Alberta Water Polo Association © 2024
Grants and Funding | ||
| Canadian Tire Jump Start | A funding opportunity for families | For more information click here |
| Financing Not Fundraising | Important information for financing non-profit organizations | For more information click here |
| Amateur Sport Program | Grant available to clubs and capital projects such as construction and renovation of sports facilities. This also includes sport-related equipment to meet program needs. | For more information click here |
| Podium Alberta | Grants available to carded athletes | For more information click here |
| DIP Grant | Grant available for one year, for individual athletes | For more information click here |
Insurance and Registration | ||
| Club Event Sanction | Club Event Online Request Form Alberta Water Polo Association -08-2020 | For full form click here |
| Insurance & Short term (Day) Members Form | The coverage that Water Polo Canada has for registered members Individuals trying out water polo programs will have insurance coverage as day (or short-term) members. These individuals will have coverage on a one-time basis for fourteen (14) consecutive days from the first day they enter the water. After the trial period is complete, registrants must be registered and active in the Database in order to receive continued coverage. | For full pdf click here Form |
| Traveling Outside of the Country | If you are traveling outside of the country and need to purchased the WPC travel insurance | For more information click here |
Transfer forms | ||
| Athlete Transfer | When a registrant transfers from one club to another through the database, an email will go to each club requesting/approving the transfer | On database |
Bylaws, Policies and Procedures | ||
| AWPA Bylaws | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 2023 | For full pdf click here |
| Definition Document for Policies | Definitions for our polices and procedures -Approved 11-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| AWPA Objects | The objectives of Alberta Water Polo Association -Approved 12-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| Appeal Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 11-2020 | For document click here |
| Athlete Protection Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 11-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| Board of Directors Code of Conduct | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 08-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| Cancellation and Refund Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 07-2023 | For full pdf click here |
| Club Membership Policy | Club Membership Policy -Approved 09-2023 | For full pdf click here |
| Code of Conduct Policy | Provincial policies and procedures Approved 11-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| Communications Policy and Procedure | Provincial policies and procedures Approved 10-2023 | For full pdf click here |
| Conflict of Interest Policy | Provincial policies and procedures Approved 05-2021 | For full pdf click here |
| Confidentiality Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Reviewed 05-2021 | For full pdf click here |
| Discipline & Complaints Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 9-2023 | For full pdf click here |
| Discipline & Complaints Flow Chart | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 8-2021 | For full pdf click here |
| Dispute Policy | Provincial policies and procedures - Approved 11-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy -Approved 08-2021 | For full pdf click here |
| Event Discipline Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 11-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| Event Sanction Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 06-2021 | For document click here |
| Event Sanction Application | Clubs need to fill in this sanction form to apply for hosting and event (tournament/ scrimmage/fundraising activity) or traveling outside of our province | LINK to the form |
| Gender Identity Eligibility Guidelines | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 06-2021 | For full pdf here here |
| Inclement Weather Policy | Provincial policies and procedures/ provincial tournament & leagues -Approved 01-2022 | For full pdf click here |
| Member Incident Reporting Form | Member form where they can report incidents, concerns or complements from our sanctioned events | For full pdf click here |
| Privacy Policy | Provincial policies and procedures - | For full pdf click here |
| Reciprocation Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 11-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| Risk Management Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 11-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| Safe Sport Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 02/2023 | For full pdf click here |
| Screening Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 11-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| Social Media Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 11-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| Whistleblower Policy | Provincial policies and procedures -Approved 11-2020 | For full pdf click here |
| Communications | The process of how PSO/Clubs communicate | For full pdf click here |
| AWPA Strategic Plan | 2024-28 Alberta Water Polo's Strategic Plan | For full pdf click here |
Clubs | ||
| New Club Application | To apply to have a club join and be a member of Alberta Water Polo | Form click here |
| Club Affiliation | Every season each club in good standing, registers with their information for the season including the programming that they will be offering Declaration Form 2023-24 -club president and head coach must sign before receiving database login | Link to Register Link to Form |
| Club Tool Kit | This guide book is created to help club boards understand the timelines, requirements and suggestions for how water polo is in the province and across Canada 2023-24 | For full pdf click here |
| AWPA Club Infrastructure 23-24 | This guiding document is for our club infrastructure in Alberta | For full pdf click here |
| Water Polo Rules | Easy to follow rules provided by Water Polo Canada | For more information click here |
| About the Sport | Additional information about the sport provided by Water Polo Canada | For more information click here |
Sample Information/Forms for Clubs | ||
| GST Information for Non-profit Organizations | Information on the taxes associated with non-profit organizations | For more information click here |
| Implementing a Strategic Plan | For clubs creating a strategic plan | For more information click here |
Safe Sport | ||
| Safe Sport Tool Box | A great resource from Coaching Association of Canada -not only for coaches | For link to website |
| Reporting | A chart to help understand the reporting process | For link to website |
| Safe Sport Links | Several organizations are specialized with committing to a safe sport environment | For link to website |
| Concussion Education | Important and lifesaving information on concussions Learn to Play Safe | For more information click here |
| WPC Concussion Protocol | The return to play player protocol including stages and symptoms | TOOL KIT click here |
| The Canadian Anti-Doping Program | The new Canadian anti-doping system being set in place in order to preserve an even playing field for all athletes. This site includes a wealth of information on the procedures and rules set in place to prevent athletes from violating said regulations. | For more information click here |
| Prohibited Medications and Treatments | List of medications and or treatments that are banned. Medical exemptions can be made for necessary drugs and or treatments if proof is given. | For more information click here |
| Autism Resources | Autism training in sports and recreation community | For more information click here |
| Provincial League -Refer to the Winter Provincial League tab for the Handbook | ||
| Folding nets | How to make your own 10U folding nets | Click here for plans |
| Member Incident Form | Member Incident/Complaint Form | For form click here |