Being a member of USWP has its privileges. Among the most significant benefits of membership are the access to clinics, manuals, videos and other educational resources for the improvement and growth of the sport. USWP is prepared to assist any volunteer who wants to promote water polo by helping with clinics, provided there will be sufficient participation, and other projects like forming leagues or contacting schools or other organizations to start programs. Participation in the governance of the organization may be the most important benefit. The USWP Board of Delegates and Board of Directors are made up entirely of delegates elected at the zone level.
All zones have equal representation.
These are the individuals who determine the policies and priorities of the national organization and decide the way all funds are to be spent. Zone administrations also determine how this money is spent in addition to being responsible for establishing clinics, selecting zone coaches, zone teams and competitive leagues within the zone. The first priority of USWP, as determined by the USWP Boards, is to win at the elite international level. The second priority of USWP is to develop the base. This has not come about by accident.