Saturday Showdowns to showcase WA’s best Water Polo talent – A-Grade to be Launched as Perth Water Polo League

In an exciting move to boost spectator engagement and elevate the competition’s profile, the Senior State League A-Grade Men and Women’s divisions will officially be renamed Perth Water Polo League (PWL). The action commences on 12 October at Bicton Pool aims to create a new, energetic atmosphere around the Saturday matches hosted at the picturesque Bicton Pool, encouraging fans, families, and the ...

National Water Polo Day, Saturday 14 September 2024, is fast approaching and clubs around Western Australia are preparing for an influx of new players inspired by the Ord Minnett Aussie Sharks and Ord Minnett Aussie Stingers performances at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Offering a mixture of water polo opportunities across the state from Come and Try events to mini competitions, the events, taking place across the 14-15 September, will not only play host to hundreds of participants, but to Western Australian ...

National Water Polo Day is a celebration of Water Polo across Australia. The aim being for Water Polo to be accessible to as many people as possible. Come celebrate with us at one of our clubs!

​After the amazing success of our Olympians in Paris, our Aussie women winning a silver medal and our men making the quarter finals, it is a great time to get involved in Water Polo!

Below are ...

Competition in the pool at Paris 2024 is nearing its conclusion, with the Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers continuing to make us proud of the World Stage.

In a dominant display of prowess, the Australian Women’s Water Polo Team, including Western Australian athletes Zoe Arancini and Genevieve Longman, are through to the Gold medal game against Spain tomorrow night.

Undefeated throughout the tournament, the Aussie Stingers are on track to win their first Olympic gold medal ...

With the first week of competition at Paris 2024 nearly over, our Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers have set themselves up for success at the Games.

The Australian Women’s Water Polo Team, including Western Australian athletes Zoe Arancini and Genevieve Longman, made a perfect start to their Paris Olympic campaign last Friday night, recording a 7-5 win over China. 

The Aussie Stingers continued their winning streak a few nights ago when they played Netherlands at the ...

With the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony set to take place this evening, Water Polo Western Australia is delighted to introduce our home-grown athletes who will be playing for the Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers this Olympic Games.

Representing Western Australia on the world stage is Aussie Stingers captain Zoe Arancini and goalkeeper Genevieve Longman, and Aussie Sharks driver Luke Pavillard and goalkeeper John Hedges.

Zoe Arancini
With parents who both represented Australia in Water Polo, Zoe Arancini has always been passionate about ...

Water Polo Western Australia is excited to announce the 15&U and 17&U State Teams that will represent WA at the National State Championships next month.

Set to take place from 26-30 September 2024, the see the nation’s best 15&U and 17&U Female and Male players converge on the Gold Coast.

Congratulations to those selected.

15&U Girls State Team

Molly Betteridge (Melville WPC)

Emily Elphick (UWA WPC)

Lily Lucas (UWA WPC)

Mbakaya Mfune (Melville WPC)

Lauren Nolan (Melville WPC)

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Water Polo WA is excited to announce a new partnership with SportsLink Travel, a leading agency specialising in sports travel management.

With offices in Australia and New Zealand, plus agents around the world, SportsLink Travel provides travel and tours for thousands of sportspeople and fans every year.

This collaboration aims to enhance the travel and event experiences for our athletes, coaches, officials, families and fans, providing tailored travel solutions. Focusing on Olympic and amateur sports, SportsLink Travel has official partnerships with more ...

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’ ...

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 ...