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Blog: A hectic start as we begin to devise a new five-year strategy for water polo

ianwhadcoat — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:30:51 +0000

In the first of a series of regular updates, the new chairman of the Swim England Water Polo Leadership Group, Toby King, reflects on his first month in the role. It’s been a hectic three weeks since my appointment was confirmed at the beginning of the year. I have had numerous discussions with various stakeholders … […]

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Norman’s blog on the January 2018 National Academy Training Camp

mikepattinson — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:55:20 +0000

Ever wondered what exactly happens at one of our Swim England Water Polo Talent training camps? Last weekend saw the first National Academy training camp of the year, with some of England’s top players from the U16 age group converging on Northampton. Our Talent Development Officer Norman Leighton talks us through how the young talent … […]

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Eamonn and Ian’s thoughts on the latest strategy for the development of the sport

mikepattinson — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:08:58 +0000

Eamonn O’Rourke, Chair of the Manchester Strategic Water Polo Group, gives us an insight into the events element of the Swim England Water Polo Management Group’s strategy for the development of our sport. A strong sports event strategy Manchester has a very strong sports event strategy which has a focus on events that contribute to … […]

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Kathy and Hannah’s U19s training camp blog

mikepattinson — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:49:47 +0000

Last week, the Great Britain Under 19 women’s squad descended on Manchester, to begin their preparation for September’s European U19 Water Polo Championships in Gouda, The Netherlands. The newly formed squad includes some members of last year’s U19 team, along with a number of new faces, with talented youngsters breaking through the ranks. The squad … […]

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Read the latest Rosie Huck blog on AquaZone magazine

mikepattinson — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:47:54 +0000

Commonwealth gold medallist and Great Britain centre forward Rosie Huck is the latest athlete to write a blog for AquaZone magazine’s Big Half feature. Click here to read the full Rosie Huck blog on AquaZone magazine Currently studying and training at Arizona State University on a water polo scholarship, City of Manchester’s Huck reflects on the Sun … […]

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Captain Ben Ray’s Baltic Amadeus Trophy blog

mikepattinson — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:02:15 +0000

The England Programmes U17 Water Polo boys’ team recently finished fourth at the Amadeus Baltic Trophy in Lithuania. Read an extract from captain Ben Ray’s blog for AquaZone magazine below … Match Time Our first game against Lodz on Thursday went perfectly. We stuck to our game plan and came out looking the better side, winning 10-5. … […]

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Theo Nousios’ World Junior Championships blog

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 07:43:31 +0000

Great Britain U20s women’s water polo coach Theo Nousios talks about the GB team and the forthcoming FINA World Junior Championships, which start in Volos, Greece, on Monday 17 August… The coaching staff and players are currently based in Manchester as we prepare for this month’s World Junior Championships in Volos, Greece (17 – 23 … […]

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Sean King’s blog on the ESSA team and the forthcoming Malta tour

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:11:12 +0000

The English Schools’ Swimming Association (ESSA) water polo coach Sean King talks about the ESSA team and the forthcoming Exiles International Invitational Tournament which starts in Malta on Friday (July 17)… I’ve been involved with the ESSA team since last October when, along with Bolton School’s Andy McGinty, we were asked to coach the squad with this summer’s … […]

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Nick Buller’s Baku blog on the eve of the Games

mikepattinson — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 10:24:56 +0000

Head coach Nick Buller talks about his team’s chances and expectations for the Baku 2015 European Games in Azerbaijan… As with qualifying, the tournament in Baku will have its challenges and the level of competition will be even higher. It’s well known the funding for GB water polo was cut to zero and we’ll be … […]

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Baku in focus: Q&A with water polo parent Mark Edwards

mikepattinson — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:18:15 +0000

With Great Britain’s under-17 water polo girls in Baku preparing for their first match at the European Games on Friday, England Water Polo got the lowdown on Azerbaijan’s capital from Mark Edwards – the father of Team GB’s Hannah Edwards – who has spent time working in the former Soviet state and he reveals how … […]

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