From May through September 2025, the Water Polo NSW Development Academy Program is bringing together young talent uniting more than 160 athletes across U13 and U15 boys' and girls' divisions. With a focus on high-energy training, elite coaching, and inclusive participation, this statewide initiative is setting a new benchmark in athlete development for NSW.

As the 2025 Winter Metro Competition gets underway, Water Polo NSW is celebrating unprecedented growth in team registrations, with 144 teams entered – a remarkable 10% increase from 2024. This surge in participation showcases the expanding appeal of water polo across metropolitan and regional areas, with several clubs recording exceptional growth and new institutions joining the competition for the first time.