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16&U Female

The 16&U Female high performance program is a pathway designed by Water Polo Australia to contribute athletes towards future Aussie Stingers teams. The program is designed to educate aspiring athletes about all aspects of water polo, both in and out of the pool.

Water Polo Australia’s high performance programs play a crucial role in ensuring future success of our national teams. Athletes in this program were led by Sydney 2000 Olympic gold medalist Taryn Woods.

2021 16&U Female NZ Tour team

Annabel Cowan (QLD) Mermaids

Josephine Crimmins (QLD) Mermaids

Louisa Downes (QLD) Mermaids

Lily Dunn (NSW) Balmain

Phoebe Fredericks (QLD) All Hallows School

Samantha Hardingham (NSW) Sydney Uni

Chelsea Johnson (QLD) Mermaids

Zoe Negline (ACT) Gungahlin Dragons

Anneliese Pamp (NSW) Sydney Northern Beaches

Horatia Schlect (QLD) St Rita's

Layla Smith (NSW) Balmain

Taafili Taoso (QLD) Mermaids

Zoe Thomas (NSW) Balmain