Gauteng Water Polo

UPDATE TO SOUTH AFRICA WATER POLO MEMBERSHIP POLICY

Following consultation across the SAWP regional leadership structures, the implementation of the SAWP membership policy has been reviewed and refined.

Gauteng Water Polo, as part of this united SAWP structure, remains committed to building a stronger future for South African Water Polo — one based on strong values, transparent governance, proper administration and, most importantly, growing participation, developing players and strengthening the clubs and leagues that form the foundation of our sport.

The revised position is:

* *Regional leagues until 31 December 2026:* Players may continue playing in their existing regional leagues for the remainder of 2026, including players who have participated in SSA structures. This transition period allows provinces to complete their current competitions without disrupting teams or unnecessarily penalising players.

* *SAWP tournaments and High Performance:* The current SAWP eligibility requirements remain in place for the Gauteng Invitational, Cape Town Invitational, Winter Series and the SAWP High Performance pathway. Players who choose to participate in SSA structures will not be eligible for these SAWP programmes.

* *From 1 January 2027:* To play in a SAWP provincial league, a player must be a registered SAWP member, belong to and meet the obligations of their club and provincial league, pay the required membership and affiliation fees, and comply with the SAWP membership policy. A player who chooses to affiliate with or participate in SSA structures will no longer meet the conditions of SAWP membership and will therefore not be eligible to participate in SAWP-affiliated leagues or programmes.

U13 Spring/Summer League

Step Up Sports Development, in conjunction with Gauteng Water Polo, is bringing an exciting new U13 Spring/Summer League to the pool!

Calling ALL clubs — this is your chance to get your young players playing more, gaining valuable match experience and enjoying competitive water polo in a fun environment.

📅 Starts Sunday, 6 September
⏰ 8:00am – 11:00am
📍 St Benedict’s College Indoor Pool
☀️ Outdoor pool will be used on really hot days
🔄 Every 2nd Sunday
🤽 2 games per team each Sunday

Boys • Girls • Mixed — all in the same league!

✔️ Club teams only
✔️ 2 chukkas of 12 minutes
✔️ Table officials and referees provided

Whether you’re an established club or looking to give your developing players more opportunities to compete, this league is all about getting more young players playing more water polo.

More games. More experience. More opportunities to grow.

📞 To enter your club, contact Ron: 083 629 3132

🌼 Happy Women’s Day from Gauteng Water Polo!

Today we celebrate the incredible women who make our water polo community stronger, more connected and more inspiring every day.

To our players, mothers, coaches, referees, team managers, administrators, volunteers, officials, club leaders, teachers and supporters — thank you for the time, passion, dedication and energy you give to our sport.

To the women who play, coach, lead, organise, officiate, encourage and empower, your contribution matters. You are helping create opportunities for the next generation and shaping the future of water polo in Gauteng.

Today, we celebrate every woman behind the game, beside the game and in the game.

Happy Women’s Day!
From all of us at Gauteng Water Polo 🤽‍♀️

The Rivonia Raptors are back in the pool for an exciting summer season! If you’re in Grades 3–7 and looking to learn, develop your skills, and be part of a fun, supportive water polo community, now is the perfect time to get involved.

Training starts 10 August at Curro Rivonia Pool, with dedicated sessions for both junior players and those new to the sport.

Gauteng Water Polo is proud to support clubs like Rivonia Raptors as they continue to grow the game and create opportunities for young athletes across the province.

Train with the World’s Best. Compete with the Best. Become Your Best.

This August, The Elevate Greats Camp brings world-class water polo coaching to Johannesburg.

Train with Olympic Gold Medallist Bea Ortiz, alongside BIWPA founders and elite international coaches Yuri Corlet and Ferran Pascual, as they bring the proven Spanish training methodology behind Olympic champions and some of Europe’s finest players.

Gauteng Water Polo is standing behind Elevate’s vision of raising the standard of water polo in South Africa by connecting our players with some of the best coaches and athletes in the world. Together, we’re building a stronger future for the game.

Over two action-packed days, U14–U19 athletes will develop elite technical skills, tactical awareness, game intelligence, and the confidence to perform at the highest level.

🤽 Every registered player receives a FREE KAP7 match ball!

📍 15–16 August
📍 St Peter’s Wahoo Aquatic Centre, Johannesburg

🚨 Limited spaces available!

🔗 Register now:
https://elevatewaterpolo.com/products/u14-u19-elevate-greats-camp-joburg-2026

Dear Gauteng Water Polo community

Gauteng Water Polo is aware of the email sent by SAWP today, 3 August see below.

Gauteng Water Polo members voted to affiliate with SAWP at the AGM on 22 July. The new management is in the process of finalising the new constitution which will reflect this vote.

To this end we will engage with SAWP to establish which players will be affected by the ban and communicate with them. We will also clarify the implementation of this ruling and how it will be administered within Gauteng, so that the best interests of the players and the sport is upheld.

Gauteng Water Polo Management
2026/27

1st Team Girls Winter League | Friday Night Results

A fantastic evening of schoolgirl water polo brought the 1st Team Girls Winter League to a close, with four quality contests showcasing skill, determination and competitive spirit at Wahoo Aquatics Centre.

Results
🤽 St Dominic’s 8–4 Crawford
🤽 Roedean 19–1 Kingsmead
🤽 St Peter’s 12–6 St Mary’s
🤽 St Stithians 8–6 Reddam Bedfordview

Congratulations to all the players, coaches and schools on a memorable Winter League campaign.