Junior
Divisions:
Youth Girls U14 (born 2012, 2013 & 2014)
Youth Boys U14 (born 2012, 2013 & 2014)
Junior Girls U17 (born 2009, 2010 and 2011)
Junior Boys U17 (born 2009, 2010 and 2011)
Note: 2 divisions per age group will be added where numbers permit
Dates: Friday 7th November, Saturday 8th November & Sunday 9th November 2025
Start and finishing times: 06:00pm Friday – 03:00pm Sunday (teams can elect to start of Friday or Saturday)
Venue:
Australian Institute of Sport
CISAC, Belconnen
Stromlo Leisure Centre
Gungahlin Leisure Centre
Canberra Olympic Pool
Lakeside Leisure Centre
Cost: $1625 (incl GST), cost covers player, official and spectator entry fees, staff, tournament fees and awards.
Important dates: Team entries will close once the competition is full, first in best dressed policy.
Full payment ($1625) and teams lists due 7th September 2025 (Two months before the event).
Please contact tournament director Ryan McDermott if you have any questions –
ryan.mcdermott@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com
Senior
Divisions:
Div 1 Men
Div 1 Women
Men’s Masters
Div 2 Men
Div 2/Masters Women
Dates: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 2025.
Venue:
Australian Institute of Sport
Gungahlin Leisure Centre
Start and finishing times: 08:00am Saturday – 04:00pm Sunday
Cost: $1625 (incl GST), cost includes player, official and spectator entry, referees, pool hire and awards.
Important dates: Team entries will close once the competition is full, first in best dressed policy.
Full payment ($1625) and teams lists due 20th July 2025 (Two months before event).
Please contact tournament director Ryan McDermott if you have any questions – ryan.mcdermott@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com
Divisions:
12&U Div 1 Boys
12&U Div 1 Girls
10&U Div 2 Mixed
Age Groups: Players born 2014, 2015 & 2016.
Dates: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 2025.
Venue: CISAC, Belconnen
Start and finishing times: 08:00am Saturday– 03:00pm Sunday
Cost: $1250 (incl GST) – includes entry for players, officials and spectators
Important dates: Team entries will close once the competition is full, first in best dressed policy.
Full payment ($1250) and teams lists due 20th July 2025.
For further details please don’t hesitate to contact Ryan McDermott at ryan.mcdermott@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com
BACKGROUND
For years, there has been ongoing discussion about creating a high-level tournament in Australia, but progress has been limited. This event aims to provide clubs and emerging countries in the region with the opportunity to compete at a high level, promoting the development of the sport.
The competition is designed to be inclusive, offering an option for all clubs that wish to participate while serving as a valuable pathway event for clubs and countries aspiring to reach higher levels.
In addition to complementing the existing Australian Water Polo League (AWL), this event is also intended to support other competitions worldwide, such as those in Asia, North America and World Aquatic events, such as junior world championships. By offering a tournament environment that mirrors World Aquatic conditions, this event helps build a stronger pathway for athletes, clubs, and emerging countries.
FAQs
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No, teams can opt in or out of playing on Friday evening. Teams that don't play Friday will likely have an early game on Saturday.
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Juniors - Yes, each team is to supply a minimum of 1 person to cover table duty for their own game.
Seniors - Yes, each team will be allocated to complete table duties throughout the event. Teams need to supply a minimum of two people for table duty if they are rostered on.
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Yes, teams are required to supply a referee to officiate the game after they play. These referees will not be paid by CWPA but will receive a tournament t-shirt as a thank you.
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No, tournament entry costs cover all entries into the event for the weekend.
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Winning teams will receive a take-home cup and the opportunity for photos with our massive champions cups.
MVP's will also be picked by the finals referees who will receive a prize.
We don't give out medals.
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CWPA will book tables for approx 50 people at a venue on Saturday night. First in, best dressed.
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Teams can have up to 15 players per game. All players must have their own individual playing numbers.
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Yes for caps, No for balls. We will supply match balls for the tournament.
If you forget your caps, please see the pool controller.
