News - Water Polo Australia

Celebrating Each for Equal this International Women's Day

Sunday 8 March marks International Womenâ€™s Day, with people around the globe recognising the great work of women from all walks of life.

Aussie Stingers Rowie Webster

Fri 06 Mar 2020

Vale John Mason

The water polo community across Australia is mourning the loss of Water Polo VictoriaÂ Life Member John Mason had passed away last week after a battle with prostate cancer. A great loss to family, friends and the water polo community throughout Victoria as seen from the outpouring of social media comments during the last couple of days.

Wed 04 Mar 2020

2020 in focus: Referee Ashleigh Kaesler

Ashleigh Kaesler began refereeing in the OVO Australian Waterpolo League (AWL) at just 16 years old and hasnâ€™t looked back since.

Wed 04 Mar 2020

Tokyo Olympic hopefuls give up their time to support Clean Up Australia Day 30th anniversary

With just under 150 days to go before the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games kick off, Olympians and Olympic hopefuls today stepped up to help Clean Up Australia Day activities at Rodd Point.

Aussie Sharks Aidan Roach Blake Edwards

Mon 02 Mar 2020

National Strategic Plan Survey

Water Polo Australia (WPA) is the national governing sport for water polo in Australia. It is working hard on reviewing and setting the strategic direction for the sport for the future. Water polo has a unique opportunity at this point in time to reflect on its past and to look forward and create a vision of what it wants to be.

Fri 28 Feb 2020

2020 in focus: Referee Nicholas Hodgers

Nicholas Hodgers has had a busy start to 2020, refereeing at both the KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships, Australia v USA test matches and currently the OVO Australian Waterpolo League.

2020 in focus Alumni

Thu 27 Feb 2020

Joelie Chisholm steps down as Water Polo Australia CEO

Since November 2019 Water Polo Australia (WPA) CEO, Joelie Chisholm, has been compassionate leave after her mother was diagnosed with a serious illness. During this period Richard McInnes has been Acting CEO of WPA.

Wed 26 Feb 2020

Update I Aussie Stingers European Tour

Preparations continue to intensify for the Aussie Stingers with the squad for the European training tour announced today.

Wed 26 Feb 2020

Water Polo Australia forms Competitions Advisory Panel

Water Polo Australia (WPA) is pleased to announce the members of the newly formed Competitions Advisory Panel (CAP) which has formed to provide guidance around competitions managed by WPA.Â

Tue 25 Feb 2020

WEEKEND WRAP | ROUND 5 OVO AUSTRALIAN WATERPOLO LEAGUE

The OVO Game of the Week showcased the Clash of the Cats, with Sydney Uni Lions going head to head with inner city rivals UTS Balmain Tigers in a battle for the Grant Simms Cup.

OVO AWL Anthony Hrysanthos Keesja Gofers

Mon 24 Feb 2020

Pride on the line for Tigers and Lions in Round Five OVO Australian Waterpolo League

With four rounds to go in the 2020 OVO Australian Waterpolo League season, teams will be putting it all on the line this weekend in a final push towards the coveted top six.

OVO AWL Anthony Hrysanthos Keesja Gofers Pascalle Casey James Clark

Thu 20 Feb 2020

Australian 16&U Girls and 16&U Boys squads announced

Water Polo Australia is pleased to announce the 16&U Boys and 16&U Girls AustralianÂ squads.

Pathways

Mon 17 Feb 2020

WEEKEND WRAP | ROUND 4 AUSTRALIAN WATERPOLO LEAGUE

As the OVO Australian Waterpolo League entered the midway point, Clubs across the country took part in Pride Round, celebrating diversity and inclusion within our water polo community.

OVO AWL

Mon 17 Feb 2020

WPA commences search for new Chief Financial Officer

Water Polo Australia would like to acknowledge that Cara Oâ€™Neill has stepped down from her position as Chief Financial Officer.

Thu 13 Feb 2020

Australian Waterpolo League teams head west for Round FourÂ

Perth fans are in for a treat this weekend as round four of the OVO Australian Waterpolo League will see both UWA Torpedoes and Fremantle host rivals from the east coast including ACU Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Uni Lions.

OVO AWL

Wed 12 Feb 2020

2020 in focus: Referee Andrew Carney

Andrew Carney is one 15 referees appointed to officiate OVO Australian Waterpolo League matches in the 2020 season.

2020 in focus

Wed 12 Feb 2020

WEEKEND WRAP | ROUND 3 OVO AUSTRALIAN WATERPOLO LEAGUE

The 2020 OVO Australian Water Polo League has well and truly kicked into gear, with 28 matches held across six venues and two states in Round three.

OVO AWL Aidan Roach

Mon 10 Feb 2020

National Selectors Announced

Following the release of the updated Water Polo Australia (WPA) National Selection Policy in late 2019, WPA is pleased to announce the recent appointment of two additional selectors to the panel, Tom Hoad and Eddie Denis.

Fri 07 Feb 2020