News - Water Polo Australia

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY I TARYN WOODS

When people think about Women’s Water Polo, they can’t help but remember the historic women’s gold medal match at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, when Australia won the first ever Olympic medal.

IWD 2023

Wed 08 Mar 2023

NSWIS Celebrates Body Positivity and Female Coaches

With over 50 years of playing and coaching experience between them, NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) women’s water polo coaches, Rebecca Rippon and Jacki Northam have observed extraordinary development in the game, none more important than the body positivity among female athletes.

Wed 08 Mar 2023

2023 AUSTRALIAN WATERPOLO LEAGUE SEASON HEATS UP AS HOME AND AWAY FIXTURES RELEASED

The 2023 Australian Waterpolo League season is about to heat up, with Water Polo Australia today pleased to release the fixtures for the home and away season.

AWL

Tue 07 Mar 2023

WATER POLO AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Water Polo Australia (WPA) is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the Professional Development (PD) Scholarship program.

Mon 06 Mar 2023

Expressions of Interest - WPA Foundation Committee

Water Polo Australia is currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals who are interested in serving as a member of our Board’s newly formed WPA Foundation Committee.

Thu 02 Mar 2023

REFEREE ANDREW CARNEY SETS NEW AWL RECORD

The 2023 Australian Waterpolo League (AWL) season is shaping up to be a record breaking year, with referee Andrew Carney last weekend becoming the first referee to reach 800 AWL games.

AWL

Wed 01 Mar 2023

UNSW WESTS MAGPIES AND GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY QLD THUNDER TAKE OUT 2023 KAP7 CUP

Reigning Australian Waterpolo League (AWL) champions UNSW Wests Magpies (men) and Griffith University Queensland Thunder (women) have made an early mark on the 2023 AWL competition taking out the KAP7 Cup.

AWL

Mon 27 Feb 2023

AUSSIE SHARKS SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR EUROPEAN TOUR AND WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT 1

Water Polo Australia is pleased to announce the Aussie Sharks squad for their upcoming European tour and World Cup Qualification Tournament 1.

Thu 23 Feb 2023

OLYMPIAN GLENCORA MCGHIE SETS NEW WOMEN’S AWL RECORD

Olympic bronze medalist Glencora McGhie set a new Australian Waterpolo League (AWL) record on the weekend, becoming the first woman to play 350 AWL games.

AWL

Tue 21 Feb 2023

Sixteen athletes set to help drive LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Australian sport

Coinciding with the commencement of Sydney WorldPride 2023, 16 athletes have made a commitment to help make sport a more inclusive place after being appointed as the new AIS Thrive with Pride ambassadors.

Sun 19 Feb 2023

ON POOL DECK WITH THREE TIME OLYMPIAN ROWIE WEBSTER

Following the Tokyo Olympics, former Aussie Stingers captain Rowie Webster called time on her playing career, during which she represented her country at three Olympic Games.

Tue 14 Feb 2023

Mental health increasing priority for Australian athletes

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has welcomed new research revealing more Australian high performance athletes are prioritising their mental health.

Tue 31 Jan 2023

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2023 AUSTRALIAN WATERPOLO LEAGUE

The Australian Waterpolo League (AWL) will make it's long awaited return this weekend, with the KAP7 Cup opening up the 2023 season.

AWL

Thu 26 Jan 2023

IN CAMP WITH THE AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WOMEN’S SQUAD

The Australian Youth Women’s squad recently came together for their first training camp of 2023, following the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships in Perth.

Tue 24 Jan 2023

IN CAMP WITH THE AUSTRALIAN YOUTH MEN’S SQUAD

Following the first week of competition at the 2023 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC), the Australian Youth men’s and women’s squads came together for their first training camp of 2023.

Mon 23 Jan 2023

AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS TO RETURN TO BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND IN 2024

The Australian Youth Water Polo Championships will make a stunning return to Brisbane, Queensland in January 2024.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Fri 20 Jan 2023

2023 AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS COMES TO A STUNNING CLOSE IN PERTH

The 2023 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships has come to a stunning close in Perth, as the 12&U and 16&U champions were crowned on the final day of competition.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Thu 19 Jan 2023

AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS - WEEK 2 DAY 4 WRAP

The all important semi finals were today held at the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships, as teams put it all on the line to book a spot in tomorrow’s important gold medal playoffs.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Wed 18 Jan 2023