CWPA Camps

Building the Future of Water Polo

Canberra Water Polo Academy (CWPA) is committed to developing athletes through high-quality, purposeful training opportunities. Over the years, CWPA has hosted a range of development camps, giving athletes access to elite coaching, recruitment pathways, and athlete education.

Our most recent programs include the USA College Camp – a multi-day camp inspired by American college systems, offering athletes the chance to learn from and connect with US college coaches and recruiters. The camp blended in-water sessions with education on college recruitment, injury prevention, time management, and performance nutrition.

In 2025, CWPA will host Australia’s first-ever 6-8 College Showcase and Combine Camp, led by 5-time Olympian and 6-8 Co-founder Tony Azevedo. This unique camp combines skill testing, gameplay analysis, and targeted athlete development, providing a clear pathway for athletes to measure progress and reach the next level.

6-8 COLLEGE SHOWCASE & COMBINE CAMP

We are excited to host Australia’s first-ever 6-8 College Showcase and Combine Camp. Led by 5-time Olympian and 6-8 Co-founder Tony Azevedo, this camp brings a unique opportunity for athletes to advance their game. In partnership with 6-8, CWPA is proud to deliver a camp centred on innovation, holistic development, and equipping athletes with the skills and knowledge for ongoing improvement.

Whether your aspirations involve competing in college overseas, pursuing a professional career, or improving your skills for your next representative team, this camp is designed to help you sharpen your game and understand what it takes to reach the highest level.

Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Canberra
Leverrier Street, Bruce, ACT
Camp Dates:
- Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th December, 2025 (3 Days)
First session starts 09.30am on the Tuesday and last session will finish on 05.00pm on the Thursday.
- 15 & Under – Born 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
- 19 & Under – Born 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009
Note: Only 20 positions available for each gender, per age group.
Camp Cost
- $490 per athlete – 3 day camp
Camp Cost Includes
- Camp costs
- Pool and AIS facility access
- Expert coaching
- Athlete education seminars
- 6-8 app subscription for 12 months
- Lunch in the AIS Dining Hall for 3 days
- Spectators access to Australia Cup Games
* Participants are required to organise their own accommodation and transport.

6-8 CAMP DETAILS

REGISTRATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Step 1 - Athlete completes application form.

Step 2 - Application forms are assessed.

Step 3 - Athlete is offered a position.

Step 4 - Athlete accepts offer and pays a deposit to secure their spot.

Applications will be evaluated based on the athlete's level of representation, age group, gender balance, and positional requirements, with priority also given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click HERE to Access Application Form

6-8 Camp Brochure

TONY AZEVEDO & 6-8 SPORTS

Widely regarded as the greatest water polo player of all time, Tony is a five-time Olympian and former Captain of Team USA, leading them to a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He’s the only four-time NCAA MVP and was named the Pac-12 Water Polo Player of the Century in 2015.

Tony’s illustrious professional career took him to Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, and Brazil, where he became one of the most dominant international players in the sport’s history. Now, he’s focused on mentoring the next generation through his camps and academies, helping athletes excel in competitive water polo and prepare for life beyond the game. He also lends his expertise as part of the international commentary team for the World Championships and Olympic Games.

In addition to his ambassador role, Tony is the co-founder of 6-8 Sports, a tech platform he runs with fellow water polo legend Maggie Steffens. 6-8 works to finally bring comprehensive data and analytics to water polo in order to elevate, develop and market the sport worldwide.

"I'm excited to kick off our first 6-8 college showcase camp in Australia! This is for anyone who wants to take their game to the next level and really understand how to train smarter, compete harder, and nail the key elements like nutrition, recovery, and mindset. It’s not just about building better water polo players, it’s about shaping better people, in and out of the water."