Water Polo makes a splash in Orange

The competition will run on Thursday evenings and has a division for the under 16s as well as a senior competition.

Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said the decision was a reflection of council listening to the needs of the community.

“Several Orange teams have been travelling to Bathurst to compete and so it made sense to host a competition here,” Cr Kidd.

“It’s a win for all, because once it’s established there’s an opportunity for people to travel into Orange to compete and our residents have the convenience of having weekly training and games here in our fantastic facility.”

Orange Aquatic Centre Manager Beth Shea said a there was strong interest but the centre needed at least another two teams to sign on to make the competition work well.

“Ideally we’re looking for another dozen competitors and we’re also looking for referees and coaches,” Ms Shea said.

“Were organising a development opportunity with Water Polo NSW on Thursday night where people can come down and get some information about the competition and learn about refereeing and coaching.

“At this stage we’ll have a junior competition from 4pm to 6pm on Thursdays and a senior competition from 6pm to 8pm.

“This means we’ll have the shallow half of the 50 metre pool open for free swimming but lap swimming will be moved to the 25 metre pool during those designated four hours."

Anyone with an interest is urged to contact Orange Aquatic Centre on 63633000