Canterbury Water Polo was established post earthquake, following the need for a club to operate as one following the merge of the two clubs Christchurch used to operate.

Currently we primarily use Jellie Park and Taiora Council Recreation facilities.

Canterbury Water Polo Staff​​​​​​​

Csaba Rull - Director of Coaching

headcoach@canterburywaterpolo.org.nz


Alix Ruddenklau - Accounts and Administration

accounts@canterburywaterpolo.org.nz


Casie Bowry - Competitions Manager

competitions@canterburywaterpolo.org.nz


Laura Hammond - Social Media Manager

laura@canterburywaterpolo.org.nz​​​​​​​

Canterbury Water Polo Board

Cooper Stewart - Chairperson

Fraser Bickley - Deputy Chairperson

Maree Crisp - Treasurer

Brittany Tucker - Secretary

Jeanine Marriott

Brent Richards

Lyndon Endicott-Davies

Bevan Mark (Stretch)

Coaching Team

Senior Coaches

Matt Bryant

Matt has been involved in national team programs since 2008. He has played for and captained our national team for numerous years. He was the national league MVP and has also sat on the board of Canterbury Water Polo. Currently he coaches one of our age groups.

Fraser Bickley

Fraser is the current Deputy Chairperson of CWP. Fraser comes from a long line of performance in Water Polo having, coached the national women's team for numerous world championships, and also played for the national team himself from 15 years old to seniors.

Coaches for 2025

TBC