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🏆 WA Water Polo Club of the Year 2025

Water Polo
in South Perth

Q: What age can my child start water polo at New Wave?

Our Flippa Ball program begins in Year 2 with skill training and fun games. This leads into junior divisions U12, U14, U16, U18 and onto seniors. Children can start at any age from Year 2 as New Wave is an inclusive club with development and competitive divisions to cater for all.

Q: How is our Flippa Ball program different?

Our program is about developing young players. At some clubs, Flippa Ball refers to social modified-rules games for all ages. At New Wave, it's a structured pathway into the sport for primary-aged kids.

Q: What is WAJL and WASL?

WAJL is the WA Junior League and WASL is the WA Senior League — the two competitions run by Water Polo WA. New Wave is required to register all players with Water Polo WA (WPWA).

Q: How is playing division determined?

By year of birth — players are grouped into U12, U14, U16 and U18 based on their birth year for the season.

Q: Do we have an intraclub competition?

No. Unlike other clubs, we enter teams into A and B Divisions of WAJL, with the exception of our Flippa Ball age kids.

Q: What does being an inclusive club mean?

Unlike some other clubs, New Wave enters teams into both A and B grades at WAJL to cater for developing and competitive players. Everyone gets the chance to play.

Q: Where does New Wave train?

New Wave will have a dedicated water polo pool at Wesley College as our home pool very soon. In the meantime, we train at St Hilda's and Leisurefit Booragoon.

Q: When is the water polo season?

The summer season runs across Term 4 and Term 1, with registrations in Aug/Sep. AYC (Australian Youth Championships) usually occurs in the April school holidays. Winter training is held in the off season.

South Perth's award-winning, community-focused water polo club. From Flippa Ball beginners to competitive juniors and social seniors — join the wave.

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Teams in WA Leagues

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Juniors at AYC Nationals

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National Bronze Medals

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Seasons & Growing

Who We Are

Inclusive. Community.
Water Polo for All.

New Wave Water Polo Club was founded by Raul Ricci in July 2022 in South Perth. A committee of passionate parents — all with children training at the Water Polo Talent Academy (WPTA) — came together to give every boy and girl the opportunity to play water polo in a supportive, inclusive club.

For us, water polo is more than competition. It's a channel for fitness, confidence, community, and friends for life. We welcome beginners and experienced players of all ages.

🤝 Inclusive

Every child deserves the chance to play. All levels, all ages, all welcome.

🌏 Community

Fabulous families, committed coaches, vivacious volunteers.

🏆 Excellence

WA Club of the Year 2025. National medals. State representation.

💜 Fun First

Our priority — help kids fall in love with the sport.

New Wave players at Australian Youth Championships with medals

Australian Youth ChampionshipsBronze Medallists — 16&U & 18&U

Our Programs

A Pathway for Every Player

Whether your child is new to the water or chasing national selection, New Wave has the right program.

Flippa Ball Academy

Introduction to water polo for primary school kids. Water polo swim techniques, basic skills, and fun games with accredited coaches. Friday evenings at Wesley College — $150 for 5 weeks.

Year 2–6Boys & GirlsWesley CollegeFri 5–6:30pm

U12–U18

Junior Competition

WA Junior League (WAJL) across U12, U14, U16 and U18. Training builds game skills, teamwork and fitness. Pathway to Australian Youth Championships and WA State teams.

U12U14U16U18Boys & Girls

18+

Seniors

Ladies' and Men's teams in the WA Senior League (WASL). E Grade Women — League Premiers 2025/26! Beginners and experienced, everyone welcome.

LadiesMensAll Levels

New Wave in Action

Game Day Action

Friday Night Training

E Grade Women — Premiers 2025/26

AYC Bronze Medallists

Senior Mens — The Rollers

Junior Squad Training

State League Champions

National Championship Medals

Home of the Rollers

Our Growth

From 3 Teams to WA Club of the Year
in 3 Seasons

New Wave entered 3 teams plus 2 composites in the 2022/23 Junior State League and reached 2 'B' Grand Finals at the Australian Youth Championships in Perth. Not bad for a first season!

By season three: 11 state league teams, WA Club of the Year 2025, 72 juniors at AYC Nationals, 2 bronze green division medals in 18&U and 16&U, and State representation for both boys and girls.

Our Junior State representation continues — 15&U boys to Gold Coast (2024) and both girls and boys heading to Canberra. In Season 4, our E Grade Women claimed the State League Premiership.

