News - Water Polo Australia

Two-time Olympic medalist Mel Rippon inspiring next generation of Queensland players

The Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) will take place across Brisbane in January 2024, bringing together passionate young Water Polo players from around the country for two weeks of quality competition.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Wed 20 Dec 2023

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships a family affair for New Wave Water Polo Club

Among the many long-standing teams and clubs traveling to the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC), the 2024 edition of the event will feature two teams from New Wave Water Polo Club who are traveling interstate to compete for the first time.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Wed 20 Dec 2023

South Australian coach celebrating 40 years on the pool deck at the 2024 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

The Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) will return to Brisbane in 2024, with more than 210 teams set to compete across multiple venues from the 5 to 16 January.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Sun 17 Dec 2023

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - ORD MINNETT AUSSIE STINGERS ASSISTANT COACHES

Water Polo Australia is currently seeking expressions of interest for Assistant Coaches for the Australian Women’s Water Polo team.

Fri 15 Dec 2023

Water Polo Australia partners with Hello Period

Water Polo Australia has entered a new and exciting partnership with sustainable period care brand, Hello Period.

Fri 15 Dec 2023

Hunter Hurricanes siblings making the trip to the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

A hallmark event on the Water Polo Australia calendar, the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) will make a stunning return to Brisbane from 5 to 16 January 2024.

Australian Youth Water Polo Championships

Thu 14 Dec 2023

20&U NATIONAL AGE GROUP PROGRAM SQUADS ANNOUNCED

Water Polo Australia is pleased to announce the 20&U National Age Group Program squads for 2024.

Wed 13 Dec 2023

DUAL OLYMPIAN REBECCA RIPPON APPOINTED FIRST FEMALE OLYMPIC HEAD COACH OF ORD MINNETT AUSSIE STINGERS

Water Polo Australia (WPA) has today confirmed dual Olympian Rebecca Rippon will become the first female Olympic Head Coach of the Australian Women’s Water Polo following Paul Oberman stepping down from the role.

Wed 13 Dec 2023

Aussie Stingers Coaching Update

Water Polo Australia (WPA) today confirmed that current Australian Women’s Water Polo team coach Paul Oberman is stepping down as Head Coach due to personal reasons.

Tue 12 Dec 2023

Sydney 2000 Women's Water Polo team awarded The Dawn Award

The Sport Australia Hall of Fame is recognising trailblazing women with its two biggest honours in 2023: The Don Award for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ CommBank Matildas and The Dawn Award for the 2000 Sydney Olympics Women’s Water Polo Team.

Fri 01 Dec 2023

2024 AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS DRAW RELEASED

Water Polo Australia is pleased to confirm the draw for the upcoming 2024 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships in Brisbane.

Fri 01 Dec 2023

BRISBANE TO HOST ORD MINNETT AUSSIE SHARKS AND AUSSIE STINGERS MATCHES AHEAD OF 2024 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION

As the Paris Olympic Games fast approaches, Water Polo Australia is excited to announce Brisbane will host the Ord Minnett Aussie Sharks and Stingers international matches as part of the 2024 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships.

Thu 30 Nov 2023

PLAY WELL THE FOCUS OF AUSTRALIA'S FIRST SPORT PARTICIPATION STRATEGY

Aussies are being called on to Play Well as part of the nation’s first co-designed Sport Participation Strategy released today.

Thu 23 Nov 2023

2024 AUSTRALIAN WATERPOLO LEAGUE DRAW RELEASED

Water Polo Australia (WPA) is pleased to confirm the draw for the 2024 Australian Waterpolo League (AWL).

Wed 22 Nov 2023

Water Polo Australia 2023 Annual General Meeting

The Water Polo Australia Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Saturday 18 November.

Mon 20 Nov 2023

THOMAS WHALAN AWARDED LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF WATER POLO AUSTRALIA

Water Polo Australia (WPA) is pleased to announce that four-time Olympian Thomas Whalan has been awarded Life Membership of WPA.

Mon 20 Nov 2023

JOHN WHITEHOUSE STEPS DOWN FROM WPA BOARD

At Water Polo Australia’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday, John Whitehouse announced that he would be stepping down from the Water Polo Australia Board.

Mon 20 Nov 2023