College Water Polo Recruit | Elliot Springate | Recruitment class of Fall 2027

Home Country: South Africa
High School: Michaelhouse
Recruitment Year: Fall 2027
GPA: 3.76
Height: 6’5″ (195 cm)
Weight: 199 lbs (90 kg)
Wingspan: 6’8″ (203 cm)
Primary Position: Goalkeeper

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Elliot Springate is a South African water polo goalkeeper from Michaelhouse, known for his exceptional reach, strong reflexes, and leadership in goal. Standing at 6’5” with a 6’8” wingspan, he commands the cage with confidence and precision.

With a GPA of 3.76, he is both an academic and athletic standout. Elliot is actively pursuing a college water polo scholarship and is part of the Fall 2027 recruiting class.

National & Provincial Water Polo

In March 2025, he earned selection for the South African U17 National Team, competing at the African Aquatics Tournament in Zimbabwe.

He has also been a consistent representative for Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial teams for five consecutive years (2021–2025):

• 2021 – KZN U13A

• 2022 – KZN U14A

• 2023 – KZN U15A

• 2024 – KZN U16A (Vice-Captain)

• 2025 – KZN U19A

• 2025 – Selected for KZN Senior Men’s Team, winning Gold at Currie Cup and competing at the Gauteng Invitational.

These achievements highlight his long-term commitment to elite-level water polo development in South Africa.

School Water Polo – Michaelhouse 1st Team

Since Grade 9 (2023), Elliot has been the #1 goalkeeper for the Michaelhouse 1st Team. His consistency and performance have earned him Half-Colours, Full-Colours, and Honours for Water Polo.

Awards & Achievements:

• 2023 – Michaelhouse Defender of the Season

• 2024 – 1st Team Player of the Season

• 2024 – 1st Team Most Valuable Player

• 2024 – 4th Place, Reef Cup Invitational Tournament

• 2025 – 3rd Place, Reef Cup Invitational Tournament

• 2025 – Goalkeeper of the Tournament (Reef Cup – Boys Senior Section)

• 2025 – All-Stars Tournament Team Selection (Reef Cup Tournament)

• 2025 – All-Stars Tournament Team Selection (Clifton Tournament)

His record shows steady improvement and performance under pressure against top South African schools.

If you’re interested in recruiting Elliot please reach out to Mickaela at mickaelam@brusasports.com

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