FINAL PLACINGS

RESULTS JUNIOR MEN (for game details and ladder click here)

 Junior Men's Goalscorers at the end of the Round games

RESULTS JUNIOR WOMEN (for game details and ladder click here)

  Junior Women's Goalscorers at the end of the Round games

Reigning champions New South Wales Blues were tipped out of the gold-medal spot by third-ranked Queensland 11-9 and second-ranked Western Australia went down in a heap to Victoria 7-5 in the bronze-medal match.
WA drew with both the Blues and Queensland in the preliminary rounds and was expected to go for gold but fell out of contention with a 12-11 semifinal loss to Queensland before being closed out of the podium celebrations by Victoria.
So tight was the competition, that sixth-placed South Australia managed a preliminary win over WA.
But it was in the final that NSW was expected to dominate.
However, with Sam Robertson on fire with four goals from the penalty line and senior international and tournament MVP Billy Miller chipping in with two more, Queensland came from behind to take a two-goal lead early in the final quarter and held out NSW.
NSW was left to ponder what could have been while Queensland won its fourth crown since 2000 and first since 2002.
In the women’s final, the game was locked at 3-all by halftime but NSW Blues gained a one-goal break in the third and swam away a 9-6 victor.
NSW never looked in danger despite the closeness of WA and collected a fifth straight title and seventh since 2001.
Glencora Ralph kept WA in the action and deservedly won the MVP award.
Results:
Men: Play-off for 3rd & 4th, VIC 7 (J Diskin 3, K Smith, B Edwards 2) WA 5 (J Swift 3, J Dodd, A Younger). Play-off for 1st & 2nd, QLD 11 (S Robertson 4, D Hicks, B Miller 2, T Knox, D Young, BJ Howden) NSW Blues 9 (T Blewitt, R O’Brien 3, M Rapsey, S Nicholson, J Davis).
Final placings: QLD, NSW Blues, QLD, VIC, WA, NSW Waratahs, SA, AUS 16s.
Most Valuable Player: Billy Miller (QLD).
Highest goal-scorer: Patrick Harmer (SA, 23).
Leading goalkeeper: John Hahn (NSW).
Tournament team: John Hahn (NSW), Billy Miller (QLD), Jarrod Gilchrist (VIC), Daniel Lawrence (WA), Chris Dyson (NSW), Patrick Harmer (SA), Joel Swift (WA).
Women: Semifinals: NSW Blues 10 (N Zagame 4, H Lincoln-Smith 3, B Appel, A Carter, M Hammond) NSW Waratahs 4 (C Kerr, A Brightwell, A Cox, E Hamilton-Foster), WA 9 (G Ralph, Z Arancini 3, E Neesham, M Earl, J Reynolds) QLD 7 (H Robinson 3, G Wikman, K Miller, N Stoltz, S Thomas). Play-off for 5th & 6th, VIC 8 (M Morrison, E Grahame, G Venosta 2, P Burns, E Rossato) SA 7 (J Martin, I Bishop, P Kerry 2, K Antle). Play-off for 3rd & 4th, NSW Waratahs 8 (A Brightwell 3, S Grunberger 2, C Kerr, M Kearney, A Cox) QLD 7 (K Bryce 3,G Wikman, K Miller, N Stoltz, S Thomas). Play-off for 1st & 2nd, NSW Blues 9 (N Zagame 4, H Lincoln-Smith 3, K Gofers, N Saville) WA 6 (G Ralph, Z Arancini 2, C Ainsworth, E Neesham).
Final placings: NSW Blues, WA, NSW Waratahs, QLD, VIC, SA, AUS 16s.
Most Valuable Player: Glencora Ralph (WA).
Highest goal-scorer: Zoe Arancini (WA 19).
Leading goalkeeper: Ursula Talbot (WA).
Tournament team: Ursula Talbot (WA), Glencora Ralph (WA), Zoe Arancini (WA), Breanna Appel (NSW), Nicola Zagame (NSW), Elise Rossato (VIC), Keesja Gofers (NSW).

