Dutch Women's Water Polo Championship

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The Dutch Women's Water Polo Championship is the premier championship for women's water polo clubs in the Netherlands. First held in 1920, it is currently contested by twelve teams. As of 2012 it is granted one spot in the Champions' Cup and two in the LEN Trophy. [1]

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2011-12 teams

Champions

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References

  1. 2012-13 LEN competitions' teams Archived October 16, 2012, at the Wayback Machine in LEN's website