2012 18 & Under Club C'ships: UWA, Drummoyne win
Reports courtesy of Lara-Kym Lever
18 & Under National Club Champions UWA Torpedoes (Anthony Pearse/Pearse Photography)
Click here to see the award winners and final placings
Boys (Day 6 - medal round)
The UWA Torpedoes claimed the National 18 & Under Club Championship crown in a low scoring thriller, defeating tournament favourites the Cronulla Sharks 3-1 at the AIS in Canberra.
The Torpedoes jumped to a two-nil lead by quarter time with goals to Nicholas Hughes and Andrew Ford before Uga Mihailovic added one in the second quarter to keep the Sharks within touch.
The goalkeepers, Joshua Zekulich (Torpedoes) and Sam Cocokios (Cronulla) put on strong displays deflecting a series of shots from both teams throughout the third quarter to ensure the score remained 2-1 at the final break.
A goal by UWA’s Tom Cunningham mid-way through the final term ensured the win for the Torpedoes.
Torpedoes’ coach Andrei Kovalenko, was extremely proud of his team and was impressed with their teamwork over the entire tournament.
“They really did a great job and worked very well as a team,” Kovalenko said after the game.
“We may not have the most best team on paper, but we play smart polo as a team, as a result, I can’t highlight any individual player. They play as a unit and win as a unit.”
Cronulla coach Predrag Mihailovic, was proud of his team, but disappointed with the result.
“It was a very slow game, we could have played better, UWA deserved the win. Congratulations to the Torpedoes, we will get you next time” Mihailovic said with a grin.
In the bronze medal game, the Brisbane Barracudas defeated the Melville Saints 13-10 in a close match.
Born 1995 Australian squad member Zac Hudson top scored for the Barras netting five, with Callum Smith (4), Harry Morris (2), Jacob Kinneally (1) and James Broadley (1) adding the extras.
Barras coach Rob Edwards was extremely proud of his team’s win and says the result is a demonstration of the work the boys have put in over a number of years.
“The boys have been together now since they were 14, and have been fortunate to win medals at 14s, 16s and now 18s Nationals,” Edwards said.
“They love playing the game and the way they played today showed the strength they have as a team.”
Jake Leavy (3), Davis Verboon (3), Luca Albano (2) and Charles Moorman (2) all converted goals for the Melville Saints.
Results
Gold: UWA Torpedoes 3 (Nicholas Hughes, Andrew Ford, Tom Cunningham) beat Cronulla Sharks 1 (Uga Mihailovic)
Bronze: Brisbane Barracudas 13 (Zac Hudson 5, Callum Smith 4, Harry Morris 2, Jacob Kinneally, James Broadley) beat Melville Saints 10 (Jake Leavy 3, Davis Verboon 2, Luca Albano 2, Charles Moorman 2)
For boy's playoff match results 
click here
Awards
Goalkeeper of the series: Sam Cocokios (Cronulla Sharks)
Highest goal scorer: Reed Cotterill (Sydney University)
Player of the Series: Callum Smith (Brisbane Barracudas) (pictured below)
Girls (Day 6 - medal round)
The Drummoyne Devils defeated their cross-town rivals, Sydney Northern Beaches Blue, 6-3 in a two sided game to take the girl’s National 18 & Under Club Championship.
SNB led 3-2 at the end of the first half with goals to Georgia Farrell (2) and Lenke Dauda-Board, but two further goals by Shannan Martin, a double to Erin Moodie and a strong performance by goalkeeper Stephanie Calaizis enabled Drummoyne to pull away and claim the win.
Devils coach Jenny MacGregor was over the moon with the win.
“It really was a great win, the girls were very disciplined,” MacGregor said as she was drying off from the traditional coach’s swim following the win.
“I knew that if the girls could keep in touch with SNB through the first half then we could take them in the second. I have coached the girls since they were 14. I knew they could do it.”
Sydney Northern Beaches Blue coach Scott Schweickle was proud of how his team played, and happy to claim the silver medal after a great tournament.
“We knew we were up against a strong opposition, the both teams were tired as it has been a hard tournament, but I am very proud of how the girls played,” Schweickle said.
