Membership Assistance Program (MAP)
Support for club and community-level sport development initiatives.
Water Polo Saskatchewan
Bring water polo to your community.
Interested in starting a water polo club in your town or city? Water Polo Saskatchewan can help you turn the idea into a sustainable local program. From finding pool time and developing coaches to registration, funding, equipment, and competition opportunities, a WPS staff member will work alongside you throughout the process.
Your roadmap
Starting a club doesn't have to happen all at once. Follow these steps to build the foundation for your new water polo program.
Complete the WPS New Club Application Form and submit it to WPS. Once received, a WPS staff member will connect with you to guide you through the next steps.
Request the New Club Application Form →Connect with your local aquatic facility to determine what pool space is available and establish regular weekly training time.
| Age Group | Recommended Frequency |
|---|---|
| 9U | 1x per week |
| 12U | 2x per week |
| 14U | 2x per week |
| 16U+ | 3x per week |
WPS staff can help determine a structure that works with your available pool time, number of athletes, and coaching capacity.
Identify coaches and volunteers interested in helping deliver your programs. They don't need to have everything completed before you begin planning—WPS can help new coaches navigate their training and development pathway.
Your club will need to identify its leadership structure, programs, and key operating documents.
WPS can provide templates, examples, and guidance to help develop the documents your club needs.
View Club Resources →New and developing WPS clubs may be eligible for funding to support programming, promotion, coach development, participation, and other club initiatives.
Support for club and community-level sport development initiatives.
Help promoting water polo, attracting participants, and growing the sport.
Financial assistance may be available to train and develop coaching staff.
Additional funding may also be available through Sask Sport and within your local community.
Explore Grants & Funding →WPS will work with your club to establish its registration system through RAMP.
Once complete, you'll have a central location for athletes, coaches, and volunteers to register.
Once registration is open, athletes, coaches, and applicable club volunteers can register through your club's RAMP system.
WPS will help your club understand the appropriate provincial and national membership requirements for each participant type. Water Polo Canada currently requires clubs to affiliate through its national registration system and comply with applicable registration requirements.
Launch your regular training schedule and start building your water polo community.
As a WPS club, athletes can access development and competition opportunities appropriate for their age and experience, including Community League opportunities. As your club grows, WPS will continue working with your coaches and club leadership to develop your programs.
Explore WPS Events & Competitions →Your First Year with WPS
WPS provides additional support during your first year to help build membership, develop coaches, and establish sustainable programming.
Equipment Package
Eligible new clubs can receive:
Eligibility: The full package is available with at least 15 registered athletes. Support is adjusted for smaller clubs.
Coaching Support
Club Development
Ready when you are
You don't need to have everything figured out. Whether you already have athletes and pool time lined up or you're simply exploring whether water polo could work in your community, a WPS staff member can help you take the next step.