Register to play water polo in NSW

How do I become a member?

The best way to join in the fun of playing water polo with your friends, coach a team, ref a game or volunteer as part of a community is to join your local club.

You can find your local water polo club using this club finder tool.

When you become a member, you receive affiliation to your State (WPNSW) and National Associations (WPA).

What is the water polo membership structure?

From the 2022/23 season, Water Polo Australia (WPA) jointly with the State Associations, made some changes to the membership structure, to provide more value to the water polo community.

The membership fee you pay is made up of three parts, one part to WPA, one part to WPNSW and one part to your Club. The consistent amount for you is the WPNSW and WPA component, based on your category, however the Club component varies across NSW depending on the membership inclusions.

Clubs fees are separate to WPNSW and WPA capitation fees, and are set by Clubs.

2023-24 WPA capitation membership categories:

Platinum Membership - $74.22

People of all ages who wish to participate in any Formal Competitions and Informal Events

Benefits:

Up to 12 months access to play in Formal Competitions and Informal Events (regardless of age)
Complete access to the Learning and Development Framework online materials and face-to-face programs
Full access to all member benefit programs and discount offers
Full insurance coverage and provision of all WPA services

Gold Membership - $44.98

Coaches and / or referees who don't want to play in Formal Competitions. Gold members may play in Informal Events at no additional cost.

Benefits:

Up to 12 months access to play in Informal Events (regardless of age)
Complete access to the Learning and Development Framework online material and face-to-face programs
Full access to all member benefit programs and discount offers
Full insurance coverage and provision of all WPA services

Silver Membership - $39.36

People who play only in Informal Events and do not coach and / or referee

Benefits:

Up to 12 months access to play in Informal Events (regardless of age)
Access to a limited range of content in the Learning and Development Framework
Full access to all member benefit programs and discount offers
Full insurance coverage and provision of all WPA services

Bronze Membership - $0

Table officials, supporters, parents, volunteers, Flippaball members, Come and Try and players who are only participating in schools only competitions for their school or in a school combined team

Benefits:

Access to a limited range of content in the Learning and Development Framework
Full access to all member benefit programs and discount offers
Full insurance coverage and provision of all WPA services

Your WPNSW capitation fee includes (dependant on level selected):

Access to Competitions
Access to Festivals and Championships
Access to Pathway programs
Access to Participation programs eg Fun Fit, Girls Making Waves, Flippa Schools
Education and development of officials
Access to WPNSW staff support
- Complaint resolution
- Competition support
- Insurance claims
- Integity, Governance, Safeguarding support and guidance