The value of water polo lies within the excellent conditioning one receives and the game's ability to keep swimmers of all ages interested in continuing with some form of aquatics. Water polo helps foster cooperation and camaraderie within a club structure. Despite being a very demanding sport, water polo can and is, being played at all levels from recreational to elite competitor, which allows swimmers of any level to have a great deal of fun. The game is easy to learn because it requires little equipment and can be adapted to any water environment - the beach, the backyard pool, or public facilities. All that is needed is a ball, a whistle, and some players.
Water polo is great exercise for the whole family, from children to grandparents.