The Mako Water Polo Club is a volunteer based organization. It is a relatively small organization, however, it does need parent volunteers for various roles both formally and informally. Generally, the overall needs of the club are relatively small. At this time, the Mako Water Polo Club does not have a mandatory volunteer hour commitment. However, Mako Water Polo Club does expect parents to step up and support the club and provide assistance when it is requested. Typical volunteer initiatives include, but are not limited to, to the following:
Minor Officiating at Tournaments
Acting as Team Supervisor/Chaperone at Tournaments
Event organization (team parties or meetings)
General support for board initiatives
Should requests for assistance go unfulfilled, the Mako Water Polo Club reserves the right to implement a volunteer requirement and withhold the Mandatory Temporary Volunteer Bond of $100 per athlete.
Additional club raising initiatives outside of the biennial casino also help to fund essential costs necessary to operate during the season and ensures that athlete registration fees remain affordable to its participating athletes.
Please note: The next casino is expected to occur in November of 2027 and will be part of the 2027 - 2028 mandatory fund raising requirements.
Other fund-raising initiatives is outside of and in addition to the casino and volunteer requirements. Examples of fund-raising initiatives may include bottle drives, swimathons, 50/50 draws, food, merchandise, or gift card sales, sponsorship solicitation, donations (non-charitable), and other initiatives.
The Mako Water Polo Club expects all participants to participate in its fund-raising initiatives.
The $100 Fee is due at the time of registration and must be paid prior to the first practice of the season. This Fee will be issued to all packages and athletes and will be refunded by the end of the 2026-2027 Season should volunteer requirements be fulfilled.
Other Fund Raising Requirements
Additional club raising initiatives outside of the biennial casino also help to fund essential costs necessary to operate during the season and ensures that athlete registration fees remain affordable to its participating athletes.
Other fund-raising initiatives is outside of and in addition to the casino and volunteer requirements. Examples of fund-raising initiatives may include bottle drives, swimathons, 50/50 draws, food, merchandise, or gift card sales, sponsorship solicitation, donations (non-charitable), and other initiatives.
The Mako Water Polo Club expects all participants to participate in its fund-raising initiatives.
Casino Volunteer Requirement
Mako Water Polo Club is a registered non-profit organization and is able to subscribe to Alberta Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis (AGLC) Charitable Gaming Program. Participation in this program provides the club with a significant portion of its revenue used to operate the club. This allows the club to fund essential costs necessary to operate during the season and ensures that athlete registration fees remain affordable to its participating athletes.
The Mako Water Polo Club is awarded a Casino date approximately every 24 months. The dates are for two consecutive days and consist both a day and evening shifts. Each shift requires approximately 15 volunteers.
For the 2026 - 2027 season, there is no casino fund raiser for the Mako Water Polo Club. The next casino is expected to occur in November of 2027 and will be part of the 2027 - 2027 mandatory fund raising requirements.
General Casino Volunteer Policy (For informational purposes and will be subject to review and update for the 2027 - 2028 season).
As a parent / guardian of a member of The Mako Water Polo Club, I confirm that I am obligated to provide a Casino Bond Cheque for each athlete I register as part of the registration process. I understand, and agree, that the Casino Bond Cheque I submitted will be cashed in the event I do not meet the casino commitment for the season. I understand that the Casino Bond Cheque of $500 per athlete is required to be submitted at the time of registration and is due no later the first practice to activate my athlete’s registration.