NSC 2026
National State Championships
The National State Championships (NSC) are a performance competition for state representative teams. It is a Water Polo Australia selection event for National Age Group Program squads. The NSC is an opportunity for the best athletes in each State to compete against each other for the National Title.
2026 National State Championships
Date: 29th September 2026 - 3rd October 2026
Venues: Melbourne - Locations TBC
Divisions:
15&U Female / Male (Born 2011 & 2012)
17&U Female / Male (Born 2009 & 2010)
13&U Development Carnival
The 13&U National Development Carnival is a premier, development-focused water polo tournament organised by Water Polo Australia. It is designed to give Under-13 athletes from across the country their first major national-level competition experience in a fun, carnival-style atmosphere while focusing on skill building and interstate travel.
East Coast Challenge
The East Coast Challenge is an annual tournament held in Melbourne for the 15&U State Squads across the country!
Water Polo Victoria host this tournament as a warm-up event for the WPA 15&U National State Championships later in the year and provides the perfect development opportunity for state squad athletes, along with junior referees on the pathway within their respective states.
AYWPC - Week 02
Australian Youth Water Polo Championships
Week 2 | 14-18 April 2026: 12&U and 16&U age groups
The Australian Youth Water Polo Championships will make a stunning return to Brisbane, Queensland in April, 2026. Since the event launched in 2019, it has quickly grown to become a true festival of water polo for teams in the 12&U, 14&U, 16&U and 18&U events.
AYWPC - Week 01
Australian Youth Water Polo Championships
Week 1 | 8-12 April 2026: 14&U and 18&U age groups
The Australian Youth Water Polo Championships will make a stunning return to Brisbane, Queensland in April, 2026. Since the event launched in 2019, it has quickly grown to become a true festival of water polo for teams in the 12&U, 14&U, 16&U and 18&U events.
2025/26 WPACT Finals Day
Get ready for the biggest day of the Water Polo ACT Summer Season! The 2025/26 Finals Day will take place on Saturday, 28th March 2026 at Stromlo Leisure Centre. This event marks the culmination of the summer season, where the top teams in all age groups – from U14s to Premier League – will battle it out for the Grand Final titles.
Grand Finals Schedule:
7:30am | U14s Girls
8:30am | U14s Boys
9:30am | U16s Girls
10:30am | U16s Boys
11:30am | Youth League Women
12:45pm | Youth League Men
2:00pm | Second Grade Women
3:15pm | Second Grade Men
4:30pm | Premier League Women
6:00pm | Premier League Men
Please note: U12s will not have a Grand Final.
This day promises to showcase the best of ACT water polo, and is the perfect opportunity for families, friends, and the entire water polo community to come together and celebrate an incredible season.
WPACT 2026 Awards Night
The awards night aims to recognise members for their exceptional achievements and contributions towards Water Polo ACT in 2025 & 2026.
2025 Award nominations from the community are now open for the following categories:
Stuart Heddle Award Volunteer of the Year
WPACT Senior Coach of the Year
WPACT Junior Coach of the Year
WPACT Senior Official of the Year
WPACT Junior Official of the Year
ACT Club Championships
After launching in 2024 the WPACT Club Championships will be heading back to Wagga Wagga for it’s 3rd annual event in March 2026. This will be an opportunity for all WPACT clubs and associations to come together with surrounding regions to celebrate water polo and crown club champions.
2025/26 Junior Comp Re-Commences
This year the Summer Season will run like a traditional summer season across the whole summer period. The season will culminate in the ACT Grand Finals which will be held in March 2026.
All grades will be played on Saturday's with a mixture of centralised games at the AIS as well as home/away games.
The 12&U competition will remain participation-focused. Premiers will be recognised by finishing first on the ladder at the conclusion of the competition.
The Youth League will continue after two successful seasons so far. Teams may be required to play the occasional Wednesday or Thursday game if required due to time constraints on the weekend.
2025/26 2nd Grade Women's Re-Commence
The Summer Season for our 2nd Grade Women will re-commence on Thursday the 5th of Feb 2026.
Competition Days
Premier League Men & Women - Tuesdays @ AIS
2nd Grade & Youth League Men - Wednesdays @ AIS
2nd Grade & Youth League Women - Thursdays @ AIS
Weekend Games
Clubs will again have some weekend games to make up for missed games during the week or to play Wagga Wagga in the Premier League. We encourage players to put these in the calendar once the draw is released.
2025/26 Men's 2nd Grade Re-Commences
The Summer Season for our 2nd Grade Men will re-commence on Wednesday the 4th of Feb 2026.
Competition Days
Premier League Men & Women - Tuesdays @ AIS
2nd Grade & Youth League Men - Wednesdays @ AIS
2nd Grade & Youth League Women - Thursdays @ AIS
Weekend Games
Clubs will again have some weekend games to make up for missed games during the week or to play Wagga Wagga in the Premier League. We encourage players to put these in the calendar once the draw is released.
2025/26 Premier League Re-Commences
The Summer Season for both our Premier League Men & Women will re-commence on Tuesday the 3rd of Feb 2026.
Competition Days
Premier League Men & Women - Tuesdays @ AIS
2nd Grade & Youth League Men - Wednesdays @ AIS
2nd Grade & Youth League Women - Thursdays @ AIS
Weekend Games
Clubs will again have some weekend games to make up for missed games during the week or to play Wagga Wagga in the Premier League. We encourage players to put these in the calendar once the draw is released.
Kap7 Junior Canberra Cup
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
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