NSW confirms favouritism for finals
Adelaide (January 18).—
The strength of junior Australian water polo is firmly entrenched in New South Wales.

The winner of the past two years, NSW Blues, romped into the gold-medal encounter of the national 20 and under men’s championship with an 18-8 win over South Australia.

Their opponent in the final will be Queensland, an upset 12-11 victor over second-ranked Western Australia, meaning a class match is expect at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre tomorrow afternoon.

The NSW strength was shown in the women’s competition when the table-topping Blues beat SA 18-8, the same score as the men’s match.

The Blues, winners of the last four titles, now face fourth-ranked NSW Waratahs in one semifinal while runner-up WA will battle it out with third-placed Queensland, the 2003 champion, in the other.

Results:
Men:
Round 7: NSW Blues 15 (R O’Brien 5, C Eames 4, C Batty 3, B Turner, B Matthews, S Nicholson) SA 9 (T Dayman 3, J Frost 2, L Northcott, D Parrish, P Harmer, W Gibbs), NSW Waratahs 9 (L Hollis 3, A Roach, T Martin, M Saville 2) QLD 6 (T Knox, M Giles 2, B Miller, S Robertson), WA 13 (D Lawrence 6, J Dodd, A Younger 2, A Lee, S Chrystal, J Swift) VIC 8 (J Woods 3, J Diskin, N Wilkinson, K Smith, B Edwards, J Gilchrist).
Final points: NSW Blues 17, WA 14, QLD 13, VIC 12, NSW Waratahs 12, SA 10, AUS 16s 6.
Play-off for 5th & 6th: NSW Waratahs 18 (C Dyson, J Davie, M Saville 4, A Roach, L Hollis 2, M Ali, T Martin) SA 9 (T Dayman 4, J Frost, P Harmer 2, G Bretag-Norris, W Gibbs).
Semifinals: NSW Blues 9 (S Nicholson 3, T Blewitt, C Batty, M Rapsey, R O’Brien, J Davis, C Eames) VIC 6 (J Diskin 2, J Woods, B Edwards, J Gilchrist, S Lewis), QLD 12 (T Knox 4, B Miller 3, D Hicks, BJ Howden 2, S Robertson) WA 11 (A Younger 4, J Swift, D Lawrence 3, B McCleery).
Women:
Round 7: QLD 9 (H Robinson 3, N Stoltz, S Farquhar 2, K Miller, K Bryce) NSW Waratahs 6 (C Kerr, A Timilty 2, K Mirabito, A Cox), NSW Blues 18 (B Appel 4, H Lincoln-Smith, N Zagame, K Gofers, S Davie, N Saville 2, K Armstrong, M Hammond, A Hatcher, K Leathem) SA 8 (J Martin 3, S Murphy 2, C Shem, K Green, S Dill-Macky), WA 14 (Z Arancini 5, E Neesham, M Earl, J Reynolds 2, G Ralph, C Ainsworth, C Read) VIC 9 (E Grahame 3, H Morrison 2, P Burns, J Cox, E Rossato, G Venosta).
Final points: NSW Blues 18, WA 16, QLD 14, NSW Waratahs 12, SA 9, VIC 9, AUS 16s 6.
Adelaide (January 18).—

Tensions high as semifinals loom
Adelaide (January 17).—
It’s one of the closest tournaments in recent Australian 20 and under water polo nationals history.

The top four men’s teams are separated by just three points with two others two points in arrears.
Four teams are four points apart in the women’s section with another two on equal points three behind.

With one round remaining, semifinal positions are up for grabs but the old adage that fourth place meant almost certain death at the hands of the first-placed team might not be the case at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre.

NSW Blues hold sway in both competitions but the men had a draw to Western Australia. WA then lost by a goal to South Australia, a team currently in sixth position and fired up by junior international Patrick Harmer with three goals and a high 22 for the tournament.

The Blues now need to beat SA in the final round to cement top spot.

WA needs to shift Victoria from third spot to bypass a clash with the Blues until hopefully the gold-medal final on Saturday.
Victoria was 10 goals better than SA so that clash will be a beauty.

