State Associations
Water Polo Australia leads the sport’s national direction and standards, while the seven affiliated State and Territory Associations lead the delivery of competitions and support clubs in their regions.
Clubs Across Australia
Check out where you can play water polo across Australia! Click a state on the map or use the index to jump to affiliated clubs under your State Association. For more details on the State Association itself, scroll down
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Your State Association
Find contact details, websites, and local event information for your state or territory association.
Australian Capital Territory
Water Polo ACT is the Territory association overseeing water polo in the ACT. WPACT is an affiliated association of Water Polo Australia and works in partnership to develop the sport within Canberra and the surrounding region.
11 Clubs, 1 Association • waterpoloact.com • admin@actwaterpolo.com
New South Wales
Water Polo NSW is the governing state body for the sport of water polo. WPNSW primary purpose is to grow, develop and nurture NSW’s most accessible sport. WPNSW is responsible for the governance, events, competitions, sport development, rules, club services and communications throughout the state.
34 Clubs, 11 Associations • waterpolonsw.org.au • enquiries@waterpolonsw.org.au
Queensland
Water Polo Queensland is the governing body for water polo within Queensland. WPQ strives to govern the sport for the prosperity of all stakeholders and promote safe and enjoyable participation opportunities that ensures the long term growth and sustainability of the sport in Queensland. WPQ provides sport development, competition management, governance, player and coach development, promotion and marketing, participation and inclusivity, high-performance programs, and community engagement across Queensland.
27 Clubs, 7 Associations • waterpoloqld.com.au • admin@waterpoloqld.com.au
South Australia
Water Polo SA is the governing body of Water Polo in Australia. WPSA Provide services to grow and support clubs. Create participation opportunities, supported by competitive pathways at local and national levels.
4 Clubs • waterpolosa.com.au • admin@waterpolosa.com.au
Tasmania
Water Polo Tasmania provides club competition, development programs, and officiating support across the island state.
4 Clubs • revolutionise.com.au/wptas/home • secretarywptas@gmail.com
Victoria
Water Polo Victoria is the State governing body for the sport of Water Polo in Victoria. Water Polo Victoria operates and govern the sport of water polo in Victoria and enable its affiliated clubs to perform as community clubs to their best capability in an inclusive environment. WPV’s vision is to secure the future of the Sport of Water Polo in the state of Victoria through a balanced focus on participation for fun and pathways for performance.
21 Clubs • vicwaterpolo.com.au • info@vicwaterpolo.com.au
Western Australia
Water Polo WA manages club competition and development pathways across Western Australia, including metropolitan Perth leagues and regional programs.
14 Clubs, 7 Associations • waterpolowa.asn.au • info@waterpolowa.asn.au
STATE & TERRITORY ASSOCIATIONS
How Associations Support the Sport
The WPA-affiliated State and Territory Associations play an important role in the delivery, support and growth of water polo in Australia. Here’s what your association does for you:
Run Local & State Competitions
From weekly club games to state championships — your state association organises, manages and supports your local competition.
Support Clubs & Programs
Provides resources, governance support, and direct assistance to affiliated clubs and their committees to support a sustainable and thriving Water Polo community.
Manage Officiating Pathways
Running referee and table official courses, managing accreditations, and deploying officials to competitions.
Select & Develop State Teams
Identifying and developing talent through state representative teams, which feed into Water Polo Australia’s National development programs.
Grow Participation
Working with Water Polo Australia to grow the sport in their region — through new initiatives, schools programs, FlippaBall, community outreach, and club development initiatives.
Your Water Polo Journey Starts with a Club
Use the club finder to find one near you in your state.
