Competition

The NYP Dragons currently have teams in the following divisions and age categories:

State League 1 (Open Age)
Male and Female
State League 2 (Open Age) Female
State League 3 (Open Age)
Female & Male
State League 4 (Open Age)
Male
Junior Combined Teams ( male and female- under 12’s to under 18’s)

Competition Venue and Time

State Championships and Winter Competition:Primary venue: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Center (MSAC), 30 Aughtie Dr, Melbourne VIC 3206
Map: MSAC

Alternative venue (a limited number of games are scheduled here): Melbourne High School, Forrest Hill, South Yarra VIC 3141
Map: Melbourne High School

Alternative venue (MSL1-3)

Caulfield Grammar, 217 Glen Eira Rd, St Kilda VIC 3183
Map: Caulfield Grammar

Tuesday night (women’s games),

Wednesday night (Men’s SL1, SL3)

Thursday night (Men’s SL4)

Time: Games commence between 6.30-9pm

Junior / Sub Junior Competition:
Primary venue: Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Center, 1 Grace St, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Map: HALC
Alternative venue (a limited number of games are scheduled here): Melbourne High School, Forrest Hill, South Yarra VIC 3141
Map: Melbourne High School
Day: Sunday morning
Time: Games commence between 9.30am-12.40pm

Fixtures are released immediately prior to the season commencing and can be found at:

Water Polo Victoria website.

However, coaches and team managers will also communicate game times each week via email or team WhatsApp pages.

Seasons

Senior Summer Splash Competition:

4th Feb - 25th March 2025 (Term 1)

Senior In-house Training and Compeitions:

27th April - 22nd June 2025 (Term 2)

Senior Main Competition:

21st July-6th Dec 2025 (Term 3 & Term 4)

Sub Junior Competition:

Term 4 2025 and Term 1 2026 (However training and in-house games all year round)

Fees Structure

NYP Dragons aims to keep costs down for its members as much as possible through fundraising and cost saving measures. However, some fees remain necessary and how these are structured are outlined below.

VWPI Registration: this is registration with Water Polo Victoria. All the revenue goes to Water Polo Victoria to cover administration costs and player insurance.
Club membership: this is club membership to NYP Dragons. All the revenue goes to the club to cover costs of equipment (balls, caps, goals) and club functions (e.g. presentations) as well as other club expenses.
Match fee payment: this is the cost of playing a season of water polo, either the Victorian State Championships (summer competition) or the Winter Competition. The revenue goes to the club, who in turn pay Water Polo Victoria for the games the club teams play. Thus, this fee is dependent on team numbers.

The exact amount of these fees and how they can be paid are communicated via email prior to the due date.

Note that to attend training the cost of regular pool admission is paid directly to the venue upon entry.