WPA Athletes’
Commission
The Voice of the Athletes
The WPA Athletes’ Commission is the vital link between players and the sport’s leadership. Elected by their peers, the Commission ensures that the views, needs, and experiences of athletes are at the heart of decisions made by the WPA Board and Executive.
Your Athletes’ Commission
Our Purpose
The primary role of the Commission is to represent the views of the athletes in a structured way to WPA. We focus on four key areas:
Advocacy
Advising WPA and the Board on all matters that directly impact athletes.
Governance
Appointing the Athletes’ Commission Chair, in accordance with the Constitution, to ensure representation at the highest level.
Support AOC Representation
Nominating eligible people for election to the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Athletes’ Commission, in accordance with the AOC Constitution.
Leadership
Eligibility and the Commission Charter
Interested in how the Commission works or thinking about standing for election?
The Commission’s composition is governed by the WPA Constitution and includes:
- Three active athletes who are under a WPA athlete agreement.
- Two members from the most recent or second-to-last Olympic Squads.
- Any person who is a member of the Australian Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission (Ex-officio) who is or has been a member of a Representative Squad or Olympic Squad.
Commission Charter
Read the full Athletes’ Commission Charter for eligibility criteria and election processes.
Get in Touch
The Athletes’ Commission would like to hear from athletes across the sport. Whether you have feedback on competitions, athlete support initiatives or ideas for the future of the sport, we want to hear from you.
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Legacy & History
The WPA Athletes’ Commission has a proud history of advocacy. The inaugural Commission was endorsed in 2004 by the AOC and Water Polo Australia, and is now in its fourth term.
Founding Members (2004)
Meet the WPA Board
The Athletes’ Commission Director sits on the WPA Board alongside fellow Directors.
