Water Polo Western Australia

2019/20 Annual Report

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:00:06 GMT

The 2019/20 Annual Report has been released and is now available to download. For a full version of the Annual Report, please click on the image below.

Call for Water Polo WA Inc Board Nominations 2020

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:57:00 GMT

Water Polo WA are currently recruiting for the position of Development Coordinator. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and growth of the sport including participation, school engagement, player pathways, coach, referee, and official’s development.

Pursuant to its Constitution, Water Polo WA is seeking highly qualified individuals with a passion for Water Polo to join its board.

At the Water Polo WA AGM scheduled to be held on Saturday 31 October, elections will be held for 5 of the 8 elected director positions. Due to the resignation of 1 elected Board Member in July 2020, the number of elected positions available has increased by one (1).

If you believe you have the skills, drive, and leadership to contribute to the water polo in Western Australia, we invite you to submit an application.

The Women in Leadership Targets set by the State Government in 2018, require State Sporting Associations to ensure their boards have at least 50% of its positions filled by women by June 2022. Accordingly, women with the appropriate skills are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted using the prescribed form, signed by a current member club or association.

A copy of the constitution can be found by clicking here.

Your application should also include your CV and a covering letter outlining how you can contribute to the development and governance of Water Polo in Western Australia.

Your application should be submitted to General Manager, Sue Gliddon by email to generalmanager@waterpolowa.asn.au. Please also contact Sue Gliddon on 0437 908 599 for all inquiries.

Applications close 5 pm Friday 16 October 2020.

As per the WPWAI Nominations Committee Charter, applications are collated and forwarded to the Nominations Committee. The committee’s responsibilities are to determine that an appropriate and transparent process is in place for the effective succession planning and renewal for Board positions.

Elections for the 5 positions will be held at the Water Polo WA Annual General Meeting on Saturday 31 October 2020.

2020 Board Nomination Form

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:43:43 GMT

Dear Members,

Notice is hereby given to all members that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Water Polo WA will be held on Saturday 31^st October at 10am at Royal Life Saving WA (Training Rooms, next to Water Polo WA Office).

AGENDA:

Welcome address by the Chair
Confirm and approve minutes of the 2019 AGM.
Receive and adopt the audited financial statement for the year ending 30th June 2020
Consider & approve the appointment of Auditors for the year 20120/2021
Receive annual report by Chair/GM
Election of new board members to Water Polo WA
General business.
Thank you and close.

Timelines:

Nominations for the Water Polo WA Board – OPEN
- Friday 25 September at 9am
- All nominations able to be submitted to generalmanager@waterpolowa.asn.au

Nominations for the Water Polo WA Board – CLOSE
- Friday 16 October at 5pm
- All nominations are sent to Nominations Committee

Nominations considered by Nominations Committee
- From Saturday 18 October 2020

Board nominees announced and distributed
- No later than Saturday 24 October 2020

Motions for consideration at the AGM Close 9.00am Monday 5 October 2020

Please note: According to the constitution of the association, only persons whose membership fees are up to date may participate in the meeting or cast a vote.

Call for Expression of Interest – Development Coordinator

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:28:52 GMT

Water Polo WA are accepting aplications for a full-time Development Coordinator. The successful applicant will be responsible for development and growth of the sport including participation, school engagement, player pathways, coach, referee, and official’s development.

Position Description

Application closes on Friday, 11th September.

Call for Expression of Interest – Competition Coordinator

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:22:35 GMT

Water Polo WA are accepting aplications for a full-time Competition Coordinator. The successful applicant will deliver the Perth Metropolitan competition in the summer season, provide support for the State Country Championships and contribute to event and operations administration in the off-season period.

Position Description

Application closes on Friday, 11th September.

Tibor Seress Sport Development Manager leaving Water Polo WA after 12 years

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:49:43 GMT

On behalf of Western Australian Water Polo and all the clubs I would like to express our sadness at the departure of Tibor Seress from his position as Sport Development Manager.

He has been with WA Water Polo for some 12 years and has loyally served our sport and had wonderful rapport with all the clubs. Tibor bought his experience as an international player and infinite passion to the role.
We wish him all the best in his future endeavours and hope he retains an ongoing interest in the sport he has served so well.

Tom Hoad AM
Chairman, WA Water Polo

Water Polo WA Club Forum – 15th August

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:08:49 GMT

As part of our continued commitment to providing support to our clubs, Water Polo WA would like to invite every Club President and Committee Member to our Club Development Forum.