“We are a young team and for a team that has few National League players in it to play against an opposition made up of more National League players, we proved that we can compete. I hope that the day will come were the Sydney Northern Beaches can field a National League side.”
Earlier in the day, Melville defeated the UNSW Killer Whales 6-2 in the bronze medal game. Melville led from the start, with Goalkeeper of the Series, Lillian Hedges able to prevent the Killer Whales from converting goals in the final quarter.
Tayla Greer (2), Kassia Ralston (2), Mercedes Ralph, Pia Rodgers all scored for Melville, with Melissa Taylor and Laura Robinson netting the goals for UNSW.
Melville coach David Neesham was proud of the courage his team showed to claim the bronze medal win.
“They played really well, and I am extremely pleased with the result,” Neesham said.
“The girls have been together for three or four years now, and have moved up places in each National Championships they have competed in, so to win the bronze really caps it off. I could not be more proud and pleased with the result.”
Results
Gold: Drummoyne Devils 6 (Shannan Martin 4, Erin Moodie 2) beat Sydney Northern Beaches Blue 3 (Georgia Farrell 2, Lenke Dauda-Board)
Bronze: Melville 6 (Tayla Greer 2, Kassia Ralston 2, Mercedes Ralph, Pia Rodgers) beat UNSW Killer Whales 2 (Melissa Taylor, Laura Robinson)
For girl's playoff match results click here
Awards
Goal keeper of the series: Lillian Hedges (Melville)
Highest goal scorer: Chloe Barr (South Australia)
Player of the Series: Shannan Martin (Drummoyne Devils) (pictured below)
Boy's (Day 5)
The UWA Torpedoes will take on the NSW state champions, the Cronulla Sharks, in the grand final of the National 18 & Under Championships after they beat out the Brisbane Barracudas and the Melville Saints in the semi finals.
After defeating cross town rivals the Melville Sharks in golden goal extra time in the quarter final, the UWA Torpedoes once again claimed their place in the final game in a thriller, besting the Barras 8-7 in extra time. The Torpedoes were down three goals at half time, but managed to claw the deficit back to one at the end of the last break, and evened the score to 6-all in the final quarter.
After a short break, the two teams once again faced off for an additional three minutes playing time, both managed to net a goal each, before Andrew Ford once again proved the hero, scoring the winner in dying seconds.
Aussie Sharks team member Luke Quinlivan, once again joined Coach Andrei Kovalenko on the bench for the game.
“For the boys to rebound after a difficult quarter final and win against the Barracudas who have good depth was exceptionally pleasing,” Quinlivan said.
“The boys defended really well, especially against the 8-2 exclusion count, it showed a lot of character. The Barras were valiant in their effort and at the end of the day either team could have won.”
Thomas Sangster top scored for the Torpedoes with four goals, while Fraser Smith (2), Andrew Ford (1) and Elliot James (1) added the additionals. Callum Smith netted two for the Barracudas, with Zac Hudson, Harry Morris, Jacob Kinneally, Will Armstrong and James Broadley each scoring one.
In the second semi final, the Cronulla Sharks accounted for the Melville Saints 15-7. The scores were close at the end of the first quarter, with the Sharks holding a narrow 3-2 lead. But, in a controversial second quarter which saw Cronulla coach, Predrag Mihailovic red carded and Melville coach, Tom Hoad yellow carded, the Sharks were able to rally to take the score out to 7-4. From there, the Sharks were able to maintain the composure demonstrated throughout the tournament to claim the win.
“The boys did a fantastic job under difficult circumstances to take the win,” Cronulla Sharks manager, Chris Brooks said after the game.
“They kept calm and took control of the game in the second quarter, and from there, they did what they had to do to claim the win.”
Blake Buckley top scored for the Sharks with five goals, with Uga Mihailovic (3), Lachlan Greer (3), Dylan Holden (2), Nic Brooks (1) and Zachery Quinn (1) all adding to Cronulla’s total. Luca Albano scored two for the Melville Saints, and Joshua Leigh, Jake Leavy, Michael Brown, Davis Verboon and Charles Moorman each added one to the tally.
