Tairāwhiti Water Polo

HAWKES BAY LOCAL THROWDOWN TOURNAMENT 7-8 Sep
We were excited and grateful to be invited by to register a team for this developmental and fun tournament. As our first tournament for the club we were made to feel very welcome. After six games in two days - W 1, D 1, L 4 - the team came away with heaps of learning, fun and tiredness!
Thank you to those who organised and supported the fundraising raffles.
Photos very capably taken by Jose Castaño.

Pre-match warm-up commences for the U14 play-off to determine 5th and 6th positions.

Our team is heading to Hawke’s Bay for the exciting "Local Throw Down," the first-ever inter-school water polo tournament! Teams from across Hawke’s Bay will be battling it out in what’s sure to be an action-packed weekend.
Good luck to all our players and management. If you’re in Hastings this weekend, come watch a game or two, with the excitement starting Saturday! 🏆💦

🌊 Tairāwhiti Water Polo Update! 🌟

Can you believe it’s already Week 7? We’re kicking things off tonight with our Game Night starting at 6pm. Don’t miss out on Thursday’s Training and Fun Night, also at 6pm!

This week, there won’t be any "Rule the Pool" sessions as our team is heading to Hawke’s Bay for the exciting "Local Throw Down," the first-ever inter-school water polo tournament! Teams from across Hawke’s Bay will be battling it out in what’s sure to be an action-packed weekend.

Good luck to all our players and management. If you’re in Hastings this weekend, come watch the excitement starting Saturday! 🏆💦

🌊 Happy Father's Day to All Our Amazing Water Polo Dads!🌊

Today, we celebrate the dads who dive in with enthusiasm, whether they’re cheering from the sidelines, coaching from the pool side, or sharing wisdom with their kids on the ride home. Your support, dedication, and love for the game make a huge splash in the Tairāwhiti Water Polo community. 🏆

Wishing all our water polo dads a fantastic Father’s Day—may your day be filled with joy and laughter!

Raffle closed. Thank you for supporting the team. We raised close to $400 which will go towards club tshirts and travel cost.
Congratulations to Sally Cale from Whatatutu she won our raffle.

Fundraising for the Tairawhiti U14 Mixed Water Polo team heading to a tournament in Hawkes Bay in September RAFFLE...$2 per ticket

Prize: Frank Green 1L Bottle and Coffee cup ( colour of your choice) & 10x coffee card ( Curbside Kitchen)

Raffle drawn on Friday 30th August ( if not sold sooner )

Thanks for supporting the water polo team x

🌊 Week 6 action starts tonight!
Tuesday: Join our Social League for a relaxed, fun game
Thursday: Come to our 'Training & Fun' night from 6-7:30pm to learn new skills and enjoy the sport
Sunday: Show off your skills in our 'Rule the Pool' event!
Calling all Year 7 - 13 students! Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to sharpen your skills, we’d love to have you join us. We're taking a team to Hawke's Bay in September.
New players are always welcome!
Up and Coming Events
Sept 29th 1st Anniversary of Tairāwhiti Water Polo
NZWP Masters in Hawkes Bay 1st -3rd November
Coast Polo December 2024
Further details to come
🔗 Register now for term 3: https://tairawhitiwaterpolo.fmweb.nz/register
💸 Term Membership Fee: $50, which covers either Tuesday Social League and Thursday Training & Fun, or Sunday Rule the Pool and Thursday Training & Fun.
Got any questions? Feel free to flick us a message. See you at the pool! 🏅💦

🌊 What’s Happening this Week?
Tuesday: Join our Social League for a relaxed, fun game
Thursday: Come to our 'Training & Fun' night from 6-7:30pm to learn new skills and enjoy the sport
Sunday: Show off your skills in our 'Rule the Pool' event!
Calling all Year 7 - 13 students! Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to sharpen your skills, we’d love to have you join us. We're taking a team to Hawke's Bay in September.
New players are always welcome!
Up and Coming Events
Sept 29th 1st Anniversary of Tairāwhiti Water Polo
NZWP Masters in Hawkes Bay 1st -3rd November
Coast Polo December 2024
Further details to come
🔗 Register now for term 3: https://tairawhitiwaterpolo.fmweb.nz/register
💸 Term Membership Fee: $50, which covers either Tuesday Social League and Thursday Training & Fun, or Sunday Rule the Pool and Thursday Training & Fun.
Got any questions? Feel free to flick us a message. See you at the pool! 🏅💦

🏊‍♂️🌟 Just watched an amazing water polo match at the Olympics and feeling inspired? Why not give it a go yourself? Dive into the action with the friendly Tairawhiti Water Polo Club at Kiwa Pools!

