Registration is now open. Please register or let us know what you wish to do this season with water polo.

Mr Varga is quite a shooter – a good player to look up to and follow: 

LETS GET READY FOR A GREAT SEASON!

We have had an amazing start to the season! The athletes are working extremely hard, and the results are already showing in the pool. As we head into the Thanksgiving Weekend, all of our athletes should be very proud of the work they have put in so far.  Remember no practice Sunday October 11th, or Monday October 12th.  14U Girls will have the option to attend Wednesday October 14th in Brantford if they wish.

While the athletes enjoy their Thanksgiving Sunday/Monday Break, the coaches will be working with the Board this weekend to organize teams and TeamSnap.

Pool Information Session – Tuesday October 6th 6:00 PM at Harry Howell Arena

We are hoping that parents can take some time out of their busy schedules to attend this important information session. It is important that our voices are heard and that we show the city how important a proper facility is to the continued growth of our sport club and our community.

A full 50-metre pool would be amazing (Brantford will have a second 50 meter built within 3 years).  Unfortunately, I am not sure that the city sees the benefit of a full 50m pool.  What I am really hoping for is that the city will consider building a 10-lane pool at this location.

A 10-lane pool would provide our community with adequate space to host a full-length game, while also giving us the training space we need to continue developing our athletes and growing our programs.  Though the benefit for us is huge it is minimal compared to what this would bring to the overall City. 

It is important that we attend this event and show our support. The more families we have there, the stronger our voice will be.

HAWPC has always valued multi-sport participation and flexibility for our athletes. With that said, we really need families to prioritize weekly training in Brantford, particularly for our 14U athletes.

Monday is crucial for the development of our girls.

Wednesday is crucial for the development of our boys.

Sunday provides a great opportunity to work with both groups.

Our goal is to continue developing and establishing strong, competitive training groups within both programs. Consistent attendance is an important part of creating that training environment and allowing our athletes to continue progressing together.

Both groups are progressing nicely as we approach the midway point of the season. A reminder that game day continues as usual Thanksgiving Weekend Saturday.

We will be adjusting our Saturday plan moving forward.

10U athletes will have the option of attending either of the following 90-minute training blocks:

Swim & Play Ball Game Day: 9:15–10:45 AM

This will give families some flexibility while ensuring our 10U athletes continue to get valuable training and game experience.

Also please note we will be hosting a 12U/10U Gameday October 17th 2026 4:00-7:00 PM in Brantford.

Similar to our 16U Girls program, we will be opening up Monday training at MAC to our 16U Boys.

HAWPC continues to grow, and we should all be proud of what we are building together.

We are, by far, the smallest-populated city in the country with the most teams, and that says a lot about the commitment of our athletes, families, coaches, and volunteers. We offer programming for athletes from 5 years old all the way to 99, creating opportunities for everyone to be involved in our sport and our club.

When other clubs and coaches choose to take the easy way out, we choose to work harder, build our club, and create opportunities for our athletes. That is who we are.

Be proud of who we are and what we do. Every single athlete is important — from our National Team athlete Wyatt who just competed at the Junior Pan American Championships, to our introductory Splashball athlete, and everyone in between. Every athlete is an important part of HAWPC, and every athlete represents the future of our club.

We are going to work very hard this week heading into the break, and I am excited about where we are going. We continue to grow, we continue to build, and we continue to push forward together.

Great Work leading up to Thanksgiving Club Update

Thanksgiving Update

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Hello HAWPC Summer Athletes and Families,

We hope everyone is having a fantastic summer and enjoying the beautiful weather! We wanted to share a few updates as we head into August.

Following last week's cancellation, we have spoken with the City and are pleased to announce that our summer season will be extended to Sunday, August 23, 2026, to make up for the missed session.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Just a reminder that practice will be held as scheduled on Sunday, August 2, over the August Long Weekend.

Please note that the T-Ball World Series is also taking place that weekend, which will significantly increase traffic and parking demands in the area.

With so many young athletes and families in the area, please allow yourself some extra travel time and use extra caution when driving and walking through the parking areas.

