ICSM Water Polo
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ICSM Water Polo is the abbreviated name of Imperial College School of Medicine Water Polo, the water polo team of Imperial College School of Medicine Students' Union. It came about pursuant to a merger of the Charing Cross Hospital, Westminster Hospital, and St Mary's Hospital water polo clubs.
In 2008 the club agreed a joint venture into the BUCS league with the Imperial College Swimming and Water Polo Club. This brought immediate success with the Imperial College/Medicals side being crowned Tier Two Champions in 2009/10, and thus securing promotion to the Premier Tier for the 2010/11 season.
History
The club in its modern form was founded in 1997 following the merger of the St. Mary's Hospital Water Polo Club with the Charing Cross and Westminster Hospitals Water Polo Club. In continuation with the strong sporting tradition across the component medical schools and ICSM in its modern form, ICSM Water Polo has several players with national and international level experience amongst both the current squad and the alumni network. Over the past 5 years, the club has grown in size and strength to become one of the strongest London university water polo sides, and arguably the strongest Medical School water polo team in England.In 2008 the club agreed a joint venture into the BUCS league with the Imperial College Swimming and Water Polo Club. This brought immediate success with the Imperial College/Medicals side being crowned Tier Two Champions in 2009/10, and thus securing promotion to the Premier Tier for the 2010/11 season.
Training
Training is held at the Charing Cross Hospital Sports Club and St Mary's Hospital pools.Competitions
- University of London Union Water Polo League: Runners up 2010/11.
- BUCS: Tier Two Champions 2009/10 (in partnership with Imperial College Swim and Water Polo)
Tours
- 2010 Brighton
- 2009 Bristol
- 2008 Bath
- 2007 Leeds
- 2006 York
Past Club Captains and Honorary Presidents
| Year | Captain | President |
|---|---|---|
| 2010/11 | Mr Matthew Hall | Mr Rex Stanbridge |
| 2009/10 | Mr John Livesey | Mr Rex Stanbridge |
| 2008/09 | Mr John Livesey | Mr Rex Stanbridge |
| 2007/08 | Dr Iakovos Amygdalos | Mr Rex Stanbridge |
| 2006/07 | Dr Anita De Noronha Goyos | Mr Rex Stanbridge |
| 2005/06 | Dr Neil Shepherd | Mr Rex Stanbridge |
| 2004/05 | Dr Neil Shepherd | Mr Rex Stanbridge |
| 2003/04 | Dr Neil Shepherd | Mr Rex Stanbridge |
| 2002/03 | Mr Srdjan Saso | Mr Roger Marwood |