For boy's playoff match results click here
Girl's (Day 5)
In the girl’s grand final, tournament favourites Sydney Northern Beaches Blue will take on Sydney rivals the Drummoyne Devils after they overcame Melville and the UNSW Killer Whales in today’s semi finals.
SNB jumped out to a 3-nil lead in the first quarter, before Melville clawed back a couple of goals in the second quarter, the score at 4-2 going into the main break. SNB took the score out to 6-3 in the third quarter; before a late rally by Melville in the final term saw the Western Australians get within a goal. However, the discipline of the Sydney side saw them claim their spot in the grand final with the 6-5 win.
“I am happy with the way the girls played against a quality Melville side,” SNB Blue coach Scott Schweickle said.
“Today, the girls really proved that when you play as a team you can win.”
Georgia Farrell top scored with three, while Tahlia Bogg (2) and Rebecca Curtis (1) also added to SNB’s total. Madeleine Quinn netted two for Melville, while Tayla Greer, Jiorja Ralston and Kassia Ralston also added a goal each.
In the second semi, the Drummoyne Devils defeated cross-town rivals the UNSW Killer Whales 8-6 to claim their place in tomorrow’s grand final.
Drummoyne led from the start, taking a 2-1 lead into the first quarter and extended the lead to 3-1 at the main break. UNSW fought back to close the gap to one in the third. However, the Devils were able to hold out the Killer Whales in the final quarter to take the win.
“We were very lucky to get away with the win, but I am happy with win,” Devils coach Jenny MacGregor said at the end of the game.
“I think the girls were nervous today, as they lost their semi final to UNSW in the Sydney competition this summer, so it really was a re-match with higher stakes. But I think this win has prepared them for tomorrow’s final.”
Samantha Stanton, Shannan Martin and Kaitlin Laycock all scored doubles for the Devils, with Fiona Walsh and Karlee Assef adding the remainder to secure the win. Stephanie El Safty and Daisy Carter each netted two for UNSW, with Alexandra Ryan and Kaitlin Gilsenan also adding one each.
For girl's playoff match results click here
Boy's (Day 4)
Two golden goal extra-times, resulting in two upsets determined the outcome of the quarter finals on Day 4 of the 18 & Under National Club Championships in Canberra.
The UWA Torpedoes upset their cross town rivals and highly favoured Melville Sharks, winning 9-8 in golden goal extra-time. The Torpedoes took a one goal lead into the first break, but a five goal haul in the second quarter saw the Sharks lead 6-4 at the main break. The final half saw the teams going goal for goal, with the Torpedoes centre-forward Fraser Smith scoring the equaliser in the dying seconds of the game.
In extra-time, both teams had scoring opportunities, but it was Andrew Ford’s goal one minute in which saw the Torpedoes take the win.
Aussie Sharks team member and Torpedoes National League goalkeeper, Luke Quinlivan – who will line up in the All Stars game today – joined Coach Andrei Kovalenko on the bench for the game.
“It was pleasing to see the boys stick to the game plan and not get caught up in the emotions of the game, Tom [Sangster] and Elliot [James] put in solid performances, and Joshua [Zekulich] and Fraser Smith were outstanding,” Quinlivan said after the game.
“There has always been a keen rivalry between the two clubs, and we knew preparation in the lead up to the competition was important. The boys have been training eight to nine times a week, often with the National League team, so to see that work come off in the quarter final against a rival club, I am over the moon.”
The Torpedoes will face the Brisbane Barracudas in their semi today, after the Barras narrowly defeated the Melbourne Collegians 6-5. Callum Smith took his goal scoring tally to 10 by netting two. Zac Hudson (2), Caelyn Jones (1) and James Broadley (1) also converted goals to ensure the Barras win.
The Melville Saints were able to convert the winning goal in their extra-time game to upset the strong Hunter Hurricanes side 5-4. Born 1996 target squad member, Jake Leavy top scored for the Saints netting three, with Luca Albano adding the remainder.
The Saints will take on tournament favourites Cronulla in the semi final. Cronulla was able to hold out cross-town rivals, Sydney University 4-2 in their quarter final.
For boy's playoff match results click here
Girl's (Day 4)
The UNSW Killer Whales caused an upset in their quarterfinal, holding out the more favoured Cronulla Sharks, 8-4.
