We’re back!  Attendance has grown over the years, but we still are a group of friends playing water polo on a sunny day in the middle of a lake. It’s also a fine weekend get-away to Canada’s water polo paradise. Don’t expect a tournament. Water polo games will happen on both Saturday and Sunday at Ruby Lake on the Sunshine Coast where the water quality has a reputation to be clean, clear, turquoise and warm.  The local water polo club, Sockeye Water Polo, does most of the hosting and organizing.  Beyond water polo, the weekend is a great escape from the city for all kinds of outdoor, Sunshine Coast fun.  It's a family friendly event where adults and kids of all ages have a great time

FOLLOW THESE STEPS

  1. READ THE INFO BELOW

  2. REGISTER YOUR GROUP

  3. PAY FOR YOUR GROUP

One of the best water polo events on the west coast…

Location

Water polo will take place at Ruby Lake which is on the left side of Highway 101 after an 80 minute drive from Langdale. Ruby Lake is a 50 minute drive past Sechelt. Ruby Lake Resort is on the right side of the Highway, very close to the lake.

Check the ferry schedule, and get a reservation; the latest Saturday ferry to catch is at 10:40am to make the 2pm water polo action on the islets. 

Aside from water polo, there's lots of other cool things to check out: Skookumchuck Rapids, hiking, mountain biking, lakes, beaches, and breweries. Ruby Lake is a great place to explore with a stand-up paddleboard. Arrive Friday and start having fun.

Fair Warning: Darren will aggressively try to
sell you a gorgeous and ultra-fast HYPR Hawaii paddleboard. He is relentless, and only somewhat annoying on this topic.

Water Polo

REGISTRATION FEES:

  • Water Polo Player Fee $40 per player

  • All Non-Water Polo Player Fee $10 per person (all ages)

WATER POLO ACTION

  • 2:00pm on Saturday (Aug 10) water polo at the 2 islets; easy

  • 600m swim from dock or boats/boards to get people there

  • 10:30am on Sunday (Aug 11) water polo at Dan Bosch Park

  • Advanced and intermediate skill level of play are set-up

  • Games are more like a scrimmage rather than a tournament.

  • The ‘ref’ is on a surfboard and no complaining or whining is allowed.  Out-of-bounds is a relative concept

Accommodations

1. Resort Accommodations: Book a ‘Safari tent’ or ‘rustic cabins’ at Ruby Lake Resort

Two nights is minimum stay. You can’t initially book these online. Contact the resort first, and tell them you are with water polo and they can unblock whatever accommodations you request.

Contact the resort directly: 604-883-1112 or info@rubylakeresort.com

2. BYO Tent: This option will ONLY be available once all Sarari tents, rustic cabins, and cottages have been booked. Bring your own tent to set up at the ‘water polo tent site’ at ruby lake resort. You will be asked to pay Darren directly a $30 dollar fee.

There’s no need to contact the resort for BYO tent option. Enquire to sockeyewaterpolo@gmail.com

3. Local B&B’s: Lots around, but reserve early.

Food & Drink

This year we are proud to announce that we will have Lucky’s Smokehouse from Seachelt. This will be a feast that includes Ribs, Pulled Chicken, pulled pork, BBQ Beef, Sausage, Smoked Beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Corn Bread, AND MORE!

  1. Saturday Dinner Catered by Lucky’s Smokehouse.

    • ADULTS $40, CHILDREN under 12 $20

    • PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PLATES, CUTLERY AND CUPS!

  2. Sunday Continental Breakfast: Hosts will also provide coffee, juice, muffins. 

  3. Lunches, you are on your own. Local food outlets have deli sandwiches, pizza, burgers, etc. If you arrive a day early, the Italian restaurant right at the Ruby Lake Resort is quite good.

Registration is Open

FIRST REGISTER USING THE FORM BELOW

THEN PURCHASE YOUR ITEMS IN OUR STORE!

REGISTER HERE FIRST…then pay in our store!

FAQ

  • There are a variety of accommodations available at Ruby Lake. Resort. They can be contacted at info@rubylakeresort.com.

    Camping at the resort will also be an option with payment accepted by cash to Darren ($30 per tent)

  • There are two general categories of play: “Advanced” and “Intermediate”. Don’t worry, you will find the right fit for your level of excperience and conditioning

  • No, this is a friendly event where teams will be spontaneously organized on each day of the event to create a balanced level of competition

  • This year we are proud to announce that we will have Lucky’s Smokehouse from Seachelt. This will be a feast that includes Ribs, Pulled Chicken, pulled pork, BBQ Beef, Sausage, Smoked Beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Corn Bread, AND MORE!

  • Absolutely! Bring your family and enjoy the Sunshine Coast.

  • Absolutely! Please use our contact form to reach out and we will be able to find a way for you to help!