MESSAGE FROM PHANTOMS’ PRESIDENT
NEW SEASON, NEW COMMITTEE!
Welcome to our first newsletter for the 2026/27 season. We held a successful AGM on 25 July 2026, and I would like to thank our outgoing committee members: Sean Rose, Zack Weedon, Pete Steele, Sam Hardy, Felix Hickling, Bella Rose and Bridget Barton. All have made valuable contributions to the committee, and we appreciate their ongoing support and commitment to Phantoms.
A special mention goes to Sean Rose, who has held numerous committee positions, including President, and has been a player since 2004. Sean is an asset to our club, and his life membership of Phantoms and receipt of the Joel Sangster Award reflect the significant contribution he has made. Sean regularly helps with all manner of tasks and is a font of knowledge about the club, Water Polo WA, other clubs and players. Thank you, Sean, for your dedication and commitment to water polo, Phantoms and your fellow club members.
We welcome Vice President Ty Kowalski to the committee for 2026/27. Congratulations, Ty. Our new general members are Marcel Bennington, Declan Brown, Barry Gibb, Ben McSweeney, Ruby Soanes and Rachel Tierney.
I am returning as President and welcome the return of Secretary Mia Buswell, Treasurer Michelle Yates, and general members Donna Barwood, Emma Sealey and Clarry Zeiser.
Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting and helped tidy up, making the morning a great opportunity to catch up and discuss the previous and coming year of water polo.
Cheers,
Rossie Soanes
president@phantomswpc.com.au
WE NEED YOU—JOIN A SUBCOMMITTEE
There is always room to help, and you do not have to be a committee member. Many hands make light work, so please consider contributing to one of the following subcommittees:
• Social Competition—help us make the social league happen.
• Juniors Program—we would value support from parents or older juniors who want to develop their leadership skills.
• Social Events and Fundraising—help us celebrate 40 years of Phantoms and 10 years with the White Pointers.
• Marketing and Public Relations—support articles, media releases, marketing and promotion of the Phantom name.
• Social Media, Communications and Newsletter—help with social media, website updates and future newsletters.
Contact Mia at secretary@phantomswpc.com.au and include the subcommittee you are interested in within the subject line.
Subcommittee information:
https://mcusercontent.com/b34f395ded5bf554822460941/files/f96b8d4e-31f8-7ef9-5188-1275bb5a39bb/Subcommittees.01.pdf
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE 2026/27 SEASON
Juniors Open Day
Saturday 3 October 2026
9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Stirling Leisure Centre, Inglewood
Come down and get wet with some fun and play at our Open Day. The session is for juniors aged 5–18, including Phun Ball and Flippa Ball, with water polo activities, a sausage sizzle and juice boxes.
Juniors Season Starts
Sunday 18 October 2026
Senior Season Opener
Sunday 4 October 2026
2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Stirling Leisure Centre, Inglewood
Come down and enjoy a casual training session followed by a scratch match and a bite to eat.
Senior Season Starts
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Social Competition
Come and Try: Monday 5 October 2026
Competition starts: Monday 12 October 2026
Stirling Leisure Centre, Inglewood
White Pointers Rookies Program
Sundays 20 and 27 September, and 4 October 2026
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Stirling Leisure Centre, Inglewood
Check the club’s social media pages for more information.
SUMMER TRAINING TIMES
Beatty Park Leisure Centre
Seniors
Tuesday: 5:45 AM–6:45 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Stirling Leisure Centre, Inglewood
Flippa Ball and Phun Ball
Saturday from 17 October: 9:30 AM–10:15 AM
Juniors
Thursday from 3 September: 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Tuesday from 13 October: 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Saturday from 17 October: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Seniors
Thursday: 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Sunday: 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
COACHES FOR THE 2026/27 SEASON
Phantoms had a coach at every training session during winter, and we are aiming to do the same again for summer. Our coaches give their time and knowledge to help every player improve. Please arrive on time and listen to the coaches to get the best from every training session.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026/27 SEASON
Our attention over the next couple of weeks is on team nominations and player registrations. Players should have received an Intention to Register email containing a short questionnaire. If you have not already completed it, please do so as soon as possible.
Complete the questionnaire:
https://us.list-manage.com/11wAJ9fK4Jo?e=a16f05f42f&c2id=043a27fecc3ff98f78e5ac4a25299379
When the registration and payment email is issued, please complete your registration promptly. Players who register early will be allocated to teams first, subject to their Intention to Register response. Team numbers will be capped at 15 players.
Thank you for supporting a smoother team-allocation process for the 2026/27 season.
LET’S PLAY SAFE, PLAY WELL AND PLAY LIKE A PHANTOM!
