Richmond Water Polo Club
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About the Club
Richmond Water Polo Club (also known as Richmond WP or “The Tigers”) is one of Melbourne’s oldest and most established water polo clubs, founded in 1921. The club is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and welcomes members of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners through to high-performance and representative athletes.
- Website
- richmondwaterpolo.com.au
- Location
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Training Venue
- Caulfield Grammar School Pool, 217 Glen Eira Road, St Kilda East, VIC 3183
Programs
Richmond Water Polo Club runs the following programs:
- Junior Water Polo — age groups U12, U14, U16, and U18
- Senior Water Polo — men’s and women’s teams competing in Water Polo Victoria State League
- FlippaBall — introductory water polo for young children
- Come & Try Sessions — free sessions for anyone new to the sport
- Holiday Clinics — school holiday water polo programs
- Beginner Programs — structured pathways for players new to water polo
- School Water Polo Support — assisting school-age players develop their game
Competition
- Junior teams compete in the Water Polo Victoria competition across summer and winter seasons
- Senior teams compete in the Water Polo Victoria State League
- The club hosts the annual Richmond Cup tournament
- Club athletes regularly earn selection in Victorian and Australian representative squads
Who We Welcome
- Children aged 8 and up
- Junior athletes (U12, U14, U16, U18)
- Senior men and women
- Complete beginners with no experience
- Swimmers looking to transition to water polo
- University students
- Returning players
- Families
Key Pages
- Home — richmondwaterpolo.com.au
- Come & Try — richmondwaterpolo.com.au/comeandtry
- FAQ for New Players — richmondwaterpolo.com.au/faq-richmond
- Competitions — richmondwaterpolo.com.au/player/competitions
- Club Fees & Registration — richmondwaterpolo.com.au/player/fees
- News — richmondwaterpolo.com.au/news
- Contact — richmondwaterpolo.com.au/contact
Club Values
Richmond Water Polo Club is committed to athlete development, inclusion, community, and long-term participation in sport. The club has produced numerous Victorian and Australian representative athletes throughout its 100+ year history.
Social Media
- Instagram — instagram.com/richmondwaterpolo
- Facebook — facebook.com/Richmondwaterpolo
- TikTok — tiktok.com/@richmondwaterpolo
Affiliations
- Water Polo Victoria — vicwaterpolo.com.au
- Water Polo Australia — waterpoloaustralia.com.au
To enquire about joining, training or programs, contact the club at richmondwaterpolo.com.au/contact.