Support Cole Schmidt to represent New Zealand at the U16 & U18 Water Polo World Championships
Representing New Zealand Water Polo at two age levels on the world stage.
Hamilton, Waikato
Hamilton Boys' High School student, Cole Schmidt, is very proud to be representing New Zealand, as a goalie, at the U16 Water Polo World Championships in Malta (9 - 25 June 2024) and at the U18 World Championships in Argentina (27 June - 9 July 2024).
This once in a lifetime opportunity, to attend two World Championships in a year, is self funded at the cost of 25K. Cole needs YOUR HELP to make his dream a reality.
"His strategic thinking, game intelligence, and ability to perform under pressure make him an invaluable asset to any team" - Rahiti Teokotai-White (NZ U16 Head Coach/HBHS Premier Coach and Waikato Coach).
On his return to Hamilton after Worlds, Cole will be hosting free goalie and water polo skills training clinics for intermediate players in preparation for AIMS Games in September.
Cole would appreciate any support YOU may have to offer and would love to keep you updated on his progress in water polo.
Cole Schmidt's involvement (page creator)
Patricia is my mother.
Use of funds
Flights, accommodation, food, tournament fees, uniform.
Latest update
Update from Argentina. 16 July 2024
I am back in New Zealand after being away for a month of water polo. It is good to be home and to have a week's holiday before school starts for Term 3.
Argentina was very different from Malta and we stayed in a hotel in the centre of town. It was very busy, loud and there was even rioting outside our hotel one day. There are a lot of poor areas and it was interesting to see the contrast of cultures. I did really enjoy the steaks on offer!
On the water polo front we played well and finished 12th overall, which is the best result for a NZ U18s team since 2012! We beat Colombia 12-7 and Japan 23 -18. We then lost 5-12 to Australia, 9 -24 to Greece, 9 -14 to Brazil and 7 -16 to Turkey. Those games were tough but we gave it our best and we are proud of our ranking.
I will now be focusing on preparing for the U16 Nationals in Auckland in October where I will represent Waikato.
Thanks for all of your support.
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