U18 women's team named for 2025 Australia Cup & Nations Series

Water Polo New Zealand is pleased to name the U18 women's team set to compete at the 2025 Fluidra Australia Cup and Nations Series in Canberra from 10 – 17 December. 

These tournaments offer a key development opportunity for young Kiwi athletes to gain experience against strong international competition, including Australian clubs and other international teams.

Congratulations to all those selected.

U18 WOMEN

TEAM LIST

• Annabelle IMLAH (Atlantis City)
• Ella O'BRIEN (Marist)
• Emily LYDON (Atlantis City)
• Erin VEAL (Atlantis City)
• Gemma O'BRIEN (North Harbour)
• Grainne AITKEN (North Harbour)
• India-Rose SCHOLES (Sea Wolf) *
• Isabella LAMBIE (Sea Wolf)
• Isabella NEEDHAM (Manawatu)
• Jemma MCKINLEY (Atlantis City)
• Maya MCLAY (Hutt)
• Olivia PATTERSON (North Harbour)
• Sasha TINDALL (North Harbour)
• Sophie WALTER (Atlantis City)
• Zoe KNIGHT (Sea Wolf)

* subject to medical clearance and coaches assessment

COACHING / MANAGEMENT

• Rachael ROSET (Head Coach)
• Bridget LAYBURN (Assistant Coach)