Suitability:
Water polo is an excellent activity for boys and girls. It is a great way for children to incorporate swimming and a ball sport into a team environment. Water polo is suitable for children who are strong swimmers and have the ability to tread water for extended periods.Clubs offer junior teams for both boys and girls. Water polo is a sport played entirely in the water so children must be able to spend considerable amounts of time in the water. Any medical conditions that may be affected by this must be considered. Water polo can involve physical contact and this also needs to be considered when deciding whether to participate.