Water Polo
London Olympics 2012 here we come!!
Stockland Park is a proud sponsor of the Sunshine Coast Water polo Institute (SCWI) .The institute is designed to provide effective results and opportunities for all elite water polo athletes that want to strive for their goals. The program will allow a select few athletes to maintain their commitment to the sport all year round or focus on a particular time of year.
SCWI will also allow Technical Director Brett Adams to focus on developing the standardised level of Sunshine Coast water polo players. Brett Adams will also be assisting all Sunshine Coast Based Clubs to allow for a sustainable flow of quality athletes into the SCWI and assist developing other coaches and parent support programs.
SCWI will run all year and athletes will have the benefits of using the world class facilities of Stockland Park with developments including a multi- purpose sports stadium, gym facilities, conference rooms, upgrades to existing aquatic facilities and accommodation for visiting teams.
Sunshine Coast Water polo Institute athletes will engage in the following:
Brett has the experience necessary to develop athletes’ full potential with past achievements in the sport including:
NZ Club Coaching - 1996-98
USA Coaching – 2000-2002 High School and University of Long Beach
Australian Coaching – 2002-Current – Sunshine Coast, QLD
Currently Director of the Sunshine Coast Waterpolo Institute.
Stockland Park is a proud sponsor of the Sunshine Coast Water polo Institute (SCWI) .The institute is designed to provide effective results and opportunities for all elite water polo athletes that want to strive for their goals. The program will allow a select few athletes to maintain their commitment to the sport all year round or focus on a particular time of year.
SCWI will also allow Technical Director Brett Adams to focus on developing the standardised level of Sunshine Coast water polo players. Brett Adams will also be assisting all Sunshine Coast Based Clubs to allow for a sustainable flow of quality athletes into the SCWI and assist developing other coaches and parent support programs.
SCWI will run all year and athletes will have the benefits of using the world class facilities of Stockland Park with developments including a multi- purpose sports stadium, gym facilities, conference rooms, upgrades to existing aquatic facilities and accommodation for visiting teams.
Sunshine Coast Water polo Institute athletes will engage in the following:
- Year round squad like training
- Two Water Polo Sessions per week
- Optional Swim Session/s
- Optional Strength and Conditioning Session/s
- Games against international travelling teams
- Tour to Hawaii and USA 2007
- Tour to Pan Pacific Games Auckland New Zealand 2008
- Pool admission is free
- Drink Bottle
- T-Shirt
- Togs
- Stickers
- Complete the application pack at the bottom of this page
- Eail to aquatics@stocklandpark.com.au
- Telephone: 54 93 7788
- Kawana Aquatic Centre PO Box 201 Buddina 4557
Director – Sunshine Coast Waterpolo Institute
Brett has the experience necessary to develop athletes’ full potential with past achievements in the sport including:
- Australian Waterpolo Representative – Country Mens 2006
- New Zealand Men’s Team Representative 1998 – 2002
- Commonwealth Games – Manchester 2002
- Australian National League player with “New Zealand Stingrays” 1998 – 2003
- NCAA All American Player 1998 – 2000
Coaching
On a coaching level, Brett was instrumental in the formation of the now incorporated Kawana Water Polo Club and is personally responsible for recent successes of the same both on a Queensland level and abroad in the Pan Pacific Youth Championships. Brett focuses of combining traditional, modern and innovative coaching techniques to achieve the maximum potential from his athletes.NZ Club Coaching - 1996-98
USA Coaching – 2000-2002 High School and University of Long Beach
Australian Coaching – 2002-Current – Sunshine Coast, QLD
Currently Director of the Sunshine Coast Waterpolo Institute.
Aquatic Centre
Upcoming Events
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02
25
2012
The annual Greater Private Schools Rowing Regattas will be held at Stockland park on consecutive Saturdays
from 28th January 2012 - 10th March 2012 (excluding Saturday 4th February).
Regattas start at 6am and finish at 1.00pmSportsmans Parade will be closed for the duration of each regatta, 6am – 1pm. Access to Kawana Aquatic Centre, History Makers Church and Lake Kawana Community Centre will be via Meridan Street
from 28th January 2012 - 10th March 2012 (excluding Saturday 4th February).
Regattas start at 6am and finish at 1.00pmSportsmans Parade will be closed for the duration of each regatta, 6am – 1pm. Access to Kawana Aquatic Centre, History Makers Church and Lake Kawana Community Centre will be via Meridan Street
02
25
2012
02
25
2012
The annual Greater Private Schools Rowing Regattas will be held at Stockland park on consecutive Saturdays
from 28th January 2012 - 10th March 2012 (excluding Saturday 4th February).
Regattas start at 6am and finish at 1.00pmSportsmans Parade will be closed for the duration of each regatta, 6am – 1pm. Access to Kawana Aquatic Centre, History Makers Church and Lake Kawana Community Centre will be via Meridan Street
from 28th January 2012 - 10th March 2012 (excluding Saturday 4th February).
Regattas start at 6am and finish at 1.00pmSportsmans Parade will be closed for the duration of each regatta, 6am – 1pm. Access to Kawana Aquatic Centre, History Makers Church and Lake Kawana Community Centre will be via Meridan Street
02
25
2012
02
26
2012
Tewaka Dragon Boats Regatta
Sunday 26th February 2012
Lake Kawana - Sunshine Coast
6.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 26th February 2012
Lake Kawana - Sunshine Coast
6.00am - 5.00pm
03
03
2012
The annual Greater Private Schools Rowing Regattas will be held at Stockland park on consecutive Saturdays from 28th January 2012 - 10th March 2012 (excluding Saturday 4th February).
Regattas start at 6am and finish at 1.00pmSportsmans Parade will be closed for the duration of each regatta, 6am – 1pm.
Access to Kawana Aquatic Centre, History Makers Church and Lake Kawana Community Centre will be via Meridan Street.
Regattas start at 6am and finish at 1.00pmSportsmans Parade will be closed for the duration of each regatta, 6am – 1pm.
Access to Kawana Aquatic Centre, History Makers Church and Lake Kawana Community Centre will be via Meridan Street.
03
03
2012
U16's & U18s Tournament at Stadium on Saturday 3 March and Sunday 4 March 2012
03
04
2012
Stroke and Stride Triathlon Series
Sunday 4th March 2012
Registrations open 7.30am
Lake Kawana, Sportsmans Parade
Sunday 4th March 2012
Registrations open 7.30am
Lake Kawana, Sportsmans Parade
03
10
2012
The annual Greater Private Schools Rowing Regattas will be held at Stockland park on consecutive Saturdays from 28th January 2012 - 10th March 2012 (excluding Saturday 4th February).
Regattas start at 6am and finish at 1.00pmSportsmans Parade will be closed for the duration of each regatta, 6am – 1pm.
Access to Kawana Aquatic Centre, History Makers Church and Lake Kawana Community Centre will be via Meridan Street
Regattas start at 6am and finish at 1.00pmSportsmans Parade will be closed for the duration of each regatta, 6am – 1pm.
Access to Kawana Aquatic Centre, History Makers Church and Lake Kawana Community Centre will be via Meridan Street
03
10
2012
03
11
2012
03
17
2012
QLD Dragon Boat Federation State Championships
17 - 18 March 2012
Lake Kawana, Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
17 - 18 March 2012
Lake Kawana, Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
04
01
2012
Stroke and Stride Triathlon Series
Sunday 1st April 2012
Registrations Open 7.30am
Lake Kawana, Sportsmans Parade
Sunday 1st April 2012
Registrations Open 7.30am
Lake Kawana, Sportsmans Parade
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