The Forum will take place on the 15th of August at the Royal Life Saving Society, Mt Claremont. The event provides a great opportunity to catch up with our club representatives as well as to provide training and resourcing. For the detailed program, please see the flyer below.

For catering purposes, please send your RSVP response to info@waterpolowa.asn.au.

Upskill in your downtime!

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:11:36 GMT

WPA, in collaboration with the State governing bodies, offers discounts on all online Water Polo Coach and Officials courses.

The offer is designed to provide WPA members with the opportunity to upskill and refresh their knowledge during the current time of self-isolation at home.

Get ahead from home!

From 1 May, discounted courses are open for enrolment for six months, and participants will have 12 months to complete their chosen course.

To find out more about this offer, please contact Tibor Seress at sdm@waterpolowa.asn.au and provide your: first and last name, National ID (WPA membership number), and which course you wish to undertake.

Go to the Learning Pool

National Principles for Sport and Recreational Activities

Fri, 08 May 2020 04:09:40 GMT

Last week [1 May], the National Cabinet met to consider the resumption of sport and recreation activities.

The National Cabinet has formally recognised that sport and recreation brings significant health, social, economic and cultural benefits to our country and that these benefits will be essential as Western Australia begins returning to normality post-COVID.

A Framework for Rebooting Sport in a COVID-19 Environment was developed by the Australian Institute of Sport, to provide a guide to the staged resumption of sport and recreation in Australia:

The Australian Institute
of Sport (AIS) Framework
for Rebooting Sport in a
COVID-19 Environment

Additionally, to answer FAQs around the current restrictions in place in Western Australia, please read the Community Sport and Active Recreation COVID-19 factsheet:

Community Sport and Active
Recreation COVID-19 Factsheet

OVO AWL Season Recap – WA Teams

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:32:34 GMT

THE 2020 OVO Australian Water Polo League wasn’t able to reach its natural conclusion this season but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t plenty to like from a West Australian perspective with the performances of the Fremantle Marlins/Mariners and UWA Torpedoes.

Water Polo Australia was left with no choice but to call a premature finish to the 2020 AWL season due to the outbreak of Coronavirus and with all sports all round the world either shutting down or being postponed, not to mention all non-essential activities as a whole.

The 2020 OVO AWL season ended up being called to a close following Round 6 leaving the final two rounds and the finals to be unplayed.

It might be hard to be satisfied without a conclusion to a season and premiers crowned, but in this global crisis it’s just a reality that we all have to accept and now look ahead to hopefully an uninterrupted run in 2021 for the start of the new season should everything go well between now and then.

For the two West Australian teams in the competition, that meant their last round of competition was the four-game, four-day road trip to Sydney where they played two games apiece against the University of NSW Wests Killer Whales and Magpies, and the UTS Balmain Tigers.

Following that road trip, the season was called to a halt and in the women’s competition, that saw the Fremantle Marlins end up in fourth position with a 9-5 record while the UWA Torpedoes finished up with two wins and 12 defeats.

As for the two WA teams on the men’s side of the competition, the Fremantle Mariners ended up in third position on the standings at 9-5 while the Torpedoes weren’t far behind in sixth with five wins and nine losses.

There’s a real chance that both WA teams would have taken part in finals should the season have come to its natural conclusion.

On the bigger picture, in the women’s competition it was the Sydney Uni Lions who went through the six rounds undefeated to end up on top of the table. They won all 14 of their matches and ended up with a positive goal differential of 80.

The Queensland Thunder finished second with a 10-4 record while the Balmain Tigers were third at 9-3. The Fremantle Marlins were then fourth at 9-5 ahead of the UNSW Killer Whales (8-4), Cronulla Sharks (5-9), Drummoyne Devils (5-5), UWA Torpedoes (2-12), Adelaide Jets (2-10) and Hunter Hurricanes (0-12).

The Fremantle Marlins were putting together another strong season and Zoe Arancini once again showed her class scoring 37 goals to lead the charge.

Jess Zimmerman also scored 28 goals for the Marlins, Sarah Siepker 17, Madeleine Quinn 13, Sofia Chaves, Erin Redbond 10 and Ria Rodgers.

It was tough going again in 2020 for the Torpedoes but Kim Johnson was a standout finishing the campaign with 33 goals. Dayna O’Leary also scored 19 goals, Pippa Pedley 13 and Madi Rigo 10.

