Success at National Water Polo Age Group U15s

National Water Polo Age Group Championships Boys U15s

This last weekend saw further success for Warrington Water Polo Club, winning Bronze Medal in the National Water Polo Age Group Championships for 15 and under boys at Ponds Forge Sheffield.  The National Water Polo Age Group is the premier competition for all the water polo clubs and players. 

In the preliminary round Warrington played three hard fought games. The first match was against Watford, winning 8-6, with Alex Rix racing down the wing to score 2 goals.  The 2nd match was against West London Penguins another hard-fought match with Jacob Green scoring 3 of the goals from centre forward supported by Sonny Walsh with a couple of assists.  The 3rd and final match of the group stage was even tougher, with Warrington beating Northampton 5-6. 

Having won their group, Warrington faced Manchester in the semi-final.  Warrington came up short in this game losing 7-1 to the ultimate winners of the tournament.  This led to Warrington facing Birmingham in the 3/4 play off. 

This proved to be the fifth tough game of the day, despite starting strongly with Will McGeehan and Darcy Walsh scoring goals, Warrington trailed Birmingham 4-3 at half time.  After a strong half time discussion Warrington won the second half 6-2, with Jamie Collins making heroic saves in goal and John Wilson, Andrew Collins and Jacob Green scoring at the other end. With the final score 9-6 Warrington claimed their bronze medal, beating far larger clubs in the process. 

Boys celebrating with their medals

Mini Polo 13u Tournament

Warrington 13u Water Polo Tournament

Warrington hosted Chester, Liverpool and Radcliffe in a friendly tournament for the 13 and unders on Saturday 20th November at Orford Jubilee Leisure Centre. It was an opportunity for some of the younger players, newer to water polo, to play in competitive matches. A lot of the players have only ever played in a handful of matches, many interrupted by the pandemic. The players made for a fun and exciting tournament that we hope was enjoyed by everyone.

Warrington entered two teams, the Whirlwinds and the Cyclones, for the round robin event. All of the teams played some great water polo, which culminated in two nail-biting matches in the last round. Liverpool and Warrington Cyclones played for third place and Chester Romans and Radcliffe were in the first and second place play off. The Cyclones edged Liverpool in an exciting game for third and Chester pipped Radcliffe in a very competitive game, that either side could have won.  

We'd like to thank everyone who made the tournament a success, especially the players for their hard work and commitment. See you at the next one.

Return to Pools September 2021

We now have allocated sessions from Livewire and Lymm as follows starting from September 1st 2021. This includes a Club night on a Wednesday when Swimming and Water Polo return to Orford on the same evening. Please note change of time for Lymm session start.

for swimming

  • Great Sankey Tuesday 7:00pm-8:00pm.

  • First session Tuesday September 7th 2021

  • Orford Wednesday 7:00pm-8:30pm

  • First session Wednesday September 1st 2021

  • Woolston Friday 7:00pm- 8:30pm

  • First session Friday September 3rd 2021

  • Orford Sunday 8:00am-9:00am Main pool ; Small pool 8:00am-

  • First session Sunday September 5th 2021

for water polo

Orford Jubilee Hub

  • Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm Water Polo 12u and beginners

  • First session Wednesday September 1st 2021

  • Saturday 4:00-6:00pm Water Polo Juniors

  • First session Saturday 4th September 2021

  • Wednesday Swimming 8:00-8:30pm Water Polo 8:30-10:00pm Seniors

  • First session Wednesday September 1st 2021

Lymm Leisure Centre

  • Monday 7:00pm - 8:30pm Water Polo - Juniors

  • First session Monday September 6th 2021

Please still come “beach ready” to minimise time in changing rooms. Changing rooms will be available at the end of sessions for all. Spectators are allowed on the balcony in line with each local centre rules.

Return to Pools Update

We are pleased to confirm that we are able to recommence sessions at all pools starting on April 14th 2021. Please note that all sessions are by invitation only in accordance with Guidance and the Club Covid-19 Code of Practice..

Sessions have been allocated to us by Livewire and Lymm Leisure Centre, and so we are unable to hold any weekday evening session at Orford with the current allocations given.

Please also be aware that due to the limited number of poolside helpers, and pool capacity we may not be able to offer you the ideal choice and flexibility that we previously enjoyed.

Return to training road map

RETURN TO TRAINING

With the lock down announced by the government after Christmas, all leisure centres and pools are closed and so all our sessions are cancelled until these restrictions are lifted, which will not be until April 12th at the earliest. We will advise all members once the leisure centres we use reopen and we can return to the pool. Please note there are restrictions in place on the numbers that can safely attend any session, and therefore we will need to know in advance who will be attending. The current Livewire road map is published below for information.

Christmas Timings and January Return

We are pleased to confirm that all sessions at Livewire pools (Great Sankey and Orford) are now open. Please note that Lymm ( Water Polo) will not recommence until Monday 11th January

The last swimming sessions up until the Christmas holiday are shown below, with the last session on Sunday 20th December, returning on January 6th

Great Sankey Wednesday 8:00pm-9:00pm 16th December ;Xmas break; 6th January

Great Sankey Thursday Session 1 6:30-7:30pm 17th December; Xmas break; 7th January

Great Sankey Thursday Session 2 8:00-9:00pm 17th December; Xmas break; 7th January

Orford Sunday 8:30-9:30am 20th December; Xmas break; 10th January

The last water polo sessions up until the Christmas holiday are shown below, with the last session on Saturday 19th December returning on January 9th

Orford Saturday Session 1 4:00-5:00pm 19th December; Xmas break; 9th January

Orford Saturday Session 2 5:00-6:00pm 19th December; Xmas break; 9th January

Lymm Monday Session 6:45-7:45pm Closed until first session 11th January