Our summer programs have been a tremendous success, and we hope to see many of these impressive young athletes continue with us this fall!

Information for the following programs is now available on our website:

We are currently waiting for final confirmation from Water Polo Canada and the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre before finalizing pricing and schedules for our 16U, 18U, and Senior programs.

Registration is expected to open in mid-August, and program information is already available on our website

If weather conditions, air quality, or smoke concerns require us to cancel a session, updates will be posted through all of the following channels:

We always do our best to make cancellation decisions by 8:00 AM whenever possible.

Thank you for being part of the Hamilton Aquatic Water Polo Club. We look forward to seeing everyone at the pool this Sunday!

Updated information for Lower Lions Club Summer League

OUTDOOR SUMMER UPDATE

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Let the insanity begin as we head into the final—and busiest—part of the season!

The City of Hamilton has advised that Pinky Lewis is not available Saturday, so Thursday will be our last session there this week.

NO PRACTICE in Brantford on Monday, March 30th due to maintenance (lighting replacement in the deep end for Provincials).

April 1st: 14U, 16U, and 18U Girls will report to MAC for a scrimmage from 8:00–9:30 PM.

Please review the schedule carefully for this weekend.

We have several new athletes participating in their first tournament—please make them feel welcome!

New athletes and parents: note that multiple age groups are playing. Each group is color-coded on the far right of the schedule.

12U Athletes: Please be on deck 30 minutes before your game, fully ready.

?? The schedule is a living document and may change—please continue to check the Excel file.

Send via e-transfer to: admin@hamiltonwaterpolo.ca

Please include your child’s name in the message

Swim & Play Ball / Splashball – Provincials Option

The current Swim and Play Ball Splashball season concludes this Thursday.

For Provincials (May 8–10 in Brantford at Gretzky).

If your athlete would like to continue for an additional 6 weeks and participate:

Cost: $250 (includes Provincial Tournament Fee)

Occasional Sunday (Brantford): 3:30–5:00 PM

Athletes will also have the opportunity to try Hammerhead Swims, which is a great introduction to competitive-style training.

This weekend we will have athletes representing Hamilton at 12U, 14U, 16U and Senior.  Let's work hard have fun, and support our teamates.

Information for tournaments pre provincials

Pre Provincial Update

Practice & Program Update – March Break Schedule

Please be advised that there is no practice today, March 15th, in Brantford.

In addition, all City Pool practices are cancelled over March Break. This mainly affects Swim and Play Ball and Splashball, as these groups will not be in the water during the March Break week.

The final week for Swim and Play Ball and Splashball will take place the week after March Break.

We will also have Bring-a-Friend Days on:

12U, 14U, 16U, 18U – March Break Schedule

Monday, March 16 - 8:00-9:30 PM – Optional practice, open to all competitive athletes

Wednesday, March 18 - 8:00-9:30 PM  – Optional practice, open to all competitive athletes

Thursday, March 19 – NCL and Senior athletes only

NOTE MCMASTER IS OPEN AND FOLLOWING REGULAR SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 21 | 4:00–7:00 PM – Open to all athletes

We will return to the full regular schedule on March 22.

Update on Club Events Happening over March Break

MARCH BREAK UPDATE

Please be advised that we will be operating as usual on Saturday and Sunday, February 14–15.

There will be no practice on Monday, February 16.

14U and 16U girls are welcome to attend practice on Wednesday, February 18 from 8:00–9:30 PM in Brantford.

Saturday Morning Practice – Pinky Lewis

Please also note that due to swim meets, there will be no Brantford practices on the weekends of February 21–22 and February 28–March 1.

We will be offering an optional swim for competitive athletes on Saturday mornings from 8:15–9:45 AM at Pinky Lewis on February 21 and February 28.

Further details regarding the Scarborough Tournament weekend schedule can be found in the link below. This tournament is for 12U, 14U, and 18U Girls.

Busy weekend no practices Monday but business as usual on the weekend.

