Programs & Fees

Vipers operates from September to August, divided into 3 seasons:

- - - Fall: September to December
    - Spring: January to April
    - Summer: May to July

Club registration fees are paid per season and are outlined on each of the team pages. Contact the Club Treasurer if you have questions.

Before your player attends their first practice, your player(s) must be registered. To complete registration, your player(s) must also be registered with Water Polo West and Water Polo Canada.

Please read the information below before registering your player(s):

1. Club Registration

Registering two or more athletes in 12U or above: eligible for a 10% discount on the higher registration fee – enter the promo code: SIBLINGS2024 when registering the older sibling.
Late registration: fees are pro-rated if registering after the season begins; email Registration for more information.
Credit is not applied for missed practices, games, or tournaments.

2. Water Polo West /Water Polo Canada membership fees

Each player is required to pay a membership fee (which includes insurance) to Water Polo West (WPW) – the provincial governing body (PSO) – and to Water Polo Canada (WPC), the national governing body (NSO). Payment is made in September or when a player joins. Membership fees are not pro-rated. Membership fees for both Water Polo West and Water Polo Canada are valid until August 31, 2025.

3. Payment

Club fees can be paid either by credit card or by e-transfer
Water Polo West and Water Polo Canada membership fees must be paid by credit card
Credit card information is entered once on the registration page and payments are automatically distributed; a 2.35% service charge will be added

Please choose from one of the following payment options for Club registration fees only:

Option 1 – payment by credit card

Option 2 – payment by e-transfer:

If you opt to e-transfer the registration fees, please include the player’s full name
and program/team in the message (i.e., 8U/Splashball, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, or 18U)
E-transfer reg fees to: [email protected]

Questions?

For questions about payments, contact the club Treasurer
For questions about registration, contact the club Registrar

Vancouver Vipers Water Polo Club – Player Code of Conduct

I will play by the rules of water polo and respect my opponents.
I will do my best to be a true team player. I will fulfill my commitments by participating in as many practices, games, tournaments, and club events as I can.
I will remember that winning isn’t everything – that having fun, improving skills, making friends, and doing my best are also important.
I will acknowledge all good plays and performances – those of my team and my opponents.
I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect.
I will remember that this is a sport for all ages. I will use appropriate language and behaviors in the dressing rooms and at all facilities during practices, games, and club events.

Vancouver Vipers Water Polo Club – Parents Code of Conduct

I/We will encourage my child and their teammates to abide by the rules and emphasize sportsmanship.
I/We will support my child and their teammates with positive encouragement.
I/We will show respect for all players, coaches, officials, club volunteers, and family members.
I/We will refrain from public criticism of coaches, officials, opponents, and other club members. Feedback will be directed to the coaches and club executives in a private and constructive manner.
I/We will remember that this is a team sport and the attendance of my child has a direct effect on the team. I will ensure attendance at as many games and practices as possible. If absences are unavoidable, I/we will provide adequate notice to coaches and/or team managers.