About

Sydney University Water Polo aims to provide all age groups a safe and positive environment to play Water Polo.

The club offers teams for boys and girls as young as U12 through to Open teams. The club offers a pathway to State and National participation and recreational Water Polo competition. It provides specialist coaching for skill development and the opportunity to travel to local and international competition. SUWP has had several State and Australian representatives past and present.

Players who are proficient swimmers are encouraged to play.

The Australian Waterpolo League (AWL) formerly known as the National League is Australia's premier domestic water polo competition. Ten clubs compete in the annual league which comprises of both a men's and women's competition.

The national league started in 1990 as a Men's competition and in 2004 the women's competition started. The Sydney University teams entered the league in 1990 (Men) and 2004 (Women). The SUWP teams have had and continue to be very successful in this competition. Highlights below:

Sydney Uni Lions Men's Highlights:

• National Champions 2018 (undefeated), 2005, 2003 and 2002
• Silver medallists in 2023, 2017, 2015
• Bronze medallists in 2016, 2014
• Finalists in 2019, 2021
• Southern Cross Trophy (minor premiership) winners in 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
• Peter Kerr Trophy (Club Champions) recipients in  2023, 2018, 2017, 2016

Sydney Uni Lions Women's Highlights: 

• National Champions 2023, 2017 (first undefeated team in League history) and 2016
• Silver medallists in 2018, 2015
• Bronze medallists in 2014
• Finalists in 2019, 2021
• Southern Cross Trophy (minor premiership) winners in 2017
• Peter Kerr Trophy (Club Champions) recipients in 2023 2018, 2017, 2016