Gold Medals, Jamborees & What’s Next for KWPC — January 26, 2026
Monday, January 26, 2026
It was a busy and exciting weekend for Kelowna Water Polo Club athletes, with strong performances, medals earned, and several upcoming events now open for registration. Here’s a roundup of the latest club news and what’s coming up next.
Tournament of Courage Recap
The Silvia McDermaid Tournament of Courage (January 23–25) was a standout weekend for Kelowna athletes, with strong performances across multiple age groups and medal finishes while competing with Pacific Storm.
Highlights included gold medals in 14U Boys and 16U Girls, a silver medal in 16U Boys, and competitive, high-effort games across all divisions. Kelowna athletes also teamed up with the Vancouver Vipers and Coquitlam Lions to form strong combination squads in 12U and 14U, led by Kristin Smart and Andrew Cho, with Ben Halsall supporting as assistant coach.
We also had a strong group of players from the Ogopogo Summer Swim Club competing this past weekend, including two of our gold medal winners.
Read the full Tournament of Courage recap →
Sign Up for the February 13–15 Club Jamboree
Registration is now open for the February 13–15 Club Jamboree in Kelowna. This weekend will include Boys, Girls, and Adult scrimmages and is a great opportunity to gain game experience, build confidence, and compete alongside teammates. Availability is also needed for our junior coaches, so please be sure to indicate if you can help support the event.
Deadline to register: Wednesday, January 28
Email [email protected] or use the links shared in your WhatsApp groups to confirm availability for all or part of the weekend. Please watch for sign-up links shared in your team group chats. If you have questions or are not yet included in the chats, email [email protected].
Ethan Denum 11U & 13U Co-Ed Jamboree
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Location: City Centre Aquatic Complex (CCAC), Coquitlam
This fun, community-focused jamboree, hosted by the Coquitlam Lions Water Polo Club, is ideal for 12U athletes and beginner 14U players. The emphasis is on participation, learning, and positive first game experiences.
Age groups:
13U – Born 2013–2014
11U – Born 2015 and younger
Teams are co-ed and created by the organizers to ensure balanced play. This event is designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and development-focused.
Learn more about the Ethan Denum Memorial Jamboree →
New Parents & Players: Join the Team Chat Groups
If you’re new to KWPC and would like to be added to the Youth Team WhatsApp groups or the Adult Water Polo Messenger chat, please email [email protected].
Please include your athlete name and age group (12U / 14U / 16U / 18U / Splashball), and you will be emailed a link to join.
Check Your Registration
There are still a few players who have not completed Winter 2026 registration.
Please double-check your registration through RAMP:
- Visit kelownawpc.rampregistrations.com
- Select My Registrations
- Check Pay Current Balances for any outstanding fees
Competition Dates Update
Updated competition dates and event details for the 2026 season are now live.
View the updated competition schedule →
Competition Dates – February, March & Beyond
- Winter Jamboree – Feb 13–15, 2026 (Kelowna)
- Spring Development Jamboree – March 27–29, 2026 (Kelowna)
- Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Tournament – July 10–12, 2026 (Kelowna)
Competition registration is open for Boys, Girls, and Adults for the February 13–15 weekend in Kelowna. Registration links will be shared in team group chats.
If you’re registered but not yet in the chats, email [email protected].
Tournament Interest: Sasquatch Invite
Dates: April 3–5, 2026
Location: King County Aquatic Center, Federal Way, WA
Divisions: 12U Mixed, 14U / 16U / 18U Girls & Boys
5-game guarantee. Entry fee: $950 per team (before Feb 28) or $1000 after March 1.
We’d love to hear if anyone is interested. Please let your coach know or email [email protected].
Thanks to all athletes, families, coaches, and volunteers for another strong week of training and competition. We’re looking forward to a busy and exciting stretch ahead.
Kelowna Water Polo Club
https://kelownawaterpolo.ca
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