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

Flippa Ball 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.

When is the water polo season?

Summer season — Term 4 and Term 1. Registrations open August/September. AYC usually occurs in the April school holidays. Winter training runs in the off season.

Yes. Women's and Men's senior teams in WASL. All welcome.

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Q: Does my child need to be a strong swimmer?

Players need to be able to tread water. A reasonable level of swimming is a prerequisite — specific water polo swim techniques are taught at the club.

Q: Where does New Wave train?

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

Q: What is WAJL and WASL?

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

South Perth's award winning, community-focused water polo club for boys and girls of all ages. From Flippa Ball beginners to competitive juniors and social seniors — come and join the wave!

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Seasons & Growing

Who We Are

Inclusive. Community. Performance.
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.

🏆 Performance

WA Club of the Year 2025. Three premierships in 25/26. National medals. State representation.

💜 Fun First

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

New Wave junior teams and coaches together at the pool

One Club, Every AgeOur Junior Community

What's Happening

March 2026

Three Premierships for New Wave!

Huge congratulations to our E Grade Women, U12 Boys and U16 Girls — all three teams claimed gold in 2025/26. What a season for the club!

2026

Dedicated WP Pool at Wesley College Coming Soon

Exciting news — New Wave will have a dedicated water polo pool at Wesley College as its home pool very soon. A huge step forward for the club!

16 January 2026

Training Sessions Start Back!

Open sessions returning, then team schedule. Friday 30th Jan — fun matches for ALL age groups.

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 aged kids. Water polo swim techniques, basic skills, and fun games with experienced coaches. Perfect for active kids who love the pool and a good ball game.

Year 2–6Boys & Girls

U12–U18

Junior Competition

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

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Senior State League

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

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New Wave in Action

Game Day Action

Friday Night Training

E Grade Women — Premiers 2025/26

AYC Bronze Medallists

Senior Men's — The Rollers

Junior Squad Training

State League Champions

National Championship Medals

Home of the Rollers

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Our Growth

Built in 2022.
Champions by 2025.

Established in 2022, New Wave made a splash from day one — 3 teams in our first season, 2 Grand Finals reached, and a club built around boys, girls and seniors of every level.

3 teams → 11 Club of the Year 2025 3 Premierships 2025/26

Today our juniors compete at national championships and our players represent WA.

Next chapter: a dedicated home pool at Wesley College, more teams at every age group, and a club that keeps building — wave after wave.

The story season by season ↓

New Wave junior team at the Australian Youth Championships in Brisbane

5 teams

Season 1

2022/23

The Launch

3 teams + 2 composites in junior competition
Reached 2 'B' Grand Finals in junior comp
Launched Flippa Ball learn-and-play program
AYC Perth representation

10 teams

Season 2

2023/24

Registrations Doubled

10 teams — 7 Junior incl. first girls' teams
Women's D grade
2 Senior Men's D & F grade
U14 & U16 at AYC Brisbane
WA State representation

11 teams

Season 3

2024/25

🏆 WA Club of the Year

8 Junior + 3 Senior teams in WAJL & WASL
72 juniors at AYC across 9 teams
2 bronze green division medals
WA State representation

10 teams

Season 4

2025/26

🏆 Three Premiers!

8 Junior + 2 Senior teams in WAJL & WASL
E Grade Women — Premiers!
U12 Boys — Premiers!
U16 Girls — Premiers!

Join!

Season 5

2026/27

Join the Wave

Registrations opening soon — junior & senior teams across all age groups
Continuing to grow boys', girls' and senior teams
Flippa Ball Academy — growing the next wave
Come and join the wave!

Training & Games

Training Schedule

Our season runs across Term 4 and Term 1 — outdoor pools, Perth sunshine, and active kids all summer. The 2026/27 training schedule will be released closer to the season — follow us on social media for updates.

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Stay Tuned

Training times, venues and competition dates for the new season will be published here soon. In the meantime, register your interest and we'll be in touch.

Sponsorship Opportunity

Partner with New Wave

Connect your brand with South Perth's award-winning, fastest-growing water polo club. WA Club of the Year 2025. Three premierships in 25/26. Hundreds of active local families and players from Year 2 to adults.

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Connect Locally

Reach engaged South Perth families across our website, social channels, training kit and club events. A direct line to active, brand-loyal local households.

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Back a Growth Story

Five seasons in. Five seasons growing. WA Club of the Year. Three premierships in one season. Your brand grows with a club on the rise.

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Make Real Community Impact

Help us keep grassroots water polo accessible — from Year 2 Flippa Ball through to junior pathways and senior teams. Real support, real visibility.

Let's make waves together.

We're open to local partnerships of every size — product, service, in-kind or financial. Get in touch and we'll send through our sponsorship pack.

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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 and 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?▼

Players need to be able to tread water. You'll 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 — but 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 — teaching the skills and techniques that lead into junior water polo. At some other clubs, "Flippa Ball" refers to social modified-rules games for all ages.

Where does New Wave train?▼

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

When is the season?▼

The water polo season is the summer season — Term 4 and Term 1. Registrations open August/September. The Australian Youth Championships (AYC) usually occurs in the April school holidays. Winter training runs in the off season.

What is WAJL and WASL?▼

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

How is playing division determined?▼

By year of birth. Players are placed in age groups (U12, U14, U16, U18) based on their birth year, in line with WPWA guidelines.

Do we have an intraclub competition?▼

No — unlike other clubs, we enter teams into both A and B Divisions, 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 to play, regardless of experience.

Can adults play?▼

Yes! Women's & Men's senior teams in WASL social grades. All welcome — beginners and experienced alike.

How do I register?▼

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

Ready to Join the Wave?

Registrations for 2026/27 open August/September. Register your interest now and we'll be in touch.

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