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Clara Dorobantu Brown - Water Polo Athlete, Class of 2026

Clara Dorobantu Brown

Class of 2026

Center Defender / Center Forward

5'10" Height
160 lbs Weight
6'0" Wingspan
Right Dominant Hand

Seeking opportunities to continue playing competitive water polo at the collegiate level (NCAA) or in a professional European league.

Highlight Videos

18U NCL, Regina

Highlights from the November 2025 18U NCL in Regina

2025 JO Highlights

Highlights from 2025 18U Junior Olympics with North Irvine

Highlights 2024-2025

Highlights from 18U and Senior Canadian NCL tournaments, Richmond and Edmonton

Highlights 2022-2023

#12 Clara Dorobantu Brown, Calgary Renegades Black, Highlights 2022 2023

Recent Achievements

Rising Stars

2025

National Team Selection Camp - Invited to the Rising Stars Western National Team Selection Camp, recognizing top Canadian athletes

Junior Olympics

2025

4th Place Gold Division - Competed internationally at the U.S. Junior Olympics with North Irvine, starting every game

Bronze Medal

2025

National Provincial Championships - Selected as Starting Center Defender for Team Alberta (19U)

National Champions

2025 - Senior

NCL Senior Division - Promoted to Senior Division with Calgary Renegades at age 16, contributed to National Championship win

Silver Medal

2025 - 18U

NCL National Championships - Silver medal with Calgary Renegades 18U team

National Champions

2024 - 17U

NCL Championship - National Championship gold medal with Calgary Renegades 17U team

National Champions

2023 - 15U

NPC Championship - National Champions gold medal with Team Alberta 15U

Western Champions

2023 - 15U

NCL Western Championship - Western Champions gold medal with Calgary Renegades 15U team

Play History

2020 - Present

Calgary Renegades Water Polo Club

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Competing in Canada's National Championships League (NCL) in 18U and Senior age groups
  • Consistently selected for Renegades "Black" team, the club's top age-group team
  • Center Defender (Primary) / Center Forward with leadership role in defense and communication
  • 2025 NCL National Champions (Senior Division) and Silver Medalists (18U)

2025

North Irvine Water Polo Club

North Irvine, California, USA

  • Invited to compete at U.S. Junior Olympics
  • Started every game at international competition
  • 4th place in Gold Division
  • Gained international experience and exposure to new play styles

2023/24, 2024/25, 2025/26

Calgary Legacy Centre

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Member of National Development Centre training team
  • Elite training program for high-performance athletes

2022, 2023, 2025

Team Alberta

Alberta, Canada

  • Selected each year (per eligible age group) to represent the province in national championships
  • Consistently medaled on the podium
  • 2025: Bronze Medal (19U) - Starting Center Defender
  • 2023: National Champions / Gold Medal (15U)

2022 - 2023

Swordfish Summer Swim Club

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Seasonal swimming program in the water polo off-season
  • Focus on endurance, stroke refinement, and conditioning

2016 - 2022

Wild Water Polo Club

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Developed technical skills and understanding of the game
  • Built foundation of competitive water polo career
  • Fostered teamwork and leadership from an early stage

Leadership & Coaching

Junior Coach

2023 - 2024

Calgary Wild

  • • Coached and mentored young athletes in technical skills, positioning, and teamwork
  • • Assisted in practice planning and game strategy with senior coaching staff

Referee

2022 - Present

Community Level

  • • Officiating youth and development level water polo games
  • • Focus on rule application, fairness, and game flow management

Education

Western Canada High School

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Class of 2026 - Currently in Grade 12 (Senior Year)

Fluent in English and French

Get In Touch

Interested in recruiting or connecting? Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below.

Email

clara@aedigital.com

Phone

(403) 860-8005

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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