AYWPC Day 1 Highlights

Perfect Brisbane conditions greeted competitors and spectators for the opening day of the inaugural Australian Youth Water Polo Championships.

One of the first games to be played at the new event featured home side Brisbane Barracudas and Sydney based UTS Balmain Tigers in the 18&U Girls division.

After kickstarting their tournament with a great 9-5 win at Brisbane Aquatic Centre, the ‘Barras’ head coach Manon Jones said the team felt the home pool advantage.

“It was great having the crowd in our favour and trying to bring it home in front of them will be very exciting.

“The goal is to get into the gold medal match. We wanted to see how we went this morning, it’s looking very promising.”

For all day one results and upcoming fixtures at the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships, visit the WPA match centre – click here.

While the U18s dominated across the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, the U14s took centre stage at the Valley Pool, Stuartholme, Sommerville House and All Hallows.

More than 170 teams will be in Queensland for the two-week festival, with the tournament set to feature more than 750 games of water polo.

To make sure you get a chance to see all the highlights get social and follow us on @WaterpoloAus and #AYWPC.

LET’S GET READY TO PARTY!

Attention ALL Clubs, join us at the AYWPC Welcome Functions that is your chance to mingle with all teams from across Australia. Don’t miss out on your tickets – click here for tickets.

Don’t forget to make the most of your time in Brisbane and you could WIN the ultimate Aussie supporters pack using #AYWPCBrisbane - click here to download your FREE guide to Brisbane.

View the official event merchandise on offer then head to the merch van out the front of Brisbane Aquatic Centre and buy your piece of AYWPC history.

Be part of the series of FREE coaching and officiating master-classes – click here.