USA Water Polo, Inc. is the national governing body for water polo in America, overseeing our United States Olympic program as well as 20 different championship events annually, such as Junior Olympics and Masters Championships. With more than 50,000 members, USAWP is also the sanctioning authority for more than 400 tournaments nationwide. USAWP is committed to the development of the sport nationwide. It fosters grass-roots expansion of the sport, providing a national system of affiliated clubs, certified coaches and officials. Mission Statement: The Mission of USA Water Polo shall be to grow the sport of water polo throughout the United States and win gold medals in Olympic, World Championship, and Pan American Games. Goals: Win gold medals in the sport of water polo at the Summer Olympic Games, Pan American Games, Federation Internationale de Natation ("FINA") World Championships, and other international competitions.