Junior Season Info 2026/27
WELCOME TO THE 2026/27 JUNIOR SEASON
The 2026/27 Junior Season runs across Terms 4 and 1, with Wednesday training, Friday night District Competition and junior tournaments and events.
Train together on Wednesday. Play for your district on Friday. Be part of something bigger!
⭐ REGISTER NOW
This season means more chances for Gold Coast juniors to get in the pool, play regular games and be part of a team, without having to travel to Brisbane for weekly competition.
And it’s about building stronger Gold Coast players, quality local competition and a junior program our players can be proud to call their own.
⭐ HOW THE 2026/27 JUNIOR SEASON WORKS
- Join GC Water Polo
- Train together on Wednesdays at Trinity Lutheran College
- Play for your district on Fridays (starting with Trials on 9 & 16 October) at Southport
- Take part in tournaments & representative opportunities
- Build towards the District Grand Final on 21 March
📅 Season: Term 4 2026 – Term 1 2027
🏆 Junior age groups: U10 • U12 • U14 • U16
🤽 Junior program: Training • District Competition • Tournaments & Events
⭐ All skill levels welcome: From beginners through to experienced players
Everyone trains together, develops their skills together and gets regular opportunities to play, right here on the Gold Coast!
⭐ JUNIOR TRAINING ON WEDNESDAYS
Train together. Develop together.
Juniors from across the Gold Coast train together each Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran College, Ashmore.
They’ll work on their swimming, ball skills and game play with GCWP coaches, while getting to know the other kids they’ll be playing with throughout the season.
Term 4 Training: Wednesday 7 October – Wednesday 9 December 2026
Term 1 Training: Wednesday 3 February – Wednesday 17 March 2027
VIEW ALL WEDNESDAY TRAINING TIMES & DATES →
Learn more about GCWP Academy, our Wednesday junior development program led by Matt Negline, including how sessions work, who can join and what your child will gain from training.
⭐ DISTRICT COMPETITION ON FRIDAY NIGHTS
Friday night is game night at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport.
Players are allocated to a team for the season and play regular games against the other Gold Coast junior teams. The first two Friday nights of the season (9 & 16 October) will be Trials. These sessions will help GCWP see players in the water and establish the new districts and competition teams for the season.
🕒 When: Term 4 and Term 1, Friday nights from 4:30pm
📍 Venue: Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport
🤽 Age groups: U10 • U12 • U14 • U16
🏆 Grand Final: Sunday 21 March 2027, Miami Pool
VIEW FRIDAY COMPETITION DATES & SCHEDULE →
⭐ MEET YOUR NEW DISTRICTS
Every junior will be allocated to a team for the season.
They’ll train together on Wednesday, then pull on their team cap and play on Friday nights!
Meet the Northern Dolphins • Central Mudcrabs • Coastal Crocs • Southern Stingrays
⭐ JUNIOR EVENTS & TOURNAMENTS
Throughout the season, GCWP junior players can take part in tournaments, championships and other competitions beyond the weekly Gold Coast District program. Opportunities include Queensland Country Championships, State Titles, Banana Bowl and Australian Youth Championships.
⭐ REGISTER NOW
All players participating in the 2026/27 Junior Season will need the appropriate GCWP membership.
Train & Play junior membership: $317 for the season
Includes $67 Silver Junior registration + $250 Junior Training & Competition add-on.
Have a Play On! voucher? Eligible Queensland families may be able to use a Play On! voucher of up to $200 towards eligible junior participation costs. Download your voucher and have it ready to upload during registration.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR JUNIOR WATER POLO →
⭐ NEW TO WATER POLO?
Jump in and give it a go! Your child can start at any age and any skill level.
COME & TRY WATER POLO →
⭐ GOT QUESTIONS?
Get in touch with our Juniors team. SEND US YOUR ENQUIRY →