News - Water Polo Australia

Russell McKinnon Named Chairman of International Swimming Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has named Mr Russell McKinnon, of Western Australia, as the new Chairman of the ISHOF Selection Committee.

Thu 15 Jul 2021

Athletes to help shape future of female performance and health in sport

An athlete advisory group comprising Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes has been launched with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to help guide the direction of female performance and health in Australian sport.

Wed 14 Jul 2021

Applications open for National Men’s Head Coach and Coaching Director

Water Polo Australia are seeking applications from motivated coaches to lead the KAP7 Aussie Sharks through to the Paris Olympic Games in 2024.

Tue 13 Jul 2021

Water Polo Australia announces Coaching and Refereeing Advisory Committee members

Following an expression of interest process, Water Polo Australia (WPA) has formed the Coaching and Refereeing Advisory Committee (CRAC).

Learning and Development

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Junior World Championships Update

Water Polo Australia has made the difficult decision that Australian Junior (20U) representative teams will not be undertaking overseas tours in 2021.

Pathways

Fri 02 Jul 2021

Sharks Set for Tokyo with Olympic Water Polo Selections

The 13-strong Australian Olympic Men’s Water Polo Team for Tokyo has been announced by the Australian Olympic Committee, featuring two four-time Olympians.

Tokyo 2020

Thu 01 Jul 2021

New Sport Australia grant program helping sports boost capability

Sport Australia is supporting the growth of small-to-medium Australian sports through its new $600,000 Capability Building Grant Program.

Wed 30 Jun 2021

“Sport is for everyone”: AIS partners with Pride in Sport

The AIS has strengthened its commitment to creating a safe and supportive community for LGBTIQ+ athletes, coaches and staff by becoming a Principal Partner Member of Pride in Sport.

Tue 29 Jun 2021

Have your say: Learning and Development survey

Our sport doesn’t operate without our coaches and officials…they are crucial to the growth and sustainability of our sport.

Mon 21 Jun 2021

National Age Group Program teams and squads announced

Water Polo Australia is pleased to announce the following teams and squads selected as part of the National Age Group Program.

Pathways

Wed 16 Jun 2021

WATER POLO AUSTRALIA WELCOMES UPDATE ON BRISBANE 2032

Water Polo Australia (WPA) has welcomed the news overnight that the IOC Executive Board (EB) will recommend the Brisbane proposal to host the 2032 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to a vote of the IOC Members in Session in Tokyo next month.

Fri 11 Jun 2021

KAP7 Aussie Sharks captain Aaron Younger wins third LEN Champions League trophy

KAP7 Aussie Sharks captain Aaron Younger has won his third LEN Champions League trophy over the weekend with Italian powerhouse club Pro Recco.

Tokyo 2020

Thu 10 Jun 2021

Gold Coast hosts inaugural Country, Beach and Masters Championships

The inaugural WPA Country, Masters and Beach Championships are won and day, after five thrilling days of competition on the Gold Coast.

Tue 01 Jun 2021

KAP7 Aussie Sharks Head Coach to depart post Tokyo

Water Polo Australia wishes to advise that Australian Men’s Head Coach Elvis Fatovic will be departing post the Tokyo Olympic Games to pursue an opportunity in Europe.

Tokyo 2020

Fri 28 May 2021