Annabel Harman

 

 

    

DOB: 09/04/1996 

PLACE OF ORIGIN: Auckland

OCCUPATION: Student

EDUCATION: Long Beach State University, California

CLUB: Marist

PREFERRED CAP NUMBER: 6

POSITION: Centre back

YEARS IN SENIOR WOMEN'S TEAM: First

 

How do you manage to juggle work, study, training, social life etc./any wise words for aspiring water polo players?

Using a diary and scheduling ahead - prioritising.

 

When did you start playing water polo?

My friends played aged 13 and they asked me to join.

 

What is your favourite water polo memory at home?

2011 playing in the schoolgirls final for Diocesan.

 

What has been your international water polo highlight?

Placing 10th at the 2015 FINA World Junior Water Polo Championships in Greece.

 

When your alarm goes off at 5:30 in the morning, what gets you out of bed?

I get to see my friends and I'm going to enjoy my competition more if I get up now.

 

What are you looking to accomplish in water polo? Why do you play?

I really enjoy playing water polo and want to continue playing to the furthest level I can. I enjoy meeting new people and working in a group towards a goal.

 

What is the biggest barrier for you playing water polo?

Lack of financial support, and socially missing out on important events e.g. sibling's 21st birthday, friends' 18th birthdays.

 

What are your aspirations for Olympic Qualifiers in Gouda?

Play well as a team and win games.

 

What has New Zealand Water Polo given you personally?

I have been able to travel the world and compete on a world stage. This is a life changing experience that not many people get the chance to enjoy. I have also learnt to be organised.