National Championship League Canada’s elite domestic club league — uniting 16U, 18U, and Senior competitions under Water Polo Canada’s pathway for athletes, coaches, and officials.
Communiqués Date Title Link 08-13-25 Water Polo Canada announces 2025-26 NCL Season Dates and Host Cities Read the Release.
Overview Launched in 2014, Water Polo Canada’s National Championship League (NCL) has redefined the competitive landscape of the sport in Canada. This season-long national series replaced the previous tournament model with a unified, high-performance framework that brings consistency, structure, and excellence to every level of play. With standardized rules, streamlined event delivery, and age-appropriate formats across Eastern and Western Conferences, the NCL strikes a powerful balance between competitive integrity and logistical practicality.
Today, the NCL stands as the cornerstone of Canadian water polo—delivering hundreds of meaningful games annually, accelerating the development of athletes, coaches, and referees, and culminating in electrifying National Championship events that spotlight the nation’s elite talent. It’s not just a league—it’s the engine driving the future of water polo in Canada.
2025-26 Teams Eastern Conference Western Conference 16U Boys 16 Girls 16U Boys 16U Girls
Blue Hawks
CAMO
Calgary Torpedoes A + B
Calgary Renegades A + B
CAMO
Capital Wave A + B
Edmonton Tsunami A + B
Edmonton Tsunami
Capital Wave A + B
Hamilton
Pacific Storm
Pacific Storm
DDO
Mavericks
Surrey A + B
Surrey
Forest City
Ottawa Titans
Team Sask
Team Sask
Hamilton
Shadow
Vortex
Vortex
CHAOS
Tiburon
Mavericks A + B
Ottawa Titans A + B
Shadow
Tiburon
18U Men 18U Women 18U Men 18U Women
CAMO
CAMO
Calgary Torpedoes A + B Calgary Renegades A + B
Capital Wave
Capital Wave
Edmonton Tsunami Edmonton Tsunami
DDO
Mavericks
Pacific Storm Surrey
Mavericks
Ottawa Titans
Surrey A + B Team Sask
Ottawa Titans
Shadow
Team Sask
Shadow
South Central
South Central
Tiburon A + B
Senior Men Senior Women Senior Men Senior Women
CAMO
CAMO
Calgary Torpedoes Calgary Renegades A + B
Golden Jets A + B
Golden Jets
Edmonton Tsunami Edmonton Tsunami
Hamilton
Ottawa Titans A + B
Pacific Storm Team Sask
CHAOS
Touski
Team Sask
Ottawa Titans
Tiburon
2025-26 Season Dates
Dates
Age / Conference
Host Organization
City, Province
Venue
Nov 7 - 9, 2025
18U West
Team Sask
Regina, SK
Lawson Aquatic Centre
Dec 5 - 7, 2025
16U East
TBC
Markham, ON
Markham Pan Am Centre
Dec 12 - 14, 2025
18U East
Tiburon
Pointe Claire, QC
Centre Aquatiques de Pointe-Claire
Jan 9 - 11, 2026
Senior East
TBC
Scarborough, ON
Toronto Pan Am Centre
Jan 16 - 18, 2026
18U East
CAMO
Montreal, QC
Complexe sportif Claude Robilliard
Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026
16U West
Team Sask
Saskatoon, SK
Shaw Centre
Feb 6 - 8, 2026
Senior East
TBC
Markham, ON
Markham Pan Am Centre
Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2026
Senior West
Edmonton Tsunami
Edmonton, AB
Kinsmen Sports Centre
Mar 6 - 8, 2026
18U West
Edmonton Tsunami
Edmonton, AB
Kinsmen Sports Centre
Mar 13-15, 2026 *NEW*
16U Eastern Finals
TBC
Etobicoke, ON
Etobicoke Olympium
Mar 27 - 29, 2026
Senior East
TBC
Scarborough, ON
Toronto Pan Am Centre
Apr 3 - 5, 2026 *NEW*
16U Western Finals
Edmonton Tsunami
Edmonton, AB
Kinsmen Sports Centre
Apr 10 -12, 2026
Senior National Championships
Calgary Renegades & Torpedoes
Calgary, AB
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton
Apr 17 - 19, 2026
18U Western Finals
Calgary Renegades & Torpedoes
Calgary, AB
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton
Apr 24 - 26, 2026
18U Eastern Finals
TBC
Markham, ON
Markham Pan Am Centre
May 1 - 3, 2026
16U National Championships
Surrey Water Polo
Surrey, BC
Guildford Recreation Centre
May 8 - 10, 2026
18U National Championships
TBC
Markham, ON
Markham Pan Am Centre
Divisions & Age Categories Competition Categories 16U: 2010 – 2013
18U: 2008 – 2011
Senior: 2009 or earlier (Exception: Four (4) athletes born in 2010 can participate on each Men’s and Women’s Senior Team)
Note: Athletes can play in multiple competition categories if they choose. No player exemptions for players born outside the listed competition brackets will be granted.
