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Fast and skilful
Develop swimming, ball handling, movement, passing, shooting and the confidence to make decisions under pressure.
Water Polo at Fleetwood Mako’s
Stay in the water. Change the game.
Combine swimming, ball skills and quick decisions in a team sport with plenty to learn. Mako’s welcomes junior and adult players, from confident athletes trying water polo for the first time to experienced players looking to train and compete.
A complete sport. A direct way to join.
Swimming skill meets game intelligence.
Join Mako’s directly for water polo, or explore it as part of a swimming membership. You do not need previous water-polo experience, but you should have strong swimming ability and confidence in deep water. The team will discuss your starting point and a suitable taster.
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Tactical and competitive
Learn positioning, teamwork and game awareness, then put those skills into matches and competition.
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A long-term pathway
Junior players can see a future in the sport, while older athletes can remain active, competitive and connected.
Junior and adult pathway
One water polo community across generations.
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Ages 8 to 16
Junior Water Polo
Young players learn passing, catching, shooting and how to work together in the water. A mixed junior programme develops swimming confidence and game understanding, with training, friendlies and suitable competitive opportunities.
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Age 16 and over
Adult Water Polo
New, returning and experienced adult players can develop their game through regular training, teamwork and tactical practice. The squad offers a way to stay active in the water and pursue suitable league and cup opportunities with the team.
Training and entry
What to expect.
Training
- Weekly session
- Thursday, 7.00pm–8.30pm
- Venue
- Fleetwood Health and Fitness Centre
- Experience
- No previous water polo experience is required
- Starting point
- Strong swimming ability and confidence in deep water
Fees and access
- Water polo membership
- £31.95 per month
- Annual club charge
- £54.95Payable if you join, then each September
- Session access
- One 90-minute session per week
- Swimming members
- Included at no additional cost with Development or Performance Squad membership
- Kit
- Swimwear, towel and any session-specific kit advised before the taster
Player development
Learn the sport by playing it.
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Swim
Build the water confidence, movement and repeated effort the game demands.
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Handle
Learn passing, catching, shooting and controlling the ball under pressure.
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Read
Develop positioning, tactical awareness and quicker decisions.
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Compete
Use friendlies, league matches and cup opportunities to grow as a teammate and player.
Matches, tasters and club life
Train together. Put your skills into play.
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Junior matches
Friendly and competitive opportunities against junior teams across the North West.
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Adult competition
League and cup opportunities that keep experienced players challenged and connected.
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Taster sessions
Tell the team about your age, swimming confidence and any playing experience. They will discuss a suitable first session and explain what to bring before you attend.
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Request a water polo taster.
Tell us about your swimming confidence, playing experience and availability. The water-polo team will discuss a suitable taster and confirm the arrangements before you attend.