NORDEK UPDATE 30th JANUARY 2026
Hi Everyone,
Welcome back! There’s so much happening in water polo world this year!
NORDEK TRAINING RETURNS – TERM 1, 2026
Training is back next week, kicking off Monday, Feb 2, with sessions split between CISAC (Belconnen) and Canberra Olympic Pool (COP) in the City.
Please check the updated Term 1 training schedule below and make note of your session times and locations.
Mondays | CISAC & COP
6:45–8:45pm | Women (U16 Blue / Div 2 / PLW) | CISAC
7:30–9:00pm | Div 2 Men / PLM | COP
Tuesdays | CISAC
5:30–6:30pm | Swim set (All Juniors)
6:45–7:45pm | U12 / U14 / U16 White (Boys & Girls)
Thursdays | CISAC
5:30–6:30pm | Swim set (All Juniors)
6:30–7:45pm | U12 / U14 / U16 (Boys & Girls)
Fridays | COP
6:00–7:00pm | U16 Boys / YLM
Looking forward to getting everyone back in the water for a big Term 1
SUMMER SEASON IMPORTANT DATES
The second half of the summer season is nearly here, with plenty happening over the coming weeks. Make sure these key dates are in your calendar
Return of Summer Competition
• Premier League Men & Women – Tue 3 Feb
• Men’s Second Grade – Wed 4 Feb
• Women’s Second Grade – Thu 5 Feb
• Junior Competition – Sat 7 Feb
Check the Water Polo ACT Fixtures & Results page for upcoming games in the second half of the season.
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/wpact/games
There are some Double headers to make up games missed, so please make sure you know when your team is scheduled for these by checking the draw carefully.
Ansis has kindly put your teams games on our Social media posts to help you out week 1.
WPACT Club Championships Friday 6 – Sunday 8 March 2026
Heading back to Wagga Wagga for the third year running, the Club Championships bring WPACT clubs and surrounding regions together to celebrate water polo and crown our club champions.
WPACT Awards Night Friday 20 March | 6:00pm–10:30pm The Red Shed
An evening recognising the achievements, commitment, and contributions of our players, coaches, officials, and volunteers.
Tickets on sale soon — watch this space.
Grand Final Day Saturday 28 March AIS Aquatic Centre
The highlight of the season, featuring finals from Under 12s through to Premier League Men & Women as teams compete for premiership honours.
Australian Youth Water Polo Championships– Brisbane
U14 Boys and Girls 8th -12th April 2026
U16 Boys and Girls 14th -18th April 2026
CONGRATULATIONS to our Nordek teams & officials who recently took part in WPQLD State Championships in Brisbane.
16&U Girls - 7th place. The girls competed in a tough Division 1 field and finished the week strongly with a win in the 7th place final. A challenging draw throughout the tournament, but plenty of competitive games and good experience against quality opposition.
16&U Boys - 10th place. A tough week for the boys in Division 1, finishing with a 2–6 record. Some challenging match-ups and a demanding final day, but valuable minutes and lessons against strong opposition.
Well done to both squads on a big week in Brisbane and the effort shown throughout the tournament, and a big thank you to coaches MacKayla and Mattia.
NORDEK JUNIOR DOLPHINS - TERM 1 AT CISAC
Junior Dolphins are back for 2026!
We hope everyone had a great summer break - it’s time to dive back in for Term 1, packed with water polo skills, games, and plenty of fun!
Session Return Dates
Belco Monday Junior Dolphins
Monday, 2 Feb. 6:00pm - 6:45pm. CISAC, Belconnen
Belco Wednesday Junior Dolphins
Wednesday, 4 Feb. 6:40pm - 7:30pm. CISAC, Belconnen
Let’s go, Junior Dolphins - ready for a big Term 1 of 2026!
This program is for kids aged 7 – 13 who are interested in trying the sport of water polo.
To sign up: https://www.canberrawaterpoloacademy.com/junior-dolphins
PRIMARY SCHOOLS WATER POLO IS BACK FOR TERM 1
Canberra Water Polo Academy (CWPA) is ready to kick off another great term of the Canberra Schools Comp, starting Week 1 on Friday 6 February.
Who: ACT primary students
• Years 3–4 and 5–6
• Year 7s may play in 5–6 by request
When: Fridays. 6:00–8:30pm
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 | Mar 6, 13, 27
No games March 20 (WPACT Presentation Night)
Cost: $165 per player (incl. GST)
All returning teams are locked in, and registrations are now open. If your school isn’t involved yet, we can help you find a team!. Registration details and comp info via our Schools Comp page
Questions? info@canberrawaterpoloacademy.com See you poolside!
CANBERRA WATER POLO ACADEMY (CWPA) TALENT DEVELOPMENT SQUAD (TDS) IS RETURNING IN 2026.
After a 7-year hiatus, CWPA is bringing back the Talent Development Squad - a high-performance training program for motivated athletes looking to go beyond club and representative water polo.
What is TDS?
A complementary high-performance program bridging the gap between club competition and elite pathways. Sessions focus on technical, tactical, physical, and mental development - with standards aligned to higher levels of the game.
Who it’s for
• 18&U athletes (born 2008–2010)
• 2011 athletes by request (subject to availability)
• Limited to 20 athletes per gender
What’s included
• Expert high-performance coaching
• Structured training sessions (min. 2 per week)
• 6–8 performance testing & monitoring
• Strength & conditioning support
• Individual feedback & position-specific coaching
• Pathway and opportunities guidance
Cost. $450 per term (ACT school terms)
Key dates
• Applications open: 23 Jan
• Parent info session (online): 28 Jan
• Athletes notified: 30 Jan
• Training begins: 4 Feb
Training locations. Civic Pool & CISAC (early morning sessions)
Applications are now open - places are limited.
https://www.canberrawaterpoloacademy.com/tds
WATER POLO ACT SOCIAL POLO - starting on Sunday 8th Feb at CISAC 2.00 – 3.00pm
Perfect for anyone who is looking for a fun, friendly, pressure-free environment to play Water Polo with minimal training involved. The competition is designed for all skill levels and a varying age of adults. Join as an individual, with a friend or as a group team. Everyone is welcome.
Participants must be a registered member with WPACT in order to participate, click HERE to register with WPACT. https://www.revolutionise.com.au/wpact/events/292261
WPACT REPRESENTATIVE COACHING POSITIONS - EOI OPEN!
Water Polo ACT is seeking Expressions of Interest from those wishing to join the WPACT coaching team for 2026.
Successful coaching teams will lead ACT representative athletes to:
East Coast Challenge (U15s) | Melbourne | 3-5 July 2026
National State Championships (U15s & U17s) | 19-23 September 2026
If you feel that you could contribute to the WPACT representative coaching program, please complete the application
Applications close Friday 20 February 2026 - Positions for representative referees and team managers will be called for once coaching teams are in place. We look forward to hearing from you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelAkC5eBRWsdSpBo0S_T6FC1G6aSqdt1SoYTetq8uYj5mFhQ/viewform
NORDEK UNIFORM ITEMS are available for online purchase.We encourage all players to wear the Nordek Team shirt or Hoodie and Nordek shorts or trackpants to the pool.
There are many items available for players, coaches, managers and supporters. Head to the Nordek Club Shop
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/nordekwp/clubshop
SWIMMERS are available at training or contact secretary@nordek.com.au
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