{"id":5524,"date":"2026-01-29T19:27:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T03:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/?page_id=5524"},"modified":"2026-09-15T21:00:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T04:00:41","slug":"faq-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/?page_id=5524","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Water Polo &amp; Vipers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99772077d3caa6243d47569881574c7e is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>How do you <strong>play water polo<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fdd6284eee8000b0afcffcd2d55b36fa wp-block-paragraph\">Water polo is a fast, team\u2011based sport played in deep water. Players swim, pass, and shoot the ball to score in the other team\u2019s net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f960a06db92d487a58b26478b13dabb8\">Players must tread water using the <strong>eggbeater kick<\/strong> (no touching the bottom).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ed5a1ba41271179fefee8315860ddb9\">Each team has <strong>seven players<\/strong> in the water: six field players and one goalie.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-061bea3bd9978cf10039566ab9fea3da\">The game begins with a <strong>swim\u2011off <\/strong>and players advance the ball by <strong>swimming with it, passing to a teammate, or shooting at the goal.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f11c623972100a0d7a07b5a01d9388ec\">Field players may hold the ball with <strong>one hand<\/strong>; goalies may use <strong>both<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-344c8f393710bb8093a75229e3126e71\">Teams have <strong>30 seconds to take a shot <\/strong>before possession changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e997aed0857f8e1b0987c96a427fa49 wp-block-paragraph\">Watch this short introduction video: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1pYxc_lDJRA?si=TBiTAC_4qC9tTweK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Water Polo by World Aquatics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-507461e53e9e25df336215b6b539ed4b is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>Is water polo a <strong>tough<\/strong> sport?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3cfc923144826d319ff238682bbc177f wp-block-paragraph\">Water polo is known for being physically demanding. It provides a full\u2011body workout that builds strength, endurance, and cardio fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dcff0add7d575e3649aa8c3fa1f905c0 wp-block-paragraph\">For beginners, it can feel challenging at first. Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/registration\/fees-information\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"182\">summer season<\/a><\/strong> is a great entry point\u2014you\u2019ll learn the basics, practice eggbeater, build stamina, and play fun games before joining a full season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a8a8852360db916ed1f03fd432c004c is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>Why do players wear <strong>caps<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49b8ba72103369272c48ce2f57cebd36 wp-block-paragraph\">Water polo caps are used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-999a565b8097571e832d63b1f1051a87\">Player identification: numbers and team colours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dcbc6422cd5615a5a1297638986abcb0\">Ear protection: guards help reduce impact and water pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b0c9a19651516315dcc9cddd1f76b383 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>Do I need to <strong>know how to swim<\/strong> before joining?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e4ca572ae289fcc5249d575fc026d72 wp-block-paragraph\">Please see the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/registration\/fees-information\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"182\">Program &amp; Fees<\/a><\/strong> page for prior swimming experience for each team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91c2269a4c6e62b515fd9d084a9b4e9d is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>Why do I need to register to just <strong>try out Vipers<\/strong> water polo?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a1256cd4bbe950a9b88febaef8b1f10 wp-block-paragraph\">For insurance reasons, all players <strong>must register<\/strong> and complete the <strong>Water Polo Canada Free Trial Consent Form<\/strong> during registration. Without it, we can&#8217;t allow participation. The trial is free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f337d248baadd57a1c49e9c46a2046b4 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>How <strong>long <\/strong>is the Vipers <strong>season<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4849f75f3ae3aad29aaafc47b7da575d wp-block-paragraph\">Vipers runs <strong>September to August<\/strong>, divided into three sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-389f57fe432500b2f6cf88e8dea217d3\"><strong>Fall<\/strong>: September to December<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0afda48ba73cf04be3ab07cd16bd371\"><strong>Spring<\/strong>: January to April<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ca893b49b147fa6d5a22fd7bc81583b\"><strong>Summer<\/strong>: May to August<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-654c896ff19912450745ab167622129d wp-block-paragraph\">In the fall, you may sign up for Fall or Fall <em>and <\/em>Spring. In December you can sign up for Spring. Check back in March for summer session information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a6c4ad7859beabbdbf8e738c52cf783 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>What <strong>volunteer <\/strong>commitment is needed?