Rob Parker
Rob began his Water Polo career at the age of 12 when he started playing at his local club in Cheltenham.
Since then he has gone on to help Sedgefield win the double in the Northern League and now is signed up to CN Terrassa in Spain.
Personal Data
Date of Birth: 4th December 1987
Height: 6'6
Weight: 101kg
English Club: Cheltenham
Professional Club: CN Terrassa
Born: Cheltenham
Getting to know...
When did you begin playing water polo: I was 12-years old.
First senior international match/tournament: A tournament in New Zealand.
Finest ever performance: Completing the double in the Northern League with Sedgefield.
Favourite competition: Northern League.
Water polo role models: Martyn Thomas.
Aspirations: To go to the Olympics.
Tip for the top: Train hard.
Life after water polo: Hopefully in fire service.
Awards: MVP and top goal scorer in a Georgian tournament.
Best thing about playing for your professional club: Wednesday afternoons off!
If I wasn't a water polo player I would be: Probably 150kg.
Biggest influence on career: Martyn Thomas and Dad.
Describe yourself in three words: Dedicated, determined and outgoing
International Competitions
| Competition | Year | Medal/Position | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEN European B Championships | 2009 | 4th | |
| Lugano, Switzerland | |||
| Mithat Hantel Memorial Water Polo Tournament | 2009 | Gold | |
| Istanbul, Turkey | |||
| Comen Cup | 2008 | 4th | |
| Malta | |||
| LEN European A Qualifiers | 2008 | 4th | |
| Dubrovnik, Croatia | |||
| World University Game | 2007 | 12th | |
| Bangkok | |||
| LEN European B Nations Trophy | 2007 | 6th | Most Valuable Goalkeeper |
| Manchester | |||
