CL stands for Community League. Community League water polo in Saskatchewan is designed to provide ongoing, community-level competition for clubs across the province. It is a recreational, entry-level program where athlete development and participation are the primary focus. Games are played in an adapted format, as outlined below.
The League games are scheduled for ages 9U (Mini), 12U (Atom), 14U (Bantam), and Open (15+). Each club can enter one or more teams into each of these categories to compete against other clubs in the province.
Community League games are a shortened version of a regular water polo game, where the time per quarter, number of players, and length of the pool have been modified to a smaller degree. This style of play allows for fast-paced gameplay and many games versus multiple teams over a short period of time.
Mini 9U: 2017 & later
Atom 12U: 2014-2016
Bantam 14U: 2012-2013
Open 15+ 2011 & earlier
WPS reserves the right to adjust age groups if the number of athletes entered in a competition does not allow for sufficient teams within an age group.
Athletes are allowed to play up one age category without needing approval. The senior of one category can request an exemption to play up two divisions by submitting the Athlete Age Exemption Request and Waiver to the Community League Manager, Taylor Molde at taylor@wpsask.ca. Once the Athlete Age Exemption Request and Waiver has been submitted, the request will be reviewed by the League Committee.
For information regarding CL Game Rules, Player & Team Eligibility, etc... see the Community League Handbook.