WATER POLO QUEENSLAND JUNIOR COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2024 Junior Country Championships will be held on the Gold Coast from the 6th - 8th December 2024.

Time: All day (approx. 8am - 5pm)

Location: Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Address: Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215

Age Groups/Divisions: U12, U14, U16 and U19

AGE ELIGIBILTY

For this year's competition, this is the age eligibility for the teams.

Age Group	U12	U14	U16	U19
	2013, 2014, 2015, 2016	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014	2009, 2010, 2011, 2012	2006*, 2007, 2008, 2009

*Only athletes born 2006 who are still in high school will be eligible to participate in this tournament.

TIMELINE

Item	Date
Team Nominations Open	Thursday, 5th September
Team Nominations Close	Monday, 7th October
Individual Draft Opens	Friday, 25th October
Individual Draft Closes	Wednesday, 6th November
Initial Team Lists Due	Monday, 4th November
Draft Conducted	Friday, 8th November
Draft Draw Released	Friday, 15th November
Athlete Exemptions Due	Tuesday, 19th November
Final Team Lists Due	Friday, 22nd November
Final Draw Released	Monday, 25th November
Invoices Issued	Monday, 25th November
Technical Meeting	Wednesday, 4th December

Prefered Suppliers

Water Polo Queensland has established partnerships with organisations offering high-quality products and services. We collaborate closely with our esteemed Preferred Suppliers to offer cost-effective solutions during Junior Country Championships, supporting our community with advantageous deals. For more information click on the images below.

Preferred Suppliers

IHG Hotels & Resorts Green Engage Program | Better Buildings Initiative

IHG Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Accommodation
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NRMA Parks and Resorts

Holiday Parks and Resort Accommodation
NRMA Parks and Resorts are in over 50 destinations. Close to world-renowned attractions, national parks and some of Australia’s best sporting facilities. Offering a range of accommodation options to suit each budget, from cabins to villas, townhouses, studios and caravan sites. Any group can be catered for.

SIXT Car Rental

SIXT Vehicle Rental
SIXT Australia are offering SMA customers 10% off vehicle rental around Australia. With over 160 locations across the country and a fleet of over 16,000 vehicles, we are sure to have a vehicle that suits your needs.

SPORTSLINK TRAVEL – Creating Amazing Sporting Experiences

SportsLink Travel

Travel and Tours
SportsLink Travel “Creates Amazing Sporting Experiences”. The aim is simple — to provide quality, affordable options for athletes, sports fans, families, friends, and sporting organisations to attend events domestically and internationally.

BSC

Sports Nutrition
At BSC®, we help people feel great by creating trusted, quality products for your everyday physical and mental performance.

RIGS Recovery

Health and Wellbeing Services
Rigs Recovery centres encompass the most innovative health and wellbeing services to help all clients feel great. With a positive, community feel and easy access to high performance recovery resources, everybody can put their health first!

HART Sport

Sporting Equipment
HART Sport supplies Sport, Fitness & Active Play equipment covering over 40 sports with 3500+ high quality products in the range.

Tribal Sport

Apparel
Teamwear for your community sports club or school, uniforms/workwear for your business. Event signage/marquees for your next event. Tribal Sport are an accredited partner of world renowned sports brand PUMA.

AFS Group

Safety Leadership
Choosing AFS Group for Event Safety means a strategic partnership with over 35 years of Safety Leadership expertise. A trusted collaborator for top event organisers, sporting bodies, and government agencies, AFS provides unparalleled event strategy services. Specialising in WHS risk analysis, compliant strategies, and safety excellence, AFS is the preferred choice for many when it comes to reputable Event Safety Specialists.