Adam Scholefield
Adam is one of Britain’s top centre forwards having taken up the sport on his tenth birthday.
The former Rotherham Metro player won British Player of the Year in 2008 and has signed a professional contract with PVSK in Hungary for the 2010/2011 season.
Personal Data
Date of Birth: 24/05/85
Height: 190cm
Weight: 100kg
English Club: Rotherham Metro
Professional Club: PVSK, Hungary
Born: Leeds
Getting to know...
When did you begin playing water polo: On my tenth birthday.
Favourite competition: Any that’s played outside when it's sunny!
Have you won any awards: British Player of theYear 2008.
Biggest influence on career: Norman Leighton.
Best thing about playing for your professional club: Having everything in place to perform.
Tip for the top: Play lots of sports when you're young and have fun.
Favourite music: Coldplay, Killers, Keane, Kings of Leon, Oasis, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Eminem and lots more!
Favourite sports team: Leeds Rhinos and Leeds United
International Competitions
| Competition | Year | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|
| LEN European B Championships | 2009 | 4th |
| Lugano, Switzerland | ||
| Mithat Hantel Memorial Water Polo Tournament | 2009 | Gold |
| Istanbul, Turkey | ||
| LEN European A Qualifiers | 2008 | 4th |
| Dubrovnik, Croatia | ||
| World University Games | 2007 | 12th |
| Bangkok | ||
| LEN European B Nations Trophy | 2007 | 6th |
| Manchester | ||
Domestic Events
| Competition | Year | Club | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Championships | 2009 | Rotherham Metro | Silver |
| Manchester | |||