🌊 What’s Happening?

Tuesday: Join our Social League for a relaxed, fun game
Thursday: Come to our 'Training & Fun' night from 6-7:30pm to learn new skills and enjoy the sport
Sunday: Show off your skills in our 'Rule the Pool' event!
Calling all Year 7 - 13 students! Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to sharpen your skills, we’d love to have you join us. New players are always welcome!

🔗 Register now: https://tairawhitiwaterpolo.fmweb.nz/register
💸 Term Membership Fee: $50, which covers either Tuesday Social League and Thursday Training & Fun, or Sunday Rule the Pool and Thursday Training & Fun.

Got any questions? Feel free to flick us a message. See you at the pool! 🏅💦

Come join us for Social League tonight Tuesday, at Kiwa Pools, running throughout the term.
Our 'Training & Fun' nights on Thursday's 6-7:30pm at Kiwa Pools. It's open to everyone looking to learn new skills and have a blast!
Calling all Year 7 - 13 students! Dive into Rule the Pool on Sunday, Show off your skills in a team setting.
New players are always welcome! Register now on our website below. Term membership fee is $50, covering either Tuesday Social League and Thursday Training & Fun, or Sunday Rule the Pool and Thursday Training & Fun.
🔗 Register here: https://tairawhitiwaterpolo.fmweb.nz/register
Got questions? Flick us a message

Calling all Year 7 - 13 students! Looking for something to come do today - Come and try Water pool today Sunday, 4th August.
Show off your skills in a team setting.
New players are always welcome!
Come give it a go! - Try before you buy!
Register now on our website below.
Term membership fee is $50, covering
Sunday Rule the Pool and Thursday Training & Fun.
🔗 Register here: https://tairawhitiwaterpolo.fmweb.nz/register
📅 Sunday's - Rule the Pool
🗓️ EVERY SUNDAY in TERM 3
🕙 2 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 Kiwa Pools
📅 Thursday Training & Fun Night
🗓️ EVERY THURSDAY in TERM 3
🕙 6 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Kiwa Pools
Got questions? Message us anytime. Let's make Term 3 unforgettable! 🤽‍♂️🤽‍♀️

We had a fantastic turnout on Sunday for our first 'Rule the Pool' of Term 3! Campion College showed strong support, forming a team called the Sharks, primarily made up of their students. The other team, the Orcas, was composed of students from the other local schools and led by our club captain and GBHS student, Zyden Worsnop. Zyden played a pivotal role by playing one half for each team. After four intense quarters, the Sharks emerged victorious by just one goal. Thomas Grant from the Sharks was named MVP for his relentless performance, continuing his streak from last week. For the Orcas, MVP honors went to Owen Raines, who gave a stellar performance, playing the full 28 minutes—first three quarters as goalkeeper and the last quarter in defense.

It's that time of the week, come join us for Social League tonight Tuesday, at Kiwa Pools, running throughout the term.
Our 'Training & Fun' nights on Thursday's 6-7:30pm at Kiwa Pools. It's open to everyone looking to learn new skills and have a blast!
Calling all Year 7 - 13 students! Dive into Rule the Pool on Sunday, Show off your skills in a team setting.
New players are always welcome! Register now on our website below. Term membership fee is $50, covering either Tuesday Social League and Thursday Training & Fun, or Sunday Rule the Pool and Thursday Training & Fun.
🔗 Register here: https://tairawhitiwaterpolo.fmweb.nz/register
Got questions? Flick us a message

If you can't wait for your local water polo fix, there is plenty of live action available starting tonight at midnight on Sky Sports (check guide for details), each morning their will be a highlight show which might feature some on free to air, the competition will run until the finals on 12th August. Neither of the NZ teams qualified to this year Paris Olympics, however our Trans-Tasman neighbours did. Fortunately, our club has strong ties with many of the qualified nations, so fingers crossed one of them takes home the trophy! 🏆

