Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Competition 2025
The third Kelowna Classic Lake Water Polo Tournament will take place on July 12th & 13th 2025.
On this page you will find information about 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 8am to 8pm on Saturday 12th and 8am to 4pm on Sunday 13th July with finals towards the end of the tournament.
Full game schedule will be available in the week leading up to the event.
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 2025 we have 14U, 16U and combined 18U / 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. See you at the lake!
Team Registration
To register your team please email including the information below.
- Team Name
- Age Group - U14, U16, Adult Rec (+18U)
- Team manager / head coach name
- Contact number
- Contact email
Official registration will open soon but the information you share here will help us with our planning.
Note on team size:
7 to 10 players - 4 outfield players, 1 goalie and up to 5 subs
Entry Fees:
Adult Rec Team Entry (Players born 2008 and earlier) $550
16U Team Entry (2009-2012) $450
14U Team Entry (2011-2013) $350
Individual Registration
Individual registration is open to those that do not have a team they they can travel with.Official registration will open soon.
Entry Fees:
Individual Entry (Adults 2007 and earlier) $60
Individual Entry (18U 2008-2009 - Playing with Adult Rec) $55
Individual Entry (16U 2009-2012) $50
Individual Entry (14U 2011-2013) $40
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.
2025 T-Shirts & Tank Tops - $35
Our 2025 t-shirts will be designed once again by Cyan Bold Design.
T-Shirt Order link: https://forms.gle/9wcB8hBA4PdPoYZy5
2025 Hoodies - $65
Hoodie Orders: hoodies are available for pre-order following the above link.
Please note: all hoodies and t-shirts will be avialble for pickup over the tournament weekend. We will not be shipping them.
2024 T-Shirt Design
Below is our t-shirt design from July 2024. We will have a brand new design for the 2025 edition of the tournament.
Sponsorship for 2025 or 2025
If you are interested in supporting the 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?
14U - 8 minute halves (run time)
16U - 8 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.