Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Competition
The inaugural Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Tournament will take place on July 8th & 9th 2023.
Please contact if you have any questions about the tournament.
Tournament Information
Water Polo Games
- Registration deadline 16th June 2023
- 10:00am - 3:00pm Saturday 8th July
- 10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday 9th July
- Players can register individually and the KWPC will make age group teams ahead of the Kelowna Classic
- Age groups are 13U, 15U, 18U and Adult Rec - all teams will be co-ed
- Teams in each age group will play a round-robin of games against other teams
- All registered players will get 3 or more games over the weekend
- Games will be in a modified format of 4 or 5 players + goalie dependign on registration numbers
Who can play?
This is an inclusive co-ed tournament for 13U, 15U, 18U and Adult Rec registered to play with clubs in Canada.
Youth & adult players will register individually.
KWPC coaches will liaise with other club coaches to create balanced teams.
We are a community & developmental club and this summer tournament will be reflection of this.
Registration Here - Players & Volunteers
Please visit this page to register for the tournament - http://KelownaWPC.rampregistrations.com/participant/kelownaclassic2023
Location
Water polo will take place at Okanagan Lake at either Tugboat Beach (Waterfront Park) or Cold Sands Beach (City Park) in Kelowna.
The lake temperature at this time of year is normally above or around 25 degrees celsius.
Accommodation
Kelowna is busy in July so booking accommodation early is important. UBCO has some affordable options that are located a 15 minute drive or 45 minute bus ride from downtown Kelowna.
UBCO accommodation for individuals and teams - https://okanagan.ubcconferences.com
Tournament Cost
$35/player
Note: provincial Water Polo Canada membership required to register
T-Shirt
Our inaugural Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Tournament is fast approaching, and we're so excited to have you join us!
We've commissioned a t-shirt design by Cyan Bold Design to commemorate the event. Each shirt is a 3-colour print with the Kelowna Classic wordmark on the front left and a water polo bear illustration on the back.
We are currently accepting orders until June 16, 2023. Order your t-shirt here - https://forms.gle/qEiYTJ4nz3j5USeaA .
**NOTE: The T-shirt image is a mock-up. Actual t-shirts may differ in colour and size of graphics based on availability and printing process.
Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2023 Kelowna Classic please contact us at
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.
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 may need to stop games for safety reasons.
How long will the games be?
This is our first year running the tournament. We will be making up teams and deciding game length based upon the number of registrations. We will aim to give everyone plenty of game 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.