2025 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships comes to a stunning close in Perth

After 10 days of competition across four venues, the 2025 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships has come to a stunning close in Perth, with the 12&U and 16&U champions crowned at Perth High Performance Centre today.

To watch the replays via KommunityTV - click here

Water Polo Australia CEO Tim Welsford said: "The Australian Youth Water Polo Championships is always a highlight on our annual calendar, and this year's event has been no different.

"On behalf of Water Polo Australia, thank you to all the clubs, officials, volunteers and supporters for making the 2025 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships in Perth such a memorable event.

"Our AYWPC teams and players also had the opportunity to cheer on and support our Ord Minnett Aussie Sharks in the three test match series against New Zealand, which was a resounding success.

"Safe travels to all the teams heading home, and we look forward to announcing the dates and host of the 2026 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships in the coming weeks," he said.

Catch up on all of the highlights below…

12&U Boys Gold | Hunter Hurricanes 8 d Sydney Uni Lions Blue 6

In the battle for the 12&U Boys Gold title it was the Hunter Hurricanes who were able to hold off a late Sydney Uni Lions comeback to clinch an 8-6 win. 

Hunter Hurricanes captain Dane was over the moon that his side was able to hold strong in what was a hotly contested final. 

“It was very competitive,” said Dane. “We always have a really good game against Sydney Uni and both teams should be proud with how they played.” 

As some of the youngest competitors at this year's championships, Dane said the whole team has loved playing in Perth. 

“It's been really fun,” said Dane. “A lot of competitive games, a lot of close ones…just a really good competition.” 

12&U Girls Gold | All Hallows’ School (AHS) 3 d Sydney Uni Blue 2

It has been a highly successful Championships for All Hallows’ School, with the Brisbane based team claiming another gold medal - this time in 12&U Girls Gold final.

It was a low scoring affair, with a late goal in the final minute securing AHS the title with a 3-2 win. 

All Hallows player Rosie was lost for words after the match, with the win yet to fully sink in. 

“It was a good game,” said Rosie. “Sydney Uni is a really strong team and we can’t believe we won.”

16&U Girls Gold | SNB Breakers 12 d Mermaid Pink 11

The 16&U Girls Gold title was decided in a thrilling penalty shoot out final between SNB Breakers and Mermaids Pink.

Both teams went goal for goal the whole match, with four quarters not being enough time to obtain a result,  it was a penalty shootout that saw the SNB Breakers emerge victorious winning 12-11.

SNB Breakers coach Stefano Salvi was filled with pride, saying his team has been working towards a result like this for a long time. 

“It was amazing - the game was amazing because we had in front of us an incredible opponent,” said Stefano. 

“The game was balanced - part of it was in their favour and part of it in ours. My girls were just amazing, it was such an effort and so glad that finally they got a gold medal at this tournament, because they’ve been chasing it for so many years.

“This club is everything - I’ve been coaching for other clubs as well, and when I joined the Breakers it just felt like home. That warmth and nice environment - SNB is my club and it’s as simple as that.”

16&U Boys Gold | Sydney Uni Lions Blue 20 d UWA Bears 7

Hitting the pool for the final of 16&U Boys Gold was the Sydney Uni Lions Blue and the UWA 16B Bears. 

In what was a battle between the east and west, Sydney Uni came out hard and carried that moment through all four quarters. 

It was a convincing win for the Sydney Uni Blue Lions finishing over the top of the homeside 20-7. 

Lions captain Henry was super impressed with the way the team played throughout the entirety of the competition. 

“We worked really hard, and we got there in the end,” said Henry. “I think all the work we've done for the past year, it's all led up to this and I think we earned it in the end.

“The competition (UWA) were very tough at the start, we had to grind away, but we ran away with it at the end, and that was a testament to all our hard work.”

For full results from today’s finals - click here

Passport to Perth 

The Australian Youth Water Polo Championships comes to a stunning close in Perth / Boorloo, Western Australia.

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