Paddle Queensland proudly congratulates the Queensland athletes who represented the state at the 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Polo National Championships, with Queensland teams showcasing skill, teamwork and determination against the nation’s best canoe polo athletes.
The Championships once again highlighted the exciting growth and depth of canoe polo across Australia, with high-quality competition across Open and Under 18 divisions delivering fast-paced and entertaining matches throughout the event.
Queensland athletes demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, resilience and team spirit across the tournament, representing their clubs and state with pride both on and off the water. The event also provided an important development opportunity for emerging athletes continuing their paddlesport pathways toward future national and international competition.
Paddle Queensland congratulates all players, coaches, team managers, officials and volunteers involved in the campaign and acknowledges the ongoing commitment of the Queensland canoe polo community in supporting athlete development and participation opportunities.
2026 Queensland Canoe Polo State Teams
Open Women
Abbey Steel, Beth Hewett, Trista Barclay, Emily Zoitsas, Anna Thompson, Siobhan Goble
Under 18
Patrick O’Hanlon, Oscar Reid, Tia Zoitsas, Stephanie Zoitsas, Thomas O’Shea, Kameron Hsiao, Kingston Hsiao
Open Men
Cam Booth, Michael Thompson, Daniel Morris, Sean Reid, Thomas King Koi, Tim Maier, Darcy Renouf, Oliver Hewlett-Smith
Throughout the Championships, Queensland teams displayed strong teamwork, persistence and a positive team culture, with athletes competing fiercely while continuing to support one another throughout the tournament.
A special congratulations also goes to the Queensland athletes selected to represent Australia at the 2026 Canoe Polo World Championships. Selection in the green and gold is a remarkable achievement and reflects the depth of talent continuing to emerge from Queensland canoe polo programs.
2026 Australian Canoe Polo World Championship Selections
U21 Women’s Team
Beth Hewett, Trista Barclay, Emily Zoitsas
U21 Men’s Team
Cameron Booth, Daniel Morris, Oliver Hewlett-Smith
Senior Women’s Team
Abbey Steel
Senior Men’s Team
Thomas King Koi
Paddle Queensland congratulates all selected athletes and wishes them every success as they prepare to represent Australia on the world stage. Their selections are a testament to the dedication of athletes, coaches, clubs and families who continue to strengthen canoe polo pathways across Queensland.
The Championships also reinforced the important role canoe polo plays within the broader Paddle Forward 32 strategy, helping provide inclusive and exciting participation and performance pathways for paddlers of all ages and backgrounds.
Paddle Queensland extends its sincere thanks to Paddle Australia, the host organisers, referees, volunteers and supporters for delivering a successful National Championships and continuing to grow the sport of canoe polo across Australia.
We also acknowledge the families, clubs and local communities whose ongoing support enables Queensland athletes to compete and develop at the national level.
Paddle Queensland looks forward to continuing to build canoe polo opportunities across the state and supporting the next generation of athletes on their paddlesport journey.