Performance in Water Polo: A Content Analysis of the Romanian National Senior Championship

This paper aims at presenting the development of the water polo game in Romania, by analyzing the Competition Calendar booklets published by the Romanian Water Polo Federation between the years 2003-2012.The article analyzes the main characteristics involved in obtaining performance in sports, starting from the organization of the national championship and ending with the number of athletes participating. By using the method of content analysis and observation, each team was assessed using individual sheets. Team results were compared in relation to their structure, player effectiveness, continuity of coaches and team financial possibilities. The study deserves special attention due to the remarkable results obtained in the field of water polo during the past 10 years as compared to other team sports in Romania, also based on appropriate financial support.