News - Water Polo Australia

Aussie Stingers assist AIS with landmark study into pregnancy and sport

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has launched a major study into the impacts of pregnancy in high performance sport, with the research aiming to better support and increase career longevity for female athletes.

Sat 13 Nov 2021

Vale - Greg Turner

The water polo community is saddened by the loss of former Water Polo Australia board member Greg Turner.

Fri 12 Nov 2021

PAUL OBERMAN APPOINTED HEAD COACH OF WOMEN’S WATER POLO TEAM

Water Polo Australia (WPA) is pleased to announce Paul Oberman as the new Head Coach of the Australian Women’s Water Polo team.

Fri 12 Nov 2021

Olympians and Paralympians helping kids to be mentally fit

Our Australian athletes overcame unprecedented challenges to succeed at the Tokyo Games, now 20 athletes from 16 sports will help children with their own mental health and resilience strategies as part of a national program between the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and the Black Dog Institute.

Thu 04 Nov 2021

Water Polo Australia announces Aussie Stingers Train On squad

Water Polo Australia (WPA) is pleased to announce the Aussie Stingers Train On squad as preparations begin for the 2022 FINA World Championships and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Fri 29 Oct 2021

Water Polo Australia announces Paris and Beyond squads

Water Polo Australia (WPA) is pleased to announce more than 160 athletes as part of the Paris and Beyond squads.

Pathways

Mon 25 Oct 2021

New Balance joins Water Polo Australia as Official Apparel Partner

Global athletic leader New Balance will become the Official Apparel Partner of Water Polo Australia across all its national squads and teams, as well as at major events.

Wed 20 Oct 2021

WPA CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR NOMINATION AS AN ELECTED DIRECTOR CANDIDATE

Water Polo Australia is inviting expressions of interest for the position of Elected Director of the Board of Water Polo Australia.

Sun 10 Oct 2021

Water Polo thriving in the ACT

In November last year, Water Polo Australia announced its new Kickstart Grant initiative, designed to provide funding to State Associations to support their local areas.

Tue 05 Oct 2021

TIM HAMILL NAMED AUSSIE SHARKS HEAD COACH

Water Polo Australia is pleased to announce Tim Hamill as the Head Coach of the Australian Men’s Water Polo Team, who will lead our men’s program through until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Mon 04 Oct 2021

Water Polo Australia announces Youth Advisory Committee members

On behalf of the Water Polo Australia Board and Sport Development Sub-Committee, Water Polo Australia would like to congratulate the successful appointments to the newly formed WPA Youth Advisory Committee.

Fri 01 Oct 2021

Education and sport a winning mix with new AIS scholarships

Australian athletes are being encouraged to balance education and career pathways with their sporting ambitions as the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) today launches a $200,000 education scholarships program.

Mon 27 Sep 2021

Water Polo Australia Events Update for 2022

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as current State border closures and restrictions, has required Water Polo Australia to review the upcoming national events calendar.

Thu 23 Sep 2021

Mihailovic to step down as Aussie Stingers Head Coach

Water Polo Australia can today confirm that Predrag Mihailovic will step down from his role as Head Coach of the Australian Women’s Water Polo team.

Mon 20 Sep 2021

New AIS programs helping to Elevate women coaches

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) continues to prioritise the progress of women in Australian high performance sport, with 47 talented pathway coaches – 33 women – participating in two new professional development programs.

Learning and Development

Thu 09 Sep 2021