Tournament History
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Division 01 Men - Champions
2024 ANU Owls (ACT)
2023 Nordek Water Polo Club (ACT)
2022 Nordek Water Polo Club (ACT)
2021 N/A (COVID Affected)
2020 Sydney University (NSW)
2019 Nordek Water Polo Club (ACT)
2018 UNSW Wests (NSW)
2017 Sydney University (NSW)
2016 Sydney University (NSW)
2015 UNSW Wests (NSW)
2014 Nordek Water Polo Club (ACT)
2013 Sydney University (NSW)
2012 Footscray (VIC)
2011 Footscray (VIC)
2010 Nordek Water Polo Club (ACT)
2009 Tuggeranong Vikings (ACT)
2008 ANU Dragons (ACT)
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Division 01 Men - MVPs
2024 Nate Ellinthorpe (ANU Owls)
2023 Nick Taylor (Nordek)
2022 Andrew Cameron (Nordek)
2021 N/A (COVID Affected)
2020 Tom Harris (Sydney Uni)
2019 Matt Wilson (Nordek)
2018 Tim Reeves (UNSW)
2017 Andrew Cameron (Sydney Uni)
2016 Michael Rosenthal (Sydney Uni)
2015 Connor Wolohan (UNSW)
2014 Lachlan Trabinger (Vikings)
2013 Lachlan Hollis (Sydney Uni)
2012 Jarrod Gilchrist, OLY (Footscray)
2011 Jarrod Gilchrist, OLY (Footscray)
2010 Sam Elliott (Nordek)
2009 Tarek Helmy (Vikings)
2008 Mark Widdicombe (Dragons)
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Division 01 Women - Champions
2024 Nordek Vikings (ACT)
2023 ANU Vikings (ACT)
2022 Sydney University (NSW)
2021 N/A (COVID Affected)
2020 GOSMIX (NSW)
2019 Sydney University (NSW)
2018 UNSW Killer Whales (NSW)
2017 UNSW Killer Whales (NSW)
2016 Nordek Water Polo Club (ACT)
2015 Ovens & Murray (NSW)
2014 Nordek Water Polo Club (ACT)
2013 Sydney Northern Beaches (NSW)
2012 Nordek Water Polo Club (ACT)
2011 Sydney Northern Beaches (NSW)
2010 Sydney Northern Beaches (NSW)
2009 Nordek Water Polo Club (ACT)
2008 Nordek Water Polo Club (ACT)
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Division 01 Women - MVPs
2024 Eilis Rogis (Nordek Vikings)
2023 Siani Swarbrick (ANU Vikings)
2022 Maud Megens (Sydney Uni)
2021 N/A (COVID Affected)
2020 Georgia Perkins (GOSMIX)
2019 Alexie Lambert (Sydney Uni)
2018 Katie Sverchek (UNSW)
2017 Amanda Russell (UNSW)
2016 Tiana Sinclair (Nordek)
2015 Bridget Johnston (O&M)
2014 Melissa Taylor (Nordek)
2013 Bronte Halligan, OLY (SNB)
2012 Claire Lennox (Nordek)
2011 Angela Gaskin (Nordek)
2010 Anna Sieprath (Nordek)
2009 Karen Smyth (Nordek)
2008 Angela Turnbull (Nordek)
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Division 02 Men - Champions
2024 Sydney Rays (NSW)
2023 TRack Water Polo Academy (NSW)
2022 ACT 18’s (ACT)
2021 N/A (COVID Affected)
2020 UTS Balmain Tigers (NSW)
2019 Richmond Tigers (VIC)
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Division 02 Men - MVPs
2024 Flynn Lambrechts (Sydney Rays)
2023 Josh Gould (TRack WPA)
2022 Hamish Ellison (ACT)
2021 N/A (COVID Affected)
2020 Michael Bonnici (Balmain)
2019 Max Lowe (Richmond)
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Division 02 Women - Champions
2024 Flamboyance (VIC)
2023 Flamboyance (VIC)
2022 Flamboyance (VIC)
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Division 02 Women - MVPs
2024 Bec Andrews (Flamboyance)
2023 Kelly Gruber (Flamboyance)
2022 Bec Andrews (Flamboyance)
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Masters Men - Champions
2024 Baa Baas (NSW)
2023 TRack QVS Barbarians (NSW)
2022 Baa Baas (NSW)
2021 N/A (COVID Affected)
2022 Baa Baas (NSW)
2022 Baa Baas (NSW)
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Masters Men - MVPs
2024 Anton Strokous (Baa Baas)
2023 Troy Racklyeft (TRack QVS)