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b80b7c767c85df391d08bb0e0bc3cc3b wp-block-paragraph\">Parents\/guardians should commit to 3 hours of volunteering each session. Volunteering may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30bfefda46e411e90ba60391d00f5006\">Score and time keeping during games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2167570c1cdd35672fc58d897b928b3\">Serving on the board or a committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e86dd0bb8f5b31dfa5f52cb718dc043\">Using RAMP to communicate your player\u2019s attendance to practices and games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2c5c96622222937b7c6796be9209b22d\">Attending Vipers events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6960ae30a792f4dc6b3138912d01f695 wp-block-paragraph\">Vipers uses an honor system to track volunteer hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cb1131cfb029e4245f899c6a65fa5c45 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>What <strong>behaviour <\/strong>is expected in the <strong>team <\/strong>environment?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0755d2024957c2fa58f32c563d05a43d wp-block-paragraph\">All players are expected to treat teammates, coaches, parents, opponents, and officials with respect. Each season includes both new and experienced players, and we expect everyone to support one another in a positive, encouraging way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf81d97a55a8115ca9065cd00cb59d6d is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>What <strong>behaviour<\/strong> is expected from each <strong>player<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-327aa35fe15e7401a8c92dd5a8dabfae wp-block-paragraph\">Players are expected to represent Vipers positively before, during, and after practices, games, tournaments, and any club events. They should listen to their coaches, stay focused, and behave appropriately at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8ee1a7fd6c66d1c0cf7f29481844d5d2 wp-block-paragraph\">If a player does not meet these expectations, coaches will speak with them and give them a chance to improve. If behaviour does not change, further action may be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78602761b24d9d3f72927ef70e142b7a is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>What <strong>values <\/strong>do Vipers prioritize?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce3a10a8c5eba9b13397eaef911dc4ad wp-block-paragraph\">We value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6dab3664c034a0a18b52bbd0eed606ec\">Good teamwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2dcdca3d53d292610de363d41945d72d\">Strong sportsmanship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e55cb6274068a8b52ba50b8dd65fbe5c\">Consistent effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72d8ac4a17fa264b62205a6b162c9692\">Positive responses to coaching and assigned tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58ef5fb46946bc1f8a4b37582d00ffed wp-block-paragraph\">Players are expected to give their best effort in practices and games and contribute to a supportive team culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b02ff5ad91f4d43db54079b43131ef2 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>What\u2019s the difference between a <strong>recreation club like Vipers<\/strong> and a competitive club?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b9498625861b5dc16849bc0834696bc wp-block-paragraph\">As a recreation club, Vipers is designed for athletes who want to enjoy water polo while balancing school, other sports, and busy schedules. Our programs are flexible, inclusive, and focused on skill development, teamwork, and fun \u2014 without the time, travel commitments, and related costs required in competitive clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Practice_Games\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practices &amp; Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0a7c6be9b39ccb11f29de89d339cbdef is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>When, where, and how often do you <strong>practice<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c984cc20b55f9d5340634e380c07bae wp-block-paragraph\">Practice frequency and location vary by team. Details are on our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/registration\/fees-information\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"182\">Program &amp; Fees<\/a><\/strong> page. Our main pools