We hope everyone is excited for the season to officially begin next week!

The Google Calendar is now updated online — please check it regularly for the most current information.  Please note as we tighten up our Team Snap Organization you will get some duplicate information this usually subsides by late September.

As many of you know, Mac being closed presents some unique challenges, but as always, we’re ready to get creative and make the most of it.

We’re thrilled to kick off Swim and Play Ball and Splashball:

Brewster Pool: Starts Tuesday, September 16

Pinky Lewis: Starts Thursday, September 18

We can't wait for your water polo journey to begin!

Competitive Athlete Schedule (Joint Training Camp with McMaster)

14U / 16U / 18U Boys – 7:30–9:30 PM - WAYNE GRETZKY

10U / 12U / 14U / 16U – 6:30–9:00 PM - BREWSTER POOL

14U / 16U / 18U Girls – 7:30–9:30 PM - WAYNE GRETZKY

16U / 18U Girls – 6:30–8:30 PM - Wayne Gretzky

16U / 18U Boys – 7:30–9:30 PM - Wayne Gretzky

10U / 12U / 14U / – 6:30–8:30 PM - Pinky Lewis

As you may have noticed, we’ve made some changes to our programming and format for the upcoming season. One of the most significant updates is our expanded partnership with McMaster University.

We believe this collaboration will benefit the Club as a whole, and particularly our older athletes in Grades 11 and 12. Opportunities for mentorship and engagement with the university environment are expected to provide valuable experiences and personal growth.

We understand that major changes can be challenging at first and may take some time to adjust to — for players, parents, and coaches alike. But this is part of our organic growth as a club, and sometimes growth is a little messy!

Increase athlete development opportunities

Foster a stronger, more connected water polo community

Let’s get excited for a fantastic season ahead!

Competitive Athletes Back in the Water Monday Sept 8th.  Swim & Play Ball begin on Sept 16th

Competitve Season Begins Monday the 8th

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We hope everyone has had an amazing summer and enjoyed a well-deserved break — hopefully with a refreshing change of pace from the September-to-June grind!

We’re excited to kick off our 2025–2026 competitive season starting the week of September 8th, and we’re looking forward to building on the success of last year.

In true Hamilton fashion, we are already dealing with a facility closure at McMaster, which has thrown a few wrenches into the schedule — but we wouldn’t have it any other way .

The website has been updated for the new season.

The training schedule is accurate and live on our Google Calendar.

Thursday Brantford pool times are still being finalized, so please expect some small changes as things are confirmed.

We’ll once again be using RAMP and TeamSnap for communication and administration. These systems were very effective last year for managing closures and last-minute updates.

Registration is up and operational.  Please feel free to visit our website

LEASE NOTE: A $20.00 donation to Water Polo Canada is automatically selected (YES by default).

If you do not wish to donate, please be sure to select NO before completing your registration.

This year's tournament schedule is lighter than usual, due to a few cancellations and shifts in dates. We’re currently planning for travel out west in 2026 for 14U, 16U, and 18U teams.

Competitive Season (10U–18U) Begins: September 8th

10-Week Splashball & Swim and Play Ball Programs Begin: Week of September 16th

All program details and updates are posted on the HAWPC Calendar.

We are asking returning players to register with TeamSnap as soon as possible so we can begin organizing teams.

If any parents are interested in volunteering as Team Managers, please reach out — we’d love to get that organized early.

Moving equipment after Week 1 to Pinky Lewis, Brewster, and Jimmy Thompson pools.

Ball pump crew for Week 2 of Swim and Play Ball (Pro tip: never blow up balls in Week 1 — this is a lesson we only learn once!)

On Sunday, September 21st, we’ll be hosting two scrimmages with the McMaster Men’s and Women’s teams. We’d love to see our younger athletes attend, cheer on the teams, and be inspired.

This is shaping up to be a very exciting year! Patrick and I have spent the summer developing a high-quality training schedule, and we truly believe this season will be one of growth, fun, and strong development for all our athletes.

HAWPC is ready to go for the 2025-2026 Season.  

WELCOME TO THE 2025-2026 Season

As our summer water polo season comes to a close, we want to recognize the incredible effort, teamwork, and growth shown by all our athletes aged 6–14. From learning the fundamentals to building confidence in the pool, every player brought energy, determination, and great sportsmanship.

This season was about more than just competition—it was about making friends, developing skills, and enjoying the game together. A big thank you goes out to our coaches, parents, and volunteers who made the league possible and supported our players every step of the way.

We’re proud of how far each of our athletes has come and we look forward to seeing everyone back in the pool next season!

Outdoor Season 9 in the books we cannot wait for season 10

SUMMER SEASON CONCLUDED

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Welcome to February! We've had a fantastic start to 2025, and all of our athletes are working extremely hard. The coaches are very pleased with the progress we have made, and we feel well-prepared for the next phase of the season.

