ZWV Octopus

Zwem- en waterpolovereniging Octopus is a community sports club in Wapenveld, the Netherlands, offering swimming and water polo activities for people with a range of interests and experience levels. Its programmes include a competitive swimming squad for those who want to develop their swimming, as well as a Masters group for experienced swimmers seeking support with technique or a chance to return to the sport. The club also offers water polo, combining fitness, technique, tactics, game awareness and teamwork.

Young swimmers and recreational participants can join the youth programme; a swimming certificate A is required for recreational swimming. For those focused on fitness and wellbeing, Octopus runs a training group where swimmers work on their condition under a trainer’s guidance, using varied lap-swimming exercises. Its warm-water group offers trainer-led exercises aimed at supporting physical health and fitness in a social setting. Octopus shares club news and competition updates and provides information about membership, club clothing, sponsors and its different sections.