Dolphins, pelicans and Packaworld: Beach water polo comes to Port Stephens

Packaworld was on show at Nelson Bay in Port Stephens, New South Wales this past weekend, with its inflatable water polo goals, fields and signage helping to make the final Beach Water Polo Fours event of the 2018/2019 season a success.

The event, which ran over two days, was attended by Packaworld Chief Executive Pete Roberts, who got involved in the Open Men’s Competition on the second day, donning a pair of hot pink budgie smugglers for the occasion.

“Everyone was having an absolute blast. Beach water polo is as much fun for the spectators as it is for the players – and it’s a lot of fun for the players!”

It wasn’t only players and spectators taking to the water during the event, with dolphins and pelicans adding to the thrill.

“It’s a really exciting format, something quite different from traditional water polo. The wind, waves, weather and other environmental factors can really change the game from one minute to the next. We’re really proud that Packaworld is helping to bring the game to Australia’s beaches,” Mr Roberts said.

Beach Water Polo Fours is a modified format of traditional water polo, played on a smaller field and with only four players. Its open to players of all ages, skill and fitness levels, with men’s, women’s and mixed competitions held at some of Australia’s best beaches.

The event was the fourth of the summer, having previously visited beaches in Wollongong, Cronulla and Manly. The Open Women’s Competition was jointly won by Aquaholics and Benchwarmers, the Mixed Competition was won by Club Tropo, and the Open Men’s Competition was won by the Maple Leafs.

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Video: Dolphins join the fun at Beach Water Polo Fours