Congratulations Gary Payne

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Congratulations to Gary Payne (WA Masters) for his appointment to the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) Honouree Selection Committee.

Gary is a long-term West Australian player and official who has been dedicated to promoting Masters water polo internationally.

“Gary, as a member of the Perth Cockatoos, which won the past two world Masters over-70s’ water polo crowns, is in a unique position to express his knowledge of masters water polo while also trying to lobby FINA to include over-75s’ ...

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

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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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State 15&U Girls teams announced

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Congratulations to the following players for being selected to represent WA at the upcoming National State Water Polo Championships.

WA Gold

Scarlett Poor2007GK
Finley Irving2007GK
Milly Sullivan2007CB
Sienna Walker2008CF
Poppy Rawlings2007Driver
Ruby Evans2007Utility
Emily Murdoch2007LH
Bridget Lilleyman2008CB – LH
Zoe Hayne2007Utility
Madison Godber2007Driver
Zoe Cannon2008CF/Driver
Grace Bihler 2008Driver
Amie Glass2008Driver

WA Black

Sofia Berti2007GK
Caitlyn Durbridge 2009GK
Lara Lane2007LH
McKenzie Jones2007CF
Liberty Sheldrick2007Driver
Caoimhe Duffy2007CB
Kate Thew2007LH
McKayla Jones 2008Utility
Olivia Nordstrom 2008Driver
Madison Turnbull2007LH
Billie Mincham2007Utility
Elizabeth Kane 2007Driver
Emity McManus2007Utility
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Squad Announcement: Boys 15&U and 17&U

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WPWA is pleased to announce the players selected in the initial squads for the 15&U and 17&U Boys following trials conducted a couple of weeks ago.

Two teams (Gold and Black) will now be selected from these squads to represent WA at the National State Championships. Teams will be posted once confirmed and communicated to WPWA by the relevant selection panels.

Please note that delays in posting squad lists has resulted in some miscommunication to players and families. Full responsibility for this rests with ...

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Squad Announcement: Girls 15&U and 17&U

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WPWA is pleased to announce the players selected in the initial squads for the 15&U and 17&U Girls following trials conducted a couple of weeks ago.

Two teams (Gold and Black) will now be selected from these squads to represent WA at the National State Championships. Teams will be posted once confirmed and communicated to WPWA by the relevant selection panels.

Please note that delays in posting squad lists has resulted in some miscommunication to players and families. Full responsibility for this rests ...

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State trials – updated information

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State trials are set to continue this weekend after the first set of trials was successfully completed at Bicton last weekend.

Updated information for this weekend is available here.

Some of the trial times and venues have changed, so please read the details carefully.

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the specified trial time and check in at the registration table. During this time, you will also warm-up and have a briefing.

Please note there is a $5 charge for entry to Bicton ...

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National coaching roles

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Applications are now being sought for the Cadet and Youth Boys and Girls Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches for the 2022-24 cycle.

Please see the position descriptions for each role:

Applications are due in writing by 5pm AEST on Wednesday 27th July and are to be sent to nicola.johnson@waterpoloaustralia.com.au.  ...

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“On the Ball with the GM” 3

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Dear Water Polo players, officials, and stakeholders,  

It is good to be back in Perth following a much overdue family visit to the UK. I am sure, like many of  you, that COVID played havoc with planned family time, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity  to spend time with close relatives for the first time in 3 years. 

But now back to business.  

Go Go Polo 

No sport can function without the dedication and support of officials, and we are very ...

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New General Manager Water Polo WA

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On behalf of the Board of WPWA it is my pleasure to introduce the new General Manager of Water Polo WA – Kevin Knapp.

Kevin Knapp, General Manager
Kevin Knapp, General Manager

Kevin has been appointed following careful deliberation and selection from a strong field of applicants.

Kevin brings over 15 years of executive-level management experience and skills to the role. He is a great fit for our sport, ...

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