As for the men’s competition for 2020, it was also the Sydney Uni Lions who finished on top of the standings after 14 matches and the six rounds. They ended up with 11 wins, two losses and a draw.

The UNSW Wests Magpies were breathing right down their necks, however, and had 11 wins and one loss from their 12 matches.

So they had two games in hand on the Lions and also had a dominant goal differential of 97, having averaged scoring 15.9 goals per game and conceding just the 7.8. That meant they had the best offence and defence in the competition.

The Fremantle Mariners (9-5) were then third finishing ahead of Drummoyne Devils (8-1-1), Balmain Tigers (8-4), UWA Torpedoes (5-9), Hunter Hurricanes (4-8), Queensland Thunder (4-10), Cronulla Sharks (3-11) and Adelaide Jets (0-12).

There was plenty to like from the way the Mariners performed through their 14 matches across the six rounds at both ends of the pool headed up by Torpedoes recruit Damian Williams in the cage.

In attack, Rio Olympian Joel Swift led the way at centre forward scoring 25 goals while Luke Pavillard also scored 23 goals, Pol Barbena Triola 22, Jordan Kremers-Taylor 17, Petar Tomasevic 15, James Fannon 14, Harry Bruce 13, Tom Prior 12, Will McKay 11 and Cody Smith 11.

As for the Torpedoes, they continued to take significant strides forward too and captain Nick Hughes ended up top-scoring with 20 goals for the season.

Bogdan Djerkovic also scored 18 goals for the Torpedoes, Jeremie Cote 18, Albert Llovera Castillo 18, Lewis Putt 13, Matt Oberman 10 and Sam Rowbottam nine.

Preliminary final wins for UWA, Triton, Sharks

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:19:04 GMT

THE Men’s Challenge Cup season for the 2020 came to a conclusion with preliminary final victories for UWA City Beach, Triton and the Melville Sharks.

Unfortunately due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the measures that have had to be implemented has meant that the 2020 season was unable to be concluded, but it wasn’t without an exciting five rounds and three preliminary final matches before that.

The regular season for the Men’s Challenge Cup in 2020 took place over five rounds before it was then decided that all six teams involved in the competition would play off in the preliminary finals.

By the end of the five rounds and then the preliminary final results, it was UWA City Beach sitting on top of the standings with four wins, a draw and a loss. They had outscored their opponents by 23 goals on the way to accumulating those 13 points.

Triton ended up in second position with four wins and a draw. They went through undefeated but were forced to forfeit one of their matches despite an impressive positive goal differential of 28 and 12 points to their credit.

Then it was the UWA Rangers ending up in third position also with 12 points to their credit. Rangers won four matches and lost two while finishing up with a positive goal differential of 26.

The Melville Saints then ended up in fourth position with seven points after the five rounds having recorded two wins, a draw and three losses despite being outscored by a total of 33 goals over the six matches.

The Melville Sharks might have only recorded one victory the entire season, but that just happened to be in their preliminary final.

That saw them finish with one win, one draw, three losses and a forfeit. Despite only having three points, they were only outscored by five goals by their opponents across the entire season.

It was then the Dolphins who brought up the field with one win, four losses and a forfeit while being outscored by a total of 39 goals across the six matches.

As for the three preliminary final match ups that ended up being the last action of the 2020 Challenge Cup season, it started at HBF Stadium with an upset as the Melville Sharks recorded their lone win of the competition beating the UWA Rangers 14-11.

Gebauer Mathias scored four goals for the Sharks, Tim Neesham three, Jordan Lake two and Alex Gunnell two. Julian Kyriakou scored four times for the Rangers, Campbell McAullay two and Menno Talbot two.

Then also at HBF Stadium, UWA City Beach proved too strong for Dolphins, defeating 19-6. Tom Sangster finished with seven goals for UWA, Riley Maurich five, Taz Williams three, Fraser Davis two and Charlie Liggins two.

Jeremy Carbone and Charlie Reynolds scored two goals apiece for Dolphins.

And finally at Beatty Park, it was Triton who put in an emphatic performance to defeat the Melville Saints 23-2.

German Olympian and former UWA Torpedoes star Florian Naroska scored 10 goals for Triton with Zoltan Ridzyk adding five goals, Tibor Seress three and Griffin Woodhouse three.

At the conclusion of the 2020 Men’s Challenge Cup season, Tom Sangster from UWA City Beach was named the fairest and best winner.

