National State Championships
The best athletes from every state competing for the national title – and a pathway to the national program.
29 Sep – 3 Oct 2026
Melbourne
15&U & 17&U
2026 Divisions
15&U Female & Male
17&U Female & Male
Welcome Message from Minister for Sport, Steve Dimopoulos
On behalf of the Victorian Government, I’d like to welcome you to the 2026 Water Polo National State Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC).
The National State Championships are one of the most prestigious competitions for young water polo players in Australia.
With the best young athletes from each state showcasing their skill and determination, it’s sure to be an unforgettable championship of fierce competition.
These championships also provide an important talent pathway for our future champions, and we’re proud to support them through our Significant Sporting Events Program, which assists organisations deliver national, international, or regionally significant sporting events.
Since 2010 the Program has secured over 1200 events with more than half held in regional Victoria, boosting local jobs and economies, and showcasing our regions.
32 teams from across the country will compete, with more than 480 athletes expected to battle it out for glory at the iconic Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) and other state-of-the-art facilities across Melbourne’s beautiful eastern suburbs.
Thank you to Water Polo Australia, Water Polo Victoria, MSAC, Mentone Girls Grammar, Caulfield Grammar, Camberwell Grammar and Xavier College, event organisers, volunteers and all of those who have worked hard to deliver the 2026 championship.
For visitors to our wonderful state, I encourage you to also explore all Melbourne has to offer, and I wish you all the best for your time in our city.
And to our young athletes – best of luck!
Steve Dimopoulos MP
Member for Oakleigh
Minister for Sport
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Key Dates
| States to confirm Team Entries | Monday 15th June 2026 |
| States Invoiced | Monday 22nd June 2026 |
| Team Lists & Officials due to WPA | Friday 31st July 2026 |
| States to provide list of Players not selected in their team to WPA/Pathways (Ranked by Player Position) | Friday 31st July 2026 |
| Invoices Due | Monday 20th July 2026 |
| Player Info provided to States who require players | Managed by Pathways Lead |
| Player allocation to Teams who require players | By Friday 7th August 2026 |
| Draw Released | Monday 10th August 2026 |
| Team Names added to RevSport | Tuesday 1st September 2026 |
| Players, Cap Numbers & Team Staff loaded in MemberPool | By Monday 14th September 2026 |
| State Executive Meeting | Wednesday 16th September 2026 |
| Athlete, Coach & Manager Meeting | TBD |
| Coaches and Referee Meeting - Online | Monday 21st September 2026 |
For individual player enquiries, please contact your State directly.
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