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

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

• Registration in RAMP (WPC Participant/registrant's Acknowledgement and Consent forms & WPC Concussion Code of Conduct)

Athletes over 16 years of age

• Registration in RAMP (WPC Participant/registrant's Acknowledgement and Consent forms & WPC Concussion Code of Conduct)
• Understanding the Rule of Two
• Making Head Way in Sports

Coaches

• Registration in RAMP (WPC Participant/registrant's Acknowledgement and Consent forms & WPC Concussion Code of Conduct)
• Enhanced Criminal Record Check (CRC) (E-PIC)
• WPC Screening Disclosure Form (Every 3 year) OR Annual Screening Renewal Form (Year 2 & 3)
• Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders OR Safe Sport Training
• Understanding the Rule of Two
• Inclusion and Diversity in Aquatic Sports (NCCP Module under Artistic Swimming)
• Making Head Way in Sports
• CCES True Sport Clean Quiz (Untracked)

Referees / Delegates

• Registration in RAMP (WPC Participant/registrant's Acknowledgement and Consent forms & WPC Concussion Code of Conduct)
• Enhanced Criminal Record Check (CRC) (E-PIC)
• WPC Screening Disclosure Form (Every 3 year) OR Annual Screening Renewal Form (Year 2 & 3)
• Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders ($)OR Safe Sport Training (NCCP - Free)
• Understanding the Rule of Two
• Making Head Way in Sports
• Skilled Interactions for Officials (NCCP Module under Multi-Sport)

Team Managers / Chaperones

• Registration in RAMP (WPC Participant/registrant's Acknowledgement and Consent forms & WPC Concussion Code of Conduct)
• Enhanced Criminal Record Check (CRC) (E-PIC)
• WPC Screening Disclosure Form (Every 3 year) OR Annual Screening Renewal Form (Year 2 & 3)
• Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders OR Safe Sport Training
• Understanding the Rule of Two
• Making Head Way in Sports

Minor Officials

• Registration in RAMP (WPC Participant/registrant's Acknowledgement and Consent forms & WPC Concussion Code of Conduct)

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

Pleaes submit your applications for media accreditation using this form.

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. 

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.

• 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