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About
The Yale Men's Club Water Polo Team is the highest level of men's water polo on campus — a student-run program with a close-knit community competing in 7+ tournaments a year. We play in the New England Division of the Collegiate Water Polo Association, maintaining a varsity-level intensity and schedule during the two-month fall season, with practices three times a week during the offseason.
Whether you're a seasoned player or picking up a ball for the first time, all experience levels are welcome. When we're not in the pool, you'll find us grabbing team dinners and building the kind of brotherhood that lasts well beyond Yale. We look forward to seeing you at practice.
Get Involved
We're a tight-knit group of guys who love playing hard and having fun. We emphasize teamwork, pushing limits, and improving skills — while making time for social events and team bonding. All Yale undergraduate and graduate students who can swim are welcome, regardless of experience level.
Contact
Practice Location
Kiphuth Exhibition Pool
Payne Whitney Gymnasium
Fall Semester (5×/week)
Mon 8:30–10:00pm · 3rd Floor Pool
Tue & Thu 8–10pm · KEP
Sat 2–4pm · KEP
Sun 4–6pm · KEP
Spring Semester (3×/week)
Tue & Thu 8–10pm · KEP
Sat 2–4pm · KEP
Any current Yale undergraduate or graduate student who can swim is eligible. We do not hold tryouts and do not cut anyone — we welcome both competitive players and those trying the sport for the very first time.
No problem. The team includes players with all levels of experience — from lifelong water polo players to former swimmers discovering the sport for the first time. If you're learning from scratch, you're still welcome.
You can join at any point after completing the required club sports paperwork. The best time to start is the beginning of fall semester — preseason (two-a-day practices) runs before classes begin, and the competitive season kicks off in September. That said, you're welcome to join at any point in the year.
It's a club sport, so you have flexibility — but we do take it seriously. Fall semester is the busiest with 5 practices a week plus 3–4 tournament weekends. Spring is more relaxed at 3 practices a week. Most guys find it very manageable alongside a full course load.
There is no varsity water polo team at Yale, which makes our club team the highest competitive level available on campus. While we're open to everyone, we take competition seriously and play to win.