Zoltan Ridzyk from Triton led the scoring for the season too with 21 while UWA City Beach’s Riley Maurich hit 15 goals as did Triton’s Florian Naroska, UWA Rangers’ Julian Kyriakou and his teammate Andrew Barber.

Sanger ended up scoring 14 goals as well with Charlie Reynolds (Dolphins) scoring 13 goals, Andras Jo-Kovacs (Triton) 12 and Ben Marshall (UWA) 11.

Tight Women’s Challenge Cup shows exciting future

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:13:37 GMT

WHILE Coronavirus has unfortunately meant the season had to be concluded early, it was a strongly competitive four-team Women’s Challenge Cup competition over the six rounds highlighting the improvements made in the second part of the summer.

The Women’s Challenge Cup competition for 2020 saw four teams competing and that meant that all four of those sides were strongly competitive setting the stage four a high-quality four weeks of action.

COVID-19 has meant that all competitive sports, and non-essential activities, have been put on hold for the foreseeable future and that meant that the 2020 Challenge Cup season wasn’t able to reach its natural conclusion.

As a result of how tight the final standings were with the top-placed team sitting on four wins and the fourth-placed team not far behind on two, it was decided there wouldn’t be a premier crowned.

However, there was still plenty of exciting action and standout performances that took place over the course of the six rounds of the season that was completed.

By the time it was decided that the season had to conclude, it was Triton who were sitting on top of the standings having won four of their six matches to go with one loss and one match that they forfeited.

That had them only narrowly ahead of the UWA Rangers who finished up after six rounds with three wins and two losses.

Given they played one fewer game than Triton it was deemed it would be unfair to declare a winner this season after the six rounds given that two of the teams had played six games, and the other two five.

Melville Green ended up in third position after the six rounds with two wins, two losses and twice being forced to forfeit.

But Melville Gold played one less match and weren’t far behind with two wins and three forfeits, having gone undefeated when they did manage to field an eligible team in the pool.

The fairest and best winner for the 2020 Challenge Cup season went to Olivia Townsend from Triton.

As far as the leading scorers went, it was again Triton players leading the way with Tia Nelson finishing with 11 goals. Sydney Poor also scored eight goals and Allegra Childs six.

Kelly Parks from Melville Gold scored six goals, Sophie Johnson (UWA Rangers) five, Claire Rechichi (Melville Green) five and Ebony Brown (Green) five.

2019/20 Season State League Results

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:58:44 GMT

Due to the health risk associated with COVID –19, all State League Senior, Junior, Challenge Cup and Masters Competitions have ceased, effective 17 March 2020. The results of the 2019/20 season, therefore, are determined by the current ladders:

Challenge Cup

Senior League

Junior League

WPWAI would like to congratulate all the clubs on their achievements, hard work, dedication and on another great season of water polo, as well as the award winners who were voted Fairest & Best players!

Fairest and Best Players of the Season – Seniors

B Grade Men | Fraser Smith

UWA Water Polo Club
[UWA Hellfish]

B Grade Women|Gemma Hadley

North Coast Water Polo Club [Women North Coast Phoenix]

C Grade Men | Peter Tresise

Melville Water Polo Club
[Men Melville Sharks]

C Grade Women | Kylie English

Phantoms Water Polo Club Women [Phantoms Ghosts]

D Grade Men | Mayers Ray

UWA Water Polo Club [Men UWA Bears]

D Grade Women | Nikki Critch

Melville Water Polo Club [Women Melville F Troop]

E Grade Men | Jarrod English

Melville Water Polo Club [Men Melville F Troop]

E Grade Women | Ashley McAvoy

Triton Water Polo Club [Women Triton]

F Grade Men | Patrick Williams

UWA Water Polo Club [Men UWA Yellers]

F Grade Women|Lilyrose Calautti

Somerset Water Polo Club [Women Somerset Seals]

Fairest and Best Players of the Season – Juniors

18&U A Girls| Rebecca Gibb

UWA Water Polo Club [UWA Bears]

18&U B Girls| Jessica Sandford

Newman Water Polo Players Association [Newman Nessies]

16&U A Girls| Allegra Childs

Triton Water Polo Club [Girls Triton]

16&U B Girls| Charlotte Newland

Newman Water Polo Players Association [Newman Pearls]

14&U A Girls | Rawlings Poppy

Melville Water Polo Club [Melville Mackerel]

14&U B Girls | Sienna Walker

Melville Water Polo Club [Melville Mermaids]

