News - Water Polo Queensland

HART Sport named official water polo ball and equipment supplier

Water Polo Queensland is delighted to welcome HART Sport on board as Official Water Polo Ball and Equipment Supplier.

Partnership HART Sport

Thu 21 Sep 2017

Nicola flies the flag for Aussie refs in Greece

Itâ€™s not only our athletes who benefit from playing in international tournaments. Competitions, such as the FINA Junior World Championships, are a great opportunity for our officials to learn from their peers and referee different styles of play at the highest level.

Referee Mermaids FINA

Tue 19 Sep 2017

Uniroo Patrick Flanagan ready for his international debut

The second largest gathering of athletes after the Summer Olympics is about to get underway in Taipei. The World University Games is set to be a fantastic experience for young athletes who participate in a variety of sports from Archey, Billiards, Taekwondo and of course, Water Polo.

Uniroos Uni Games

Sun 10 Sep 2017

Queenslanders named in World University Games Uniroos teams

Congratulations to our Queensland students who will be representing the Uniroos at the upcoming World University Games, itâ€™s the largest gathering of athletes after the Summer Olympics. Itâ€™s going to be a fantastic experience for these athletes and we wish them all the best. Read on for player interviews and team lists.

UniRoos Uni Games

Fri 08 Sep 2017

OLYMPIAN ASHLEIGH SOUTHERN ANNOUNCES 2018 QUEENSLAND COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HOSTED IN TOWNSVILLE

Townsville local and two-time Olympian, Ashleigh Southern, today announced that Townsville will host the 2018 Queensland Country Championships. Hosted by Water Polo Queensland in partnership with the Townsville Water Polo Association, the city will welcome teams from across regional Queensland to Long Tan Memorial Park Pool from 9th to 11th February 2018.

Queensland Country Championships Townsville

Sun 13 Aug 2017

BWPI Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Brisbane Water Polo Association Inc is to be held on the 23rd August 2017 at Sports House Meeting Room.

BWPI AGM

Mon 31 Jul 2017

TOP HONOURS FOR QUEENSLAND REFEREES AT SYDNEY WATER POLO YOUTH FESTIVAL

Alongside the 149 athletes who competed at the Sydney Water Polo Youth Festival, three Queensland refereesÂ wereÂ also poolside gaining invaluable experience during the international tournament. We caught up withÂ Stevie Yule, Bella Andersson, and Dan Esperon to find out more about their refereeing careers and how the Sydney Water Polo Youth Festival has helped them develop as referees.

Referee Sydney Youth Water Polo Festival

Wed 12 Jul 2017

QUEENSLANDERS NAMED IN JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM

Congratulations to Hugh, Nic, Bridget, Gabi, Ashleigh and Alice who have been selected in the Junior World Championships teams who will play in Serbia (Menâ€™s) and Hungary (Womenâ€™s).

Aussie Stingers Aussie Sharks

Sun 02 Jul 2017

Next stop Estonia

For Nick Newton, it was a last minute decision to enter into theÂ Pierre de Coubertin AwardÂ but it was a decision that will now see him travel to Estonia for the Pierre de Coubertin International Youth Forum in August. The week long global youth forum is an opportunity for young athletes to learn about different cultures and the spirit of the Olympic Movement.

Sunshine Coast Awards

Sat 01 Jul 2017

Sydney Youth Polo Festival Draw Released

The draw for the Sydney Youth Water Polo Festival has been released. Twelve (12) teams from Queensland will travel to Sydney to compete in the 4 days of competition against other state and international representative teams.

Team QLD Sydney Youth Water Polo Festival

Thu 29 Jun 2017

Distance no problem for Rockhampton youngster

For Sean McDonald, 15, the eight-hour drive to Brisbane is part and parcel of training with the 16&U Boys White Team as they prepare for the Sydney Youth Water Polo Festival, 1-6 July. The Rockhampton youngster makes the journey on a regular basis to train and develop his water polo skills.Â

Rockhampton Team QLD Sydney Youth Water Polo Festival

Tue 27 Jun 2017

Wally Lewis inspires Team QLD

Tuesday night was a milestone moment for Team QLD, as athletes, coaches, and staff gathered together for the player presentation evening. It was the first time that the 170-strong touring party was together and was an opportunity for players across the different age groups to meet each other.

Team QLD Wally Lewis Sydney Youth Water Polo Festival

Sun 25 Jun 2017

RTC Challenge wraps up first RTC block

More than 40 athletes took part in the inaugural RTC Challenge on Sunday, 18 June at Stuartholme School.Â The RTC Challenge was an opportunity for these young athletes to practice what they have been learning at the Regional Training Centres in game conditions.

Regional Training Centre Brisbane

Sun 18 Jun 2017

Tour captains excited to lead Team QLD

As senior members of the 149-athlete touring party, Matt Lenarduzzi, Mackenzie Grice, Sophie Milliken, and Nic Porter will lead Team QLD as Tour Captains. Itâ€™s an opportunity for older athletes to mentor the younger athletes, many who are representing Queensland and being on tour for the first time.

Team QLD Sydney Youth Water Polo Festival

Sun 18 Jun 2017

BRISBANE TRITONS TO HOST PRIDE WATER POLO CLASH IN FORTITUDE VALLEY

Queenslandâ€™s LGBTI and inclusive water polo team the Brisbane Tritons will be hosting a Pride Water Polo Challenge against their interstate rivals in Fortitude Valley on July 1.

Pride in Sport Brisbane Tritons Pride Cup

Sun 04 Jun 2017

13 QUEENSLANDERS SELECTED FOR ALL AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS TEAMS

After a fantastic silver medal performance by Queensland Girls and Boys at the recent 2017 School Sport Australia Water Polo Championships in Noosa, 13 Queenslanders have been selected for the All Australian Water Polo team.

Australian School Sport

Wed 31 May 2017

AUSTRALIA JUNIOR & YOUTH SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to all athletes who have been selected for Born â€™97, â€™99, â€™00 and â€™02 Squads for upcoming tours to Europe and the Uni Games. 22 Queenslanders have been named in both the Girls and Boys squads, which are listed below:

Aussie Sharks Aussie Stingers

Fri 26 May 2017