New Zealand Set for World Aquatics Women's U18 Water Polo Championships in China
The New Zealand U18 Women are making their final preparations ahead of the 2024 World Aquatics Women’s U18 Water Polo Championships taking place in Chengdu, China from 15-22 September.
The World Championships will see 16 of the world’s top teams go head-to-head in the pool, with our New Zealand U18 Women primed to represent their country with pride on the big stage.
After a final training camp in Nanning, which featured scrimmages with the Chinese and Canadian U18 teams, our New Zealand U18 Women are excited for competition to get underway in Chengdu.
Each game of the 2024 World Aquatics Women’s U18 Water Polo Championships will be streamed LIVE and FREE on the World Aquatics YouTube Channel.
New Zealand will play their first game on Monday 16 September at 5:00pm NZST when they go up against Australia.
New Zealand U18 Women's Draw
Group B: New Zealand, Australia, United States of America, Hungary
Monday 16 September – 5:00PM NZST – NZL vs AUS
Wednesday 18 September – 12:30AM NZST – HUN vs NZL
Thursday 19 September – 12:30AM NZST – USA vs NZL
Thursday 19 September – Crossover – 10:30PM NZST – NZL vs CHN
Friday 20 September – Crossover, Classification or Quarterfinals (TBC)
Saturday 21 September – Classification or Semifinals (TBC)
Sunday 22 September – Classification or Finals (TBC)
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New Zealand Women's U18 World Championships Team
Madi Searle (Sea Wolf), Zoe Crisp (Canterbury), Bella Knight (Sea Wolf), Bianca Pennington (Sea Wolf), Ellie Millard (Marist), Emison Styris (Sea Wolf), Holly Dunn (Atlantis City), Katie Marshall (Atlantis City), Gabrielle Doyle (North Harbour), Abby Welsh (Atlantis City), Tallulah Goldsworthy (Atlantis City), Taylor Fisher (Marist), Bailee Swindells (Marist), Riaan Bryant (Marist).
Non-travelling reserves: Olivia Shine (North Harbour), Charlotte Coughlan (Canterbury), Lucy Gilleece (Atlantis City), Lia David (Atlantis City).
Travelling staff: Angie Winstanley-Smith (Head Coach), Facundo Policarpo (Assistant Coach), Rachael Roset (Assistant Coach), Simon Breen (Sports Therapist).
NZWP Referee appointed by World Aquatics: Ryan McEwen