Penrith Whitewater Stadium to host 2019 Oceania Canoe Polo Championships
After an action-packed summer, the action is set to continue at Penrith Whitewater Stadium this weekend as it hosts the 2019 Oceania Canoe Polo Championships.
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After an action-packed summer, the action is set to continue at Penrith Whitewater Stadium this weekend as it hosts the 2019 Oceania Canoe Polo Championships.
Held every two years, the ninth Oceania Canoe Polo Championships will see 120 of the region’s top canoe polo players go head to head in a battle for the Julian Carter Cup.
Canoe polo is one of the competitive disciplines of kayaking and is most easily described as water polo played in kayaks.
“Paddle Australia is very pleased to be hosting this spectacular event in Penrith,” Paddle Australia president Andrea McQuitty said.
“Penrith Whitewater Stadium has already hosted the Oceania Championships for Freestyle, Canoe Slalom and Wildwater Sprint this year, showing the multi-use nature of this venue.
“Canoe Polo plays a significant role in Australian paddling as an elite sport, a great social game and an exciting entry point for people of all ages to paddling. Fast moving and skilful play make it exciting for both players and spectators.”
Australia has won the Julian Carter Cup just once since 2003, with New Zealand holding a tight grip on the trophy.
“We know that this event will showcase the best of canoe polo, including the qualities of good team work and fair play,” Ms McQuitty said.
“We wish all competitors good luck and look forward to seeing everyone on the water.”
The 2019 Oceania Canoe polo Championships will run from today until Saturday, April 27.
For more information, go to polo.paddle.org.au
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