Academy & Development Term 2- 2025

Water Polo Victoria is now taking expressions of interest for our Academy & Development programs for Term 2.

Please take the time to read updates on our Academy, Development and Regional Academy programs below, and complete your Expression of Interest via this link here or look at our website page here.

After a process of consultation, in 2025 WPV are tweaking the program to provide extra support for as many athletes as possible along the entire development pathway. During Term 1 & Term 2 we will trial splitting into a Tier 1 and Tier 2 system, enabling a re-engagement with our U17 contingent and providing a better progression for all athletes along the pathway. Each Academy Tier will be offered the same time in the pool, follow a similar term-based program and have excellent coaching support. However, the tier split will allow both skill and age to be better matched to create the best environment for all engaging with the WPV Academy. These tiers will be combined gender.

*Tier 1: Invitational to all 2024 U17 VIC State Team participants + opportunity for trials for others to make this tier who are further along the pathway.

Tier 2: Open to all above the age of 13 who have previously been involved in Academy + trials for brand new participants.

* It is important to note that each tier is still a WPV Academy program, and that it is a development pathway by nature. Not making Tier 1, and being placed in Tier 2, will still be extremely beneficial for the athlete's development.

Saturday Academy will return in Term 4 2025.

WPV Academy Program

Where: MSAC Dive Pool

When: Week starting 28th of April (no session on Monday 9th of June - Public Holiday), finishing July 3rd.

Schedule*: 2x sessions per week. Both Tiers Monday & Thursday mornings * Days pending numbers.

Time: 5:30am to 7.00am

Coaches: TBC

Who: Any interested athletes 13 years and older. Week 1 will include trials for new athletes.

Sessions: 19 sessions

Cost: $375, once selected individuals will be invoiced (following Week 1).

WPV Development Program

This program enables Water Polo Victoria to provide younger athletes (11+) a space to continue to build their foundational Water Polo skills and develop their understanding of the game from our coaching team. In 2025 WPV Development will take place in Term 1 & Term 2 only and is the perfect program for athletes planning on participating in the U13 Participation Tournament in Hobart. There are no trials for our Development Program.

Where: MSAC Dive Pool

When: Week starting 28th of April.

Schedule: 1x session per week. Finishing Wednesday June 25th

Time: Wednesday 5:30am to 7.00am

Coaches: Chloe Lim and Natalya Barry

Who: Any interested athletes 11 years and older (mix gendered). No trials for Development Program.

Sessions: 9 sessions. No trials needed for Development.

Cost: $200, once attended individuals will be invoiced (following Week 1).

Once programs are finalized (following Week 1), TeamApp groups will be created for each program and athletes will be added in once confirmed as participants.

WPV Regional Academy (Albury/Wodonga)

Where: Albury Pool

When: Week starting 28th of April, finishing July 3rd.

Schedule: 2 x sessions per week,

Time: 4:15pm -5:30pm *Days TBC

Coaches:  James & Geordie Makeham

Who: Any interested athletes 11 years and older.

Sessions: 18 - 20 sessions

Cost: $150

Please ensure you complete the link below to confirm you are still interested in any of the above programs.

https://forms.office.com/r/400j5PKhUe

We look forward to seeing you poolside!

WPV Team