
Junior
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 9th 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
Cost: $1625 (incl GST), cost covers player, official and spectator entry fees, staff, tournament fees and awards.
Important dates: Team entries will close once the competition is full, first in best dressed policy.
Full payment ($1625) and teams lists due 7th September 2025 (Two months before the event).
Please contact tournament director Ryan McDermott if you have any questions –
ryan.mcdermott@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com
Senior
Divisions:
Div 1 Men
Div 1 Women
Men’s Masters
Div 2 Men
Div 2/Masters Women
Dates: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 2025.
Venue:
Australian Institute of Sport
Gungahlin Leisure Centre
Start and finishing times: 08:00am Saturday – 04:00pm Sunday
Cost: $1625 (incl GST), cost includes player, official and spectator entry, referees, pool hire and awards.
Important dates: Team entries will close once the competition is full, first in best dressed policy.
Full payment ($1625) and teams lists due 20th July 2025 (Two months before event).
Please contact tournament director Ryan McDermott if you have any questions – ryan.mcdermott@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com
Divisions:
12&U Div 1 Boys
12&U Div 1 Girls
10&U Div 2 Mixed
Age Groups: Players born 2014, 2015 & 2016.
Dates: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 2025.
Venue: CISAC, Belconnen
Start and finishing times: 08:00am Saturday– 03:00pm Sunday
Cost: $1250 (incl GST) – includes entry for players, officials and spectators
Important dates: Team entries will close once the competition is full, first in best dressed policy.
Full payment ($1250) and teams lists due 20th July 2025.
For further details please don’t hesitate to contact Ryan McDermott at ryan.mcdermott@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com
FAQs
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No, teams can opt in or out of playing on Friday evening. Teams that don't play Friday will likely have an early game on Saturday.
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Juniors - Yes, each team is to supply a minimum of 1 person to cover table duty for their own game.
Seniors - Yes, each team will be allocated to complete table duties throughout the event. Teams need to supply a minimum of two people for table duty if they are rostered on.
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Yes, teams are required to supply a referee to officiate the game after they play. These referees will not be paid by CWPA but will receive a tournament t-shirt as a thank you.
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No, tournament entry costs cover all entries into the event for the weekend.
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Winning teams will receive a take-home cup and the opportunity for photos with our massive champions cups.
MVP's will also be picked by the finals referees who will receive a prize.
We don't give out medals.
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CWPA will book tables for approx 50 people at a venue on Saturday night. First in, best dressed.
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Teams can have up to 15 players per game. All players must have their own individual playing numbers.
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Yes for caps, No for balls. We will supply match balls for the tournament.
If you forget your caps, please see the pool controller.