11 Nov 2017 19:40:42 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/waterpolo/?p=3409 Talented goalkeepers Sophie Jackson and George Jackson both won honours at the Swim England National Awards 2017 at the University of Birmingham. Cheltenham’s John Spicer also won an award in Birmingham, celebrated as the Coach of the Year. The event took place at the university’s Great Hall, and recognised the vast contribution of individuals and … […]

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