Founded in 2003 as a non-profit organization, the South Florida Water Polo Club (formerly Ft. Lauderdale WPC) is dedicated to growing and promoting the sport of water polo in the South Florida region. Our mission is to offer high-quality training and skill development for athletes of all ages and experience levels — from beginners to those competing at the high school, collegiate, and national levels.

At SFWPC, we provide a supportive environment where athletes can learn, play, and excel in the game of water polo. As our club has expanded, so has the range of talent among our members. We are proud to bring together players with diverse skill sets — including newcomers and former international competitors — under one cohesive program. Our goal is to ensure every athlete has the opportunity to grow, compete, and enjoy the sport as they progress in their water polo journey.

Our Mission

The mission of South Florida Water Polo, Inc. is to foster the growth and development of the sport of water polo in the South Florida Area Supporting objectives include:

• Provide a world-class training and competition environment for young athletes.

• Bring regional, national and international level competitions to South Florida

• Financially support local teams that compete in regional, national and international competitions outside of South Florida

• Conduct an annual event that will recognize excellence and achievement of area athletes, coaches, volunteers, contributors and sponsors.

Accomplishments

• Conducted clinics for coaches and athletes featuring Olympic coaches and athletes (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)

• Co-hosted the Florida State HS championships (2004)

• Hosted the 2004 USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics (over 250 teams)

• Participated in international exchange programs with teams from Hungary, Jamaica, South Africa and Serbia & Montenegro

• Participated in competitions in Maryland, Missouri, California, Jamaica and Serbia & Montenegro

• Partnered with the City of Fort Lauderdale to host the IGLA water polo competition (2004)

• Hosted the 2005 International Age Group Championship (over 40 teams, 11 from foreign countries)

• Hosted 37 athletes and coaches from the town of Szentes, Hungary for 12 days, during the International Championships

• Hosted Wolf Wigo’s “Tools of a Champion Clinic” March 25 – 26 that drew over 125 area athletes.

• Host of Sunshine State Games

  • Brought millions of dollars in Economic impact to greater Ft. Lauderdale

• Host of the Annual Florida International age group tournament with over 50 teams from 9 Nations

• Hosted 2008 Sunshine State Games