18&U A Boys | Andrew Barber

UWA Water Polo Club [UWA Blue]

18&U B Boys | Joe Conlin

Phantoms Water Polo Club [Phantoms Skulls]

16&U A Boys | Owen Lilleyman

UWA Water Polo Club [Boys UWA Blue]

16&U B Boys | Gregory Manning

Phantoms Water Polo Club [Phantoms Devils]

14&U A Boys| Timothy Lonnqvist

UWA Water Polo Club [UWA Bears]

14&U B Boys | Callum Boots

Phantoms Water Polo Club [Phantoms Ghosts]

14&U B Boys | Joel Croxford

Phantoms Water Polo Club [Phantoms Skulls]

COVID19 Update – Competitions Cancelled

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:45:43 GMT

In the interest of the health and wellbeing of our community, Water Polo Western Australia has made the decision to take precautions and cancel all competitions for the rest of the 2019-20 summer season. Please read more here.

Useful links

Department of Health – COVID-19

AIS – FAQ [COVID-19]

WHO

COVID19 Update

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:52:48 GMT

Please read the latest information from WPAI regarding events here.

The environment in respect to the virus is changing daily and Water Polo WA are constantly monitoring advice from the government and other regulators to receive up to date, factual information to assess the continuance of our programs. Notice of any changes to programs will be delivered via email, social media and the Latest News section of WPWA website. We also need to carry out the restrictions and advise from playing venues.

As the health and wellbeing of all our contributors and stakeholders is our priority, please take note of the following:
If attending events, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Do not attend if you are unwell, no matter how minor.

Restrict the number of family members that attend the event if possible.

If you have returned from international travel do not attend a game within 14 days of return.

If you have been in close contact with someone who is confirmed to have COVID – 19, do not attend.

Team Managers – This may have an effect on the number of players that can attend. Please keep your club updated in this regard so they can notify Water Polo WA. At the venue, please convey the following to your teams:

No sharing drink bottles
No shaking hands after the game
Mouthguards – wash and pack away after the game
Use common sense

The venues are also applying guidelines, so please check their websites regularly:
HBF Stadium – https://www.hbfstadium.com.au/news/covid-19-update/
Beatty Park – https://www.beattypark.com.au/news/keep-clean-and-carry-on-at-beatty-park/1093

Useful links

Department of Health – COVID-19

AIS – FAQ [COVID-19]

About COVID19 and Water Polo

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:57:22 GMT

Government warnings and recommendations are frequently changing about the COVID19 pandemic and it is paramount to keep up to date with information. Nevertheless, there is an abundance of information circulated around by speculative and sensational journalism, so it is important that we refer to accurate and reliable sources regarding the virus.

In order to minimise the “myths” surrounding COVID19, WPWAI refers to the website of the Department of Health in WA which brings together key information from trusted sources, and is continually reviewed and updated.

According to the recommendations of the Department, the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is by practising good hand hygiene and sneeze/cough etiquette which includes:

frequently washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or using an alcohol-based hand gel
refraining from touching mouth and nose
if coughing or sneezing, covering your nose and mouth with a paper tissue or flexed elbow – dispose of the tissue immediately after use and perform hand hygiene
avoiding close contact with anyone if you, or they, have a cold or flu-like symptoms (maintain a distance of at least 1 metre).

Additionally, please ensure you exercise appropriate measures to manage your own health and wellbeing and that of your family members, particularly those who may be in the high-risk category. While it is widely acknowledged that the risk of infection in the normal healthy population is very low, all of us interact in different ways with a broader cross-section of people in our every day lives.

In line with this, if you are unwell, have recently returned from overseas or if you are in the high risk bracket, please refrain from attending venues.

Useful links

Department of Health – COVID-19

AIS – FAQ [COVID-19]

National and International Competitions Update

At present, the KAP7 Aussie Sharks and Aussie Stingers will continue to train and compete in the OVO Australian Water Polo League as scheduled. Plans for Australian based training camps post the AWL are currently being looked at.

Based on the advice of the AOC and current communications from the IOC, our Aussie Stingers and KAP7 Aussie Sharks are planning for Tokyo 2020 Olympics as we have been which are due to commence on 24 July.

For updates on Water Polo Australia domestic events – click here. Events as of today are proceeding as scheduled.

