Clubs: Welcome

HOW TO START A CLUB

Starting a sport club in your community may seem like a daunting task. The process is a complex one and needs to be carefully planned if the club is to succeed in the long term. There is a wealth of information available on the internet, however, wading through the multitude of web sites to find useful information can be frustrating and time consuming. Sport Manitoba has a number of great resources available:

Sport MB: How To Start A Club

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Registered clubs of the MWPA are eligible for the following services:

voting privileges at the AGM in accordance with the By-laws
access to MWPA fundraising activities
administrative, technical and educational resources
insurance coverage for all registered members
ability to attend tournaments hosted by Water Polo Canada, including NCL events
access to Sport Manitoba grants

Please consult the Club Membership Policy

Minimum requirements for new clubs

make an application for membership in accordance with the New Club Application Form.
meet the definition for a Club as defined within the MWPA By-Laws.
meet the minimum requirements described within the Club Membership Policy and the MWPA Bylaws.
pay the fees as prescribed by the MWPA.

To maintain membership in good standing with MWPA:

a. General Membership Requirements

appoint two (2) individuals as primary contacts for receiving and sending communication with MWPA annually.

Maintain and share updated club contact information for directors and coaches with MWPA.

Comply with designated club status as declared and approved by the MWPA.
- Community Club
- High Performance Club (participation in NCL and/or equivalent)

Provide minutes of Annual General Meeting.

Provide proof of compliance with Screening Policy.

A copy of a financial statement or budget.

Provide all required information and documentation as requested or required by the MWPA.

b. Registration of Registrants

Clubs must register all athletes, coaches, officials (referees and minor officials), volunteers and board members in accordance with the WPC registration policy and the MWPA registration process.

c. Compliance with MWPA Bylaws and Policies

Annually, Clubs must agree to adhere to all MWPA governing documents, policies and procedures and relevant WPC policies and procedures.

d. MWPA Discipline and Complaints Policy

All Clubs must formally adopt into their own governance documents the MWPA Discipline and Complaints Policy. They are responsible for understanding and following the policy when disciplinary situations arise between their own registrants.

Clubs must agree to cooperate fully with MWPA in matters of investigations, complaints and discipline.

e. Club Policies

A Club’s policy manual shall include certain listed policies, copies of which are to be submitted annually.

In the event that Club policies conflict or contradict MWPA Bylaws or Policies, MWPA Bylaws and Policies will take precedence.

Permission is granted to Clubs to adopt current published MWPA Policies as their own.

Club Membership Requirements

Member Clubs

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