The Blues women have gone through unbeaten and just need to blow away sixth-ranked SA tomorrow for top spot.

The Waratahs and Queensland are level on points and will settle third spot in the final round.
WA, who had a one-goal victory over the third-best Waratahs, should clinch second place with a win over fifth-ranked Victoria.

The semifinals will be played tomorrow evening.

Results:
Men:
Round 5: QLD 18 (D Young 4, J McDonald, S Gynther 3, D Hicks, T Knox 2, C Mulcahy, L Cranley, M Wilson, BJ Howden) AUS 16s 8 (W Eames 4, J Burton 2, M Sindone, P Sindone), VIC 18 (J Gilchrist 4, L Edwards, J Woods, M Gronow, K Smith, A Fitzpatrick, S Lewis 2, J Diskin, B Edwards) SA 8 (P Harmer 3, W Gibbs 2, T Dayman, L Northcott, P Martin), WA 9 (A Younger 3, J Swift, D Lawrence 2, A Yeates, A Lee) NSW Blues 9 (J Davis 4, S Nicholson 3, M Rapsey, R O’Brien).
Round 6: NSW Waratahs 17 (A Ali, C Dyson, A Roach, L Hollis 3, T Martin 2, A Polivka, J Davie, M Saville) AUS 16s 8 (S Buckland-Kerr, W Eames 2, J Kagi, J Burton, L Mortimer, R Burrows), SA 10 (T Dayman, P Harmer 3, S Whitehouse, L Northcott, W Gibbs, T Southern) WA 9 (D Lawrence 5, A Lee 2, S Kovalenko, J Fannon), NSW Blues 11 (R O’Brien 4, T Blewitt 3, C Eames 2, B Turner, S Nicholson) VIC 7 (J Gilchrist 3, J Diskin, N Wilkinson, M Gronow, J Wallace-Smith).
Progress points: NSW Blues 14, QLD 12, VIC 11, WA 11, NSW Waratahs 9, SA 9, AUS 16s 6.
Women:
Round 5: QLD 16 (S Farquhar 5, H Robinson 4, K Miller 2, E Bowden, K Bryce, KL Williams, A Miller, S Thomas) VIC 11 (E Rossato 4, W Grahame 3, J Cox 2, P Burns, G Venosta), SA 10 (S Murphy 3, C Murphy, J Martin, C Shem 2, S Dill-Macky) AUS 16s 7 (A Southern, E Pittorino, B Moore, D Boyle, C Earl, E Armit, S Jones), WA 8 (G Ralph 2, C Ainsworth, E Neesham, Z Arancini, C Pierce, A Solin, M Earl) NSW Waratahs 7 (E Hamilton-Foster 3, A King, A Brightwell 2).
Round 6: NSW Waratahs 10 (A Brightwell, A Cox 3, E Hamilton-Foster 2, A King, B Santoromito) AUS 16s 9 (B Moore, R Lissa 2, A Southern, E Pittorino, C Earl, E Redbond, S Jones), NSW Blues 22 (A Carter 4, K Gofers, A Hatcher 3, B Appel, N Zagame, M Hammond, K Leathem 2, K Armstrong, H Lincoln-Smith, S Davie, N Saville) VIC 11 (E Rossato 4, E Grahame 3, J Cox 2, H Morrison, G Venosta), WA 14 (G Ralph 4, E Neesham, Z Arancini, C Pierce, J Reynolds 2, C Ainsworth, R Flint) SA 9 (S Murphy, S Dill-Macky 2, J Martin, I Bishop, C Shem, S Rickets, E Dearman).
Progress points:  NSW Blues 15, WA 13, NSW Waratahs 11, QLD 11, VIC 8, SA 8, AUS 16s 6.

Sibling rivalry at 20 and under nationals
Adelaide (January 16).—
For the New South Wales Cox sisters it was no holds barred.

Amanda Cox is one of the spearheads of the NSW Blues team at the national 20 years and under water polo championships here but there was sibling rivalry in the pool in round-three action.

