For the first time in the club’s history, Sedgefield Water Polo Club (SWPC) entered a men’s team into the British Water Polo League Division 5 in the 2021-2022 season.
The club have players from as young as 16 years of age and was founded in 1997.
In that time it has established itself as the leading club for junior water polo in the North East.
After finishing Phase One of the league in second place in the table, this qualified the team for entry into the championship play offs, which could win them promotion into Division 4.
In the play off matches, SWPC men won six out of their seven games, which put them in joint first place in the table with Bridgefield, both teams finishing on 12 points at the end of the season.
But after a thrilling hard fought game, it was Bridgefield who claimed a narrow 6-5 win to secure the championship shield and win promotion.
Paul Taylor, said: “Everyone at Sedgefield Water Polo Club is incredibly proud of the achievement the lads accomplished for their hard work and the way they represented SWPC.
“From winning promotion in their first season and travelling all over the country to play the matches, which are self-funded by the team members and families.
“This once again puts County Durham sports on the map along with the big names in the country and proving that with hard work and dedication even self-funded small clubs can succeed.
“A special thanks goes to the coaching team for their knowledge and leadership, the team members and families.
“Thank you also to Phil at Auckland Innovations for printing the shirts, and Northumberland and Durham Swimming Association.”
The club trains four times a week at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre and new members are always welcome to go along and join in the fun.
They have members from beginners and youngsters to adult sessions available.
If you would like to book a free taster session send an email to sedgefieldwp@hotmail.com
If any local businesses or companies would like to sponsor the club then please get in touch by calling 07579 030589
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