Calling all Year 7 - 13 students! Rule the Pool on is back starting tomorrow Sunday, July 28th.
Show off your skills in a team setting.
New players are always welcome!
Register now on our website below.
Term membership fee is $50, covering
Sunday Rule the Pool and Thursday Training & Fun.
🔗 Register here: https://tairawhitiwaterpolo.fmweb.nz/register

📅 Sunday's - Rule the Pool
🗓️ EVERY SUNDAY in TERM 3
🕙 2 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 Kiwa Pools

📅 Thursday Training & Fun Night
🗓️ EVERY THURSDAY in TERM 3
🕙 6 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Kiwa Pools

Got questions? Message us anytime. Let's make Term 3 unforgettable! 🤽‍♂️🤽‍♀️

🌊 Term 3 is here! Join us for Social League (Games Night) starting Tuesday, July 23rd, 6-7:30pm at Kiwa Pools, running throughout the term.

Our 'Training & Fun' nights resume on Thursday, July 25th, 6-7:30pm at Kiwa Pools. It's open to everyone looking to learn new skills and have a blast!

Calling all Year 7 - 13 students! Dive into Rule the Pool on Sunday, July 28th. Show off your skills in a team setting.

New players are always welcome! Register now on our website below. Term membership fee is $50, covering either Tuesday Social League and Thursday Training & Fun, or Sunday Rule the Pool and Thursday Training & Fun.

🔗 Register here: https://tairawhitiwaterpolo.fmweb.nz/register

Got questions? Message us anytime. Let's make Term 3 unforgettable! 🤽‍♂️🤽‍♀️

Yesterday afternoon at the Kiwa Pools saw a great game of Water Polo between two selections one of school age players and one of club players mainly adults and school age players.
The school team started strong with a commanding 4-1 lead at halftime, but the club players, a mix of adults and school-age players, staged a strong comeback in the second half to secure a 9-6 win. Tom Grant's MVP performance was instrumental in this victory, and Austin Matthews' crucial saves during the third period helped keep the school team from scoring.

Late goals from Jess Bolwerk in the final quarter further solidified the club players' lead. On the other side, Zyden Worsnop led the school team as captain, with MVP Nikau Rudge showcasing powerful swimming skills that posed challenges for both defenders and attackers throughout the game.

It was a spirited match with standout performances on both sides. It's great preparation for the coming term and remainder of the year that the team is gearing up for more games. We our back in the pool tomorrow (Tuesday) and Thursday evenings at 6pm, next Sunday see's the return if rule the pool involving players from Year 7 to Year 13. New Players always welcome.

🌊🤽‍♂️ Dive into the action with Tairāwhiti Water Polo! 🤽‍♀️🌟

Join us today at Kiwa Pools at 2pm to witness the thrill of our School Team take on a Club team selection! Bring your friends and family to cheer us on in what some call the toughest sport in the world—water polo!

Can't make it today? No worries! Here's what else we have lined up for the rest of the term:
🔹 Tuesday Night (6pm): Social League
🔹 Thursday Night (6pm): Club Night (training and games)

And mark your calendars for:
🔹 Next Sunday (2pm): 'Rule the Pool' for Year 7 to Year 13 students; come dive into a team.

Let's make a splash together! See you at Kiwa Pools!
NEW PLAYERS ALWAYS WELCOME
🌊💪

🌊 Exciting Announcement! 🏐 Our Year 9-13 school team is diving into a new challenge with a formal game against Tairawhiti Water Polo Club! Here are the details:

📅 Training Session:
🗓️ Wednesday, July 17th
🕙 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Kiwa Pools

Get ready to refine our strategy with focused scrimmage sessions, focusing on positional play both offensively and defensively.

🌟 Game Day:
🗓️ Sunday, July 21st
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Kiwa Pools

Mark your calendars and come cheer for our team as they take on this exciting new sport! Spread the word and bring your friends and family along to support our talented schoolboys. Let's make this a memorable event together! 🎉💪

IMPORTANT! SCHOOL TEAM v. CLUB TEAM
Due to popular demand we announce the following opportunity these holidays.
Wed 17th Tairāwhiti Schools Team (years 8-13) training 10.00-11.30am at Kiwa Pools. To work on team offensive and defensive, in preparation for....
Sun 21st Game 2.00pm: Tairāwhiti School Team versus Tairawhiti Club team.

