Swimming Lessons, Swim Clubs & Pools in Kelowna
Kelowna Water Polo Club offers a fun way to boost your child's swimming confidence and skills – through water polo! If they love being in the water and enjoy team sports, water polo is the perfect next step.
Our only requirement is that participants can swim one length of the pool (25 metres) unaided. If your child is still learning to swim, check out the list below for great beginner swim lessons in Kelowna.
Splashball Swim Lessons Registration for Winter 2026 is Open
Join us for free try out sessions on 6th and 7th December before the Winter 2026 season begins.
Splashball water polo could be a great choice for your kids if:
- You are looking for an alternative to swimming lessons
- Your kids love swimming and team sports
- Aged 6-10 years old
- Looking for fun ways to develop your childrens swim skills
- Want to be part of an awesome team
You can sign up for Splashball if you have completed:
- Lifesaving Society Swimmer 4
- Red Cross Swim Kids Level 4
- YMCA Swimmer
- Can swim 25m unaided
Register for Splashball swim lessons today!
Splashball and other Youth programs start in September & October 2024
Check out youth and adult programs for fall 2024 - Find out more ➜
Our fall 2024 water polo swim lessons are open to anyone who would like to play water polo. This is a great opportunity for kids and adults to improve their swimming and confidence in the pool and out on the lake.
Get started with Water Polo swim lessons, whatever your age
If you love swimming and team sports then registering for our youth or adult water polo swim lessons could be the best thing you do this year!
Kids as young as 6 can take part in our Splashball water polo classes and then we have youth teams at 9U, 11U, 13U, 15U and 18U levels plus our adult programs. Our fall Splashball program are underway but we welcome players who want to try out or join anytime.
If your kids have completed Red Cross Swim Kids Level 4, YMCA Swimmer, Lifesaving Society Swimmer 4 or can confidently swim one 25m length of a pool then they are ready for Splashball water polo and our fun girls and boys groups. This year our Splashball classes start on Sunday 24th & Thursday 28th September.
Splashball girls groups and boys groups currently practice on Wednesday and Sunday at the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre starting on 24th & 28th September respectively. Register for Splashball Water Polo Swim Lessons here.
Why should you choose water polo?
Our youth teams practice on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings. We are a community club and athletes can choose to practice from 1 to 3 times-per-week.
Adult practices run on Wednesday evening, Friday lunchtime & Sunday evenings with opportunities for beginner and experienced players to learn and play the game.
Water Polo is a great way to improve swimming strength, skill and confidence in the water whilst playing a team sport.
You can find the full practice schedule here - Kelowna Water Polo Club Practice Schedule.
Registration is open for fall 2023
Get in touch at if you have questions of register for our programs here.
Swimming in Kelowna
Putting your kids into swim lessons, or learning as an adult, could be one of the best things you do! Not only will they learn the essential swim techniques and safety skills to keep them and others safe in the water but they will also grow their self-confidence whilst working hard and having fun. Following on from swimming lessons some of the clubs listed below can provide a great way to continue improving their confidence and skill in the water and if your kids love team sports then water polo is a great sport to try out.
Below are a list of swimming lessons, swim clubs and aquatic teams in Kelowna and the surrounding area. There are also some great events & lessons out on the Okanagan’s beautiful lakes during the summer months too.
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