Details of various tournaments where the club may compete
AYC 2025 (U12 - U18)
The main club event in Aus, 2024 had 210 teams including NZ and USA
Perth (April 14 - 24th, 2025) Switches between Perth and Brisbane. It may be Melbourne in 2027
aprox $3300 per team, 5 Days 2 games per day including finals and runs as two divisions (Gold and Green)
https://www.waterpoloaustralia.com.au/news/2025-australian-youth-water-polo-championships-dates-confirmed
Loose early estimates put the cost pp at around $2000-2500 for a team of 10, doing it in shared accomodation as a team. If a hotel is used you can expect that to go up signifcantly depending on your choice. As its Easter things may go up!
Experience shows that its best to get a full team together (10+) prior to attending, with a goalie. There is a draft for those that dont have a team and it works well.
Geelong Tri State (U12M - U16 with U18 2025)
Dates:
- Mid Feb
- 2025 may have Friday games to accomodate U18
Teams: $850 plus ref costs
The cut-off years will be tbd respectively. Note: there are no dispensations so some will need to play up
- 12U mixed sides must consist of at least 3 girls and at least 3 boys
- Players may only play in one team for the weekend
- Players must play at least 1 game on the Saturday to qualify for finals on the Sunday
- All teams are to provide an experienced referee for the weekend
- Only 1 team per club per age group may be entered
Ballarat 2024 (U12 + U14)
U12M - U14G&B - U16G&B
Dates:
Canberra Cup (U14 + U17)
Weekend after the Cup weekend in Nov - Some games Friday night
Never been - logistical issues with travel for this and time in year
Teams: $1350 plus ref costs
