CANA ZONE IV hosted a strategic Water Polo planning workshop to grow the water polo discipline in the region. 10 countries enthusiastically participated in the workshop. Mr Gabor Karpati from FINA shared some of the Water Polo development initiatives that FINA will be undertaking to assist member federations with their wate polo programmes.
The Zone agreed to initiate the FINA Swim and Play Ball programme within the Zone and will host and annual competition for the 13 and under age group for both girls and boys. FINA will assist with the training and coaches for the programme.
An under 15 Top Schools/ Club competition will be introduced from 2022 within the Zone. Zimbabwe and South Africa agreed to provide mentorship and support for the countries that would be introducing water polo. In addition a coaching camp will be held prior to the commencment of the Competition.
The training of coaches and technical officials will be key to implementing the programme in each country.
