2026 Col Smee U22 Championships

The 2026/27 Col Smee U22 Championships will bring together athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters from across NSW and Interstate for a celebration of excellence in Water Polo. Held at Cranbrook School Aquatic Centre from 4th – 6th December 2026, the Championships will feature men’s and women’s U22 divisions across two fields of play.

Key Milestones	Due Date
Team Entries Open	Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 9:00am
Team & Player Draft Opens	Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 9:00am
Teams Invoices Paid	Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 5:00pm
Team Entries Close	Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 5:00pm
Athlete Dispensations Due	Friday, 6 November 2026, 5:00pm
Team Access Open on RevSPORT	Friday, 6 November 2026
Team & Player Draft Closes	Friday, 13 November 2026, 5:00pm
Draft Conducted	Friday, 13 November 2026
Draft Draw Released to clubs for Feedback (via email)	Friday, 13 November 2026
Feedback from Clubs on Draft Draw Due	Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Draft Finalised & Athletes Notified	Friday, 20 November 2026
Final Draw Released	Friday, 20 November 2026
Final Team Lists Due on RevSPORT	Monday, 30 November 2026, 5:00pm
Technical Meeting	Wednesday, 2 December 2026, 6:30pm

Information Brief

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 Championships.

INFORMATION BRIEF

Competition Rules

The Competition Rules outline all key regulations and operational requirements for the Championships, 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.

COMPETITION RULES