Daisy Carter and Laura Robinson each netted three on the way to the win. But it was Rachel Parsonage’s stunning performance in goals that ensured the Killer Whales the win.
The Killer Whales will take on cross-town rivals Drummoyne in the second semi-final after the Devils defeated the Hunter Hurricanes 6-3 in a physical match up.
“It was a good win, but not a good performance by the girls,” said Devils coach Jenny MacGregor.
“With two of our National League players fouled out of the game early, the girls were able to grit it out to take the win, which will help us in the semi.”
All Hallows were able to hold out South Australia in the replay of the final 45 seconds in their playoff game this morning to secure their spot in the quarter final against Melville. However, the Queensland-based team were out gunned by the Western Australians in the quarter final, with Melville winning 13-2.
Tayla Greer topped scored for Melville, netting three, with Rachel O’Meara, Madeleine Quinn, Mercedes Ralph and Kassia Ralston each adding two to the tally.
The dominant win will give the team much needed confidence going into the semi against tournament favourites, Sydney Northern Beaches Blue.
The Sydneysiders defeated the Sunshine Coast in their quarterfinal, 7-3. SNB didn’t have it all their own way, with the Sunshine Coast matching them goal for goal in the first half. But, SNB were able to step up in the second half to secure the win.
For girl's playoff match results click here
Boy's (Day 3)
The Melville Saints, UWA Torpedoes, Melbourne Collegians and Sydney University have all booked themselves a spot in the quarter finals after posting convincing wins in their playoff games.
Sydney University and Australian B 94' Australian representative, Anthony Hrysanthos, had a strong game in goals against cross-town rivals UNSW Wests Magpies, allowing just the three goals while his teammates were able to net seven.
Sydney University will now take on tournament favourites Cronulla in the quarter-finals.
The Melville Saints will join fellow club side Melville Sharks in the quarter- finals after posting an 11-4 win over the KFC Queensland Breakers, with Luca Albano top scoring with six goals. The Saints will now clash with the Hunter Hurricanes in the quarter finals, in what should prove to be a close match up.
The UWA Torpedoes outclassed South Australia in their playoff game to win 8-3, and will meet fellow Western Australian club and warm favourites Melville Sharks, while a three goal haul by Matt Perrott helped Melbourne Collegians secure a 11-4 win over local boys ACT Fins 11-4.
The Melbourne club will now need to overcome the powerful Brisbane Barracudas to make to the semis.
For boy's playoff match results click here
Girl's (Day 3)
The final spot in the quarter-finals is still to be decided after All Hallows and South Australia were forced to replay the final 45 seconds of their playoff match after South Australia launched a protest.
A technical error following an exclusion foul on an All Hallows player will mean South Australia will have the chance to even the score and force the game into golden goal extra-time.
The Queensland-based All Hallows team led 9-8, but will have to show a composed defence to keep the South Australians from scoring. The winner will face Melville in the quarter final.
The UNSW Killer Whales upset cross-town rivals Sydney Uni/Balmain in their playoff game 9-8, and will meet the disciplined Cronulla Sharks in the quarter-finals.
Daisy Carter and Stephanie El Safty each netted two, with singles to Melissa Taylor, Laura Robinson, Renay Vreeken and Tori Morrissey, while Pascalle Casey top scored for Sydney Uni/Balmain with four.
Sunshine Coast snuck home in their playoff game against UWA Torpedoes 6-5 and will now meet tournament favourites, Sydney Northern Beaches Blue in the quarter finals.
SNB Blue will not have it all their own way, however, with the Helen Park coached Sunshine Coast team showing the same discipline and form that saw them take out the 2011 16 & under championships last year..
The Hunter Hurricanes posted a convincing 10-3 win over the Brisbane Barracudas to claim their spot in the round of eight after Taylah Tassios and Sarah McGowan each netted three goals.
They will now take on the much fancied Drummoyne side in the quarter finals.
For girl's playoff match results click here
Boy's (Day 2)
The Hunter Hurricanes, Melville Sharks, Cronulla and Brisbane Barracudas will all enjoy a rest day on Day 3 of the 18 & Under National Club Championships in Canberra after securing berths in the quarter finals on Friday by finish top of their groups at the conclusion of the second day’s action.
