Welcome to the March edition of the Water Polo NSW Member Newsletter! February has been a busy month with the Junior Country Club Championships, the announcement of our Futures Programme and Masters Championships. We have also had a couple of rounds of Super League and of course the Summer Metro.
Looking ahead, March sees the wrap-up of the summer season, with the Big Orange U12 Festival and Grand Finals of the Metro Season and Super League.
See you poolside soon! |
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In partnership with the NSW Institute of Sport and with endorsement from Water Polo Australia, we are proud to announce the NSW Women’s Futures Development Squad.
The NSW Women’s Futures Development Squad, aligned to the WPA High Performance Strategy, WPNSW Strategic Plan and WPA Strategic Plan, is a key initiative within the NSW female water polo pathway, designed to accelerate the growth of emerging female athletes and strengthen the state’s high-performance pathway.
Read more on our website. |
Masters Championships
From 20-22 February, we proudly hosted the 2026 Masters Championships in Tamworth, uniting masters athletes from across the state for a vibrant and highly competitive weekend of water polo. The three-day event delivered an outstanding showcase of talent, camaraderie and community spirit, reaffirming the strength and growth of the sport within the masters category.
Read the full article, including the medallists, on our website.
Photos have now been uplaoded here and can be accessed using the password MastersChamps26. |
Junior Country Club Championships
We hosted the Junior Country Clubs Championships from 6–8 February, on the Central Coast across Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy, Gosford Olympic Swimming Pool and Wyong Olympic Pool. The event brought together junior clubs from across regional New South Wales for a highly competitive and successful tournament.
A huge congratulations to all participating clubs on a fantastic competition across all divisions.
We would also like to extend its thanks to Central Coast Association, all players, parents, referees, volunteers, and club officials whose passion and dedication contributed to the success of the championships.
Read all about the event, the medallists and most valued players on our website.
Photos have now been uploaded here and be accessed by using the password JuniorChamps26. |
Stingers Announcement 
Congratulations to all of our NSW athletes selected for the upcoming Australian Stingers Squad.
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2026 Ord Minnett Aussie Stingers Squad
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2026 Women’s National Development Squad |
| Hayley Ballesty (UNSW Wests) |
Tayla Dawkins (UTS Balmain) |
| Claire Durston (Cronulla) |
Saskia Dunn (UTS Balmain) |
| Sienna Green (Sydney Uni) |
Samantha Hardingham (Sydney Uni) |
| Bronte Halligan (Ekipe Orizzonte) |
Samantha Henderson (Sydney Uni) |
| Sienna Hearn (UTS Balmain) |
Jasmine Higgs (Drummoyne) |
| Danijela Jackovich (Cronulla) |
Ebony Nash (Sydney Uni) |
| Matilda Kearns (Sydney Uni) |
Anneliese Pamp (Sydney Uni) |
| Alexie Lambert (Sydney Uni) |
Layla Smith (UTS Balmain) |
| Genevieve Longman (UTS Balmain) |
Matilda Waugh (UTS Balmain) |
| Olivia Mitchell (UTS Balmain) |
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| Nioka Thomas (UTS Balmain) |
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Big Orange U12 Festival
This weekend we hold our last event of the 2025-26 season - Big Orange U12 Festival. This festival is a development carnival for our younger athletes across the state and a fantatic opportunity for referee assessments, helping to increase the development of referees.
We look forward to seeing everyone in Orange, but if you are unable to make it you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with the event. |
WPNSW Super League
The following broadcast games will be live streamed on the Water Polo NSW YouTube page.
Saturday 7 March
Ryde Aquatic Centre
Uni of Queensland vs. UTS Balmain
• Women: 3:30 pm
Uni of Queensland vs. Singapore
• Men: 5:00 pm
All fixtures in round 13 can be found here.
Summer Metro Grand Finals
Please see here the schedule for the upcoming Semi Finals and Grand Finals in March 2026.
Water Polo NSW will share a Grand Finals Metro Information Brief week commencing 9 March.