are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f172687c3cbc16d9a3c659728e5a9c3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.ca\/maps?q=Kerrisdale+Community+Centre,+West+Boulevard,+Vancouver,+BC&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=49.24069,-123.141589&amp;spn=0.024909,0.066047&amp;sll=49.245957,-123.143349&amp;sspn=0.099624,0.264187&amp;oq=Kerrisdale+CommuniPool&amp;gl=ca&amp;hq=Kerrisdale+Community+Centre,&amp;hnear=West+Blvd,+Vancouver,+British+Columbia&amp;t=m&amp;z=15\">Kerrisdale Pool<\/a>: 5851 W. Boulevard, Vancouver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67051bc6af6048dd2c53dc82fc66f532\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/mapmaker?q=University+of+BC+Aquatic+Centre,+Vancouver&amp;gw=30&amp;ll=49.26282,-123.223&amp;spn=0.04649,0.12085&amp;z=14&amp;vpid=1366784291592&amp;lyt=large_map&amp;htll=49.289467,-123.036608&amp;hyaw=43.97879729237735\">UBC Aquatic Centre<\/a>: 6080 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver\u200e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd23ca23570317b2062948c91a4cbb93 wp-block-paragraph\">We <em>may <\/em>also use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc5f7531a9512c80ef7569fc89ca9451\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/gomeoVJbVK3xqe9s5\">Kerr Pool at St George\u2019s School<\/a>: 4175 W 29th Ave, Vancouver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ad0169c717501869d3c43e99bf68151\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/maps?q=renfrew+pool,+vancouver&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=49.250888,-123.04268&amp;spn=0.003106,0.008256&amp;sll=51.064335,-114.045406&amp;sspn=0.011961,0.033023&amp;t=m&amp;hq=renfrew+pool,+vancouver&amp;radius=15000&amp;z=18&amp;iwloc=A\">Renfrew Community Centre Pool<\/a>: 2929 E. 22nd Ave, Vancouver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"Games\" class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-990a72bb64f8bb905bb088ac2d626315 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>When, where, and how often are <strong>games<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49df224740d46a9de596eb7a80f76d74 wp-block-paragraph\">Games are played on Sundays. For the fall and spring sessions, the number of games is typically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3ebe95acf17e7197205ad36d46575d2\">Junior 10U team: about 3 games per session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-562ef13ab345100155dc09efc2b9dc33\">Junior 12U to Senior teams: about 6 to 8 games per session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9872d3ef267efced7e830e6ecb62c2c8\">Masters team: about 4 games per session&#8211;usually on a long weekend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23f5ba9058ae28ab73d802d6f58d816f wp-block-paragraph\">During the summer, games are still held on Sundays, but there are fewer games and some teams may not have any games. Summer is a great time to learn water polo if you have never played before and to build up your endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b47146b41b2296e48f6a6f9ccbf13e80 wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to playing at our Vancouver practice pools, games may be at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15f344be19e95de2f78e5cce7da99d60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.ca\/maps?q=6550+Bonsor+Avenue,+Burnaby,+BC+V5H+2G8+(Bonsor+Recreation+Complex+(with+pool))&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=49.227772,-123.004646&amp;spn=0.024915,0.066047&amp;sll=49.233685,-123.049965&amp;sspn=0.049824,0.164795&amp;hq=6550+Bonsor+Avenue,+Burnaby,+BC+V5H+2G8+(Bonsor+Recreation+Complex&amp;radius=15000&amp;t=m&amp;z=15&amp;iwloc=A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bonsor Recreation Complex<\/a>: 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c8854e28513aefbcfb2c20cbab6577f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Poirier+Sport+%26+Leisure+Complex,+Poirier+Street,+Coquitlam,+BC,+Canada&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=49.254753,-122.871523&amp;spn=0.049803,0.132093&amp;sll=49.252568,-122.952805&amp;sspn=0.199221,0.528374&amp;oq=Poir,+Coquitlam,+BC&amp;hq=Poirier+Sport+%26+Leisure+Complex,&amp;hnear=Poirier+St,+Coquitlam,+British+Columbia,+Canada&amp;t=m&amp;z=14&amp;iwloc=A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poirier Sport &amp; Leisure Complex (Formerly Chimo Pool)<\/a>: 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1ce9b0d09b12c4635aae815659da9dd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.ca\/maps?q=Coquitlam+Centre+Aquatic+Complex,+Coquitlam,,+British+Columbia&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=49.285052,-122.801657&amp;spn=0.012443,0.033023&amp;hq=Coquitlam+Centre+Aquatic+Complex,+Coquitlam,,+British+Columbia&amp;t=m&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City Centre Aquatic Complex (CCAC)<\/a>: 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0f24f7f1735b49ffa22756caf2dad5dc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5pxMSG5W3AQK9qdp9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre<\/a>: 130 East 23rd St, North Vancouver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22c0a20f170cb4e3a5b9ae78d8d522dd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/mapmaker?gw=129&amp;activity_src=2&amp;activity_filter=0&amp;activity_sort=0&amp;ll=49.227772,-123.027091&amp;spn=0.023262,0.060425&amp;z=15&amp;vpid=1366785456884&amp;lyt=large_map&amp;hyaw=100.7269377787715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Park