Program & Fees (Revised)
This page includes information about:
- Programs: ages per team, practice times and locations, and program description.
- Fees: Vipers, Water Polo Canada, and Water Polo West fees.
Players must be registered with Vipers before attending their first practice. The registration process includes registering with Water Polo Canada and Water Polo West.
If the player doesn’t have the swimming requirements and still wants to join, please contact our volunteer to discuss: waterpolo@vancouverwaterpolo.com
2025 – 2026 Spring Season Programs
| Age | Team | Practices* | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1: born in 2019 (must be 6 yrs.) Grade 2: born in 2018 | Splashball/ 8U | 1 Practice: Saturdays 5:15 – 6:45 PM @ Kerrisdale | Training: Players practice in the shallow end with a low coach‑to‑player ratio for plenty of individual support. Sessions focus on water comfort, swimming with and without the ball, ball handling, and basic game skills. Swimming requirements: No prior experience required. Being able to swim across the shallow end is helpful. |
| Grade 3: born in 2017 Grade 4: born in 2016 | 10U | 2 Practices: Thursdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM @ Kerrisdale Saturdays 5:15 – 6:45 PM @ Kerrisdale | Training: Players train in the shallow end with lots of individual support. Practices focus on improving swim technique, learning the eggbeater kick, ball handling, and swimming with and without the ball, along with core fundamentals. Swimming requirements: Being able to swim across the shallow end is recommended. |
| Grade 5: born in 2015 Grade 6: born in 2014 | 12U | 2 Practices: Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00 PM @ Kerrisdale Saturdays 5:15 – 6:45 PM @ Kerrisdale | Training: Players train in both the shallow and deep ends with lots of individual support. Practices focus on improving swim technique, strengthening the eggbeater kick, ball handling, and swimming with and without the ball, while reinforcing game fundamentals. Swimming requirements: Being able to swim in the deep end is recommended. |
| Grade 7: born in 2013 Grade 8: born in 2012 | 14U | 2 Practices: Thursdays 8:30 – 9:45 PM @ Kerrisdale Saturdays 6:15 – 8:15 PM @ Kerrisdale | Training: Players train in both shallow and deep water with individual support. Practices focus on ball handling, mastering the eggbeater kick, shooting, building endurance, refining swim technique, and learning game fundamentals. Swimming requirements: Being able to swim at least two lengths in the deep end is recommended. |
| Grade 9: born in 2011 Grade 10: born in 2010 | 16U | 3 Practices: Wednesdays 8:30 – 9:45 PM @ Kerrisdale Fridays 7:00 – 10:00 PM @ VAC Sundays 8:15 – 10:15 AM @ VAC | Training: Players train primarily in the deep end with individual support. Practices focus on ball handling, mastering the eggbeater kick, shooting, increasing endurance, improving technique, and developing advanced game strategy. Swimming requirements: Being able to swim several lengths in the deep end and tread water or eggbeater for a least one minute is recommended. |
| Grade 11: born in 2009 Grade 12: born in 2008 | 18U | 3 Practices: Tuesdays 8:30 – 9:45 PM @ Kerrisdale Fridays 7:00 – 10:00 PM @ VAC Sundays 8:15 – 10:15 AM @ VAC | Training: Players train primarily in the deep end with individual support when needed. Practices focus on ball handling, mastering the eggbeater kick, shooting, building endurance, refining technique, and advanced game strategy. Swimming requirements: Being able to swim several lengths in the deep end and tread water or eggbeater for several minutes is recommended. |
| Adults: born 2007 or earlier | Masters | 2 Practices: Tuesdays 8:30 – 9:45 PM @ Kerrisdale Sundays 8:15 – 10:15 AM @ VAC | Training: Players train primarily in the deep end with individual support when needed. Practices focus on ball handling, mastering the eggbeater kick, shooting, increasing endurance, improving technique, and advanced game strategy. Swimming requirements: Being able to swim several lengths in the deep end and tread water or eggbeater for several minutes is recommended. |
| Grades 3 to 8 | born in 2017 to 2012 | Vipers Swim Academy (VSA) | 1 Practice: Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:00 PM @ Renfrew | An optional add‑on program for players who want to improve their swim technique and endurance. VSA is especially recommended for players with limited previous swimming experience or lessons. |
* Practice times and locations may change based on pool availability or other factors beyond our control.
For information about games and tournaments, please see our FAQ: Practices & Games section. [anchor: Practice_Games]
2025 – 2026 Spring Season Fees
The table below includes the Vipers program packages and fees for each team. Each player must also pay Water Polo Canada (WPC) and Water Polo West (WPW) membership fees. These fees:
- Are paid once per year
- Are valid from September 1st to August 31st
- Can’t be pro‑rated for late registration or credited for early withdrawal
- Are non-refundable
A 4.5% Water Polo Canada administrative fee is also added to your total.
Registration packages that include both fall and spring seasons automatically include a built‑in discount.
| Team | Vipers Program Packages & Fees | WPC (Division) | WPW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splashball / 8U | 2026 Spring: $269.00 | $15.50 (Make a Splash) + 4.5% administrative fee | $17.43 |
| 10U | 2026 Spring: $279.00 | $15.50 (Make a Splash) + 4.5% administrative fee | $17.43 |
| 12U | 2026 Spring: $302.00 | $40.39 (Water Polo for Life) + 4.5% administrative fee | $17.43 |
| 14U | 2026 Spring: $440.00 | $40.39 (Water Polo for Life) + 4.5% administrative fee | $42.00 |
| 16U | 2026 Spring: $555.00 | $40.39 (Water Polo for Life) + 4.5% administrative fee | $42.00 |
| 18U | 2026 Spring: $572.00 | $40.39 (Water Polo for Life) + 4.5% administrative fee | $42.00 |
| Masters | 2026 Spring: $225.00 | $40.39 (Water Polo for Life) + 4.5% administrative fee | $42.00 |
| Vipers Swim Academy (VSA) | 2026 Spring: $77.00 | Included with fees above. | Included with fees above. |