Water Polo
Water polo is an emerging sport at the College. Its popularity has grown on the back of our year group inter-house competitions held throughout the school year, culminating in closely contested and passionate House finals. Water polo is open to all pupils as a competitive and afternoon option as well as being an integrated part of PE lessons. The College’s first teams have a strong winning record for both school fixtures and the annual ESSA Water Polo Championships. Currently, 16 Marlburians represent Wiltshire at a county level. At Marlborough, all water polo teams and age groups train together. Water polo training blends swimming fitness with strategic game skills, promoting a strong team-orientated ethos.
Peter O’Sullivan
Head of Water Polo
Facilities
Marlborough has its own superb, eight-lane, 25-metre competition pool which is among the best in the south-west of the country. The ability to raise the pool floor at one end gives flexibility to the teaching and training environment. There is a full complement of water polo equipment for matches and competitions.
Fixtures
ESSA (English Schools Swimming Association) water polo competitions and other inter-school fixtures take place throughout the academic year, with inter-house competitions during the Lent Term.
Collaborations and Coaches
Coaching is led by Andy Hicks, the head coach for the Wiltshire county water polo teams and ASA Level 2.