FAQ's

Check out some of our commonly asked questions bellow and feel free to reach out via our form or Instagram DM if you have any further questions!

Q: If I haven't swam in a while can I still join the team?

A: Yes! We aim to provide for a wide range of levels. All we ask is that members can swim the length of the pool unaided.

Q: How can we join the team?

A: We offer taster and trial sessions in September that you can join. These are completely free to come and attend. Location and dates are posted on our instagram page.

Q: Where do we practice?

A: We train the the London Aquatics Centre and other pools across London that are all easily accessible by tube. Our 25/26 training schedule is now released!

Q: Are the water polo teams open to beginners?

A: Yes! We encourage everyone that is able to swim 50m unaided to try out for water polo, even if you have never played before. Lots of our current competitive players started out as complete beginners when they came to uni.

Q: What sort of level do you need to be to be in the competition team?

A: We don't have specific times/levels you have to meet, but we hold try outs for the competitive team at the start of the year. If you don't make it into our competitive teams right at the start of the year there is lots of flexibility between our squads so you still have a chance to move up throughout the year!

Q: When should I buy a membership?

A: We recommend that you buy a membership after you have attended all the trials/tasters so you know for sure which one to buy!

Q: What equipment is required?

A: For swimming trials/tasters and regular trainings, all you need is your usual swimwear (don't worry about wearing a race suit!), goggles, and a swimming cap.

For competitive/experienced water polo trials, please come in your regular training gear, and we will provide water polo hats.

At recreational water polo tasters, please wear comfortable but close-fitting swimwear. Think pool, not beach. That means no bikinis, and try to avoid two-pieces in general, as well as loose fitting trunks for men. You may wear goggles during the warmup, but not during the main session. Please bring a swimming cap if you have long hair!