In 2020, the Canberra Water Polo Academy (CWPA) launched the Canberra Schools Competition for students in years 3-6. CWPA support the schools by supplying all of the equipment necessary to participate, which includes caps and balls. We can also provide a coach if a school requires one. No previous water polo experience is required, as long as students are confident in deep water, they can participate.

Competition Info

Location: CISAC Belconnen

Day: Fridays

Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm 

Term 1, 2024 Dates:

February 16th, 23rd

March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

Apr 5th

Term 4, 2024 Dates:

November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

December 6th, 13th

Cost: $150 per player, per term (does not include pool entry)

Grades: Years 3/4 & Years 5/6/7

Want more info? 

Contact – info@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com

In Term 3 2022, the Canberra Water Polo Academy (CWPA) launched the Canberra Schools Competition for students in years 7-12. CWPA support the schools by supplying all of the equipment necessary to participate, which includes caps and balls. We can also provide a coach if a school requires one. No previous Water Polo experience is required, as long as students are confident in deep water, they can participate.

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

 FAQs

  • Yes, those without a team will be placed in a team that needs extra players.

    Please still register as normal through the link HERE

  • No, CWPA can arrange this if needed.

    We can also arrange coach and referee education if you have a parent or older sibling wishing to help out.

  • The draw will be updated on Wednesday each week at the link HERE

  • Yes, players ($4.50) and spectators ($2.50) will be charged pool entry each week at reception.

    This is NOT INCLUDED in the competition costs.

  • Swimmers, towel and a drink bottle.

  • None!

    CWPA will supply all match balls, goals and caps if needed. If schools would like to organise custom school caps, contact info@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com

  • We will run a BBQ every Friday night during CSC.

    This includes sausage sandwiches, drinks, lollies and chips.

  • No, you just need to be a reasonably strong swimmer. However we do encourage all of our Junior Dolphins athletes to play in the Schools Comp to gain more gameplay experience!

  • Yes, there is a training discount available! For our enthusiastic Junior Dolphins who can’t get enough of the game, join us for three or more sessions every week for the price of two! This includes the Schools Comp!

    • 1 Session Per Week = $140

    • 2 Sessions Per Week = $280

    • 3+ Sessions Per Week = $280, No Extra Cost!

    Take advantage of this great opportunity by emailing info@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com for the discount code.