Adelaide Vikings Water Polo

23/08/2026

23/08/2026

CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD — AUSSIE JUNIOR STINGERS

What an incredible tournament. What an incredible team. And what a way to become WORLD CHAMPIONS.

The Aussie Junior Stingers have conquered the world, defeating defending champions Spain 9–5 in a magnificent World Championship final built on courage, discipline, defence and an unwavering belief in each other.

Australia didn’t just win the final, they produced a defensive masterclass when it mattered most.

Spain arrived as the defending champions and one of the most complete teams in the tournament, but Australia refused to allow them to dictate the contest.

Every Spanish attack was met with pressure. Every pass was challenged. Every drive was tracked. Every player committed herself to the defensive effort.

And behind it all was Caroline Healy, simply outstanding in the Australian goal.

Healy produced one of the performances of the tournament, making 9 saves from 13 shots for a remarkable 69.2% save rate. In a World Championship final, against Spain, that is an extraordinary performance.

But this victory belonged to the entire team.

From Connors, Oates, McCarthy, Booth, McEwan, Cooke and captain Mironova, through to Hoefel, Walker, Daly, Paul, O’Connor and O’Neill, every member of this squad has played a role in Australia’s journey to the top of the world.

The scoring in the final reflected that collective effort. Australia didn’t need to rely on one player to carry them. They found goals across the team while maintaining relentless pressure at the other end of the pool.

McCarthy was perfect with 2 from 2, Paul delivered 2 from 2, Daly scored 2 from 4, while Connors, Mironova and Hoefel also converted.

Nine goals. Five conceded. World champions.

And enormous credit must go to head coach Fabio Pavanello and his staff.

Tournament water polo is about far more than tactics. It is about preparing a group physically and mentally to keep performing as the pressure rises.

Pavanello had his team ready for the biggest game of their young careers, and Australia saved one of its finest performances for the moment that mattered most.

There were stars throughout this tournament, but perhaps the greatest strength of these Junior Stingers was that they became something bigger than any individual.

They defended together. They attacked together. They absorbed pressure together. And when the final siren sounded, they celebrated together.

Spain were the defending champions.

Australia are the WORLD CHAMPIONS.

A historic achievement for these young women, their coaches, their families and Australian water polo.

The Aussie Junior Stingers have reached the top of the world and they did it together. 🇦🇺🏆

20/08/2026

You're invited to the Water Polo SA Annual Awards Night and 75th Anniversary Celebration!

Join us as we celebrate 75 years of Water Polo SA and recognise the achievements of our athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers.

Register online via the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code on this post.

📅 Date: 13 September
🕝 Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Feathers Hotel
💲 Cost: $50 per person (excluding AYC players)

Please note: All players under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

We look forward to bringing our community together for an afternoon of celebration, recognition, and connection as we honour the people who make Water Polo SA special. 🎉

17/08/2026

22/07/2026

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13/07/2026

📣🤽‍♀️🤽‍♂️🤽Reminder that there is no water polo training during the school holidays! 📣🤽‍♀️🤽‍♂️🤽

11/07/2026

📣🤽‍♂️👏🎉 Congratulations to our Adelaide Vikings 13&U players Peter and Isaac on proudly representing WPSA at the 2026 13&U National Development Carnival in Hobart!

We are incredibly proud of your commitment, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. You are representing both WPSA and the Adelaide Vikings with pride, and your hard work and dedication is being displayed every time you step into the pool.

A special shout-out to one of our senior players, Nathan, for his inaugural coaching role during the tournament. Your commitment, encouragement and support has played a vital role in creating a fantastic experience for the players.

Congratulations to you all on a wonderful achievement and we can't wait to see what you accomplish next! 🎉🤩

11/07/2026

📣🤽‍♂️👏🎉A huge congratulations to our Adelaide Vikings players Tom, Benji, Lucas and Jack, who proudly represented WPSA at the recent 15&U East Coast Challenge in Melbourne.

We are incredibly proud of your commitment, teamwork and the way you represented both WPSA and the Adelaide Vikings throughout the tournament. Well done, boys!

A special thank you also to our very own Filippo, who volunteered his time as the team's Team Manager for the tournament. Your dedication and support behind the scenes played an important role in the team's experience and success.

Congratulations 🎉 to you all! 🤩

11/07/2026

DAY 2 RECAP — 2026 13&U NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CARNIVAL

Day 2 in Hobart brought a full slate of games for our SA squads, with both teams digging deep through a tough schedule and finishing the day with a strong, hard‑earned draw.

The SA Boys opened the morning against Tasmania Green, battling through a physical contest but going down 4–9. They continued into a challenging matchup with the NSW Waratahs, falling 4–20, and wrapped their day against a sharp NSW Opals outfit, finishing 3–21. Despite the results, the boys showed great resilience, continued effort, and strong moments of individual growth across all three games.

The SA Girls faced a similarly demanding day, starting with a tough matchup against the QLD Orcas, going down 2–14. They followed with a competitive showing against the NSW Waratahs, finishing 3–11, before closing out the afternoon with their best performance of the carnival so far — a 5–5 draw with VIC White. The girls lifted their defensive intensity, connected well in transition, and held their composure to secure a well‑deserved point.

A challenging day on the scoreboard, but a valuable one for development, learning, and team connection. Both squads continue to show heart, effort, and improvement with every game.

On to Day 3 — SA keeps building 🔥

08/07/2026

The 13U Boys State Team is packing their caps, goggles, and SA attitude — Hobart, brace yourself! 💥💦

July 9–12, our boys take on the National Development Carnival with teamwork, hustle, and a whole lot of excitement.

Bring the fire, lads — SA is cheering loud for you!