Hi Everyone,
WPACT JUNIOR WINTER COMP
Saturday 27th July & Sunday 28th July is Round 3 of the Junior Winter Competition at the AIS and we will be celebrating Green and Gold Day. Break out the green and gold zinc as well as your green and gold outfits to help celebrate the pinnacle event for Water Polo, The Olympic Games. Paris 2024ACT 15&U Rep teams will be providing a fundraising BBQ and cake stall.
Game schedules for Round 3 can be found at: https://www.waterpoloact.com/competitions
Or go to Nordek Facebook and Instagram for each Nordek team’s schedule.
A big THANKYOU to Ansis for making it so easy for all our players to access their game times on social media. What a Legend!
WPACT SENIOR WINTER LEAGUE COMPETITION
Dates – Sat 10th August (Round 1) and 24th August (Round 2) 9am to 6pm
Registration for this event closes on Fri 2nd August at 5pm.
Fees $50 per individual for 2 rounds of Winter League to be paid when you register. https://www.actwaterpolo.com/events/243474
Instead of playing for clubs, players who nominate will be drafted into teams. A social event will be organised after the games to bring the community together.
Senior players, don’t forget to sign up. There has been a great response so far, so get in early to avoid disappointment!
OLYMPIC GAMES
Exciting few weeks coming up with Paris Olympics & Paralympics to watch on TV. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie. Oi, Oi, Oi!
The Aussie Sharks and Stingers are about to kick off their Olympic campaigns in Paris this Sunday! The Sharks will battle it out in five round games before the cross-overs, while the Stingers will have four matchups before their cross-overs
Aussie Sharks Olympic Schedule
Sunday, 28 July Aussie Sharks vs Spain6:30 PM AEST
Tuesday, 30 July Aussie Sharks vs Serbia 6:30 PM AEST
Thursday, 1 August Aussie Sharks vs France 11:00 PM AEST
Saturday, 3 August Aussie Sharks vs Hungary 11:00 PM AEST
Monday, 5 August Aussie Sharks vs Japan 9:35 PM AEST
Aussie Stingers Olympic Schedule
Sunday, 28 July Aussie Stingers vs China 4:05 AM AEST
Wednesday, 31 July Aussie Stingers vs Netherlands 10:00 PM AEST
Friday, 2 August Aussie Stingers vs Canada 10:00 PM AEST
Sunday, 4 August Aussie Stingers vs Hungary 10:00 PM AEST
Let’s rally behind our incredible Aussie teams and show our support!
USA WATER POLO NATIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPICS
Best of luck to our Nordek players presently participating in JO’s in the USA.
Jade Arnold, Eilis Rogis, MacKayla Penfold & Ben Symington.
TRAINING THIS COMING WEEK
WEEK 2
Monday 29th July - no training due to winter comp round
Tuesday 30th July
5.30 - 6.30pm swim
Thursday 1st August
5.30 - 6.30pm swim
6.30 - 7.45pm Game night (12's)
WEEK 3 Training is back to normal times.
NORDEK JUNIOR DOLPHINS
The Junior Dolphins program is for kids aged 7 – 13 who are interested in trying the sport of water polo.
Term 3 2024
Mondays 6.00 – 6.45pm
Wednesdays 6.40 – 7.30pm
To find out more and sign up go to: https://www.canberrawaterpoloacademy.com/junior-dolphins
HIGH SCHOOLS COMPETITION
The Canberra Water Polo Academy (CWPA) is organising the Canberra Schools Competition for students in years 7-12. CWPA support the schools by supplying all the equipment necessary to participate, which includes caps and balls. They will also provide a coach if your school requires one.
You can enter as an individual or schools can enter teams.
Canberra Schools Competition Information
Term 3, 2024, Location: AIS Belconnen, Day: Fridays, Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Term 3, 2024 Dates: August 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, September 6th, 13th, 20th
Cost: $150 per player (does not include pool entry) Grades: Years 7/8 & Years 9-12
Want more info? Contact – info@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com
KAP 7 CANBERRA CUP
Nordek have entered teams in all divisions of the Canberra Cup.
SENIOR CANBERRA CUP Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September 2024. DIV 1 WOMEN & MEN, DIV 2/MASTERS MEN
WATERPOLOOZA Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September 2024. 12&U GIRLS & BOYS
JUNIOR CANBERRA CUP Friday 8th November, Saturday 9th November & Sunday 10th November 2024. U14 & U17 GIRLS & BOYS
PAN PACIFIC MASTERS – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
There are a number of indviduals keen to get a team from the ACT together for the upcoming Pan Pacific Masters Championships which are being held in November on the Gold Coast. Tournament Details: When: 1st - 3rd November 2024
Where: Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Minimum Age: 30 Divisions: Men’s and Women’s Tournament Costs: Sport Fee - $135, Games Fee - $145
If you are keen to get involved, please email admin@actwaterpolo.com to be put in contact with those interested.
WATER POLO ACT
The Counter Attack - Issue 61
Please find below a link to issue 61 of the Counter Attack, WPACT's member Newsletter. This fortnight we highlight:
- Latest Update
- Green & Gold Round
- Interstate Challenge Wrap-up
- 2024 Senior Winter League
- ACT Representative Program - Term 3
- Pan Pacific Masters EOI
- Club Lime Memberships
- How to support Australia at the Olympics
- Term 2 Social Polo
Check it out HERE.
If you have any content for future editions, please send to admin@actwaterpolo.com
THANKYOU TO OUR FANTASTIC NORDEK SPONSORS who help to make water polo at Nordek more affordable for everyone.
CLUB LIME - the best gym in town!
PAT’S PLUMBING - Getting the job done right - first time, every time
http://patsplumbing.com.au/ Phone: 6230 7200
THE DOCK KINGSTON https://thedockkingston.com.au/
Live Sport | Music | Food | Drinks
Friendly service, good vibes & good times.
TIRS STUDIO https://www.tirsstudio.com.au/selected-works
Email tirs.collective@gmail.com Phone 0438 582 030
Thankyou,
The Nordek Committee
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