Victoria Tigers
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The Victorian Tigers, are a water polo
team competing in the Australian National Water Polo League
. Their success came mostly in the early years of the National League, which they dominated, winning the first four championships. They recently won the competition in 2010 with a well-deserved victory over the Drummoyne Devils 10-8.
They play most of their games at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
, with a few games at the Hawthorn Leisure centre. The head coach is currently Jeff Barrow (Men) and Dalibor Maslan (Women).
Honours:
The Women's Team Finishes 4th last year in the 2009 Finals series, losing the bronze medal match to the Fremantle Marlins by 1 goal.
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
team competing in the Australian National Water Polo League
Australian National Water Polo League
The National Water Polo League, is the premier Australian domestic Water polo competition. The men's competition began in 1990 and the women's competition was added in 2004...
. Their success came mostly in the early years of the National League, which they dominated, winning the first four championships. They recently won the competition in 2010 with a well-deserved victory over the Drummoyne Devils 10-8.
They play most of their games at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre is an international sporting venue located in Albert Park, Victoria, Australia. The centre was opened on the 24th of July 1997 at a construction cost of A$65 million. The cost was funded by the State Government of Victoria and the City of Port Phillip...
, with a few games at the Hawthorn Leisure centre. The head coach is currently Jeff Barrow (Men) and Dalibor Maslan (Women).
Honours:
- NWPL Champions 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2010
- NWPL Bronze Medallist 1995, 2001, 2006
- NWPL Semi-Finalist 1994, 1998,
- NWPL Elimination Finalist 1999, 2000
The Women's Team Finishes 4th last year in the 2009 Finals series, losing the bronze medal match to the Fremantle Marlins by 1 goal.