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| Founded | 1884 |
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| League | National Water Polo League |
| Based in | Balmain, New South Wales |
| Arena | Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre |
| Colours | Orange, Black & White |
| Website | http://balmainwaterpolo.com.au/ |
UTS Balmain Tigers Water Polo Club is an Australian club water polo team that competes in the National Water Polo League. They have a men's team and a women's team and are based in Balmain, New South Wales. [1] [2]
The club have been sponsored by the University of Technology Sydney since 2009. [3]
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