16&U Female
The 16&U Female high performance program is a pathway designed by Water Polo Australia to contribute athletes towards future Aussie Stingers teams. The program is designed to educate aspiring athletes about all aspects of water polo, both in and out of the pool.
Water Polo Australia’s high performance programs play a crucial role in ensuring future success of our national teams. Athletes in this program were led by Sydney 2000 Olympic gold medalist Taryn Woods.
2021 16&U Female NZ Tour team
Annabel Cowan (QLD) Mermaids
Josephine Crimmins (QLD) Mermaids
Louisa Downes (QLD) Mermaids
Lily Dunn (NSW) Balmain
Phoebe Fredericks (QLD) All Hallows School
Samantha Hardingham (NSW) Sydney Uni
Chelsea Johnson (QLD) Mermaids
Zoe Negline (ACT) Gungahlin Dragons
Anneliese Pamp (NSW) Sydney Northern Beaches
Horatia Schlect (QLD) St Rita's
Layla Smith (NSW) Balmain
Taafili Taoso (QLD) Mermaids
Zoe Thomas (NSW) Balmain