Dear Members and Water Polo Community,

Welcome to our NEW Water Polo Newsletter, ‘Making Waves’! As President, I am thrilled to see this initiative take shape. This newsletter will be the perfect platform to share updates, upcoming events and inspiring stories from poolside.

Water Polo is a sport that encapsulates the essence of teamwork and skill, but also lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories. It isn’t just a game; it’s a way of life. The passion and resilience displayed by each player are a testament to their unwavering spirit.

I encourage everyone to contribute, share your passion, and make this newsletter a vibrant source of information and inspiration. Feel free to share and send on to your children too. Wishing you all a fantastic final few weeks of winter metro, and hope this newsletter be a source of information for all.

Best wishes,

Kyle Williams, President

Introducing the SNB Water Polo Committee for 2023/2024:

President - Kyle Williams: Kyle leads the committee with enthusiasm and dedication, ensuring the smooth functioning of the water polo community and fostering a positive environment for everyone involved.

Vice President - Ivor Dacic: As the Vice President, Ivor (also known as Choco) provides valuable support to the President and actively contributes to the strategic development and growth of the water polo club.

Treasurer - Karin Rook: Karin handles the financial matters with precision and transparency, ensuring the club's resources are managed effectively for the benefit of all members.

Secretary - Harris Anasson: Harris is the organisational backbone of the committee, managing important documentation and ensuring effective communication among members.

Assistant Secretary - Rachel Cooke: Rachel supports the Secretary in various administrative tasks, helping to keep the committee and the water polo community well-connected.

Operations Director - Dean Semmens: Dean oversees the operational aspects of the club, coordinating logistics and facilities to ensure smooth practice sessions, games, tours and events.

Men's Director - Claire Hatherall: Claire runs and oversees the SNB Men's Program while promoting and championing their participation and development within the water polo club.

Women's Director - Rochelle Hatch: Rochelle runs and oversees the SNB Women's Program and advocates for the female players, fostering inclusivity and empowering women to excel in the sport of water polo.

Uniform Manager - Carly Smith: Carly ensures that all Players and Team Officials of SNB have the appropriate uniform requirements by managing the uniforms and making sure everyone is ready to compete and represent our club in a professional uniform.

Tour Manager - Corinne Long: Corinne handles all the details of organising tours and away games, ensuring that the team has memorable and successful trips.

Social & Events Manager - Elise Cooper: Elise plans and organises social events, building camaraderie among members and making sure there's fun both in and out of the pool.

Social Media Manager - Renata Parkes: Renata handles the club's social media presence, keeping members and the community engaged with exciting updates and content.

Member Protection Officer - Nerida Wolfers: Nerida Wolfers: In this new role, Nerida will help ensure the safety and well-being of all club members, providing a supportive and secure environment for everyone.

SNB Breakers Summer Metro 2023/2024 Season Trials EOI

With Winter Metro Season coming to an end soon it's time to start getting excited and organised for the upcoming 2023/2024 Summer Metro Season. WPNSW Summer Metro 2023/2024 Season Starts on Saturday 7th October (SSL + Div 1 Metro), Sunday 8th October 2023 (Juniors 18,16,14,12's) - Sunday 24th March 2024 (with a break over the Summer Holidays).

SNB Breakers Trials for Summer comp will start the week beginning 28th August 2023 and run over 3 weeks. Dates for each Age Group, Times and Venues TBC. 

You must register to trial. More infomation to come from the club soon. Keep an eye on the SNB Website and social pages for updates.

ALL Players who wish to trial for the Summer Metro season MUST register by FRIDAY 25TH AUGUST!!

2023 National Age Group Program (NAGP), NSW State Program, NSW Academy Teams and U13's Development Carnival

It's been a HUGE start to the second half of 2023 for our Junior SNB Players, Coaches and Officials, here are some highlights:

Early May - Water Polo Australia announced, three Women's (1 x 16&U & 2 x 17&U) and six Men’s (4 x 16&U & 2 x 18&U) National Age Group Program (NAGP) Teams to travel on the overseas tours in June/July of this year. SNB had 13 AMAZING Breakers Athletes that were selected into the Australian Teams that toured Europe, US and NZ. 

June - Water Polo NSW announced 2 x U15 Men's and 2 x U15 Womens 2023 Metro Academy Teams who travelled to Melbourne to compete in the East Coast Challenge from July 1 - July 3, playing teams from QLD, VIC and TAS. (Women U15 Pictured above)

Early July - Hobart, Tasmania hosted the first U13's Development Carnival where SNB had some players lucky enough to be invited and travelled to Hobart to compete in this tournament. All teams had a great trip and our younger SNB Players made us proud.