Jessica was scoring goals as well but she nailed a brace for Victoria in the Blues’ 15-6 victory.
Jessica was picked up by Victoria in the draft and is proving a valuable addition to the team.

The Blues collected the scalp of Western Australia in round four, winning 11-8 in what should be a pre-cursor of the final on Saturday.

South Australia and Victoria battled out a 9-all draw in what was an excellent match.

In the men’s division, tournament favourite NSW Blues had a battle royale with Queensland before emerging a 9-8 winner.

WA shook off the national 16 and under team 13-6 while Victoria claimed victory over NSW Waratahs 8-7.

Results:
Boys:
Round 4: WA 13 (D Lawrence 5, A Yeates, B McCleery, A Lee, J Dodd, S Chrystal, A Younger, J Swift, S Kovalenko) AUS 16s 6 (W Eames 6), NSW Blues 9 (T Blewitt 3, M Rapsey, R O’Brien 2, B Turner, C Eames) QLD 8 (S Robertson 4, B Miller, T Knox, M Wilson, M Giles), VIC 8 (J Diskin 4, K Smith 2, M Gronow, J Gilchrist) NSW Waratahs 7 (A Polivka, A Roach, J Davie).
Progress points: NSW Blues 9, QLD 9, WA 8, VIC 7, NSW Waratahs 6, SA 5, AUS 16s 4.
Girls:
Round 3: NSW Blues 12 (B Appel, K Armstrong, H Lincoln-Smith, N Zagame 2, A Carter, K Gofers, M Hammond, A Hatcher) QLD 3 (G Wikman, S Farquhar, H Robinson), WA 18 (Z Arancini 5, G Ralph 4, E Neesham 3, A Solin, J Reynolds 2, C Ainsworth, C Read) AUS 16s 7 (A Southern 2, R Lissa, D Boyle, G Clarke, C Earl, S Jones), NSW Waratahs 15 (C Kerr, A Cox 4, A Brightwell, E Hamilton-Foster 2, S Grunberger, M Kearney, B Santoromito) VIC 6 (J Cox, E Grahame 2, M Henderson, H Morrison).
Round 4: SA 9 (S Rickets 3, J Martin 2, I Bishop, C Shem, K Green, E Dearman) VIC 9 (E Rossato 3, M Henderson 2, P Burns, C Sargent, H Morrison, G Venosta), QLD 17 (E Bowden, S Farquhar 3, G Wikman, K Miller, N Stoltz, K Bryce 2, JL Lewis, A Miller, S Thomas) AUS 16s 7 (D Boyle, K McAfee 2, R Lissa, C Earl, E Armit), NSW Blues 11 (K Gofers 3, K Armstrong 2, B Appel, H Lincoln-Smith, A Carter, M Hammond, S Davie, N Saville) WA 8 (Z Arancini 3, R Flint 2, G Ralph, C Ainsworth, E Browne).
Progress points: NSW Blues 12, QLD 8, NSW Waratahs 7, WA 7, VIC 6, SA 4, AUS 16s 4.

Controversy hits 20 and under nationals
Adelaide (January 15).—
Controversy reigned at the 20 and under national water polo championships when a replayed quarter-minute saw Western Australia snatch a 13-all draw with Queensland men.
It was WA’s opening match and Queensland had the lead with 14 seconds remaining when a player with three exclusions against his name, illegally re-entered the pool.

The game finished and it wasn’t until the WA coach protested and the game sheet consulted before the final quarter-minute was replayed with WA sharpshooter Aaron Younger taking a successful penalty shot to restart the stanza and level the game.

No goal came in the final seconds of the game between the two teams traditionally vying for the right to face perennial champion New South Wales in the semifinals.

The NSW Blues blasted the Australian 16 years and under team out of the water 21-8 in a game that saw brothers Corey and Wade Eames face off with Wade in the national youth squad.

In round three games today, South Australia edged the 16s with SA’s Patrick Harmer scoring a tournament-high seven goals for the victors.