School players, rally your mates who have been playing in term 2, all are welcome to come along on Wed 17th.
Tairawhiti Club Members, are you up for a game versus our School Team?
Come along on Sun 21st July 2.00pm start, bring your whanau, it will be a great spectacle showcasing how far our water polo has developed in just 9 months.

Sunday marked our final session of Term 2 for Rule the Pool, and what an incredible journey it has been over the past five Sundays! The progress we've witnessed from our first session to now has been nothing short of amazing.

🌟 A special shoutout to this week's MVPs, Charlotte Gray and Peyton Turnwald! 🌟 Both of them are new to Water Polo but have truly embraced the game with enthusiasm and skill. Charlotte has been phenomenal, creating and exploiting space down the right wing, contributing significantly to her team's attacking strategies. Peyton, on the other hand, has been a defensive rock, tirelessly covering and making crucial plays throughout the afternoon.

Your dedication and improvement have been truly inspiring to witness!

Looking ahead, Rule the Pool will be back in action starting Sunday, July 28th. Let's keep up the momentum and enthusiasm as we continue to learn and grow in this amazing sport!

You will need to get your Water Polo fix in this week as we will have a break for the school holidays that start on Friday. Tuesday 6pm is Social League and Thursday 6pm ‘ ’Training and Fun Night’
A full programme of events will return Tuesday 23rd July.

Welcome to the second issue of Tairāwhiti Water Polo’s Monthly Newsletter ‘Fastbreak News’

Hi, you will need to get your Water Polo fix in this week as we will have a break for the school holidays that start on Friday. Tuesday 6pm is Social League and Thursday 6pm ‘ ’Training and Fun Night’
A full programme of events will return Tuesday 23rd July.
Throughout June we ran a series of ‘Rule the Pool’, players dived into a team and learned all about a new sport. Numbers were good as we look to grow the sport in the region. Our Year 7 to 13 events will restart 28th July 2pm.
New Players Always Welcome

Week Nine Action begins tonight with our Tuesday night Social League 'Game Night' at 6pm! Thursday brings Training and Fun night (6pm), and we're mixing things up by meeting on the opposite side of the pool from our usual spot. This change is because of an exciting event happening at Kiwa Pools over the weekend. And mark your calendars for Sunday, when we'll be taking over the middle pool for a special 'Rule the Pool' event that's fun for all ages!

Our MVP's from our fourth 'Rule the Pool' series.

Today marked the fourth round of games in our Rule the Pool series. Despite the challenging weather conditions, we were able to field three teams once more: the Orcas, Dolphins, and Sharks. They engaged in six six-minute games against each other, with the Orcas emerging as the victors. Our three MVPs—Declan, Killian, and Diego—have all demonstrated their dedication by consistently attending our social league (Tuesdays at 6pm) and training nights (Thursdays at 6pm) throughout the term. Stay warm and dry see all on Tuesday.

Tomorrow sees our fourth 'Rule the Pool' for Year 7 to Year 13 students
Come dive into a team be an Orca or a Shark, and develop your skills in the water.
'Rule the Pool'! 🤽🏼‍♂️🏊🏽‍♀️

On Sunday, we had another group of Year 7 to Year 13's who attended another round of our Rule the Pool series. The Dolphins came out on top this week. Rule the pool will be on again on Sunday 23rd 2pm, however if you can't wait we have our 'Training and Fun Night' tomorrow Thursday 6pm. New players welcome.

Week 8 actions starts tonight with our Social League, the action continues on Thursday with our 'Training & Fun' night!
Sunday 23rd June for Rule the Pool this is for Year 7 - 13 students come dive into a team and show off your skills.
New Players always welcome.
Register below for Social league and 'Training & Fun' nights.
Social League (Games Night) Tuesday's from 6-7:30pm.
'Training & Fun' night, Thursday from 6-7:30pm and runs through Term 2. 'Training & Fun' night is open to all and is about learning new skills, and then trying them out in fun ways.
Please register on our website, below by clicking on the 'Register' link. Term membership fee is $50, which includes Tuesday 'Social League' and Thursday 'Training & Fun'. Message us if you have any questions.
https://tairawhitiwaterpolo.fmweb.nz/register