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Water polo selection

 

Bensville resident Corrie Eames has been selected in the NSW Water Polo Under-20 Boys Squad after competing with the Hunter Hurricanes Under-20 team at the NSW State Championships in Sydney on December 3 and 4.

The Hunter Hurricanes team finished fifth overall at the championships.

His father Mr Maurice Eames said: "Corrie and two of his team mates were rewarded for their strong play during the tournament with selection in the Under-20 NSW Squad.

"The squad will train six times a week in Sydney with the NSW Institute of Sport based at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre over the next four weeks to prepare for National Titles in Brisbane from January 14 to January 19.

"The past six months has been a busy and successful period for Corrie with selection in the National Under-17 Youth Boys Squad and also selection in the NSW Combined High School State Team."

Mr Eames said Corrie played with the Hunter Hurricanes at Newcastle, trained four swim session a week and four water polo sessions a week as well as playing games.

Corrie travelled to Newcastle and Sydney for training and games, while maintaining good grades at Kincumber High School.

"Corrie has a dream to compete at the Olympics for Australia and if he continues with his development his dream may come true," Mr Eames said.

Press release, December 6 Maurice Eames