WA beat the NSW Waratahs 9-6 and Queensland just held out Victoria 11-10.

In women’s play, the champion NSW Blues blitzed the Australian 16s 17-1 and the strong WA team thumped normally close rival Queensland 11-2 in round two.

The NSW Waratahs currently hold third spot thanks to a 13-3 victory over South Australia.

Results:
Men:
Round 2: NSW Waratahs 14 (C Dyson 6, T Martin, J Davie, L Hollis 2, P Falson, M Saville) SA 12 (T Dayman 6, P Harmer 3, W Gibbs 2, L Northcott), QLD 13 (B Miller 6, S Robertson 4, D Hicks, T Knox, BJ Howden) WA 13 (A Younger 5, A Lee, S Kovalenko, D Lawrence 2, B McCleery, S Chrystal), NSW Blues 21 (T Blewitt 5, R O’Brien 4, B Turner, J Davis 3, B Matthews, C Batty 2, S Nicholson, C Eames) AUS 16s 8 (W Eames 4, J Burton, L Mortimer, M De Gail, R Burrows).
Round 3: SA 14 (P Harmer 7, W Gibbs 3, J Frost 2, T Dayman, L Northcott) AUS 16s 12 (W Eames 5, M Sindone 2, B Hewitt, P Sindone, M De Gail, R Burrows. B Sashegyi), WA 9 (A Younger, J Swift 3, B McCleery, S Chrystal, J Fannon) NSW Waratahs 6 (C Dyson, A Roach 3), QLD 11 (B Miller 5, S Robertson 3, D Hicks, T Knox, D Young) VIC 10 (K Smith, J Gilchrist 3, J Diskin 2, M Gronow, B Edwards).
Progress points: QLD 8, NSW Blues 6, WA 5, NSW Waratahs 5, SA 5, VIC 4, AUS 16s 3.
Women:
Round 2: WA 11 (G Ralph, Z Arancini, C Pierce 3, R Flint, M Earl) QLD 2 (KL Williams, H Robinson), NSW Blues 17 (B Appel, N Zagame, K Leathem 3, H Lincoln-Smith, M Hammond 2, A Carter, K Gofers, A Hatcher, N Saville) AUS 16s 1 (D Boyle), NSW Waratahs 13 (A Cox 3, S Grunberger, A Brightwell, A Timilty, B Santoromito 2, A King, K Mirabito) SA 3 (L Findlayson, S Murphy, P Kerry).
Progress points: NSW Blues 6, QLD 4, NSW Waratahs 4, WA 3, VIC 3, SA 2, AUS 16s 2

Local boy's efforts in vain at national champs
Adelaide (January 14).—
National junior representative Patrick Harmer scored six goals but it wasn’t enough to get his South Australian team across the line against Queensland today.

Playing in the national 20 and under water polo championships at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, the host team could not hang on to the flying Maroons who contain fellow junior stars Tom Knox with five goals and current senior international Billy Miller with four.

Victoria posted a strong 16-6 victory over the Australian 16 and under squad thanks to six goals from Jarrod Gilchrist and another five from Jeff Diskin.

In the New South Wales derby, the Blues beat the Waratahs 8-6.

In women’s play, Queensland bumped South Australia 15-5, Victoria shocked the Aussie Crocodiles 16 and under team 17-10 and the NSW Blues downed the NSW Waratahs 10-4.

