It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Volchansky this morning at the age of 90.
A proud KES Old Boy from the class of 1951, he was a dedicated figure in Gauteng water polo and participated in 25 Masters tournaments.
He was honoured several times with the Paul Semple Walking Stick, awarded to the oldest player at Masters.
May he rest in peace.
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Mike Renwick on Sunday 2 March 2025.
Mike was a stalwart of Gauteng and Old Eds waterpolo where he left his indelible mark on many of the youngsters and team mates. His pep talks and encouragement to all helped many a player in their sporting career. He was a formidable centre forward at club, provincial and national level where he was a handful for the defenders. He won many a medal at the SA Masters Waterpolo tournaments over the years having played over 20 tournaments and being awarded his Yellow costume before retiring from the game.
His spirit and camaraderie around the pool will be missed by all who knew him.
May his dear soul rest in peace.
Border Barracudas lost a stalwart of their Masters side in a tragic vehicle accident on Saturday 8 February 2025. He was a tough player and his fellow Masters colleagues are truely saddened by his passing.
On behalf of all the Masters community, we express our deepest condolences to Ray’s family, colleagues and team mates.
May his dear soul rest in peace.
Until we meet again. Cheers
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Link to the Team entries for the 2025 Tournmant in East London
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Entries received including teams who have indicated that they will be attending.
Please note that team ages and divisions are subject to finalisation
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/oH53Vp-WMAU
Tournament will take place in East London at the Joan Harrison Pool, from 20-22 March 2025.
For any tournament queries, please contact
Andrew Reeves
Chairman
Border Masters Water Polo
East London – 2025
082 570 3488
andrew@reevesgroup.co.za
Entry forms
ONLINE 2025 SA Masters Waterpolo Entry Form
Download the Excel Entry Form
RIP Paul Martin.
Geriatric’s no 7
We will miss you, your character, your humour and laugh, whilst our opponents won’t miss your goal scoring ability.
Deepest condolences to Paul’s family and his Geriatrics team mates.