Just a reminder that in the event of a cancellation, coaches will make every effort to notify everyone by 4:00 PM. We will communicate cancellations via TeamSnap, email, Instagram, and a notice on the front page of our website.

As always, if you do not feel safe driving, please take the night off.

Our winter session is off to a great start! Any missed days will be made up at the end of the session.

Attention Grade 3 & 4 Athletes: If you are interested, we have several upcoming 10U tournaments see details below! If you'd like to participate, please email ancasterwaterpolo@gmail.com.

Family Day weekend marks the beginning of our final push toward Provincials and Nationals! We have several tournaments coming up, all listed on our website under the Calendar section. Here are 4 key events to note:

Divisions: 10U Coed, 12U Coed, 14U Boys/Girls, 16U Boys/Girls

Cost: 10U - $25 | All other divisions - $75

Payment: E-transfer to admin@hamiltonwaterpolo.ca

Please mark off your availability on Team Snap.

Have a great week please pay attention to your emails when the weather is questionable.

Information on upcoming tournaments and weather cancellation procedure

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Too much going on so apologies for the long read several SCHEDULE DISRUPTIONS AND TOURNAMENT highlighted immediately below.  

NO CLUB PRACTICES WEDNESDAY OCT 30th AT WAYNE GRETZKY or THURSDAY ANYWHERE HAPPY HALLOWEEN PLEASE BE SAFE.

NO PRACTICES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3rd BECAUSE OF SWIM MEET AT WAYNE GRETZKY

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS DIVISION THIS WEEKEND AT ANDREW WATSON.

They will instead run the High School Girls Division and are attempting to run a 12U Coed division.  Please mark off availability if you are able to attend.    

WHY DO TOURNAMENTS SEEM SO CHALLENGING THIS YEAR? 

As a result of several issues (pool closures in Quebec, Unexpected CEO change at Water Polo Canada, and age changes impacting all tournament formats) tournament organization has been challenging.

We appreciate your patience as we navigate the situation. We recognize how challenging it is for all involved including the coaches.  

We have listed the remaining Tournaments and ages for the 2024 calendar year below.  We will be updating the calendar this weekend to reflect any changes. 

ANDREW WATSON - NOV 2nd 12U COED and High School GIrls

SHADOW CUP - Nov, 15-17 - 12U COED, 14U Boys, 14U Girls, 

PAUL TAYLOR - Nov 22-24th - 12U COED, 14U Boys, 14U Girls, 

KW CLASSIC - Nov 30- Dec 2nd - 12U COED, 14U Boys, 14U Girls, 16U Men, 16U Women - Etobicoke

16U NCL - Dec 6-8 - Markham Pan AM Center

Please See the following message below from Board member Robert Johnson.  Any questions can be directed to him at 416-725-0662 or at rjohnsonum2@gmail.com.

It is that time of the year where we once again kick off the annual wine fundraiser with Fielding Wines. For every dollar raised, Fielding will give back 20%, which families can apply to club fees or tournaments.This year, Fielding is facilitating all fundraising online. A link and fundraising code are provided below.:

1. Collect all orders from friends and families

2. Once collected, enter all orders via the fundraising link

3. From the link, open the shopping cart and enter code hamiltonwpc prior to check out

4. Enter name and other relevant details to process order and receive credit for funds raised

A. The website does not except visa debit cards

B. There is a $100 min order, so we do encourage fundraisers to compile their friends and family orders before making a purchase and checking out

C. The wines on this fundraiser website are the ones that are available, there may be other options, but they might be low in inventory and not guaranteed by the time fundraiser is completed.  

D. There are gift cards (they are also 20% back to the team)

E. The flats of ciders are 10% back to the team, there is the option to do a mixed pack which is the Cherry Rose, Original apple and Hopped & Hazy.

F. Please make sure to use the https://fundraising.fieldingwines.com/ website, the fundraising code will only work here

G. Please see email for fundraising code ends on December 4, 2024

If there are any questions or clarification needed, please contact Robert Johnson at 416-725-0662 or at rjohnsonum2@gmail.com.

Details on pick up and distribution will be provided later.

We have worked out the kinks in relation to our long term Dryland Strategy.  Momentum will be providing a session on November 13th 6:30 in Brantford before Practice.  We will be moving forward from there.  Very exciting 

It is going to be a very busy next two months.  However all of the athletes have worked extremely hard this fall and our attendance has never been better.  Last season as a Club we were a Top 5 Club pretty much across the board.  This season the coaching staff believe that we can move into the top four bracket across multiple age groups. 

Though very busy the next two months it is a great opportunity to play several competitive games before the break.  Our coaches believe that this will really help us as we progress through the year and into Provincials and Nationals in March, April and May.

Schedule Changes, Dryland, Wine Fundraiser and more!!

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