Results, day 1:
Men:
VIC 16 (J Gilchrist 6, J Diskin 5, M Gronow 2, L Edwards, K Smith, B Edwards) AUS 16s 6 (J Burton, R Burrows 2, A Petrov, M De Gail), NSW Blues 8 (S Nicholson 3, C Eames 2, T Blewitt, M Rapsey, R O’Brien) NSW Waratahs 6 (C Dyson 2, A Roach, T Martin, J Davie, L Hollis), QLD 17 (T Knox 5, B Miller 4, S Robertson, BJ Howden 3, D Young 2) SA 13 (P Harmer 6, T Dayman 3, J Frost 2, L Northcott, W Gibbs).
Progress points: VIC 2, QLD 2, NSW Blues 2, NSW Waratahs 0, SA 0, AUS 16s 0.
Women:
QLD 15 (G Wikman, K Miller 4, N Stolz, S Farquhar, H Robinson 2, JL Lewis) SA 5 (J Martin, S Dill-Macky 2, S Rickets), VIC 17 (G Venosta 5, E Rossato 4, J Cox 3, K Hair, EJ Grahame 2, P Burns) AUS 16s 10 (R Lissa, G Clarke, C Earl 2, A Southern, E Pittorino, B Moore, E Redbond), NSW Blues 10 (H Lincoln-Smith, N Zagame, K Gofers 2, K Armstrong, M Hammond, S Davie, K Leathem) NSW Waratahs 4 (A King, A Cox, N McJannet, E Hamilton-Foster).
Progress points: QLD 2, VIC 2, NSW Blues 2, NSW Waratahs 0, AUS 16s 0, SA 0

REVISED DRAW
The draw has been revised as at 31 December 2007.
Games which have chnaged are highlighted in red.
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An invitation is extended to State Associations to enter teams in the National Championships Junior Men/Junior Women 20 Years & Under (Born 1988 or later). The Championships will be held in Adelaide, SA.

ELIGIBILITY
Athletes must be born in 1988 or later. Players entering the draft must comply with the born 1988 or later criteria.

VENUE
Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Jeffcott Rd
North Adelaide 5006
(08) 8344 4411

DATES
The dates for these Championships are 14 to 19 January 2008 inclusive.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
Entries are now open and will close with AWPI on Monday 19 November 2007.
Entries must be accompanied by the entry fee and is to be submitted on the attached competition entry form/tax invoice. Payment should be made to AWPI.
The Entry Fee is $600.00 per team (includes GST) payable to AWPI to accompany team entry. No pool entry fee is payable.
Entry fee for teams entering after the closing date of 19 November 2007 is $900.

FORMS
Note that all forms can be used electronically, which is the preferred method of receiving forms and information.
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2008 20 & Under Entry Form

2008 20 & Under Team Nomination Form

2008 20 & Under Athlete Draft Form

2008 20 & Under Travel Form

REFEREES
Please note that the referees will be National Water Polo League Referees, and therefore State Associations will not be required to provide referees.

REFEREES COSTS
Referees will be accommodated together and State Associations will be invoiced to cover the costs of airfares and accommodation on an amortized basis. Please do not include the referees in your accommodation bookings or in travel arrangements.

TEAMS
Teams may list a maximum of Thirteen (13) players per team.
Please note that the names of players (along with their date of birth) in cap number order are required to be submitted to AWPI by Monday 1 January 2008. Please note that all players must be registered with their State Association and comply with the Date of Birth criterion.

STATE TEAM ENTRIES
State Associtaions are invited to enter a Junior Men's and a Junior Women's team. NSW Water polo Inc may enter two teams in the Championships for each gender.

16&UNDER NATIONAL SQUADS
Teams comprising athletes from the 16&Under National Squads (both boys and girls) will participate in the Championships, but will not be eligible for the playoffs for medals. They will be eligible to play in minor playoffs for positions below fourth. Scores for and against these squads will count for points in the ladder during the preliminary rounds.

ATHLETE DRAFT
The ‘Athlete Draft’ will be conducted in accordance with the procedure detailed in the By-Laws of Australian Water Polo Inc and set out below:

(1) Member Bodies may make formal representation to the Operations Manager of AWPI to include a maximum of three (3) seconded players from other Member Bodies in their National Championship teams. This must be done at least 30 days prior to the Championship, no later than Friday 14 December 2007.

(2) Thirty (30) days prior to the start of the National Championships, Member Bodies must advise of names of players not required for inclusion in their team, no later than Friday 14 December 2007.

(3) Players named by Member Bodies (2) above will be placed in a pool from which member Bodies may ‘Draft’ athletes.

