Packaworld fields help bring new beach water polo tournament to Perth

The inaugural Delfina Cottesloe Cup beach water polo tournament was a scorching success.

Organised to raise awareness of water polo and bring University of Western Australia (UWA) and Fremantle together prior to the National League season, the 22 January tournament saw 210 players battling it out in 40C heat at Cottesloe Beach in Perth.

Local celebrities got amongst the action – some for their first ever water polo game – in an exhibition match featuring Australian water polo Olympians Andrew Ford, George Ford and Liz Parnov, and AFL players Sean Darcy, Griffin Logue and Will Schofield.

Two Packaworld inflatable water polo fields and two sets of Packagoals hosted six junior teams, eight senior teams as well as the celebrity match and Men’s National League clash between Fremantle and UWA.

The main event saw UWA beat Fremantle 42-39 in a thrilling contest.

Tom Freeman, event organiser and water polo player for UWA, says the Cottesloe Cup will be back again in 2022, after receiving 100 per cent positive feedback.

“Everyone was having a ball,” he said. “Perfect weather, a brilliant atmosphere and close games made this a very special day.

“We plan on being bigger and better next time around, with planning already taking place. Stay tuned!”

Packaworld Chief Executive Peter Roberts said it was fantastic to see the Packagoals and inflatable water polo fields used at the outstanding festival-style event.

“Congratulations to Tom Freeman and Delfina for organising a fantastic tournament that puts water polo in the spotlight and helps to grow awareness of the game.”

VIDEO: Cottesloe Cup highlights and recap

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