Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Competition 2024
The second Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Tournament will take place on July 13th & 14th 2024.
Below you will find the tournament schedule, teams and where to find us. See you at the lake!
Please contact if you have any questions about the tournament.
Tournament Information
Game Schedule
Games will run from 8:40am to 6pm on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July with finals towards the end of the tournament.
Click here to view the full game schedule ➜ ➜
Spectators
Bring a camping chair, some shade, grab an ice cream and enjoy City Park whilst watching teams go head-to-head plyaing the original Olympic team sport.
Who is playing?
This is an inclusive co-ed tournament and in 2024 we have 13U, 15U and Coed Adult Rec divisions. We have athletes travelling from Victoria, Calgary, Vancouver, Vernon, Coquitlam as well as few from Manitoba and Ontario.
We are a community & developmental club and this years tournament features everyone from youth and adult beginners through to former Team Canada Olympians. This is sa gerat opportunity to watch the original Olympic team sport ahead of the Paris 2024 games! See you at the lake!
Teams
View all the teams that will be playing along with the schedule here:
➜ CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TEAM SCHEDULE
Tournament Rules
Download the tournamet rules here ➜ ➜
Location - City Park, Kelowna
Water polo will take place at Okanagan Lake at the beautiful City Park in Kelowna.
Parking can be found in the City Park parking lot at 1600 Abbott St, Kelowna, BC where you can use the PayByPhone app if you have it installed.
Accommodation
Kelowna is busy in July so booking accommodation early is important. We have listed some options here - Kelowna Classic Accomodation.
2024 T-Shirts - $35
Our 2024 t-shirts will be designed once again by Cyan Bold Design.
T-Shirt Orders: our pre-orders for the 2024 t-shirt are closed but we have a limited number of extras available in the following sizes.
S - 2 available
M - 7 available
L - 10 available
XL - 3 available
2XL - SOLD OUT
2024 Hoodies - $60
Hoodie Orders: we have a very limited number of hoodies available to order in the following sizes.
S - SOLD OUT
MEDIUM - SOLD OUT
LARGE - SOLD OUT
EXTRA LARGE - 1 available
How to order a t-shirt or hoodie
If you would like to request a t-shirt or hoodie please email requesting which size you would like.
Please note: all hoodies and t-shirts will be avialbel for pickup over the tournament weekend. We will not be shipping them.
Sponsorship for 2025 or 2025
If you are interested in supporting the 2024 or 2025 Kelowna Classic please contact us at then please reach out. We are on the lookout for partners who fit our philosophy of creating an inclusive environment where people of all ages can achieve their sporting goals.
Q&A
Can I wear a wetsuit?
Absolutely. If you think you will be a bit chilliy in the lake then lake (did we mention it gets up to 25 celsius or more) then wearing a wetsuit is a great option.
What should I bring to the tournament?
As well as the regular snacks, water and towel we will be outside in the sunshine so some shade, chairs and perhaps even a cooler would be a great idea.
How much sunscreen can I wear when I play?
Referees will do a 'sunscreen check' ahead of games. This means you'll need to apply that all importan UV protection about 20 minutes ahead of a game to make sure it has had time to soak in. If your skin is too slippery you may be asked to towel off the excess lotion.
What happens if there is bad weather?
In the event of rain we will continue to play but if there is thunder or lightning we will need to stop games for safety reasons.
How many games will each team get?
Each team will have at least 4 games. Teams who make finals will have additional games.
How long will each game be?
13U - 8 minute halves (run time)
15U - 8 minute halves (run time)
18U - 10 minute halves (run time)
Adult Rec - 12 minute halves (run time)
Can I play up?
If you have played up an age group in your club then please drop us an e-mail after you have registered. We will prioritise players in each age group but there will likely be opportunities to play in more than one age group.
Out-of-Province Teams & Players
The 2025 competiton is open to teams affilated with Water Polo Canada. Individual players not registered with Water Polo Canada can register with Kelowna Water Polo Club for the competition, this will happen automatically when you register as a free agent.
International Players
For the second edition of the Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Tournemant we will not be inviting international teams but hope to in 2025. Please email us at if you would like to be kept in the loop for next year.