Training
Training sessions are held once a week on a Sunday at Sacred Heart College pool during Term 1, 2, and 3 and 4. Sessions will run between 1-1.5hrs and include swimming with Waterpolo skills/game. Players skill levels are assessed by the coaches at the beginning of each term and allocated to the training session that matches their skill level and are re-assessed regularly.
Flippa Ball and Water Polo
Training Dates - Term 1 2026
The Under 12s Term 1 program commences on Sunday 15th February. There will be 7 training sessions on the following Sundays:
February 15th, 22nd
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Tournaments
Marist participates in a number of tournaments throughout the year. This is where the players can play the competitive game against other clubs. These tournaments are generally held during term break or long weekends.
Tournament Calendar 2026:
- Tauranga Tournament, Tauranga – 25th – 27th April
- Mountfort Park Tournament, Manurewa Aquatic Centre – Kings Birthday weekend 29th May – 1st June.
- Rowan Brown Jelly Belly Tournament, Auckland Millennium Institute of Sport – Matariki Weekend – 10th-12th July
- Future Stars Water Polo Festival, Hamilton – Labour Weekend 24th-26th October
For exact dates please refer to the NZWP Events Calendar.
All players are required to wear the Marist T-shirt and Marist togs to all tournaments. These are available for purchase at the School Uniform Centre.
If you have any questions, need more information or to register your child, please contact the Under 12 Coordinators.