FAMILY DAY WEEKEND REMINDERS

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Hello Swim & Play Ball, Splashball, 10U, and 12U players and parents,

Welcome to the Winter Session, which begins this week! We apologize in advance for any scheduling challenges. As we move through the winter months, weather conditions and facility availability can create changes, and we appreciate your flexibility.

❌ NO PRACTICE Tuesday, January 6 (we will add an additional Tuesday at the end of the session)

Saturday, January 10 – Jimmy Thompson Pool

Thursday, January 15 – Pinky Lewis Pool

Saturday, January 17 – Jimmy Thompson Pool

After Week 2, Weeks 3, 4, 5, and 6 (Jan 24,31 Feb 7,14th) Saturday session will all take place at Pinky Lewis Pool with the following timings:

Additional details will be shared closer to those dates.  Google Calendar is updated for the season.

Now that the schedule confusion is hopefully clear.  We encourage athletes to bring Swim suit towel, goggles and a water bottle to practice.  We do a short 5 minute break midway through the training session. 

I will send out a reminder again tomorrow about the cancelation on the 6th at Brewster.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we begin the Winter Session. We’re looking forward to a great season ahead!

Minor scheduling update to start the season

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR SWIM AND PLAY BALL & SPLASHBALL PARENTS

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We hope everyone had a great winter break and a happy New Year! As we return to practices starting Monday, January 5th, we’re heading into a busy and exciting stretch of the season.

We have a lot to look forward to and build upon in 2026 as we continue to grow and evolve as a club. Growth and change are always challenging, but as we’ve seen with the inclusion of Mac, the effort is always worth it.

Important scheduling notes for the first week back:

Brewster is still closed, so there will be no practice on Tuesday, January 6th.  Tuesdays will resume at Brewster on the 13th of January.

Due to ongoing heating issues at the Jimmy Thompson Facility, Saturday practices will move to Pinky Lewis Pool on the following dates:

Saturday Practice Schedule at Pinky Lewis (8:15–10:45 AM):

Please be sure to check the Google Calendar regularly for all updates and changes.

Happy New Year! Let’s get ready for a great second half of the season.

Club wide update for the return to practices starting Monday the 5th of January 2026

2026 Update

With our first shot of winter, it’s clear the end of the year is approaching! We’re in a heavy training cycle as we head into our final tournaments and game days of the season.

We will always do our best to make cancellation decisions no later than 4:00 PM. Cancellation notifications will be posted on Email, Instagram, the Website front page header, and through a Text Blast from team managers. Most teams (14U and above) also have a chat group — it’s always helpful when everyone stays active and shares updates there. Ultimately, whether the club cancels or not, if you don’t feel safe driving (or having your child driven) to practice, please stay home. Safety comes first. And if you’re running late — don’t stress. Do your best to get there safely. Once your child arrives, they can hop in the water and we’ll go from there. A few minutes missed, or even an occasional practice, isn’t worth the risk.

Splashball, Swim & Play Ball, and 12U – No changes to their schedules 3 weeks left in the session, Bring a friend nights November 25th & 27th:)

Girls – 14U / 16U / 18U Girls: Now Mondays in Brantford. 18U Girls: Wednesdays 8:00–9:30 PM @ McMaster (MAC).

Boys – 18U Boys: Now Mondays @ McMaster (MAC). 14U / 16U / 18U Boys: Now Wednesdays in Brantford.

As the year progresses and we confirm numbers, 16U and potentially 2012 Girls/Boys will be added to the MAC practices. The McMaster women’s team is currently large, so we’re easing into this transition to avoid overcrowding. This opportunity has been a long time in the making, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as we roll it out properly.

12U – November 15th, 4:00–7:00 PM, Brantford.

14U / 16U Boys & Girls – November 16th, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, KW (Just added — attend if you can; Wilfred Laurier).

14U / 16U Girls – November 28th, 8:00–9:45 PM, Guelph (on deck, dressed for 8:00).

16U / 18U Boys – November 28th, 8:00–9:45 PM, Guelph (on deck, dressed for 8:00).

No practice in Brantford – Sunday, November 16th.

