Regional Referee doing Western Australia proud on the National stage

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While our teams were making waves at the Water Polo Australia National State Championships (NSC), Water Polo Western Australia is proud to have other representatives from our state involved in a variety of roles.  Liz Burman was a Delegate, Fiona Haigh, Manon Gebauer, Aimee Hagan were appointed referees and Isabelle Walls as the Tasmanian representative.

Regional Referee, Aimee Hagan has made the trip from Geraldton after being offered a position at the major event.

For Geraldton ...

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Water Polo Western Australia Incorporated Call for Nominations for Elected Board Members

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Water Polo Western Australia Incorporated (WPWA) is inviting nominations from Club/Association member individuals to contribute to the growth and success of the organisation by joining the WPWA Board as an Elected Director. The Board is seeking a minimum of three elected Directors.

WPWA is the governing, not-for-profit, state body supporting and furthering the sport of Water Polo in Western Australia; from grassroots to performance pathway programs. 

Nominations are sought from skilled individuals who have an enthusiasm ...

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Youth State Teams’ Coaches – Positions Now Open

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Water Polo WA Youth State Teams’ Coaches – call for applications

For u15, u17, u19 – Girls and Boys Teams

Water Polo WA Inc (WPWAI) are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to Coach the WA Youth (u15, u17, u19 – Girls and Boys) teams at the 2023 National State Championships (NSC). Details of the event/s are yet to be confirmed.

The role of each Team Coach is to lead the respective State Team to deliver ...

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“On the Ball with the GM” 11

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Dear Water Polo players, officials, and stakeholders,

We have started the season and it has been exciting to see everyone back in the pool and enjoying our great sport. Of course, the start of any season does not come without its challenges, and I am grateful for your patience, understanding and support as we respond as quickly as possible to concerns.

Growth and Participation (G&P)

While competitions for established players kicked off around the state, we were also focussing on another critical focus area for our sport: ...

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“On the Ball with the GM” 10

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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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“On the Ball with the GM” 9

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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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“On the Ball with the GM” 8

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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.

Rolling out the welcome mats

Clubs’ forum

More details will follow shortly, but we will be ...

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“On the Ball with the GM” 7

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Dear water polo players, officials, and stakeholders,

There is plenty going on at Water Polo WA and the season is yet to start!

Water Polo WA Charity Quiz Night

We are still interested to hear from you if you would like to volunteer to help organise the quiz night and/or be a member of our Profile Fundraising and Events Committee (PFE). Please just send me an e-mail if you are interested. We are also seeking donations for the silent auction so please get in touch if you ...

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“On the Ball with the GM” 6

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Dear Water Polo players, officials, and stakeholders,

It’s been a very busy week with state trials, and a great opportunity for me to see the sport in action. Thanks to everyone for a great couple of weekends.

WPWA State Teams

Trials have been conducted and squads named! This is a big achievement, and I would like to thank everyone involved (umpires, coaches, selectors, parents, Bicton facility, and athletes) for your efforts, support and understanding.

The formal squad lists will be posted on the website soon. In the interim, squads ...

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