LIFE MEMBERS
Last Sunday we held our 2022/23 Presentation Day at the Elwood Bowls Club. With over 200 people in attendance and amidst some glorious autumn weather we celebrated another fantastic season of Water Polo for the Richmond Club.
This was an opportunity to reflect on the successes and learnings from all of our teams both seniors and juniors during the 2022/23 season.
The first order of business however was to present five Richmond Water Polo Life Memberships. With a rich history starting back in 1921 the longevity of our club has relied on members who are not only passionate about the sport but give back to the club community over extended periods of time. With this in mind we congratulate and honour the contributions of the following members who have represented and generously supported our club over many years.
Rowie Webster
One of Richmond’s greatest ever juniors.
3 time Olympian (2012 London, 2016 Rio, 2020 Tokyo) – including a bronze in London in 2012
Played over 300 games for Australia.
Water Polo Victoria – Life Member
Continues to coach at Vic Phoenix and Richmond junior programs.
Andrew Wightman
One of the best ever junior players to come through Richmond.
2 time Olympian (1988 Seoul, 1992 Barcelona)
256 games for Australia
Won 4 National League Titles in 1990,91,92,93.
Greig ”Spindles” Richardson
Joined the club in the 1980s from Melbourne High School Old Boys water polo club.
Water Polo Victoria – Life Member
4 games for Australia
Former Asst coach of the Australian Women’s team
Current Coach of Richmond Women's SL1 TEAM Program and u14 Junior Boys.
Frank Mielke
Vic men's State Team
Joined the club in the early 1980s from Melbourne High School Old Boys water polo club
Member of Richmond Men's team SL3/4/5 for 30 + years, as a player and then coach, tribunal member and club administrator
Mark Grooby
Vic men's State Team
Won 4 National League Titles in 1990,91,92,93.
77 games for Australia and also played for NZ including 1986 World Championships
Water Polo Victoria – Life Member
Former President, Board member and Tribunal member of WPV.
Referee, Coach and Richmond player for more than 35 years.
Former Pres. of Richmond and Committee member.
Many thanks to our organisers and Committee members Ben, Sean and Zoe for a great day.
Go Tigers 🟡⚫️🟡