Flat out at the Falls

Water Polo Queensland is excited to announce that this year's Flat Out At The Falls is heading back to regional far North Queensland. 

Water polo will be returning to the iconic freshwater location of Malanda Falls, in the heart of the scenic Atherton Tablelands. The competition will be hosted at the Malanda Falls and the competition will follow the Beach Water Polo 4's format. 

Event Overview

Event

The 2024 Flat Out At The Falls Waterpolo competition is a club/team-based event that will played under the FINA Beach Water Polo 4 Rules.

All teams shall consist of 3 field players and 1 goalkeeper. For mixed teams, there must be 2 males and 2 females in the field of play at all times.

Team registrations will be limited to a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 athletes per team.

Registration

TEAM NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

All registrations are to be processed directly with WPQ here: https://www.waterpoloqld.com.au/events/210707

INDIVIDUAL NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

All registrations are to be processed directly with WPQ here: https://www.waterpoloqld.com.au/events/210707/

Water Polo Queensland welcomes registrations from all players, from first-timers to beginners, to novices, and our experts. 

Divisions

Flat Out At The Falls will offer Water Polo in the following divisions:

• Opens Social - Mixed (Born 2007>) (Born 2008 are eligible with an Age exemption: as per WPQ Age Eligibility Policy)
• Opens Competitive– Ladies, Men & Mixed (Born 2007>) (Born 2008 are eligible with an Age exemption: as per WPQ Age Eligibility Policy)
• Minimum of 4 teams per division - if we get less, we would look to merge 

Competitive Opens is the championship-level competition. Players registering in this division will be battling it out for the title of the best team in the event. Do you think you're better than the rest? Why not come and find out? 

Social and Open Mixed divisions are social-orientated competitions designed to allow beginners and intermediate players an opportunity to grow and develop against players of similar ability. 

Participants are encouraged to register for multiple divisions. Players from schools, universities, and social teams residing in Queensland, Australia, or Internationally are invited to attend this once-in-a-lifetime event. 

The focus will be on having fun and enjoying the natural beauty of the location.

Participation Fee

The team entry fee will be $400.00 + GST

The individual participation fee will be $75.00 + GST for the first division nominated and an additional $35.00 + GST for the second division.

Please Note: Participation fee does not include travel or accommodation.

New to Water Polo/Returning to Water Polo for the first time this season? 

A Minimum registration requirement for the event is a “Bronze membership” with WPA/WPQ to attend the event.

Already participating in Water Polo? 

A Minimum registration requirement for the event is a “Silver membership” with WPA/WPQ to attend the event.

For more information, please contact the Water Polo Queensland Office on 07 3367 1661 or admin@waterpoloqld.com.au