The New Wave Waterpolo Club was launched in July 2022 in South Perth by a passionate group of parents and individuals with the desire for all children to have the opportunity to play Water Polo in a supportive and inclusive club environment. The parents all had children training at the established Water Polo Talent Academy (WPTA) and identified the need to create a club to enable children in the local South Perth area to be able to compete together.
The Club entered 3 teams plus 2 composite teams in the Junior State League competition during the 2022/23 season and reached 2 'B' Grand Finals (12 & U, 14 & U) in the Australian Youth Championships in Perth during January 2023 which was amazing. Not bad given the first season playing competitive water polo for many. In addition, New Wave delivered a learn and play Flippa Ball program on Sunday mornings during the first season and trialled Friday night Flippa Ball game sessions which our boys and girls loved. A very successful first year!
In our second season, the Club doubled our regustrations and entered 10 New Wave teams; 7 Junior teams including our first 2 New Wave girls' team across 2 age groups which was fantastic. We were also thrilled to have 1 ladies' team in D grade and 2 Senior mens' teams playing in E and F grade. So much effort from so many to get the Club up and running but we were delighted to have had another super season in Perth and with an U14 and U16 team playing in the Youth Championships in Brisbane in January 2024, there had been lots to celebrate for New Wave. Post our recent AGM in April 2024, the Club now has a strong committee of volunteers going forward to enable us to spread the wave and move to the next level.
For primary age girls and boys with confidence swimmimg and interested in trying out water polo or starting their water polo journey this coming season, the New Wave FLIPPA BALL ACADEMY will run on a Sunday morning at Wesley College involving swimming, basic skill development and then fun games for all to enjoy.
The Club will have JUNIOR Teams across U12/U14/U16/U18 with training sessions during the week at St. Hilda's School Pool, Mosman Park and at the Wesley College Pool, South Perth on Sunday mornings throughout the season (Term 4 and Term 1) plus open sessions for SENIOR to train aswell for both Ladies' and Mens' social water polo. Beginners and those with experience and all very welcome in our Senior team grades.
Club registrations for Junior Metro and Senior teams will open in early September. Any Juniors or Seniors wishing to play water polo, please populate the EOI on our home page and we will get in touch with you.
Many thanks to all our passionate players, fabulous familes, committed coaches and vivacious volunteers.
If you have any queries, please email the Club.
