NCAA WATER POLO
There are many opportunities to play water polo after high school and well into adulthood. Historically, the strongest collegiate varsity programs – UCLA, Cal, USC, Stanford, etc. – are on the west coast but many schools on the east coast and in the midwest have men’s and/or women’s varsity teams regulated by the NCAA. Most Division I and Division II programs offer athletic scholarships.
Collegiate Club Water Polo has a long tradition in the southeast and schools all over the United States have opportunities for non-scholarship athletes to play in organized events. Club sports are student run
organizations and usually do not require experience for participation. They are an excellent option for student-athletes who want to join a team and compete while in college. UNC, NCSU, Duke, and UVA’s club water polo teams
practice 2 – 4 days per week and compete against one another and other schools as part of the Collegiate Water Polo Association’s Atlantic division. Clemson, UGA, Tennessee, and others compete in the Southeast division. Many schools in the southeast (UNCW, ASU, etc) also have club programs but may not be part of an association. Click the image below to find out more about these programs.
Most major cities have masters’ teams for men and women. Some are perfect for beginners while others train to compete in regionally and nationally. Greensboro, Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville, Richmond, and Atlanta have programs with weekly practices and come together occasionally for scrimmages and tournaments. Visit our helpful links to find out more.
TRIAD MASTERS: Our Greensboro program is a mixed group of high school, college, and adult players with many different levels of experience. We’re always looking for new players and visitors to the Triad are welcome to drop in. No experience is necessary but most players have competitive swimming backgrounds. TRIADWATERPOLO.ORG
MONDAY EVENINGS: 8:00 – 9:30 AT HAMILTON LAKES POOL
*Triad water polo practices year round but occasional conflicts may create changes.
