Water polo is a high-energy, fast-paced sport played in the pool, where teams battle to pass, shoot, and score while treading water the entire game. It blends swimming power, smart teamwork, and sharp decision-making as players fight for space and out-maneuver defenders. With quick transitions and plenty of action around the goal, it’s a thrilling, physically demanding sport from start to finish!
YEAR LEVEL/S
Years 7&8.
TERMS
Terms 1 and 4.
TEAM SIZE
The ideal number is 9-11 players. There are 7 in the pool at one time. 1 goalie and 6 players in the pool.
GAME LENGTH
Games are 2 x 10-minute halves and a half time break.
COST
$140 (TBC).
Normal pool entry fees to WRAC Pool apply.
COMPETITION
The Years 7&8 WaterPolo team will play in the Monday evening weekly competition at Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre. Games may vary between 4:30pm - 6:30pm. The Term 1 competition usually starts in week 2, and finishes the final week of term.
TRAININGS
All trainings wills be held at Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre. These are usually held on Sunday's 7.00 - 8.00am - dependent on coaches pool availability.
PRESEASON/HAVE-A-GO
In early 2026, we will be hosting some preseason and Have-A-Go opportunIties for all new and existing players to jump in the pool ahead of the term 1 season.
- Friday 6th February, 3.00pm, @WRAC
We will be in touch to communciate further information in early 2026!
COACHES/MANAGERS
Teams will likely be coached by one of our Marsden senior WaterPolo players. However, we welcome any parents who wish to coach to please get in touch!
It is a requirement for all Marsden sports teams to have a parent manager to manage all team communications as well as a parent/adult to supervise during their weekly games. The team manager may be a shared role by parents. Please consider whether you may be able to support your daughter's team during the season, and indicate so on the registration form.
UNIFORM
School swimming togs (either navy/black or Marsden WaterPolo togs). The Sports Department will provide WaterPolo caps.
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