Age Chart for the NCL
Birth Year
16U
18U
Senior
>2007
2008
2009
2010
*
2011
2012
2013
Handbooks & Guides Document Date Posted Resource Link 2025-26 NCL Registration Guide 2025-08-15 View File 2025-26 NCL Competition Handbook 2025-11-04 View File
Requirements The National Championships League as a program of Water Polo Canada is governed by Water Polo Canada's Safe Sport Policies and the Safe Sport Compliance Program. As such, all participants have certain requirements they must meet in order to be eligible to participate in the NCL. Requirements are tailored to each participant's role in relation to the program.
Athletes under 16 years of age
Athletes over 16 years of age
Coaches
Referees / Delegates
Team Managers / Chaperones
Minor Officials
Registration in RAMP (WPC Participant/registrant's Acknowledgement and Consent forms & WPC Concussion Code of Conduct) Schedules
Eastern Conference Western Conference National Championships 16U Link Link Link 18U Link Link Link Senior Link Link Link
Awards Championship Trophy and Banners Water Polo Canada will provide a trophy and banner to the winning teams as well as medals (gold, silver and bronze) for each of the Championship events identified below: 16 and under Western Champions 16 and under Eastern Champions 16 and under National Champions 18 and under Western Champions 18 and under Eastern Champions 18 and under National Champions Senior National Champions Individual Awards The following individual awards will be presented at the respective 16 and under and 18 and under Western and Eastern Championship events: Regular season All-Star Team - Presented to athletes who have demonstrated exceptional performance, leadership, and sportsmanship throughout the regular season, as selected by league officials and coaches.Regular season Top Goal Scorer - Presented to the athlete who records the highest total number of goals during the regular season across all sanctioned league games. The following individual awards will be presented at the 16 and under, 18 and under and Senior National Championships. Most Value Goaltender - Presented to the goaltender who demonstrates outstanding performance, consistency, and impact on team success throughout the Championship event.Most Valuable Coach - Presented to the coach who best exemplifies leadership, preparation, and positive team culture, contributing significantly to their team’s success during the Championship.Most Valuable Player - Presented to the athlete who has shown exceptional overall performance, leadership, and influence on the outcome of games throughout the Championship.Most Valuable Defensive Player - Presented to the athlete recognized for superior defensive play, tactical awareness, and contribution to their team’s defensive strength during the Championship.Tournament Top Goal Scorer - Presented to the athlete who records the highest number of goals during the Championship event. The Club Cup The NCL Club Cup will be awarded at the 18U National Finals to the club that has accumulated the most points over the course of the NCL season across all six divisions of competition. Points will be awarded as follows: Conference Championships: 3 points for Gold, 2 points for Silver, 1 point for Bronze. National Championships: 6 points for Gold, 4 points for Silver, 2 points for Bronze. Past Award Winners
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Travel Hotel Block Information Consult the live Hotel Listings for the current season. You will find hotel information, rate information, booking instructions and more. Note that the dates listed are not event dates but rather dates for the block. If you have any challenges booking in any of the blocks, contact Corey right away.
Car Rental Water Polo Canada is excited to announce two key changes to our rental car program with Enterprise/National Car Renal.
Team Rentals Personal Use Rentals Rental Code: XVC5139 - Program Highlights
Reservation Link
Emerald Club Enrollment - earn towards free rentals with every booking!
Benefits:
Included in WPC's Insurance Coverage only for Teams travelling to sanctioned water polo events (NCL + other events on WPC Event Calendar) No additional driver surchage No young driver surcharge Economoy to Full size include unlimited free km. Business Support Service canadaaccountsupport@e – Will re e can assist with: Billing and Invoice Inquiries Emerald Club Support Reservation inquiries + modifications Damage claim inquiries Toll charges/parking tickets NEW for 2025-26, we now have a Personal Leisure Use benefit. You can make rentals enjoying discounted rates but without the Insurance coverage of WPC. Meaning parents travelling for weekend events or any member travelling for any reason (including personal travel and vacations) may book under WPC's discount program.
Rental Code: XVC3WPC
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Stay to Play Policy Water Polo Canada enforces a Stay-to-Play policy for all events operated by Water Polo Canada (including Canadian Championships). Read More .
Resources Incident Reporting Form Protest Form Excel Gamesheet Game Secretary Worksheet Penalty Secretary Worksheet Game Statistics Guide Delegate Game Tracker Penalty Shoot Out Tracker Player Loan / Transfer Form Player Advancement / Promotion Form 