Cronulla conceded only six goals across their three games on the way to clean sweeping Group B, with Blake Buckley (8), Nic Brooks (7) and Uga Mihailovic (7) leading the goal scoring charge. South Australia won their morning game against Ovens & Murray 13-6, but the physicality of the game showed when they were unable to overcome Cronulla’s strength that afternoon, going down 10-2.
The local boys, ACT Fins, notched up their first win against Ovens & Murray 14-2 and will face the Melbourne Collegians in their playoff game on Day 3.
The Melville Sharks, coached by water polo legend Tom Hoad, dominated their group, scoring convincing wins over the UNSW West Magpies (13-3) and KFC QLD Breakers (17-5). In their game against the Breakers, a dominant first half put the result beyond doubt with Luke Pavillard’s five goal haul giving the Western Australian team an eight goal lead at the main break.
The Brisbane Barracudas narrowly defeated Sydney University 10-9 to take top spot in Group A, but it was the Melville Saints vs. Drummoyne game that saw the day’s controversy, with the fourth quarter replayed after a player re-entered the game after being fouled out on three exclusions. The Saints were able to hold out Drummoyne, defeating them 8-6.
Hunter won Group C after victories against the UWA Torpedoes (11-7 on Day 1) and Melbourne Collegians (9-6 on Day 2).
For boy's match results, click here.
Girl's (Day 2)
Sydney Northern Beaches Blue and Cronulla have both booked themselves places in the quarter finals on Day 4 with dominant victories in Day 2 games.
SNB outclassed Sydney Uni/Balmain 10-5 while Cronulla secured their place at the top of Group D defeating South Australia 7-5.
Following a five-all draw with the UNSW Killer Whales, Melville went on to defeat the Brisbane Barracudas 7-1, which secured them top spot in their group and a quarter final berth through a superior goal difference advantage.
The last automatic quarter final berth is still to be decided with the final games of Group C to be played on Day 3. If Drummoyne can overcome All Hallows they will book themselves the berth, while a loss would see those two sides and the UWA Torpedoes in with a chance of progressing.
UWA and All Hallows played out a close game on Day 2, with the Torpedoes snatching the 9-8 victory in the final minutes of the game. Coraleigh Abrams’ five goal haul was a standout, with Jessica Zimmerman netting three for the Western Australians.
For girl's match results, click here.
Boy's (Day 1)
The Brisbane Barracudas stamped their authority on the 18 & Under National Club Championships, with two wins from as many games on the first day of competition in Canberra. In the first game of the day, the Barra’s overcame the Melville Saints 6-3 and continued the winning form in their evening game defeating Drummoyne 7-3, with Callum Smith netting doubles in both games to top score for the team.
The Melville Saints recovered from their early loss to shut out a fast finishing Sydney University side 11-8 in their second game. A strong individual performance by Born 1994 Australian representative Reed Cotterill kept Sydney University within reach, but his five goal haul was not enough to claw back the difference.
In other games, Cronulla showed the form that won them the NSW State title in December, overcoming Ovens & Murray 13-2 in a clinical performance, while South Australia defeated ACT 7-4, the home team unable convert a number of scoring opportunities. The Hunter Hurricanes, Melville Sharks and UNSW Wests all notched up wins.
For boy's match results, click here.
Girl's (Day 1)
The Sydney Northern Beaches Blue side made their mark on day one of the girl’s competition with a dominant 21-6 win over the Victorian Tigers and a 14-8 win over a physical Hunter Hurricanes side. In their game against Hunter, SNB were pushed all the way by a Hunter side that matched them goal for goal until the Sydney team was able to pull away netting five goals to none in the final quarter to secure the win.
Lenke Dauda-Board top scored with four goals, but it was Elyse Webster’s three goal haul in the final quarter that secured the victory. The game was noted for its physicality with a total 24 exclusions, 11 of these coming in the first quarter.