Pool<\/a>: 6110 Boundary Road, Burnaby (Summer only)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"tournaments\" class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67abf725fed4c3c6e6befd3429f9e35b is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>Do you play in any <strong>tournaments<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e8a366d8653d913e9c16e2a653dc2b4 wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the 12U to Senior teams, play in a fall tournament and a spring tournament, which are <em>usually <\/em>held:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c74c39fa39c4ea98dd8b3f772d3f77a\"><strong>Fall:<\/strong> Last weekend of November at CCAC (Coquitlam)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-86924b27ad190a5b88bd8afacc58a0d7\"><strong>Spring:<\/strong> Last weekend of April at CCAC (Coquitlam)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eaeade225f58390374c5314a8e751af4 wp-block-paragraph\">Players should expect to play <strong>multiple games<\/strong> during tournament weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e51d01a5f7800ff2d8e7d74006a98e69 wp-block-paragraph\">Players on the 12U &amp; 14U teams may also participate in the one-day Ethan Denum Memorial Jamboree tournament at CCAC in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"holidays\" class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1d98886ae9dfd9c7976b0b0034a336c is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>When do you <strong><em>not <\/em>practice or play games<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d418591b16c8991d6b99ebf8c191925 wp-block-paragraph\">We generally don&#8217;t hold practices or games on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d51e268ffaa2bde4c4645c213103ec62\">Statutory holidays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4969394b83b4dbab1b5860f37133656f\">Halloween<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0f870b44bf7e3c4d2375da64cb3099e\">Long\u2011weekend Saturdays and Sundays, except Masters team as noted below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0532583ce20c8e8ca8aa897c02aecc82\">Winter school break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-299e0ab13a3ec3423eda9f9560c7a9ad\">March school break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d691141535479cc269b3cbad8d32ed38 wp-block-paragraph\">NOTE: Masters team games are usually held on the Sunday morning of long weekends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"attendance\" class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2563a0f1b0b706315a9219f4c67ea188 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>Do players need to <strong>attend <\/strong>every practice and game?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f68f2f57edb8e35668ee514f4e8f2f7 wp-block-paragraph\">We understand players are busy and often involved in multiple activities. While we support multi\u2011sport participation, we encourage players to attend practices regularly and take part in as many games, scrimmages, and tournaments as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9882fb2746d5a6014fad71fc410455c is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>How do I keep <strong>track of practices &amp; games<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a67dcde60026d61e8a34e93d8c63b3a9 wp-block-paragraph\">The Spond App makes it easy for everyone to stay informed and connected. See <a href=\"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2\">Player Resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8d9030c7837ed1e7daa8edd5b92678ca is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>How is <strong>playing time during games<\/strong> determined?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4bdce0906c0047873ab2c4b21ca4a329 wp-block-paragraph\">Players who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb1d5ea3e4f15a075a50500802344727\">Arrive on time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a687b9fca326ba23b76d95c67c6dcfe\">Come prepared and ready to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-437c04e2f9adc0696f9c176eb742f7b4\">Show a positive attitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-168aeaa7e9f986ad5fc9dd1d7ac65d2c\">Demonstrate good sportsmanship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41caa6555c58d42f6347a4fe9081b3f6 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026will receive the most playing time during games, scrimmages, and tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-719417d1c4d5326242f55eea8a464ce5 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>What if I&#8217;m not being <strong>challenged enough<\/strong> or I&#8217;m <strong>too challenged<\/strong> during practices and games?