Queensland's Triumph at the 2023 Australian Youth Championships

Published Tue 24 Jan 2023

Queensland teams showcased their talent at the Australian Youth Championships in Perth in 2023. With 35 Queensland club teams and 385 Queensland athletes, they all demonstrated both strength and competitive spirit.

The Queensland contingent emerged triumphant with 7 gold medals and 15 teams placing in the top 4 of their divisions, underscoring their excellence. Ten officials from the state contributed their expertise to ensure the smooth running of the championships, highlighting Queensland's professionalism. 

Coaches from Queensland generously shared their experience with the younger generation, fostering growth within the state's water polo community. Water Polo Queensland extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, and officials who contributed to this stellar performance. Their dedication has brought glory to the state and advanced the sport at the grassroots level.

As Queensland celebrates its achievements, the focus remains on nurturing talent and creating a supportive environment for athletes to thrive. Queensland looks forward to building on this success and continuing to make waves on the national stage.

Final Standings

12 Girls 

1st - AHS Navy 
4th - Mermaids Pink 

12 Boys

1st - Mantas 
 

14 Girls Gold

1st - Mermaids Pink 
3rd - AHS Navy 
7th - UQ Barracudas 
10th - St Rita's 

14 Girls Green

1st - Mermaids Blue
2nd - AHS White 

 

14 Boys

5th - UQ Barracudas 
8th - Mantas 
11th - Sunshine Coast 

 

16 Girls Gold

2nd - Polo Bears
5th - Mermaids Pink
9th - UQ Barracudas 
10th - AHS Navy
11th - SRC 
16th - Mermaids Blue 

16 Girls Green

3rd - Loreto 
4th - AHS White 
5th - Mermaids White
15th - Adelaide / Warriors 

 

16 Boys Gold

1st - UQ Barracudas 
9th - Polo Bears 
12th - Sunshine Coast 

16 Boys Green

5th - Gold Coast 
7th - Warriors / Triton 
 

18 Girls Gold

1st - Mermaids Pink
4th - Polo Bears 
14th - UQ Barracudas 
16th - Richmond / Mermaids 

18 Girls Green

1st - Mermaids Blue 
2nd Brisbane Vikings 

 

18 Boys Gold

7th - UQ Barracudas 
13th - Polo Bears 

 


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