News - Water Polo Australia

Athlete mentors supporting sport’s Reconciliation journey

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has today committed to the next steps on its own Reconciliation journey, while also expanding its Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Share a Yarn program to include First Nations athletes as mentors for greater cultural awareness in Australian sport.

Fri 27 May 2022

2022 Volunteer of the Year presented to Orange's Gavin Pilossof

As part of our National Volunteers Week celebrations, Water Polo Australia is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2022 Volunteer of the Year is Gavin Pilossof from Screaming Jets Water Polo Club in Orange, NSW.

Fri 20 May 2022

DUAL OLYMPIAN HANNAH BUCKLING FINDS BALANCE IN DUAL CAREERS

Dual water polo Olympian Hannah Buckling understands the work-life balance better than most.

Thu 19 May 2022

#NVW2022 - You cannot underestimate the role of volunteers, says Alice Luscombe

Many volunteers start their journey as adults, following their children and supporting them as they start playing sports in school, or pursuing an athletic career at their local club.

Thu 19 May 2022

#NVW2022 - Water Polo Australia celebrates unsung volunteer heroes who make us ‘better together’

In honour of National Volunteers Week, and as part of the Water Polo Australia Awards celebrations, we’ll be unveiling each of the Volunteer of the Year finalists, before awarding the winner.

Tue 17 May 2022

Benn Lees awarded 2022 Performance Coach of the Year

Water Polo Australia is pleased to announce Queensland Academy of Sport and Queensland Thunder Women's Water Polo Head Coach Benn Lees as the 2022 Performance Coach of the Year.

Sun 15 May 2022

Sydney Stingers Head Coaches Michaela Davies and Rachel Collier named 2022 Club Coach of the Year

Sydney Stingers Head Coaches Michaela Davies and Rachel Collier have today been named as the 2022 Club Coach of the Year.

Fri 13 May 2022

Bron Knox named 2022 Outstanding Achievement of the Year

Four-time Olympian and Australia's most capped female water polo player Bronwen Knox has been recognised as the 2022 Outstanding Achievement Athlete as part of the inaugural Water Polo Australia Awards.

Wed 11 May 2022

2022 Water Polo Australia Awards to be celebrated virtually

The inaugural Water Polo Australia Awards are set to be held online in 2022, as we take a look back at the great year that was.

Tue 10 May 2022

WATER POLO AUSTRALIA AND KAP7 AUSTRALIA UNVEIL AMBASSADORS FOR 2022

Water Polo Australia, in partnership with KAP7 Australia, are pleased to announce four ambassadors as part of the inaugural program in 2022.

Thu 05 May 2022

Water Polo Australia Statement I AYWPC game replays

Following the conclusion of the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) in Brisbane on Monday April 18, 2022, there has been misinformation and slanderous allegations made regarding the integrity of referees, table officials, coaches, Clubs and WPA.

Wed 20 Apr 2022

WPA ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN YOUTH AND CADET SQUADS

Following the 2022 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships, Water Polo Australia is pleased to announce the National Age Group Program squads for the Cadet and Youth age groups.

Wed 20 Apr 2022

AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS COMES TO A STUNNING CLOSE IN BRISBANE

After more than 600 games, the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) winners were decided, bringing to a close the five day festival of water polo in Brisbane, Queensland.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Mon 18 Apr 2022

Faces of AYWPC I Michael McNeil 'Macca' (Victoria)

When you become a part of the water polo community, it is not uncommon to wear many hats. From player to referee, coach to team manager, committee member or board member… there are lots of roles that people put their hands up for to help the game operate at all levels.

Mon 18 Apr 2022

Faces of AYWPC I Liz Scott (WA) and Sharyn Arnold (ACT)

If there is one theme coming through at the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships it's how the sport comes full circle.

Sun 17 Apr 2022

DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

Sun 17 Apr 2022

FACES OF AYWPC | Russell McKinnon (Western Australia)

You’ve likely read Russell McKinnon’s name across international water polo news websites and sports reports, but at the 2022 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships, you’ll see McKinnon trading the pen for the whistle.

Sat 16 Apr 2022