Barnsley Swimming Club - Water Polo Team

13/04/2026

Busy times for Barnsley Swimming Club - Water Polo Team as they take on Huddersfield otters at the Barnsley Metrodome this Sunday.

13/04/2026

Barnsley Chronicle cuttings of the centenary celebrations of Barnsley Swimming Club dated 1979.

One of the clippings shows the Club was originally called the Barnsley Swimming Club and Humane Society

13/04/2026

Barnsley Chronicle cuttings of the centenary celebrations of Barnsley Swimming Club dated 1979.

One of the clippings shows the Club was originally called the Barnsley Swimming Club and Humane Society.

30/03/2026

23/03/2026

when you're tired and working.... European water polo championship 2026

23/03/2026

Good game, good game.@ the Barnsley Premier Leisure metrodome sports centre. Well played Morley Water Polo Club in the Wakefield & District Water Polo League

Match Report: Barnsley vs. Morley 'B'

Date: 22nd March 2026
Venue: Barnsley Metrodome
Competition: Men’s Division

In a high-scoring encounter at the Barnsley Metrodome, the town team delivered a dominant performance to secure a 24-18 victory against Morley 'B'.

Barnsley established control early and maintained a relentless pace throughout all four periods, scoring 5, 7, 7, and 5 goals respectively.

The home teams attack was spearheaded by Danny Rippon (Cap #13), who delivered an outstanding individual performance with a total of 7 goals. He was well-supported by Ben Pacey (Cap #6) and Richard Cooper (Cap #11), both of whom were instrumental in breaking down the Morley defense.

While Barnsley were clinical in front of the goal, they were aggressive in the water, racking up several personal faults. Ben Pacey and Dave Cooper both ended the match with two major fouls, teetering on the edge of exclusion.

Key Statistics

- Top Scorer (Barnsley): Danny Rippon ( #13) – 7 Goals
- Top Scorer (Morley): S. Crompton ( #12) – 3 Goals
- Quarter Breakdown
- Q1: Barnsley 5 – 8 Morley
- Q2: Barnsley 7 – 4 Morley
- Q3: Barnsley 7 – 2 Morley
- Q4: Barnsley 5 – 4 Morley


Barnsley’s depth and fitness were the deciding factors in this match. While Morley 'B' were very competitive in the opening stages, however Barnsley’s 14-goal surge across the middle two periods effectively sealed the result. Morley's spirits remained high, finding the net twice in the final period, but it wasn't enough to overcome the significant deficit.

Referees: L. Smith, D. Carr

22/03/2026

coming to a pool near you

08/03/2026

Barnsley Water Polo Team edge York City Water Polo Club to lift the Winter League Cup

Stop the press Barnsley Chronicle,

8 March 2026 – Barnsley Premier Leisure

Barnsley secured the Winter League Cup with a dramatic 7–6 victory over York in a closely fought final at the Barnsley Metrodome.

In a match that swung back and forth throughout, Barnsley’s strong third-quarter comeback proved decisive as they overturned a halftime deficit to claim the title in front of a large home crowd.

York made the brighter start and took control of a tight opening quarter, edging ahead 1–0. The second period saw both teams produced attacking, high-tempo water polo. Barnsley responded with three goals of their own, but York remained clinical in front of goal, scoring four times to hold a 5–3 lead at halftime.

Barnsley’s response in the third quarter proved crucial. Tightening their defence and successfully limiting York’s man-up opportunities, the hosts produced a decisive spell in the third quarter. O. Burkitt struck twice and B. Pacey added another as Barnsley scored three unanswered goals to turn the match around and move 6–5 ahead heading into the final period.

The final quarter was tense. Both sides pushed for the decisive breakthrough. York managed to level the score, however, Barnsley kept their composure in the closing stages and found the crucial goal to seal the Winter League title with a 7-6 victory.

Barnsley’s scoring was led by O. Burkitt and B. Pacey, who both finished with three goals, while R. Cooper added the other.

Barnsley player coach Oliver Burkitt was proud of Barnsley’s resilience and decisive third-quarter performance. Highlighting the town teams determination which proved the difference in a competitive and very entertaining final.

07/03/2026

not long now... the calm before the storm ... so to speak

the final countdown....7hrs until kick off

06/03/2026

Big winter league final in the Wakefield & District Water Polo League this sunday at the metrodome Barnsley Premier Leisure . good luck to the town team.

05/03/2026

Winter League Final 2026
Barnsley v York City Water Polo Club
this sunday

Barnsley Premier Leisure