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-623527baefe87438f39cf8f545575bb2 wp-block-paragraph\">Vipers uses a cohort system which groups players with similar skill levels together. Players within a team are grouped together by skill. Some players may also<em> <\/em>be invited to play up with an older team should their skill and maturity level warrant it. Players new to swimming or water polo may also be asked to play with a younger team until their skills improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees, Expenses &amp; Refunds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eeb27762123e61156966b0fe4f351158 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>How much does Vipers <strong>cost<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b9bcfd2b22295de57d1131a700a711b2 wp-block-paragraph\">All fees are listed on our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/registration\/fees-information\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"182\">Program &amp; Fees<\/a><\/strong> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51a973263311a2167016bb234facb384 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>What <strong>equipment <\/strong>do I need to buy?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90a289bbbbdc62e67e790e486a1d6ba3 wp-block-paragraph\">Players in the 12U and up teams are expected to purchase a Vipers swim suit. See <a href=\"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/?page_id=5590\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5590\">Players Resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-561c11ca4215f4f786deb45843c49e44 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>Do you offer <strong>financial assistance<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba4f7d36e427edca6b2054070a533170 wp-block-paragraph\">You can apply for financial assistance from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/british-columbia\/vancouver\/\">KidSport Vancouver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jumpstart.canadiantire.ca\/\">Canadian Tire Jumpstart<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a4k.ca\/\">Athletics for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d72c86cc2f3d2147fd77d99a64c54e67 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>If I <strong>register late <\/strong>after the season starts, do I have to pay the full amount?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60109b35fce488158e3e480785a7115a wp-block-paragraph\">Vipers fees may be adjusted for players who join after the season begins. If you\u2019re considering a late start, please contact our volunteer Registrar before registering: registration@vancouverwaterpolo.com. Spots can\u2019t be held for late registrants.<br>Water Polo Canada and Water Polo West membership fees can\u2019t be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1fdac59c593f556f3142d890f143f3b6 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>If I get <strong>injured <\/strong>and can\u2019t play, can I get a <strong>refund<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2ffa30fe5cb67f3c603e062e9c986a3 wp-block-paragraph\">If a player is injured and can\u2019t play for more than two weeks, they are eligible for a pro-rated refund or credit for the next season, minus a $50 administration fee. The player may be required to produce a medical note explaining how long the player is unable to play.&nbsp;<br>Water Polo Canada and Water Polo West membership fees can\u2019t be refunded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5701c733c3e002548483778eef2b27b9 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#255629\"><summary>If I <strong>quit<\/strong>, can I get a <strong>refund<\/strong>?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ffe95b56de5a5f25e2b3484819af88a1 wp-block-paragraph\">If a player withdraws&nbsp;<strong>before the first scheduled practice<\/strong>, they are eligible for a&nbsp;<strong>full refund<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b22c16f53d7c2b5db4d43b02e63a6af wp-block-paragraph\">If they withdraw&nbsp;<strong>after the first scheduled practice<\/strong>, they may receive a&nbsp;<strong>pro\u2011rated refund for unused months<\/strong>, minus a&nbsp;<strong>$50 administration fee<\/strong>, provided they email their withdrawal request&nbsp;<strong>within 4 weeks of their registration date<\/strong>. Refunds are&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;calculated by individual weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1711de810cb1a3e5e380cfcbbe915a33 wp-block-paragraph\">Water Polo Canada and Water Polo West <strong>membership fees can\u2019t be refunded<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a997f986bb1865847b8262f724651124 wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to withdraw, contact our volunteer at waterpolo@vancouverwaterpolo.com and provide the name of the player and their registration date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#255629;color:#255629\"\/>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Water Polo &amp; Vipers Practices &amp; Games Fees, Expenses &amp; Refunds<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5524","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5524"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5524\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5880,"href":"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5524\/revisions\/5880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vancouvervipers.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}