News - Water Polo Australia

Aussies Abroad | 17 December

Aussie Sharks Aaron Younger and Ausssie Stingers Lena Mihailovic both stood on the podium over the weekend for their Budapest based water polo club. With the Hungarian Cup finals and more taking place, read on to discover how our Aussie athletes went in their overseas competitions over the weekend.

Aaron Younger Joe Kayes Nick Elphick Anthony Hyrsanthos Lena Mihailovic

Mon 17 Dec 2018

Younger's Ferencvaros Club takes out Hungarian Cup

Aussie Sharks Captain Aaron Younger continues to add to the trophy room helping spear his Club Ferencvaros taking out the Hungarian Cup.

Mon 17 Dec 2018

Aussies Abroad | 14 December

Various members of the Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers squads are currently plying their trade in overseas leagues as they look to gain valuable experiences ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Aaron Younger Nathan Power Tim Putt George Ford Anthony Hyrsanthos Joe Kayes Nick Elphick Elle Armit Hannah Buckling Keesja Gofers Madeleine Steere Bronte Halligan Lena Mihailovic Jessica Zimmerman Morgan Baxter

Fri 14 Dec 2018

Australian squads announced for Brisbane Test Matches

Today Water Polo Australia (WPA) has announced the Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers squads ahead of the exhibition test matches against Japan at the 2019 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) in Brisbane.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships Aussie Sharks Aussie Stingers

Fri 07 Dec 2018

Aussies Sharks representing in LEN European Champions League

Three Aussie Sharks are currently representing the nation within their European club sides as part of the world renowned LEN European Champions League competition.

Aaron Younger Joe Kayes Nathan Power

Wed 05 Dec 2018

Porter scores NCAA title in Freshman year

Aussie Sharks rising star Nic Porterâ€™s dominant display in the cage at California has helped USC Trojans secure their 10th national title over Stanford 14-12.

Nic Porter

Tue 04 Dec 2018

Youngerâ€™s Double helps Ferencvaros to European Super Cup

Dual Olympian and Aussie Sharks captain Aaron Younger has helped spear Hungarian Club side Ferencvaros to a sensational victory in the European Super Cup over the weekend.

Aaron Younger

Mon 03 Dec 2018

Australian Country Teams claim double gold at Princess Chulabhorn Cup

For the third year in a row the Australian Country Menâ€™s and Womenâ€™s Team have both claimed gold at the Princess Chulabhorn Cup in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mon 26 Nov 2018

WPA Board appoints Joelie Chisholm as new CEO

Water Polo Australia (WPA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Joelie Chisholm as Chief Executive Officer, effective as of 17th December 2018.

Sat 24 Nov 2018

2018 Water Polo Australia AGM

Water Polo Australia today presented the 2017-2018 Annual Report to stakeholders at the 2018 Annual General Meeting held in Sydney today.

2018 AGM Annual Report

Sat 24 Nov 2018

Q&A with referee Nicola Johnson

WPA caught up Nicola Johnson to get the unique insights she has accumulated as part of her job which involvesÂ havingÂ one of the best views of the game.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Wed 21 Nov 2018

Oberman and Gofers named on Oceania Swimming Association Committees

Aussie Sharks Assistant Coach Paul Oberman and Rio Olympian Keesja Gofers have been appointed on two Oceania Swimming Association (OSA) Committees.

Keesja Gofers

Wed 21 Nov 2018

New Water Polo Australia Country Working Group helping create player pathways

As the Australian Country Team prepare to compete at the 2018 Princess Chulabhorn Cup in Thailand, WPA is pleased to announce the formation of the new Water Polo Australia Country Working Group.

Fri 16 Nov 2018

WATER POLO AUSTRALIA SIGNS WITH KAP7

Ahead of the new Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) kicking off in Brisbane in January 2019, Water Polo Australia (WPA) is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with one of the fasting-growing water polo equipment companies, KAP7 International.

KAP7

Thu 15 Nov 2018

Perth to host FINA World League Inter-continental Cup in 2019

Water Polo Australia is excited to announce that Perth will host the FINA World League Inter-continental Cup in March, 2019.

World League Inter-continental Cup

Fri 02 Nov 2018

Q&A with Daniel Flahive

Daniel Flahive has officiated at the highest level for a water polo referee during the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. WPA caught up with Daniel one on one after the most recent international season came to an end.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Fri 02 Nov 2018

National Education Framework and Curriculum released

Water Polo Australia (WPA) together with the State Associations, is pleased to unveil six new online education courses for coaches and officials through The LearningPool.

The LearningPool Coaching Officials Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Thu 01 Nov 2018

Aussie water polo stars to host Japan in Brisbane Test match series

Australiaâ€™s Menâ€™s and Womenâ€™s Water Polo teams will kick their Tokyo 2020 preparations into the next gear when they host the Japanese teams in a two test match series in Brisbane on 17 and 18 of January 2019.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Mon 22 Oct 2018