Competition and Age Guidelines

Seniors Competition: MONDAY NIGHT COMPETITION

Males & Females born in 2005* or earlier

Juniors Competition: TUESDAY NIGHT COMPETITION

Males & Females

Youngest teams play first

SHWP AGEGROUPS:

U16 – born in 2005 or 2006*

U14 – born in 2007 or 2008*

U12 – born in 2009 or 2010 or 2011*

FlippaBall (NEW) – born after 2012 (if you have a child who may be interested in this activity, email us: shwp@outlook.com)

AGE GUIDELINES:

SHWP has adopted the WPNSW Guidelines for 'Playing Age Limits' see below for general guidance (full policy attached)

Players are to play in an age relevant competition where possible
Players wishing to gain more experience and play at levels higher than their age group are not to play higher than two age divisions above their age grouping

Exemptions:

NSW State recognised players of suitable skill maybe provided an exemption upon application
Australian recognised players of suitable skill maybe provided an exemption upon application

**For exemptions to the above, players must seek approval from SHWP board**

Official FINA Age Guide

WPAG 1: All age group competitors remain qualified from 1 January to the following 31 December at their age at the close of day (12 midnight) on 31 December of the year of competition.

WAPG 2: Age grouping for Water Polo for boys and girls are as follows;