City of Manchester Water Polo Club was alive with energy as it hosted the prestigious Mike Glover Cup, a spectacular festival of water polo that brought together 28 teams from across the country. With action-packed games across three age groups—2009/10 Boys, 2009/10 Girls, and 2012/13 Mixed. Iit was a day to remember for athletes and supporters alike.
The atmosphere at the event was electric, with drums banging, vuvuzelas sounding, and supporters cheering as the teams showcased their skills and passion for the sport. The festival truly highlighted the spirit and talent within the water polo community.
The Winners:
2009/10 Boys
Gold: City of Manchester
Silver: Watford
Bronze: Sutton & Cheam
2009/10 Girls
Gold: Penguin
Silver: Cheltenham
Bronze: Liverpool
2012/13 Mixed
Gold: St Ambrose College
Silver: Cheltenham
Bronze: Northampton
Congratulations to all the teams for their incredible performances, and a special shoutout to the gold medal winners for their outstanding achievements.
The full results of all the games can be viewed https://manchesterwaterpoloclub.co.uk/results/ Official photos from the event are also available to order https://willjohnston.smugmug.com/2025/CoM-Winter-Festival-2025-1
The Mike Glover Cup not only celebrated the competitive spirit of water polo but also reinforced the sense of community within the sport. A huge thank you to all the players, coaches, families, and volunteers who made the day such a success. We look forward to seeing everyone again in the summer for more thrilling water polo action at the next festival!