A newly formed Ōtaki College Canoe Polo Under 15 Team competed at the regional qualifiers in Fielding in March. While not qualifying for the nationals, they were then called up for the Secondary Schools tournament in October as a Wildcard entry. The team won 4 of their 5 pool games in their division which qualified them for the finals. They were pitched against a Fielding College team who took the title, with the Silver medal going to Ōtaki College for the National U15 Division Two grade.
Team members were; William Fogden, Kaahurere MacKay, Anika Edginton, Witana Cameron, Louis Bevan, and Giorgio Bevan.
Coach Pete Housiaux, Assistant Coach Manawatoa Nakhla, Manager Kahura Cameron, Nutritionalist & Hydration Technician Penny Gaylor.