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Ethos of Dunfermline Waterpolo Club
- To provide support in which all club members have the opportunity to work hard to achieve their personal best.
- To encourage individual and team development within a strong supportive sporting framework
- To create and sustain an environment where everyone is equally valued.
U16 Girls International Water Polo Tournament Korcula, Croatia
The SCO junior girls recently went to U16 Girls International Water Polo Tournament Korcula, Croatia. Hali Farah, Ellie Thornton, Molly Oswald and Isla Edwards from Dunfermline were all selected to the SCO team.
Couple of close games for the girls in Croatia. Really tough assignment against some strong teams and playing an age group up.
GB U18 Girls Training Camp
Great experience for Ava Thornton away at a Training camp in Greece with GB U18 girls yesterday. Ava was joined by fellow Scot and Caledonia U19 girls team mate Charlotte Smith.
The team watched NC Vouliagmeni take on Ethnikos Piraeus in a high-quality Greek League clash, before getting the chance to meet the players post-match.
They were then joined by World & European Champion and Olympic bronze medallist Kitty Lynn Joustra, who shared her insights and experiences with the group.
A brilliant day of learning, inspiration, and top-level water polo — finished off with some competitive practice games in the pool.
The squad also met with GB Water Polo star Lily Turner, for an insightful Q&A session, as she shared her experiences of competing at senior international level and her role as a key player for Glyfada Water Polo Club.
A really valuable session for the group — plenty of learning, honest insights, and inspiration for the journey ahead
DWPC Players away on GB Duties
Congratulations to DWPC players Rory Nesbitt, Finlay Nesbitt who have been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Aquatics Men's Water Polo World Cup 2026 - Division 2 Tournament - which will take place 7th-13th April 2026 in Malta
The squad flew out to Barcelona for a pre-competition training camp on 2nd April and then onwards to the World Cup (7th-13th April), where they will face some tough competition in the initial phase against China, NAB and Montenegro.
Match Report: DWPC/M’Hill Ladies v Warrender – SNL 2025/26
Tuesday 24th March 2026 –Carnegie Centre-Dunfermline.
After an excellent 19-11 win in our last league match v Stirling, DWPC/M’Hill women lined up with a full 13 player compliment for their return match v Warrender with some optimism. However, although Warrender were only able to field nine players, an accomplished and organised performance by their experienced players and goalkeeper saw them establish a 6-1 half time lead. We did fight back in the 2nd half but not sufficiently to overcome the deficit allowing Warrender to achieve a deserved 9-5 win.
Per 1: We started with Zara in goal, Ava and Lucy on the left, Molly and Millie on the right, Kayleigh R at CB and Julia at CF. The opening exchanges were very tight with defences predominant. Kiara Walsh put Warrender ahead with a penalty before Molly equalised, also from 5m. We defended well a 5v6 before KW scored her 2nd goal with a very well placed lob from the left wing. 1-2 down at the period end.
Per 2: Warrender took control of the game in this period adopting a very effective M drop which we failed to score against due to inaccurate shooting from distance under defensive pressure and good goalkeeping from Madeline Brown. They then counter attacked strongly to score 4 without reply through Caitlin McRobbie, Lauren Averell and a double from KW. A 0-4 period score as we trailed 1-6 at halftime.
Per 3: Eve F replaced Zara in goal at this point as we worked hard and started to drive to try and get back into the game and gained an exclusion which was converted by Susan J. We conceded but saved a 5v6 before Eleanor C scored with a low corner first time perimeter shot from a cross pass. As Warrender kept driving we conceded a penalty which was scored by Cami Davidson we replied though with a nice team passing move allowing Molly to score from close in with 30 seconds on the clock. A positive 3-1 period win and arrears reduced to 4-7 at the three-quarter stage.
Per 4: Warrender started the final period strongly gaining an exclusion, but our defence held firm. They did score though through CMc before Susan scored her 2nd goal of the game. We then gained an exclusion but missed the 6v5 after time-out. The game was even for the last 2 minutes. Both teams missed chances before KW finished the scoring with her 5th goal of the game for a 2-1 period win and 9-5 win overall. Well played Warrender.
Reflections:
For 3 periods this was a very even game with the scores tied at 5-5. However, an excellent 2nd period by Warrender established a four goal lead which was one that we couldn’t pull back. It was very positive that we had 13 players on poolside, 6 of whom are U19, but our lack of team preparation was clearly evident at times. Although we did concede seven exclusions it was an excellent effort to defend them all without conceding a goal.
Going forward, with two games against current League Champions Kirkintilloch and a return match v Stirling still to play, we have a lot to work on if we are to improve individually and collectively. We do need to try and schedule some sessions when everyone is present.
Areas to work on:
- Attacking an M Drop defence.
- Passing and first-time shooting
- Our fitness and water mobility to increase driving tempo and consistency.
Match summary:
- Team: Goals(): Eve Fielding GK per 3+4 , Erin Livie, Julia MacKay, Kayleigh Roy, Millie Wishart, Molly Meldrum (2), Eleanor Campbell (1), Lucy MacNair, Ava Thornton, Lucy Hughes, Susan Johnston (2), Zara Christie GK per 1 + 2
- Exclusions/Penalties (): Erin (1 exc), Julia MacKay (2 exc), Kayleigh (1 exc), Millie (1 pen), Molly (1 exc), Eleanor (1 exc, 1 pen), Lucy (1 exc).
- Man-up: 1 scored from 2 attempts – Penalties: 1/1
- Man-down: 4/6 saved (67%) – Penalties conceded: 0