EOIs now open: 2023 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships Pool Controllers and First Aid Officers

Perth is the host city for the 2023 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships on 9-13 January (14s & 18s) and 15-19 January (12s &16s). Water Polo Australia is seeking expressions of interests for Pool Controllers and First Aid Officers.

Please read this document for the requirements of each role and locations required. Specific times will not be finalised until draw is constructed and people’s availability confirmed.

Please note: You do not have to commit to working every day. People will be allocated ...

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OCT
2022

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Expressions of interest for 19&U state men’s and women’s team managers now open

Posted by: Lorraine Donachie

Water Polo WA is seeking nominations from interested persons to manage the 19&U State Men’s and Women’s teams.

National Championships information:

Date	Location	Gender	Age group
9-12 December 2022	Melbourne	Female	19&U
9-12 December 2022	Sydney	Male	19&U

Persons wishing to nominate for a manager position should be available to attend at least two training sessions per week.

Trial programs are underway with teams to be finalised 31 October.

The role will be responsible for the following:
• Communication between team coach, parents, players, and Water Polo WA
• Coordinating ...

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20
OCT
2022

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Announcement

Notice of AGM

Posted by: Lorraine Donachie

Notice is hereby given to all members that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Water Polo WA will be held on Saturday 29 October 2022 at 10am at Royal Life Saving WA (Training Rooms, next to Water Polo WA Office).

View the agenda and timelines here

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14
OCT
2022

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Announcement

“On the Ball with the GM” 10

Posted by: Lorraine Donachie

Dear Water Polo players, officials, and stakeholders,

Well, the season is underway!

It was my pleasure to be down on pool deck yesterday along with staff members Oli, Mia, Renee, and Warren, to watch games being played in 4 different pools at HBF stadium concurrently.

Basically, Water Polo took over the stadium!!

Players of all ages, referees (some who had just played or were about to), young timekeepers learning the ropes, spectators and several HBF staff in attendance to help make things run smoothly and to set up the pools.

Apart from some ...

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13
OCT
2022

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On the Ball

“On the Ball with the GM” 9

Posted by: Lorraine Donachie

Dear Water Polo players, officials, and stakeholders,

Probably the single most important contributor to the success of any organisation is unity. This is why unity has become a primary strategic focus for the Board of WPWA.

So, what does it mean? What creates and sustains unity and how do you measure it?

These were all questions that were central to the Club Forum that was conducted 16 September. A number of club representatives came together (some zooming in) at WAIS to take part in a unity workshop that followed ...

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SEP
2022

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On the Ball

19&U Male and Female State Teams – EOIs now open

Posted by: Lorraine Donachie

EOIs for the 19&U WA Male and Female State Teams are now open! The championship will take place from the 9-12 December in New South Wales (men) and Victoria (women). Be sure to register your interest by 23 September to take part in the selection process. Follow these links for more information and to register:

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16
SEP
2022

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Announcement

Call for WPWAI board nominations

Posted by: Lorraine Donachie

Water Polo WA is seeking highly qualified individuals to join its Board and deliver on the strategic objectives of the organisation.

Up to 5 and not less than 4 board positions will be elected at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

If you believe you have a whole-of-sport approach, and the skills, drive, and leadership to contribute to the strategic direction of water polo in Western Australia, we invite you to apply.

More information and application requirements can be found here. Please read this ...

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15
SEP
2022

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Announcement

“On the Ball with the GM” 8

Posted by: Lorraine Donachie

Dear water polo players, officials, and stakeholders,

We now have a couple of welcome mats (literally) outside the office door. Please do feel free to drop in and say hi. For those that did not know, we share an office with the great team from Paddle WA.

Clubs’ forum

More details will follow ...

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SEP
2022

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On the Ball

A New Wave of water polo

Posted by: Lorraine Donachie

We’re pleased to extend a warm welcome to Perth’s newest water polo club!

Based in South Perth, New Wave Water Polo Club was established by a passionate group of parents with the desire for all children to have the opportunity to play water polo in a supportive club environment.

To find out more and enrol for the upcoming season, visit their website or contact admin@newwavewaterpoloclub.com.au.