Let’s start off with the news that the British Water Polo League will welcome four new teams in September after closely contested qualifying tournaments. In the women’s competition Exeter and Watford both went through as new entrants. The men’s newcomers are City of Chester (who return for the first time in twenty years) and City of Newport. It is great to see new teams joining the BWPL, and showws the increasing enthusiasm for the sport in Britain.
What an amazing month for water polo this has been! The BWPL Super 5s Championship was broadcast live for the first time by the BBC on the red button and viewers were treated to a fantastic weekend of top class water polo. There were some excellent matches with informed high quality commentary that made the whole weekend such a successful showcase for the sport. City of Manchester Water Polo club is in great form and became the first club to be crowned National League Champions in both the men’s and women’s events.
The great news for the start of this month is the announcement that the BBC will screen 6 matches from the Super 5s at Lancaster over the weekend of 23/24 March. It was on Sky last year and now the BBC! Interest in the sport is growing and this will be another great opportunity to showcase the sport. Do come along and support the teams if you can!
We have been treated to some great water polo in the BWPL this season.