New to Water Polo
LOOKING FOR A FUN NEW SPORT?
Getting started with water polo is easy.
Your child doesn't need to know the rules or have any previous water polo experience. Just let us know a little about them, then come along to Wednesday training, meet the coaches, jump in and give it a go.
There's no pressure and no expectation that they already know how to play. There's a place for every child.
Water polo is more than just a game! Your child will learn to be part of a team, communicate, support each other and keep going when things get challenging, building confidence, fitness, resilience and independence while making friends and having fun.
For some children, it becomes a sport they simply love playing with their friends. For others, it can open the door to competition, Academy and representative opportunities.
⭐ YOUR FIRST COME & TRY SESSION IS FREE
Wednesdays Junior Training
📍 Trinity Lutheran College Senior Campus
🕒 10 Years & Under: 5:30pm–6:30pm
🕒 11 Years & Over: 6:00pm–7:15pm
What to bring:
Swimmers • Towel • Water bottle • Goggles • We'll take care of the water polo equipment.
Arrive a little early, introduce yourselves to the coach and let them know it's your child's first session. We'll take it from there.
⭐ WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
If your child enjoys their first session, we'll help you with the next step and explain the training, competition and other opportunities available through GCWP Juniors.
See how Wednesday training and Friday District Competition work together.
HOW JUNIOR TRAINING & COMPETITION WORKS →
⭐ FAQs
You don’t need to be a water polo family to get started. If your child enjoys the water and is keen to try something new, we’ll help them learn the rest.
Does my child need water polo experience?
Not at all. Complete beginners are welcome. We’ll introduce the skills and the game as they go.
Do they need to know the rules?
No. They’ll learn the basics through training and playing. There’s no expectation that they understand water polo before they arrive.
How well do they need to swim?
Your child needs to be comfortable and confident in the water.
What age can children start?
GCWP has junior programs from U10 through to U16, with players grouped by age.
What if my child is a little nervous?
That’s okay. Trying a new sport can feel like a big step. Our coaches will help them settle in, meet the other players and join in at their own pace.
What if they don’t know anyone?
They soon will! Water polo is a team sport, and training is a great place to make new friends and become part of the GCWP community.