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21 Success South Derbyshire Water Polo club is proud to be able to
announce that it has been awarded Swim 21 Accreditation, making
it one of a small number of Water Polo clubs that have achieved
this accolade. It is testimony to the coaching staff,
swimmers, club management and helpers that the National Panel
has recognised the hard work, systems and procedures that are in
place within our club. Swim 21 also recognises the potential
that is evident in the club action plan, which we are now
concentrating on, moving us through this transitional phase to
even bigger and better goals to
provide the best experience possible for everyone involved in
the club - Visit
Our Swim 21 Page
South
Derbyshire Water Polo Club
Formed in 2001 with the aim
of improving the standard of water polo in Derbyshire. In
recent years the club has gone from strength to strength while
maintaining it's friendly and welcoming characteristics.
Today
the club has over 80 members from Derby, Nottingham, Long Eaton
and surrounding areas. The club boasts successful men's,
women's and junior teams, who play at both local and national
levels and is working towards Swim21 accreditation.
Thinking
of playing water polo or already playing polo and moving to
the area. Then please get in touch as we are always looking for
new members/players to join South Derbyshire. We are a very
friendly Club competing at different levels, so we can cater for
first timers just wanting to give it a go right up to national
league standard.
Club
Mission Statement
To promote Water Polo by making it accessible, challenging and
enjoyable at all levels whilst providing an environment to
enable players to maximise
their potential” Paul Reader, Head Coach
SDWP Board
Snap Shot
MENS NEWS
South Derbyshire have a number of Men's teams, who play in both local and
national leagues. Ages range from 16 to 50+, giving all the teams
a balance of youth and experience. As
well as a strong competitive edge the local leagues provide the opportunity
for junior to develop their game at a higher standard. The
national league, which was entered for the first time in the clubs
history in 2005 represents the highest standard of water polo in the
UK. Played over a series of weekend between October and December,
the leagues are also an excellent social experience as well as a tough
water polo challenge.
LADIES NEWS
This year we have also entered the National League for the first time,
which is just the challenge we need. We start in Division 4
where will be playing a series of 1 day events between September and
January, comprising 2 matches per day in locations such as Blackpool,
Manchester, Walsall, Barnet and Hucknall.
accreditation.