(a) the ‘Draft’ will be carried out by preference given to that Member Body which finished with the lowest rank at the previous National Championships;

(b) The second preference to the next lowest ranking state etc;

(c) In the event of a Member Body not having taken part in the National Championship, that Member will be deemed to have the third lowest ranking;

(d) The athlete’s Member Body must retain the first right of refusal for the athlete’s services;

(e) Within the said 30 days period prior to commencement of the National Championships, Members may make application to the Board of AWPI for the release of drafted players to return to their home Member Body.  The Board should deal with the request with absolute discretion;

(f) Prior to inclusion in the draft pool, the player must give written authorisation for inclusion in the draft (refer copy of attached ‘Athlete Draft - Agreement Form’).  Once such authorisation is given, the player is bound to play with the Member Body to whom he/she is drafted; the ‘Athlete Draft – Agreement Form’ must also be endorsed by the respective Member Body of the player seeking to be included in the Draft.

(g) Financial arrangements will be a matter of private negotiation between the drafted player and the Member Body.

It should be noted that the ’Final Standings’ from the National Championships (Junior Men & Junior Women – Born 1987 or Later) held Perth, Western Australia, January 2007 were as follows:

PRE-EVENT MEETINGS
Meetings for the Coaches and Managers, and Referees will be held prior to the start of the event. Your cooperation is sought in having a representative at these meetings. The Coaches & Managers meeting will be held on Sunday 13 January 2008 at 6.00pm and the Referees Meeting will follow at 6.30pm, place will be advised as soon as possible.

PRESENTATIONS
Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be conducted during the Championships and all teams are asked to attend in full uniform. Presentations will be made for Player of the Series, Goalkeeper of the Series and Highest Goal Scorer (Prelininary Rounds only) and a Team of the Tournament will be made for both Junior Men and Junior Women.

COMPETITION RULES
Rules under which the Championships are to be conducted will be advised following the close of entries.

CODE OF CONDUCT
The Championships will be conducted under the Constitution and By-Laws of Australian Water Polo Inc. Your attention is drawn to the Codes of Conduct contained in Section 7 of the By-Laws for Players, Referees, Officials, Spectators and others.

CHILD PROTECTION LEGISLATION
In accordance with the Australian Water Polo Inc Member Protection Policy which is binding on ALL members of AWPI, certain commitments must be met by Managers, Coaches and Referees who have contact with children under the age of eighteen years. Please refer to the AWPI Member Protection Policy to ensure all compliance requirements are met. Your State Association Office has a copy of the Member Protection Policy, or it is available from the AWPI Web Site -
http://www.australianwaterpolo.com.au/content/view/14/31/
The South Australian Government has comprehensive Child Protection legislation, details of which will be provided after the close of entries.

DRUG POLICY
Australian Water Polo Incorporated supports the Australian Government, the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Olympic Committee, and the Australian Sports Drug Agency in their efforts to eradicate the use of drugs in sport. AWPI has published an anti-doping policy, http://www.australianwaterpolo.com.au/content/view/14/31/ which will be adhered to for this event.

MEDIA STATEMENTS
States and teams shall be permitted to promote the event and or their team within their own state (subject to AWPI approval). However, no competitor, team manager, official or spokesperson for a state or team shall make media statements that could bring the AWPI, 2008 National Championships Junior Men and Junior Women 20 Years and Under, its sponsor, or officials into controversy. Such statements shall be deemed to be a breach of AWPI discipline and may be dealt with accordingly.

OTHER MISCONDUCT
Section 10 of the Member Protection Policy outlines what other misconduct is a breach of AWPI behaviour standards.
Please ensure that the team managers, coaches, parents and players are familiar with this Policy.

SPONSORSHIP
Teams may pursue their own sponsorship for the Championships, however, in the event of teams having conflict with event sponsors or AWPI sponsors, the latter will have precedence.

INJURY STATISTICS
Australian Water Polo Inc is vitally interested in collecting injury statistics and, hence, forms will be provided at the briefing meeting to allow feedback of this information to AWPI. Please be aware that these form require no private information on the player or access to their medical records.

IMPORTANT DATES

QUERIES Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

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AWPI
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