11State League Teams

72Juniors at AYC

2Bronze Medals

5 teams

Season 1

2022/23

The Launch

3 teams + 2 composites in Junior State League
Reached 2 'B' Grand Finals at AYC Perth
Launched Flippa Ball learn-and-play program
Trialled Friday night Flippa Ball sessions

10 teams

Season 2

2023/24

Registrations Doubled

10 teams — 7 Junior incl. first girls' teams
Ladies D grade + 2 Senior Mens (E & F grade)
U14 & U16 at AYC Brisbane

11 teams

Season 3

2024/25

🏆 WA Club of the Year

8 Junior + 3 Senior state league teams
72 juniors at AYC across 9 teams
2 bronze green division medals
State rep: boys & girls to Canberra

10 teams

Season 4

2025/26

Triple Premiers

8 Junior + 2 Senior league teams
E Grade Women — Premiers!
U12 Boys — Premiers!
U16 Girls — Premiers!

Join!

Season 5

2026/27

Join the Wave

Registrations opening Aug/Sep 2026
Wesley College dedicated water polo pool coming
Flippa Ball, Junior & Senior programs
New players welcome at every level

Training & Games

Training Schedule

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Stay Tuned

The 2026/27 training schedule will be announced closer to the season. Follow us for updates.

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Why Water Polo

The Best Sport Your Kids
Haven't Tried Yet

Water polo builds incredible athletes and even better people.

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Full-Body Fitness

Strength, endurance, coordination — low-impact but one of the most demanding sports.

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Teamwork & Confidence

Leadership, resilience, lifelong friendships on and off the pool deck.

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Strategic Thinking

"Chess in the water" — tactical awareness and quick decisions that translate to life.

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Swimming Confidence

Every session builds swimming ability — a vital life skill in Australia.

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Pathway to Nationals

Club to state to national. New Wave players have already won AYC medals and represented WA.

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Perth Summers

Term 4 + Term 1 — outdoor pools, sunshine, active kids all summer.

What's Happening

March 2026

E Grade Women — League Premiers!

Huge congratulations to our Senior Women's team. What a season for New Wave!

March 2026

U12 Boys & U16 Girls — Premiers!

Two more premierships for New Wave! U12 Boys and U16 Girls both took home gold in WAJL.

Wesley College dedicated water polo pool

February 2026

Wesley College — Our New Home Pool

New Wave will soon have a dedicated water polo pool at Wesley College as our home pool. More to come!

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FAQ

Questions Parents Ask

What age can my child start?▼

Our Flippa Ball program begins in Year 2 with skill training and fun games. This leads into junior divisions U12, U14, U16, U18 and onto seniors. Children can start at any age from Year 2 — New Wave is an inclusive club with development and competitive divisions to cater for all.

Does my child need to be a strong swimmer?▼

Your child needs to be able to tread water. While they will learn the specific swim techniques for water polo and the skills of ball handling while treading water through our Flippa Ball program and development grades at New Wave, a reasonable level of swimming is a prerequisite to learning water polo.

How is our Flippa Ball program different?▼

Our program is about developing young players. At some clubs, Flippa Ball refers to social modified-rules games for all ages. At New Wave, it's a structured pathway into the sport for primary-aged kids.

What is WAJL and WASL?▼

WAJL is the WA Junior League and WASL is the WA Senior League — the two competitions run by Water Polo WA. New Wave is required to register all players with Water Polo WA (WPWA).

How is playing division determined?▼

By year of birth — players are grouped into U12, U14, U16 and U18 based on their birth year for the season.

Do we have an intraclub competition?▼

No. Unlike other clubs, we enter teams into A and B Divisions of WAJL, with the exception of our Flippa Ball age kids.

What does being an inclusive club mean?▼

Unlike some other clubs, New Wave enters teams into both A and B grades at WAJL to cater for developing and competitive players. Everyone gets the chance to play.

Where does New Wave train?▼

New Wave will have a dedicated water polo pool at Wesley College as our home pool very soon. In the meantime, we train at St Hilda's and Leisurefit Booragoon.

When is the season?▼

The summer season runs across Term 4 and Term 1, with registrations in Aug/Sep. AYC (Australian Youth Championships) usually occurs in the April school holidays. Winter training is held in the off season.

Can adults play?▼

Yes! Ladies' & Men's senior teams in the WA Senior League (WASL). All welcome.

How do I register?▼

Visit the registration page or email registrar@newwavewpc.com.au to try a session.

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