In other games, Melville defeated the young home side ACT 15-1, All Hallows dominated Sydney Northern Beaches White 16-4 and UNSW Killer Wales, Cronulla and Drummoyne were all able to snatch wins from Brisbane Barracudas (5-2), Sunshine Coast (10-7) and UWA Torpedoes (6-4).
For girl's match results, click here.
Boys Group C & D changed
In consultation with the Boys National Coach for this age group, and in recognising that this Championship will provide an ideal guide to performance of athletes leading up to the FINA World Youth Championships in Perth in December, it has been agreed that the groups in the Boys 18 & Under Championships be changed so that Group D becomes Group C and Group C becomes Group D.
That means that Groups C and D are
GROUP C |
| GROUP D |
|
C1 | Hunter Hurricanes | D1 | KFC Breakers |
C2 | Melbourne Collegians | D2 | Melville Sharks |
C3 | UWA Torpedoes | D3 | UNSW Wests |
This change does not affect games on the first two days of the Championship, either opponent or time and venue of the game, but will affect the composition of the playoff games commencing on Thursday 12 April.
For those who have downloaded a program, pages which are affected can be further downloaded from the web site.
Around 400 of the nation’s best young players will descend on Canberra next Tuesday for the 2012 18 & under national championships.
The event, which will be staged at a club level for the first time since 2008, will host 18 different clubs from six states.
New South Wales have dominated the recent editions of the championships and will be represented by 12 teams including Cronulla, Drummoyne and Sydney Northern Beaches.
Also having a strong influence will be Western Australian clubs Melville and UWA, Brisbane teams All Hallows, Barracudas and KFC Breakers and Melbourne sides Collegians and Victorian Tigers.
Australian Water Polo CEO, Chris Harrison, said he was looking forward to the championships and believed the change to the club format would ensure the significance of the tournament for many years to come.
“The 18 & under championships went to a club level in an attempt to retain players that may have been lost,” Harrison said.
“This is the age group when a lot of kids start considering doing other thing, so we though the best way to ensure their participation would be to encourage them to keep playing with their mates.
“The club championships will not only provide a motive for our young men and women to keep playing the sport, but continue to produce the elite pathways need to develop our future national stars.
“We also hope that these players will be inspired by the 2012 National League All Star games that will be held during the championship.
“They will have a chance to watch their heroes go head-to head in the clash between the best players from the national league, and we believe this will help to motivate them to future greatness.”
Competition begins on Tuesday, April 10 at 8.00am with round one round robin games.
The tournament will continue through the week culminating with the medal games on Sunday 15.
The All Star night is on Saturday, April 14, with the women's game at 4.30pm and the men's at 6.30pm.
18 & Under Championships ProgramClick here to download
Draw for 18 & Under ChampionshipsClick here
The 2012 18 & Under National Club Championships will be held at the AIS and Tuggeranong Pools, Canberra, ACT, commencing at 8am on Tuesday 10 April 2012. The Championships will finish on Sunday 15 April, around 3pm.
ENTRIES
Entries have been received from the following teams
Boys | Girls |
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ACT Fins | ACT Fins |
AGE
The 2012 18 & Under National Club Championships are for athletes born 1994 or later.
DATES
The dates for the 2012 18 & Under Club Championships are 10-15 April 2012 inclusive.
VENUES
The venues will be
AIS Pool
Leverrier Street
Bruce ACT 2616
Locate the pool
Tuggeranong Pool
Cnr Anketell St & Athllon Dr
Tuggeranong ACT 2900Locate the pool
It is most likely that the boys will play at AIS (30 metre pool) and the girls at Tuggeranong (25 metre pool) This will depend on entries.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
Entries to these Championships are invited.
Entries are now open and will close with AWPI on or before Tuesday 24 January 2012.
FORMS
Note that all forms can be used electronically, which is the preferred method of receiving forms and information.
2012 18 & Under Entry Form2012 18 & Under Team Nomination Form2012 18 & Under Team Photo Package Form
Teams will be limited to thirteen (13) players per team.
Please note that the names of players (along with their date of birth) in cap number order are to be submitted to AWPI by Tuesday 27 March 2012.
FEES
The Entry Fee is $550 (incl GST) per team. A Player Pool Entry fee of $20 per player (excluding Managers, Coaches, and Referees) is also payable. Both of these charges will be invoiced to the Club by AWPI. Do not send money with your entry form.
