Club History
City of manchester waterpolo club
1999
City of Manchester Water Polo Club, CoMWPC, was formed in 1999 from the merger of Stretford Ladies Senior Women’s team and Royton Senior Men’s team, in partnership with and supported by Manchester City Council and Manchester Leisure.
2001
In 2001, the club moved from Varley Street pool to the newly opened Manchester Aquatics Centre (MAC) and the club expanded to provide opportunities for junior players of both sexes as well as senior athletes.
2014
In November 2014the newly constructed East Manchester Leisure Centre, EMLC, opened providing a 21 m x 25 m all deep training pool with the option of full size International pitch for matches. CoMWPC expanded to also use this facility enabling the club to provide additional sessions for all squads as well as access for matches and weekend events.
Today
The City of Manchester Water Polo Club is now one of the most successful water polo clubs in the UK. We compete in the British Water Polo league, Swim England age group championships and the M6 league.
The club has senior, junior and academy squads for male and females and enjoy the excellent training facilities at East Manchester Leisure Centre and the Manchester Aquatic Centre.