Water Polo NSW is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent NSW at the 2026 WPA U13 Development Carnival taking place between 9–12th July. 

Hosted in Hobart, the U13 Development Carnival creates a unique opportunity for talented young athletes from across Australia to showcase their abilities, gain valuable competitive experience, and continue their development alongside their peers in an elite environment.

Water Polo NSW will be represented by seven teams:

• NSW Blues Girls
• NSW Blues Boys
• NSW Waratahs Girls
• NSW Waratahs Boys
• NSW Regional Girls
• NSW Regional Boys
• NSW Regional Development Boys

This achievement recognises the dedication and commitment of each representative, as well as the collective efforts of clubs, coaches, volunteers and families who continue to foster excellence across our pathway programs. Water Polo NSW congratulates all selected individuals and coaches on earning this opportunity and continuing to grow the love of the game in NSW!

Selected Athletes

NSW Blues Girls

Catelyne Krabbe - SNB Breakers
Elizabeth Strong - Cronulla
Violet Benson - Drummoyne
Eva Langley - SNB Breakers
Felicity El Daghl - UTS Balmain
Mieke McDonald - Northern Sydney Rays
Skye Lewis - Drummoyne
Helena Bindner - UNSW Wests
Abbygail Warrent - Ryde
Amelia French - Cronulla
Emily Rolfe - UNSW Wests

NSW Blues Boys

Kyahn Hyde - SNB Breakers
Hunter Vakili - Sydney University
Thomas McHale - Ryde
Tasman Cox - Sydney University
Cleaver Yeldon - UNSW Wests
Alexander Bileckij - UNSW Wests
Oisin Banjo Nohra Hof - UNSW Wests
Corbin Allen - Sydney University
Oscar O’Halloran - Sydney University
Rhys Mitchinson - Cronulla
Samuel Donelly - Cronulla
Lachlan Wirth - Cronulla
Mas Jaden Harris - Drummoyne

NSW Waratahs Girls

Lila Boulton - Wyong
Tilly Smith - UNSW Wests
Anneka Warren - Sydney University
Frankie Butcher - SNB Breakers
Angie Visch - Sydney University
Bella Lee - UTS Balmain
Cara Serfontein - Illawarra
Harper Beaton - Illawarra
Sami Stephens - SNB Breakers
Ruby Bird - Central West
Annabel Magafa - Sydney University

NSW Waratahs Boys

Jeremy Glasscock - UNSW Wests
Sebastian Allen - Wyong
Alexander Paxinos - UNSW Wests
Kai Jones - SNB Breakers
Toby Bolewski - Cronulla
Thomas Magafa - Sydney University
Hugo Tesanovic - Cronulla
Blake Ngaheu - SNB Breakers
Christian Hatlee - Drummoyne
Harrison Vakili - Sydney University
Ned Wilkerson - Cronulla
Scott Hamilton - Cronulla
Lachlan Dunn - Narrabri Dolphins

NSW Regional Girls

Ruby Herewini - Gosford
Millie McTaggart - Easts
Lucy Gillen - Woy Woy
Rose McLean - Easts
Sophia Small - Central Newcastle
Vivienne Tobey - Central Newcastle
Lyla Hopkins - Wyong
Rahnie Smith - Ducks
Jersey Elliott - Central Newcastle
Emily Williams - Easts
Morgan Penny - Sydney University

NSW Regional Boys

Alby Clark - Pool Pirates 
Harrison Wills - Coffs Harbour
Harry Evans - Lake Macquarie
Jeremy Hill - Easts
Kyran van Dam - Easts
Lucas Bailey - Illawarra
Myles McIlquham - Woy Woy
Quinlan Bartlett - Easts
Will McMahon - Ducks

NSW Regional Development Boys

Adam Nunn - Alstonville
Bailey Smith - Lake Macquarie
Francis Maginnity - Alstonville
Gabriel Dervisevic - Wyong
Logan Burke - Ducks
Lucas Janowski - Central Newcastle
Luke Boettcher - Central Newcastle
Will Morris - Easts
Wiremu Gupwell - Wyong
Xavier Furey - Coffs Harbour
Arlo Kay - Bar In

Coaches