On Sunday 12 January, Gold Coast Water Polo Association hosted the inaugural U12 Fun 5’s Day. It was an exciting event designed to grow the sport of water polo among younger athletes across various regions. The day brought together teams from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, and Alstonville. Held at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport, the event saw a fantastic turnout, with 11 teams, over 80 young athletes, and more than 30 games played throughout the day.
The Ord Minnett Australian Stingers team for the 2025 World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup Division 1 has been announced, and we are thrilled to see four talented Queensland athletes named to represent Australia.
The Brisbane Metropolitan Junior Competition Begins Today!
Water Polo Queensland is proud to kick off the highly anticipated 2024/25 Brisbane Metropolitan Junior Competition! With over 280 teams and more than 2,000 athletes taking to the pools this season, the competition is set to be one of the largest and most exciting events in junior water polo. This competition brings together players from across Brisbane and South-East Queensland, spanning six age groups and a variety of divisions.
Queensland's 2024 National State Championships teams, delivered an outstanding performance and securing medals across every division. Our four teams—two men’s and two women’s—showcased their talent, determination, and teamwork in a thrilling championship.
Congratulations to the 15&U and 17&U Boys and Girls selected to compete at the 2024 National State Championships from the 26th - 30th of September on the Gold Coast.
Water Polo Queensland is celebrating National Water Polo Day by delivering the WPQ Junior Festival in the Moreton Bay region on the 14 & 15 September. The festival is an all-inclusive introduction to water polo and will include a mini tournament with modified rules that will encompass a skills and drills session on both days. WPQ encourages all clubs and individuals to register for the event and gives water polo a go.
It's been an exhilarating three days of competition with six teams representing Queensland at the 2024 National Development Carnival in Hobart! This year, Queensland proudly selected 81 talented athletes to compete, showcasing our growing talent and commitment to the sport.
Water Polo Queensland is thrilled to announce the outstanding performance of our teams at the 2024 East Coast Challenge. This year, we selected over 80 talented athletes and 8 coaches, forming three teams in both the girls' and boys' divisions, including one combined team with Tasmania.
Congratulations to the 16 / 17& Under athletes selected to compete at the 2024 Interstate Challenge from July 13th - July 15th at the AIC in Canberra.
Best of luck to all athletes representing Queensland—let's bring home the victory!
We are thrilled to announce that seven outstanding athletes from Queensland have been selected to represent Australia in the Australian Stingers and Sharks teams for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The School Boys Invitational Tournament on May 17, 2024, saw 185 athletes from 9 Brisbane Boys schools participate, showcasing talent and sportsmanship across 9 open and 6 middle school teams.
Congratulations to the 13&Under Boys and Girls selected to compete at the 2024 13&U National Development Carnival from July 4th - July 7th in Tasmania.
The 2024 Australian Country Championships concluded in a whirlwind of excitement and fierce competition, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats as teams battled it out to see who would become the 2024 champions.
Queensland is thrilled to announce that a group of talented athletes have been selected to in Australian squads and teams competing in the World Championships for 2024.
Week Two of the Queensland State Titles proved to be an exhilarating success, as the 12&U and 16&U divisions showcased their talent and determination in the pool. With each match filled with heart-stopping moments and outstanding performances, the competition left spectators in awe.
Week One of the Queensland State Titles proved to be an exhilarating success, as the U14's and U18's divisions showcased their talent and determination in the pool. With each match filled with heart-stopping moments and outstanding performances, the competition left spectators in awe.