PLAYER & TEAM ELIGIBILITY
Please note that all players must be registered with their State Association and comply with the Date of Birth criterion.
Guidelines of ELIGIBILITY for Club Championships
METROPOLITAN CLUBS
1. Registered members of a club may form one or more club teams. Members must be registered with the club prior to the Call for Entries is issued, 9 January 2012.
2. Club teams which include players who are not registered with that club must seek the approval of their state association to enter the "combined" team.
REGIONAL CLUBS/ASSOCIATIONS
1. Registered members of a club may form one or more club teams. Members must be registered with the club/association prior to the Call for Entries is issued, 9 January 2012.
2. Members of clubs aligned with a regional association may form one or more regional teams.
3. Teams which include players who are not registered with that club/association must seek the approval of their state association to enter the "combined" team.TWILIGHT CLAUSE STATES (SA, TAS, ACT)
1. Registered members of a club may form one or more club teams. Members must be registered with the club prior to the Call for Entries is issued, 28 December 2011.
2. Members of State Association may form one or more Association teams.
3. Teams which include players who are not registered with that Association must seek the approval of their state association to enter the "combined" team.
REFEREES
The name of the referee accompanying the team must be notified at the time of lodgement of the initial Entry Form.
Entry Forms that do not nominate a referee will not be accepted.
A team coach or manager cannot be a referee.
Each team must provide an exclusive referee to that team. Teams cannot share a referee.
Failure to provide a referee at the Championships will result in a penalty of $750 payable by the Club.REGISTERED MEMBERS
Please note that all players must be registered.
All Coaches, Managers and Referees must be registered members of either a club or their State Association.PROGRAM
Games will commence at 8.00 am on the morning of Tuesday 10 April 2012.
The program and format of the championship will depend upon the number of teams entering.
Every endeavour will be made to maximise the number of games each team will play.
The format will be advised shortly after entries close.PRE-EVENT MEETINGS
Meetings for the Coaches and Managers at 7.00pm followed by Referees will be held prior to the start of the event on Monday 9 April 2012 at the AIS.
Your cooperation is sought in having a representative at these meetings.TEAM TRAVEL
Teams may make their own travel arrangements.
AWPI recommends Moves Travel Group for air travel and accommodation.Contact details are
Emma Croft | Sports Department Team Leader
Moves Travel Group | Sound Moves Freight - Australia
P: +61 2 9217 8999 F: +61 2 9212 2155
e: emma.croft@movestravel.com
w www.movestravel.com | www.soundmoves.comNote that the program will be designed to allow teams to catch evening flights back to their home town on Sunday 15 April 2012.
PRESENTATIONS
Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be conducted during the Championships and all teams are asked to attend in full uniform.COMPETITION RULES
Rules under which the Championships are to be conducted will be advised following the close of entries, as the Rules will be dependent upon the number of teams entering and the event format.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, the following commitments must be met by Managers, Coaches and Referees who have contact with children under the age of eighteen years.
Managers, Coaches and Referees visiting Victoria must comply with State Legislative requirements.DRUG POLICY
Australian Water Polo Incorporated supports the Australian Government, the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Olympic Committee, and the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority in their efforts to eradicate the use of drugs in sport. AWPI has published an anti-doping policy, which will be adhered to for this event.MEDIA STATEMENTS
State Associations, Clubs 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 Association or team shall make media statements that could bring the 2012 18 & Under National Club Championships, its sponsor, or officials into controversy. Such statements shall be deemed to be a breach of AWPI discipline and may be dealt with accordingly.THEFT
Any person/s found stealing signage or any equipment owned by Australian Water Polo Inc or ACT Water Polo Inc or any Aquatic Centre or other venues may be immediately reported to police and that person/s will be brought before the AWPI Judiciary. Please note that automatic disqualification of the team from the championship will occur if any member is found guilty of theft.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.QUERIES
If you have any queries, please contact
Peter Hobday
Operations Manager AWPI
PO Box 60
Lindisfarne TAS 7015
0408 393 311
peter.hobday@australianwaterpolo.com.au