2022 Rod Owen-Jones (Baa Baas)
2021 N/A (COVID Affected)
2020 Scott Henderson (Baa Baas)
2019 Chris Shaw (Baa Baas)
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17&U Girls - Champions
2024 UNSW Wests (NSW)
2023 Drummoyne Devils (NSW)
2022 UTS Balmain Tigers (NSW)
2021 UTS Balmain Tigers (NSW)
2020 UTS Balmain Tigers (NSW)
2019 Sydney University (NSW)
2018 Sydney University (NSW)
2017 UNSW Killer Whales (NSW)
2016 UNSW Killer Whales (NSW)
2015 Tuggeranong Vikings (ACT)
2014 UNSW Killer Whales (NSW)
2013 Essendon (VIC)
2012 Hunter Academy (NSW)
2011 Sydney Northern Beaches (NSW)
2010 Sydney Northern Beaches (NSW)
2009 Nodek Water Polo Club (ACT)
2008 Ovens & Murray (NSW)
2007 Ovens & Murray (NSW)
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17&U Girls - MVPs
2024 Sienna McNamara (UNSW)
2023 Gabrielle Perkins (Drummoyne)
2022 Saskia Dunn (Balmain)
2021 Layla Smith (Balmain)
2020 Lily Dunn (Balmain)
2019 Sienna Green, OLY (Sydney Uni)
2018 Sienna Green, OLY (Sydney Uni)
2017 Ellena Little (UNSW)
2016 Alex Byrnes (UNSW)
2015 Millie Pullyblank (Vikings)
2014 Danielle Morrissey (UNSW)
2013 Madeleine Steere (Essendon)
2012 Marley Byrnes (Hunter)
2011 Maddie Spencer (SNB)
2010 Georgia Farrell (SNB)
2009 Melissa Taylor (Nordek)
2008 Kimberly Hair (O&M)
2007 Kimberly Hair (O&M)
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17&U Boys - Champions
2024 SNB Breakers (NSW)
2023 SNB Breakers (NSW)
2022 UTS Balmain Tigers (NSW)
2021 Sydney University (NSW)
2020 Sydney University (NSW)
2019 Sydney University (NSW)
2018 UNSW Wests (NSW)
2017 UNSW Wests (NSW)
2016 UNSW Wests (NSW)
2015 Melbourne Collegians (VIC)
2014 Sydney University (NSW)
2013 Nordek Water Polo Club (ACT)
2012 Cronulla Sharks (NSW)
2011 Sydney University (NSW)
2010 Tamworth (NSW)
2009 Ovens & Murray (NSW)
2008 Ovens & Murray (NSW)
2007 Ovens & Murray (NSW)
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17&U Boys MVPs
2024 Henry Akhurst (SNB)
2023 Lachlan Davies (SNB)
2022 Nathan Gladman (Balmain)
2021 Lewis Sawpin (Sydney Uni)
2020 Lucas Young (Sydney Uni)
2019 Will Smith (Sydney Uni)
2018 Gus Shepherd (Dragons)
2017 Matt Byrnes, OLY (UNSW)
2016 Matt Sharp (UNSW)
2015 Luca Biviano (Melbourne Collegians)
2014 Harry Shaw (Sydney Uni)
2013 Tim Reeves (Nordek)
2012 Nic Brooks (Cronulla)
2011 Anthony Hyrsanthos, OLY (Syd Uni)
2010 Tony Fisk (Tamworth)
2009 Jimmy Scannell (O&M)
2008 Chaz Sargent (O&M)
2007 Bart Waser (CWPA)
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14&U Girls - Champions
2024 Sydney University (NSW)
2023 UTS Balmain Tigers (NSW)
2022 Sydney Northern Beaches (NSW)
2021 Sydney Northern Beaches (NSW)
2020 Sydney Northern Beaches (NSW)
2019 Drummoyne Devils (NSW)
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14&U Girls - MVPs
2024 Tilly Kricak (SNB)
2023 Simaema Wickham (Balmain)
2022 Zoe Bird (SNB)
2021 Chloe Long (SNB)
2020 Sophia Cooper (SNB)
2019 Koko Bacic (Drummoyne)
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14&U Boys - Champions
2024 Sydney University Blue (NSW)
2023 Sydney University Blue (NSW)
2022 Sydney University Lions (NSW)
2021 Sydney University Lions (NSW)
2020 Sydney University Lions (NSW)
2019 Sydney University Pirates (NSW)
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14&U Boys - MVP's
2024 Phoenix Brown (Sydney Uni)
2023 Hugo Miocevic (Sydney Uni)
2022 Henry Garvey (Sydney Uni)
2021 Taj Young (Sydney Uni)
2020 Campbell Warren (Sydney Uni)
2019 Samuel Gardiner (Sydney Uni)
