RETURNING: Saturday & Saturday 2024 in the Kits Beach Pool.

The Water Polo event has rapidly grown with regards to sophistication and participation. It began as a series of informal scrimmages in English Bay at Kits Beach, then over the years became progressively more structured . In 2019, we were able to secure pool time in the iconic Kitsilano Beach Swimming Pool; marking the first time anyone had been granted access to the facility for water polo.

The new venue was paramount for KitsFest Water Polo. This one positive permission removed the nerve-racking obstacle of working around tidal ebb & flows and finally made it possible to increase the number of games played as well as open Water Polo up to multiple competitive divisions; including different age groups and skill levels. After the event’s proven success in 2018, Vancouver Parks and Recreation graciously offered to expand Kitsfest’s footprint to support two courts in 2019; which meant even more opportunities for sustainable expansion.

In 2018, KitsFest boasted 8 teams in 3 divisions with approximately 100 athletes ranging in age from 12-70+. Since 2019 registrations have steadily increased to over 10 teams competing in 4 divisions.

Kitsfest brings together water polo players from all demographics. The KitsFest Water Polo Division is an outstanding opportunity for the local water polo community to showcase their sport and to grow Vancouver’s strong presence as a water polo hub within the Pacific Northwest, Canada and beyond.