Player Pathway
Barracudas Water Polo Club is the only Club in Queensland that offers all level of participation through its ranks and as such is able to provide players with a home for life where they can grow into players who enjoy the game socially or those who aim for the highest of levels. Blessed with top coaches at all levels, the Barracudas are unique and over the club's existance this player pathway has produced some of the nation's and world's finest players.
U12 Program
The U12 program is an introductory program aimed at introducing the skills of waterpolo to kids in a fun environment. The program requires kids to be competent swimmers.
Junior BWPI program
The Junior skills program aims to further develop and refine players’ skills. Teams in each age group (U13 to U18) will be entered into the BWPI competition. The program aims to include and provide an enjoyable season to players of all skill levels and abilities within the capacity of the clubs resources. Junior players will have the option to play up in an older age group where there skill level and ability is sufficient. The program provides a player pathway to senior elite and representative levels as well as a platform for players to enjoy the sport at a more social level.
Senior BWPI program
The senior program aims to provide an avenue for senior athletes to continue to play and enjoy the sport as well as a development competition for talented juniors. It is recommended that juniors in the U18 division who are striving for state or national team selection be involved in the senior competition.
National League
The National League squad is aimed at the club’s elite athletes to produce the best open men’s and women’s team to compete at the high performance National Senior Level. The program includes an intense training and playing schedule and players will be invited to join the squad by the National League coaches who keep a watchful eye on the Club's Junior ranks. If you are a rising young talent in the club, dont be shy to let your coach know of your dreams to represent at the highest level so we can advise you of the best pathway for you.