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Come and Try Canoe Polo at the Geelong Canoe Club

Published Fri 13 Feb 2026

Sign-up for Geelong Canoe Club's Canoe Polo Come and Try session so that we can introduce you to the sport in a fun and safe environment.

This session is an opportunity to try out the kayaks used for polo and some of the basic techniques.

Kayaking experience an advantage, but not essential.

Participants can attend at any time during the session for as long as they like, subject to demand for places.

Under 18 participants are required to have a parent/guardian in attendance.

When: Sunday 22 February 2025 from 9.00 am to 12.00pm

To register visit: Paddle Australia - Geelong Canoe Club Canoe Polo February 2026

What is Canoe Polo?
 
Canoe polo is an exciting fast-paced game played by two teams of five players on a rectangular playing pitch that can be in open water or in a swimming pool. Matches are played over two halves of 10 minutes with the aim to score into a goal which is suspended above the water at each end of the pitch. The ball in canoe polo is the same that is used in water polo and can be controlled by hand or by paddle.

All equipment provided. Just come prepared to get wet!

Kayaking experience an advantage, but not essential.
 

What to wear

Clothing suitable for paddling, such as a bike or board shorts, long sleeved top or rash vest, hat, and sunscreen. Participants should also bring a towel, a change of clothes, and a drink bottle. Life vests will be provided and will be worn at all times on the water.

Cost

Come and Trys are free. An Event Waiver form will need to be completed to provide limited insurance coverage for the event. See Paddle Australia's website for the form or we can provide one to complete on the day. 

If canoe polo is for you, there's a 4 week membership that's free

A four-week free membership is available should participants wish to attend the regular Friday night training sessions, which run from 5.00pm to 6.00 pm.

And then you can get a Geelong Canoe Club membership

Adult club membership is $215 for one year (pro-rata for part-year). This includes:

  • Paddle Australia and Paddle Victoria registration, including Paddle Australia insurance.
  • Full use of facilities and club equipment.

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