Mid July - Water Polo NSW announced the 2023 NSW State Teams and SNB had an incredible 25 players selected across the U15 and U17 age groups. These State Teams will be competing in the upcoming National State Championships at the end of September 2023 where the Women's Blues and Waratahs teams will be travelling to Canberra to compete and the Men's Blues and Waratah's teams will be competing in Sydney.

We are so incredibly proud of the commitment, determination and enthusiasm shown by all our SNB athletes. They are truly inspiring, and a source of pride for their supporters and SNB. Well Done Team!!

Wearing your SNB Breakers Costumes and Uniform to ALL games...

We would like to emphasise the importance of wearing your SNB Breakers Water Polo Club Costume and uniform to all games. 

Here are a few reasons why wearing our uniform is crucial:

1. Team Spirit: By wearing the same uniform, we showcase our strong team spirit and commitment to each other. It creates a sense of belonging and solidarity, boosting team morale and motivation.

2. Professionalism: A well-presented team in matching uniforms displays professionalism on and off the field. It reflects positively on our club and the sport of water polo as a whole.

3. Recognisability: Wearing our club uniform makes it easier for fans, spectators, and referees to identify our players during games. It minimizes confusion and ensures a smoother flow of the game.

4. Club Identity: The SNB Breakers uniform represents our club's identity, colours, and values. When we step onto the field together in our uniform, we demonstrate our dedication to our club and its legacy.

5. Newsletter Updates: Wearing the club uniform during games also helps us create visually appealing newsletter updates, showcasing our team's progress and achievements. This enhances our communication efforts and fosters a sense of community among our supporters.

In addition to these points, the club's newsletter will feature updates and highlights from our games. Wearing the SNB Breakers uniform will undoubtedly contribute to creating visually appealing and engaging content for the newsletter.

We understand that circumstances might arise where wearing the uniform could be challenging, but we kindly ask all players to prioritise representing the SNB Breakers Water Polo Club to the best of their abilities by wearing the uniform consistently. If you have any issues or concerns related to the uniform, please feel free to reach out to our Club Secretary - Harris Anasson or our Uniforms Manager - Carly Smith.  

Get out your Diaries as the Summer Metro Season is on its way and our SNB Committee are preparing for a very exciting summer ahead.. Stay informed about the exciting events and competitions happening in the coming months. From Local Competitions to Social Catch Ups to Tournaments Interstate, we have an action-packed schedule that promises plenty of opportunities for all our athletes to showcase their talents. So make sure you DO NOT miss out!!  

We encourage you to stay connected by:

• Keeping an eye on your emails for updates and the Monthly Newsletter - "Making Waves" (please check you have updated any changes on your SNB profile)

• Viewing our Club Calendar on our Events page via the SNB Website - calendar
• Following our SNB Social Media Platforms (click the links at the bottom of this Newsletter).

Table Duty Workshops - Scorecard & Clock

Does this picture of the Water Polo Scoring/Shot Clock scare the living day lights out of you?? YES!! You are NOT alone... Don't worry we have you covered.

Throughout the Water Polo Season ALL Parents/Carers are asked by their teams Managers to help with "Table Duty" each week at their child/ren's games. Table Duty consists of filling out the Scorecard (goals, fouls, exclusions) and working the Clock during the game. This can seem a very daunting task to most people, but once you know the basics and understand the rules/scorecard you'll be a pro in no time at all.

At SNB we are lucky enough to have so many talented and dedicated members in our club that are always willing to help, so in the lead up to the Summer Season we will be running a couple of "Table Duty Workshops" to help everyone feel comfortable when asked to help with their teams table duties. 

Workshop dates and venues to be confirmed soon...

Have your Say SNB!!

This newsletter is a community effort, we want and encourage all Members to contribute. If you have any Stories, Event Highlights, Training Experiences,  Nutritional Recipes, or Photos you'd like to share with our Members, please email them to haveyoursaysnb@gmail.com.

We would love your input and to hear from you!

Lastly we would like to Thank you all for being a part of our SNB Water Polo Club family. Together, we will continue to grow, build lasting friendships and embrace the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and dedication in this wonderful sport. We encourage you to stay up to date and connected through our website and social media platforms.

See you poolside

Sydney Northern Beaches Waterpolo Club