The Regional Water Polo Clinic is a weekend development program designed to grow participation and skills in water polo across regional Victoria. This clinic will offer coaching sessions for junior and senior players of all experience levels, from beginners through to advanced athletes, delivered by experienced coaches. 

Open to all participants from Ballarat and surrounding regional areas, the clinic aims to increase participation, strenghten regional water polo networks, and position Ballarat as a hub for water polo development. 

What's included:
* Coaching by experienced Water Polo Victoria staff
* Referee and Official training for interested players, volunteers, and parents
* High-level water polo athletes available to provide inspiration and insight into player development pathways
* Multiple sessions throughout the weekend to allow for busy schedules

When: 4-6 September 2026 - All sessions open to all abilities and ages. Times and schedule subject to change.
Weekend Schedule:

Friday 4 Sept: 5:00-6:30PM - Back to Basics and Fundamentals - Juniors and Seniors, New Players
*Fundamental movements, with and without the ball; ball and basic skills

Saturday 5 Sept: 11:30AM-5:00PM - Rules and Drills in and out of the pool - Guest Speaker
*11:30-12:45 - Learn more about rules in the pool and on deck - Juniors and Seniors, New Players
*1:00-2:15 - Hear from National Team player Maddy Steere in a Q&A conversation - Juniors and Seniors, New Players
*2:30-3:45 - Coach Maddy will lead specilised drills, focussing on defence - Juniors only
*3:45-5:00 - Coach Maddy will do the same session again - Seniors only

Sunday 6 Sept: 9:00AM-2:00PM - Game time!
*9:00-10:30 - Rules recap, set up basics, and games and fun - Juniors aged under 13
*10:45-12:15 - Rules recap, set up, games and fun - Juniors aged 14-16
*12:30-2:00 - Rules recap, set up, games and fun - Seniors

Where: Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre

Cost: $10 per person. Covers the entire weekend, including pool entry.

What to Bring:
- Swimwear you are comforatble in
- Towel and change of clothes
- Drink bottle to keep hydrated
- Enthusiasm and openness to learn and experience water polo

Click the 'Attend' button to complete your Event sign up, and email admin@ballaratwaterpolo.org with any questions. We can't wait to see you at the pool!

This event is proudly supported by both Water Polo Victoria and Ballarat City Council.