The decision has been made by FINA that international competitions have been postponed due to COVID-19 virus:

Women’s Water Polo Olympic Games Qualification Tournament will be held at 17-24 May 2020 in Trieste (ITA). One month before, on 20 April, it will be decided if the tournament will be in Trieste or other national federation organizes.

Men’s Water Polo Olympic Games Qualification Tournament will be held at 31st May- 7th June 2020 in Rotterdam (NED). One month before, on 30 April, it will be decided if the tournament will be in Rotterdam or other national federation organizes.

All games of the Men’s and Women’s Water Polo World League are postponed from now on, and will be played in September-October 2020. The exact dates will follow.

With regard to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics IOC has released the following statement on March 12, 2020:

IOC statement on the Olympic flame lighting and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

With the lighting of the Olympic flame in Olympia today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirms its full commitment to the success of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. We remain absolutely in line with our Japanese hosts in our commitment to delivering safe Olympic Games in July this year.

At the same time, the world is facing challenges that are also impacting sport. But with 19 weeks before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the many measures being taken now by authorities all around the world give us confidence and keep us fully committed to delivering Olympic Games that can bring the world together in peace.

The IOC is proud of the solidarity and flexibility shown by the athletes, the International Federations and the National Olympic Committees, which are managing challenges with the qualification system in a number of sports. We are addressing them together. The IOC is cooperating closely with all those concerned and demonstrating all the flexibility needed to adapt the qualification systems. We are also working with all other stakeholders (including Rights-Holding Broadcasters and sponsors) in order to address the current situation.

We remain in close contact with the World Health Organization (WHO), the host city of Tokyo, the government of Japan and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee through our joint task force, which was set up in mid-February. The IOC will continue to follow the advice of WHO, as the leading United Nations agency on this topic.

OVO AWL Round 6 Preview – WA Teams

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:35:33 GMT

FOLLOWING a break after the second derbies of the 2020 OVO Australian Water Polo League season, the two West Australian teams are back in action this week for a New South Wales road trip against the Balmain Tigers and the University of NSW.

Prior to the break for the OVO AWL competition mid-season, both Fremantle and the UWA Torpedoes played out derbies back in Round 5 at HBF Stadium.

Things got underway with the women’s clash which saw the Fremantle Marlins beat the Torpedoes 11-10 in a heart stopping contest. Dayna O’Leary scored four goals for the Torpedoes, Pippa Pedley two, Madi Rigo two and Kim Johnson two.

In the end, Sarah Siepker scored four goals for the Marlins, Luci Marsh two and Zoe Arancini two.

And then in the men’s contest, the Fremantle Mariners also prevailed 15-9 against the Torpedoes. Pol Barbena Triola scored four times for Fremantle with Joel Swift and James Fannon scoring three goals apiece, and Harry Bruce two. Albert Llovera Castillo and Nick Hughes scored twice each for UWA.

What that meant for the Marlins and the Torpedoes in the women’s competition for 2020 was that Fremantle remains near the top of the standings in third position with an impressive 7-3 record and plus-27 goal differential.

Despite the impressive performance against Fremantle, it has been tough going for UWA again in 2020 to date with just the two wins to show for their efforts from 10 games, and a minus-46 goal differential.

Meanwhile in the men’s competition, the Mariners remain the trendsetters in the league to date this season having won nine of the 10 matches to date and with a dominant goal differential of plus-49.

The Torpedoes have improved greatly this season too to be well within finals contention with five wins and five losses, and only a minus-seven goal difference.

Now both WA teams face tricky NSW road trips this week as the competition resumes in the run home into the finals.

Across Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Saturday, both Fremantle and UWA will be playing two games apiece against the University of NSW and the Balmain Tigers.

First up for Fremantle is UNSW on Thursday night. On the women’s side with the Killer Whales currently sitting in fourth position with a 6-2 record so that should be a fascinating women’s match to begin proceedings.

Meanwhile, the men’s contest should be a beauty with the Magpies having won seven of their eight matches to date so the loser on Thursday night will be tasting defeat for just the second time so far in 2020.

The other Thursday night battle pits the Balmain Tigers against the UWA Torpedoes. The women’s Balmain team is currently in fifth position in the standings with five wins and three losses.

Then on the men’s side, Balmain have so far won four of their eight matches so they come up against a Torpedoes team also having won 50 per cent of their matches to date setting up a fascinating battle.

Things then rotate on Friday night with the Wests Killer Whales and Magpies taking on the Torpedoes while the Fremantle Marlins and Mariners play the Balmain Tigers.