As strange as it may seem, this is the time of year when we begin finalizing training schedules and tournament plans for the 2026. We’ve already seen some tournament dates shift, and based on these changes — as well as the overlap with high school exams — we’ve decided not to attend the BC tournament in January for 14U and 16U. We hope to have the 2026 schedule finalized by the end of the week.

Thanks for reading — let’s get ready for another big week of training!

Upcoming Schedule Changes, Gameday Updates, & Winter Cancellation Policy

NOVEMBER UPDATE

Please see the attached MAVS Cup Schedule. As always, tournament schedules are subject to change, so please check for updates regularly.

Please send an e-transfer to: admin@hamiltonwaterpolo.ca

Important: In the message or subject line of your e-transfer, include your athlete’s name and team.

Please arrive 1 hour before your scheduled game

If you're running late or plans change, text us right away at the number below

Tournament this weekend for 12U, 14U & 16U in Etobicoke

Etobicoke Tournament Information

We hope you all have a wonderful few days to slow down, relax, and enjoy time with family and friends.

The first six weeks of the season have been very physically demanding for our athletes, and all of the coaches are extremely pleased with their effort and results so far. Feedback from McMaster has also been overwhelmingly positive.

This weekend, we only have Practice at Regular Time on Saturday at Jimmy Thompson. All Sunday and Monday practices are cancelled.

We’ve updated TeamSnap and will soon be transitioning to it as our primary communication platform. If you have not yet registered, please click the link below to complete your registration.

You’ll know you’re not registered if you did not receive two copies of this email.

Tournament season is approaching quickly, with our first competition in two weeks. Water Polo Canada recently changed its registration procedures for host teams, which may cause some scheduling delays.

For 16U and under, tournaments will be posted on TeamSnap by the end of the weekend — please mark your availability.

Oct 24-26: 12U, 14U, 16U – Paul Taylor – Etobicoke

Dec 6-7: 10U, 12U, 14U – KW Classic – KW

While we’re thrilled with the team’s in-water performance, we acknowledge there have been some challenges with pool scheduling. Every year brings new hurdles, and this season has been no exception with changes at Gretzky, Mac being closed, and adjustments from Water Polo Canada regarding tournament schedules and registration. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we navigate these challenges.

Clothing and team suits will be available online soon. 😊

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Great Start to the Season!  Time for tournaments

Happy Thanksgiving Update

We are off and running, and the athletes are already working very hard. For our returning athletes, the coaches have all commented on the excellent level of fitness we’re seeing. For our new athletes, the coaches are blown away by the positive attitude and energy being displayed.

Please note the slight schedule change this weekend due to our exhibition games with McMaster on Sunday.

We recognize there have been some inconsistencies in the schedule. To make things easier, we are moving the Google Calendar link to the top of the schedule page. As the club continues to evolve, we need to remain flexible so we can maximize our pool budget. With steady growth, securing additional pool time remains a priority.

It looks as though McMaster will reopen around Thanksgiving. We are committed to supporting their program and are already seeing positive benefits from this partnership.

The inconsistency of the NCL schedule has created some challenges in securing competitive games, particularly for the 18U group. Based on the schedule, despite the short timeline we would like the 18U'S to attend the following:

Full disclosure we are also looking at the following tournaments with 16U Eastern Nationals being the priority.

We are lookin to have a commitment for the October Tournament by September 28th.  The cost will be between $200-$300.00 per athlete plus flight and accommodation.   

An exciting opportunity has come up to participate in an athlete exchange program with a club in Germany. Please see the additional email for further details.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as we get this season started. Full pools are always a good thing, but we know it can feel a little chaotic at times. Thank you for your support and flexibility!

Busy Weekend.  First Gameday for Swim and Play Ball and Splashball Saturday, & Competitive Scrimmage vs. McMaster University Sunday.
Let's GOOOOOOOOOO!!! 


HAWPC UPDATE Sept 19th 2025

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:

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

LETS GET READY FOR A GREAT SEASON!

Other News

Thanksgiving Update

OUTDOOR SUMMER UPDATE

Pre Provincial Update

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