7 Schools•Division I•Est. 2016
The Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference (MAWPC) was established in 2016 following a strategic restructuring of the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA). Created specifically for men's water polo, the conference was designed to provide a highly competitive platform for East Coast institutions. By grouping programs with similar competitive profiles, the league elevated the standard of play and streamlined the path to national prominence for its members.
The MAWPC quickly became a dominant force in the Eastern region, with its conference tournament champion earning an automatic bid to the National Collegiate Men''s Water Polo Championship. The league's tournament is renowned for its intensity, consistently producing thrilling matchups that showcase some of the finest collegiate water polo talent on the East Coast.
The conference footprint spans from New York to Maryland, featuring a unique blend of Division I, II, and III institutions that all compete together at the National Collegiate level. Powerhouse programs such as Fordham, Navy, Bucknell, and George Washington have historically battled for supremacy, establishing fierce regional rivalries. The MAWPC continues to be a cornerstone of Eastern water polo, fostering high-level competition and growing the sport across the Mid-Atlantic.
Official Website
The Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference (MAWPC) was established in 2016 following a strategic restructuring of the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA). Created specifically for men's water polo, the conference was designed to provide a highly competitive platform for East Coast institutions. By grouping programs with similar competitive profiles, the league elevated the standard of play and streamlined the path to national prominence for its members.
The MAWPC quickly became a dominant force in the Eastern region, with its conference tournament champion earning an automatic bid to the National Collegiate Men''s Water Polo Championship. The league's tournament is renowned for its intensity, consistently producing thrilling matchups that showcase some of the finest collegiate water polo talent on the East Coast.
The conference footprint spans from New York to Maryland, featuring a unique blend of Division I, II, and III institutions that all compete together at the National Collegiate level. Powerhouse programs such as Fordham, Navy, Bucknell, and George Washington have historically battled for supremacy, establishing fierce regional rivalries. The MAWPC continues to be a cornerstone of Eastern water polo, fostering high-level competition and growing the sport across the Mid-Atlantic.
Official Website