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Create Your Water Polo Team in the United States
The United States is a global water polo powerhouse, with USA Water Polo (USAWP) overseeing a thriving competitive scene from youth clubs to the Olympic stage. NCAA programs at Stanford, USC, UCLA, and Cal Berkeley produce world-class drivers, hole sets, and 2-meter defenders every year. Use this tool to build your own American water polo roster and discover how your team stacks up against the best in the country.
Water polo positions
- 🥅Goalkeeper - The last line of defense who protects the goal and initiates counter-attacks.
- 🛡️Defenders (Backs) - Protect the defensive zone and block opponent shots.
- 🏊Wings - Fast players on the sides, create shooting opportunities.
- 🎯Center Forward (Pivot) - Key player near opponent goal, scores and distributes.
Frequently asked questions about water polo
How many players in a water polo team?
7 players per team in the water: 1 goalkeeper and 6 field players. Each team also has substitutes on the bench.
How long is a water polo match?
A match lasts 4 periods of 8 minutes (effective time), approximately 1 hour total with stoppages.
What are the basic rules of water polo?
Players can only touch the ball with one hand (except goalkeeper). Teams have 30 seconds to shoot. Contact is allowed but limited.
How does USA Water Polo organize competitive leagues?
USAWP runs the National League, Junior Olympics, and regional ODP programs. Club teams compete across age divisions, feeding talent into NCAA programs and the senior national team.
Which NCAA water polo programs are the strongest?
Stanford, USC, UCLA, and Cal Berkeley have dominated NCAA water polo for decades. These programs consistently produce Olympic-level hole sets, drivers, and goalkeepers.
What positions make up a water polo team?
A standard lineup includes a goalkeeper, two drivers, two wings, a hole set (center forward), and a 2-meter defender (hole guard). Each position requires different strengths and swimming abilities.
Can I simulate a full water polo season with this tool?
Yes. You can create a roster of players, assign positions, and run a full simulated season with round-robin matches, standings, and detailed match logs.
Has the US water polo team competed in the Olympics?
Absolutely. The US men's team won silver in 2008 and the women's team has won gold in 2012, 2016, and 2020, establishing the US as the premier women's water polo nation in the world.
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