WPTAS 15&U/ 17&U National State Championships Team- Player EOI
Event information
2026 National State Championships – Expression of Interest
The National State Championships bring together Australia’s leading state-based teams in a high-intensity representative competition. Athletes compete against the best from across the country, and the event supports national age-group identification and selection.
What This Means for Tasmania
For Water Polo Tasmania, this is the highest level of youth domestic competition. The focus is on team performance and delivering outcomes in a representative environment.
Athletes are expected to commit to a structured preparation phase and meet the required performance standards. To support a strong overall squad and a high standard of competition, a draft system may be implemented, and not all Expressions of Interest (EOIs) will result in selection.
At this level, playing time is not guaranteed. Coaches allocate pool time based on performance, effort, team dynamics, and tactical requirements to achieve the best result for the team.
Event Details
Dates: 29th September – 3rd October
Location: Melbourne (various venues)
Divisions
Age Group and Eligibility (Birth Years)
15&U Boys and Girls- Born 2011 & 2012
17&U Boys and Girls- Born 2009 & 2010
Coaching Staff
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15&U Girls- Mark Crosswell
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15&U Boys- Brad Johnson
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17&U Girls- Nat Symmons
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17&U Boys- Benjamin Smith
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Academy requirement: Athletes who wish to be selected must be training in the WPTAS Academy for Term 3 and are strongly encouraged to have trained in Term 2. Register here: WPTAS Events |
More information: See the WPTAS Academy Handbook.
Cost & Deposit
Estimated cost: $2100 (excluding uniform)
Deposit to confirm interest: $200
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Refundable if not selected: Deposit is refunded if your athlete is not selected, minus the Rev Sport surcharge.
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Non-refundable after commitment: Deposit is non-refundable if you withdraw after paying the deposit.
- Refunds from the team budget will only be provided for amounts over $100
Important Notes
To register, you must be a current WPTAS member. Please log in to your child’s WPTAS account when completing the registration.
How to complete your EOI
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Review the WPTAS Academy Handbook for event and program expectations.
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Submit your EOI and pay the $200 deposit to confirm interest
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Register for the WPTAS Academy, when available via WPTAS Events
- EOI's CLOSE Monday 15th June at 5pm
Contact statemanager.wptas@gmail.com for further information.
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