HOW TO START A CLUB

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

1. voting privileges at the AGM in accordance with the By-laws

2. access to MWPA fundraising activities

3. administrative, technical and educational resources

4. insurance coverage for all registered members

5. ability to attend tournaments hosted by Water Polo Canada, including NCL events

6. access to Sport Manitoba grants​​

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To Register, consult the Club Membership Policy (#42) located in the Operations Manual.

 

Minimum requirements for new clubs (paperwork to be submitted by August 1)

Every new organization wishing to be admitted as a Club with the MWPA must:

a. make an application for membership in accordance with the New Club Application Form.

b. meet the definition for a Club as defined within the MWPA By-Laws.

c. meet the minimum requirements described within this policy and the MWPA Bylaws.

d. pay the fees as prescribed by the MWPA.

 

Clubs must comply with the following minimum requirements to maintain membership in good standing with MWPA:

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a. General Membership Requirements

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

 

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

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3. Comply with designated club status as declared and approved by the MWPA.

• Community Club

• High Performance Club (participation in NCL and/or equivalent)

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4. Provide minutes of Annual General Meeting.

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5. Provide proof of compliance with Screening Policy.

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6. A copy of a financial statement or budget.

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7. 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.

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If Registrants from different Clubs registered with the MWPA are involved in a situation, a report will be made to the MWPA and managed by the MWPA.

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Annually, Clubs must agree to cooperate fully with MWPA in matters of investigations, complaints, discipline, appeals and other issues as determined by MWPA.

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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.

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Permission is granted to Club Members to adopt current published MWPA Policies as their own. If so, policies shall be adopted as is, no changes are permitted without prior written consent from MWPA.