Please come down to the venues to watch some great games of water polo and support the clubs competing across the finals series.
Congratulations to all teams who have qualified for the finals. |
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Think. Act. Play.
Think.Act.Play. is a national campaign that sets out and promotes the expected behaviours to play and participate in the sport of water polo in Australia. The three key pillars of Think. Act. Play. work together to promote and strengthen a positive and healthy environment in water polo.
Think before you speak: Our words can inspire and influence. A positive and considerate words and attitudes create environments in which each of us and our game can thrive and succeed.
Act with respect: Living and breathing behaviours that demonstrate mutual respect for yourself, your opponent, the rules and officials of the game and for everyone involved with the sport to feel included and enjoy all the sport has to offer.
Play in the spirit of the game: Our shared passion for the game coming to life through displays of sportsmanship, fairness, comradery, commitment and a sense of pride in the way we participate and compete.
More information on Think. Act. Play. can be found here.
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Performance Pathways Coordinator Vacancy
We are currently recruiting for a Performance Pathways Coordinator to join our team.
We are looking for someone with high level communication skills (both written and oral), a strong member service focus and the ability to liaise with athletes, coaches, parents, and other stakeholders at all levels. Also required is well-developed computer skills and IT literacy, ideally with an understanding of database management and online registration systems.
If this sounds like you, full details of the position and how to apply can be found here. |
Check out what's happening in the WPNSW Community! Have a good news story or information to share? Let us know by emailing enquiries@waterpolonsw.org.au. |
Sydney Stingers Beach 4s 
Sunday 15 March | Manly Cove
Sydney Stingers are back at Manly Cove on Sunday 15 March for our Beach Water Polo 4s tournament, a fast, social day of ocean polo, great games and strong community energy.
Beach 4s is a high-tempo format of the sport. Small teams, short matches, plenty of action. Whether you’re chasing a competitive edge or just keen for a fun game with friends, there’s a division for you.
As NSW’s LGBTQIA+ inclusive water polo club, we’re proud to host events where everyone can show up as themselves and feel part of the action. Beach 4s brings together players from across Sydney and beyond for a welcoming, community-first day in the sun.
Two all-gender divisions
Entry
- $400 per team (4–8 players)
- $70 individual entry, you’ll be placed into a team
Expect ocean swims, close games, music on the sand, and great vibes.
Registrations close soon, so get in quick.
👉Register here:http://sydneystingers.org.au/beach
Questions? Email events@sydneystingers.org.au |
Coffs Harbour U12 Banana Bowl
On 28 February & 1 March Coffs Harbour held their annual U12 Banana Bowl water polo tournament.
Well done to all of the teams that competed and a special mention and congratulations to the following teams who placed in the top three.
1st Narrabri/Easts
2nd Coffs Harbour
3rd Lake Macquarie Sky
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Byron Bay 5s
Byron Bay 5s is back on 18-19 April!
For information and to sign up click here.
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Cronulla Great Rubber Duck Race
Cronulla is holding it's Great Rubber Duck Race on Saturday (7 March) to held fundraise for it's AWL teams.
Registration is open until 9:30pm this evening so don't miss out!
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Parramatta WP swim for Multiple Sclerosis
On Sunday 29 March Parramatta players, friends and community will be taking part in the MS Mega Challenge.
Information is available here.
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NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
Now is the time to show your local volunteers how much you appreciate them!
The Centre of Volunteering are currently accepting nominations for the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.
For more information and to nominate click here.
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Sport NSW De-Escalation Training
Sport NSW is holding De-escalation and Occupational Violence and Aggression training at Australian College of Physical Education in Sydney on Tuesday 31 March from 6pm-9pm.
More information and registration details are here.
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World Cup Hospitality & Corporate Packages
Water Polo Australia have exciting packages available for the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup Finals in Sydney from 22-26 July.
Interested in hospitality, advertising and corporate sponsorship packages? Get in touch with Water Polo Australia.
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