Celebrating our students

Water Polo at Ivanhoe Edge  

Jade Vidal, Ivanhoe Edge Water Polo Coach

The Australian Youth Championships held in Brisbane this past January witnessed an impressive display of talent from the water polo arena, with Leo Briganti, Max Rowe and Anthony Rigopoulos making waves in the competition. Despite stiff competition, the trio demonstrated remarkable skill and determination, ultimately clinching a respectable 7th place overall nationally in the Gold Division.

Throughout the tournament, these Ivanhoe Edge students, alongside Leon Vidal, showcased their prowess in the pool, exhibiting teamwork, strategic ability, and exceptional individual performances. Their dedication and hard work were evident as they navigated their way through tough matches, securing victories and earning admiration from fans and competitors alike.

Following their commendable performance in Brisbane, these students carried their momentum into the Tri States Championships held in Geelong in February. Building upon their previous success, Vidal, Briganti, and Rigopoulos continued to impress, finishing in a remarkable achievement as they clinched the silver medal.

Having showcased their talent and determination in recent water polo championships, Leon Vidal, Leo Briganti, and Anthony Rigopoulos are gearing up for their next challenge: the Victorian Team Trials scheduled for mid-July.

Swim at Ivanhoe Edge 

Michelle van Beek, Head of Ivanhoe Edge

Emmerson joined Ivanhoe Edge at the commencement of Term 4. During her time in this program she has trained with a number of specialist coaches under the guidance of our wonderful Ivanhoe Edge Senior Swim Coach and Head Coach for Ivanhoe Swim, Ako Kusafuka.

Her sessions with Ivanhoe Edge are designed to complement her training program with Ivanhoe Swim and have contributed greatly to her recent success. 

She is pictured here with coach James McBride and wearing her gold medal for the 200 Individual Medley. Not only did she win this, since then she has qualified to compete at Nationals in four events. Emmerson will race the best 14 and15-year-olds in Australia at the Age Nationals, held in April on the Gold Coast. The Ivanhoe Edge community wish Emmerson all the best in this upcoming prestigious competition.