Thanks for your interest in the Whiskeyjacks! We’ve had a big increase in membership and are currently at capacity, so we’re not able to accommodate drop-ins at this time.

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We anticipate our next intake will be in September 2026. If you’re interested in joining the team, please complete the online form so we can add you to our intake list and keep you updated.

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Step 1: Fill out the intake form (see below for details)
Step 2: Watch for an email from us closer to the next intake (roughly taking place each September)

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If you’re an experienced 2SLGBTQAI+ water polo player — for example, if you’ve played with an IGLA team and have recently moved to the Vancouver region — please see below on who to email directly.

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Who this team is for

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Whiskeyjacks is a 2SLGBTQAI+ club. That means our team is intentionally built as a safer and affirming space for:

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• 2S – Two-Spirit

• L – Lesbian

• G – Gay

• B – Bisexual

• T – Transgender

• Q – Queer and Questioning

• A – Asexual and aromantic (ace/aro)

• I – Intersex

• + – Other sexually and gender diverse identities not captured in the letters above

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Because we are a 2SLGBTQAI+ club, people from these communities are prioritized for intake and membership. Allies are welcome as space allows, but we fill spots with 2SLGBTQAI+ players first.

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You don’t need to know all the language or have everything “figured out” to belong here – if you think this is your community, you’re welcome here.

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New to water polo?

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You do not need to have played water polo before to join the Whiskeyjacks. Many of our players started with little or no polo experience.

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To participate safely and enjoyably, it really helps if you:

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• Are comfortable in deep water

• Can swim at least 100 metres in any stroke or combination of strokes (speed is not important)

• Are willing to learn basic water polo movements such as eggbeater  and swimming with your head up

• Are keen to learn, try hard, and be a supportive teammate

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Getting ready before intake

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If you’re not a regular swimmer, or haven’t swum in many years, we strongly encourage you to take swimming lessons or join a swim club before intake. This will make your first sessions with us safer, less stressful, and much more fun.

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Great options include:

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• English Bay Swim Club – Vancouver’s LGBTQIA2S+ masters swim team

• Swim lessons at municipal pools across Metro Vancouver

• Swim lessons through the YMCA or other local pool

• Joining local aquatics or water polo programs such as the Vipers

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Even a few months of swimming and practicing eggbeater will make a big difference in your comfort and stamina in the water.

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Experienced water polo players

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If you’re an experienced player and primarily looking for more competitive masters-style water polo, there are several clubs in the region that may have space sooner, such as:

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• Storm

• Fraser Valley

• Vancouver Seniors Water Polo Club

• Vipers
   

If you’re an experienced 2SLGBTQAI+ water polo player — for example, if you’ve played with an IGLA team and have recently moved to the Vancouver region — please email us directly at: jeffrey.preiss@whiskeyjackswaterpolo.com

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We’ll do our best to connect with you about possibilities within the team as space opens up.

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How to join our intake list

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1. Complete the intake form

2. Tell us about your swimming experience, any water polo experience, and how you relate to the 2SLGBTQAI+ community

3. We’ll email you closer to our September 2026 intake with details about:

   • Dates and times
     What to bring

   • What to expect at your first practices

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We’re a volunteer-run club, so response times may vary, but we do read everything that comes in.

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Questions?

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For questions about joining the team or the intake process, you can email our Volunteer Intake Coordinator at:

jeffrey.preiss@whiskeyjackswaterpolo.com