Water Polo NSW
The 2026/27 Big Orange U12 Festival will bring together our youngest athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters from across NSW for a weekend of fun Water Polo. Held in Orange from 5th – 7th March 2027, the event will feature U12s boys, girls, and mixed divisions across three fields of play.
| Key Milestones | Due Date |
| Team Entries Open | Wednesday, 6 January 2027, 9:00am |
| Team & Player Draft Opens | Wednesday, 6 January 2027, 9:00am |
| Teams Invoices Paid | Wednesday, 27 January 2027, 5:00pm |
| Team Entries Close | Wednesday, 27 January 2027, 5:00pm |
| Team Access Open on RevSPORT | Friday, 5 February 2027 |
| Athlete Dispensations Due | Friday, 12 February 2027, 5:00pm |
| Team & Player Draft Closes | Friday, 12 February 2027, 5:00pm |
| Draft Conducted | Friday, 12 February 2027 |
| Draft Draw Released to clubs for Feedback (via email) | Friday, 12 February 2027 |
| Feedback from Clubs on Draft Draw Due | Wednesday, 17 February 2027, 5:00pm |
| Draft Finalised & Athletes Notified | Friday, 19 February 2027 |
| Final Draw Released | Friday, 19 February 2027 |
| Final Team Lists Due on RevSPORT | Monday, 1 March 2027, 5:00pm |
| Technical Meeting | Wednesday, 3 March 2027, 6:30pm |
The Information Brief includes important event details relating to competition schedules, event logistics, photography and media arrangements, visitor information, as well as event expectations, policies, and procedures to assist clubs, participants, and families in preparing for the Festival.
The Competition Rules outline all key regulations and operational requirements for the Festival, including entry timelines, player and team draft and eligibility requirements, match schedules and timings, protest and forfeit procedures, team duty obligations, referee requirements, and all applicable competition policies and regulations.
Cost
Entry Fee Per Team - $1,000.00 (ecl GST)
Team entry - register here
OPENS - Wednesday 6th January 2027, 9:00am
CLOSES - Wednesday 27th January 2027, 5:00pm
Team Draft - register here
OPENS - Wednesday 6th January 2027, 9:00am
CLOSES - Friday 12th February 2027, 5:00pm
Player Draft - register here
OPENS - Wednesday 6th January 2027, 9:00am
CLOSES - Friday 12th February 2027, 5:00pm
Please see the link below to the 2026/27 Big Orange U12 Festival draw.
Please see the link below to the 2026/27 Events Season Referee EOI.