Saturday afternoon then sees Fremantle wrap things up against UNSW Wests while UWA plays Balmain once more.

The road trip then concludes for both teams on Sunday morning with the Marlins and Mariners again playing Balmain while the Torpedoes will be up against the Killer Whales and Magpies.

OVO AUSTRALIAN WATER POLO LEAGUE 2020

ROUND 6 (AWST)
Thursday
UNSW Wests Killer Whales/Magpies v Fremantle Marlins/Mariners – Women: 4.00pm, Men: 5.30pm (UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre)
UTS Balmain Tigers v UWA Torpedoes – Women: 4.00pm, Men: 5.30pm (Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre)

Friday
UTS Balmain Tigers v Fremantle Marlins/Mariners – Women: 4.00pm, Men: 5.30pm (Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre)
UNSW Wests Killer Whales/Magpies v UWA Torpedoes – Women: 4.00pm, Men: 5.30pm (UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre)

Saturday
UNSW Wests Killer Whales/Magpies v Fremantle Marlins/Mariners – Women: 2.00pm, Men: 3.30pm (UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre)
UTS Balmain Tigers v UWA Torpedoes – Women: 11.30am, Men: 1.00pm (Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre)

Sunday
UTS Balmain Tigers v Fremantle Marlins/Mariners – Women: 8.00am, Men: 6.30am (Pymble Ladies College)
UNSW Wests Killer Whales/Magpies v UWA Torpedoes – Women: 9.30am, Men: 11.00am (UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre)

Player Nominations for National Championships Now Open

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:03:41 GMT

Player nominations for the National Championships in Adelaide (20 – 24 May) are now open for Under 16’s and Under 19’s teams.

Close date for team player nominations is Tuesday, 10 March so please commence the discussion within your clubs now. Submissions prior to the close date are welcome. Please email the club nomination forms to info@waterpolowa.asn.au.

Please note that the nominations have to be received from affiliated clubs and regional associations.

Please refer to the State Teams Player Selection Policy for more information.

Call for EOI – WA State Teams Coaches

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:36:08 GMT

Water Polo Western Australia is pleased to announce that teams will be entered in the National Championships being held in Adelaide, 20 – 24 May 2020.

Teams are Under 16’s (16/U – Born 2004 and younger) and Under 19’s (19/U – Born 2001 and younger), both male and female.

We are seeking expression of interests from coaches to lead respective teams preceding and during the event.

The successful applicant must have the following accreditations and experience:

– Recognised Water Polo Australia coaching and appointments accreditation as per the WPA Accreditation and Appointments Regulations.
– A valid current Working With Children Card.
– Demonstrated positive behaviour and good sportsmanship.
– Experience in development and elite-level junior coaching.
– Current knowledge and understanding of tactical trends within the game.
– Ability to work with other coaches and team management.

Please include your Resume and Cover Letter in the application. Your cover letter should outline your experience, how you can contribute to the successful performance of the team and why you are interested in the position.

Please email your EOI’s to info@waterpolowa.asn.au by the 5th of March 2020.

The successful applicant must have the following accreditations and experience:

– Recognised Water Polo Australia coaching and appointments accreditation as per the WPA Accreditation and Appointments Regulations.
– A valid current Working With Children Card.
– Demonstrated positive behaviour and good sportsmanship.
– Experience in development and elite-level junior coaching.
– Current knowledge and understanding of tactical trends within the game.
– Ability to work with other coaches and team management.

Please include your Resume and Cover Letter in the application. Your cover letter should outline your experience, how you can contribute to the successful performance of the team and why you are interested in the position.

Please email your EOI’s to info@waterpolowa.asn.au by the 5th of March 2020.

Coaching Duties

The coach will conduct all training sessions in a professional manner where all athletes are engaged and treated equally, fairly and with an understanding of individual circumstances.
The coach will develop the athletes’ skills and techniques using their best knowledge and experience for the players’ benefit.
The coach will prepare and submit to WPWA Sport Development Manager a training plan (including every session) for the period from conclusion of the Selection Trials until the National State Team Championships.
It is a requirement that team coaches communicate regularly with the WPWAI Sport Development Manager and WAIS coaches to discuss the training plans as well as the performances of athletes.
The coach agrees to accept all requirements set by Water Polo WA in their contract, as well as WPWAI and WPA Codes of Conduct.

This position comes with an honorarium which will be discussed further with the successful coaches upon appointment.