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COMPETITION MANUAL 2021 WPQ

STATE TITLES

Table of Contents

Contents

1. EVENT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. COVID-19 SAFE AT WPQ STATE TITLES .................................................................................................................... 4

3. EVENT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................. 4 3.1. Documents to Reference ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

3.2. Key Contacts ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

4. WPQ STATE TITLES ORGANISING COMMITTEE ........................................................................................................ 5

4.1. 2021 WPQ State Titles Dates .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

4.2. Team Entry .................................................................................................................................... 6 4.3. Team Entry Cost ............................................................................................................................ 6 4.4. Spectator Entry Fee ....................................................................................................................... 6 4.5. Technical Meetings ........................................................................................................................ 7 4.6. Event Entry Passes ......................................................................................................................... 7

6. VENUE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 6.2. Medical Facilities ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

7. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 12

7.3. Draft Process – Teams & Individuals ............................................................................................. 14

8. COMPETITION RULES ............................................................................................................................................ 14 8.1. Teams & Bench ............................................................................................................................ 14 8.2. Venue ......................................................................................................................................... 14 8.3. Cap Colour .................................................................................................................................. 14 8.4. Game Times ................................................................................................................................ 14 8.5. Time Outs .................................................................................................................................... 14 8.6. 12&U Modified Rules ................................................................................................................... 14 8.7. Equipment .................................................................................................................................. 15 8.8. Match Officials ............................................................................................................................ 16 8.9. Table Duty................................................................................................................................... 16 8.10. Competition Points ...................................................................................................................... 16 8.11. Tie Break ..................................................................................................................................... 16 8.12. Results ........................................................................................................................................ 16

9. COMPETITION SEEDINGS & DRAW ........................................................................................................................ 16 9.1. Seeding Process ........................................................................................................................... 16 9.2. Competition Structure ................................................................................................................. 17 9.3. Draw Structure ............................................................................................................................ 17

10. AWARDS SCHEDULE .............................................................................................................................................. 17

10.1. List of Awards.............................................................................................................................. 17 10.2. Awards Process ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

10.3. Awards Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 18

11. AUXILIARY EVENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 19

12. STREAMING OF MATCHES ..................................................................................................................................... 19

13. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................. 19

14. EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY .......................................................................................................................................... 19

15. REPORTING PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................................... 20

16. JUDICIARY PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................................... 20

17. INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL ........................................................................................................................ 20

17.1. Lightning Protocol ....................................................................................................................... 20 17.2. Cancellation of Matches .............................................................................................................. 20 17.3. Matches that are unable to begin or be completed ....................................................................... 21

18. THINK.ACT.PLAY .................................................................................................................................................... 21

19. APPENDIX 1 – Points Allocation for Awards .......................................................................................................... 22

20. APPENDIX 2 – Tie Break Rules ............................................................................................................................... 23

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1. EVENT OVERVIEW

The Water Polo Queensland State Titles will head south to the Gold Coast. The 2021 WPQ State Titles will again see male and female athletes compete in 12&U, 14&U, 16&U, 18&U, and Open’s Age Groups. The event expects to see over 1,600 competitors in action over six days of competition.

The 2021 WPQ State Titles will see the introduction of a Maroon (Div. 1 – Competitive) and White (Div. 2 - Participation) Division within each age group. The purpose of multiple divisions is to ensure that the teams are participating against teams of similar ability, for a more closely contested competition and an enhanced development experience for the players.

This manual specifically details the rules upon which the 2021 WPQ State Titles will be conducted, and is in support of the behavioural guidelines set out in the Think.Act.Play guidelines. More information can be found in Section 18 of this document.

2. COVID-19 SAFE AT WPQ STATE TITLES

Water Polo Queensland will ensure that the Queensland Government and Venue Requirements under the COVID-19 Aquatic Safe Plan are met. Relevant requirements relating to clubs and participants will be updated on the Water Polo Website in the lead up to the event.

More information relating to the specific requirements on teams will be provided in due course.

3. EVENT INFORMATION

3.1. Documents to Reference

FINA Water Polo Rules

WPQ National Technical Rules

Team and Player Eligibility Requirements

WPQ Registration and Insurance Fees

WPQ Accreditation and Appointments Guidelines for Team Staff and Table Officials

WPQ Accreditation and Appointments Regulations for Referees and Technical Delegates

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3.2. Key Contacts

General enquiries or concerns – [email protected] or 0401 394 234 or see Event Staff in the Control Room at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport. WPQ STATE TITLES ORGANISING COMMITTEE

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NAME CONTACT DETAILS

WPQ CEO Melanie Woosnam [email protected]

Competition Manager Jordan Sheterline [email protected]

Pam McGarrigle [email protected]

Finn Bright [email protected]

Camille Reed [email protected]

3.3. 2021 WPQ State Titles Dates

Sess

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1 12&U 16&U

Tuesday 19th January Wednesday 20th January Thursday 21st January

Tuesday 19th January Wednesday 20th January Thursday 21st January

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2 14&U 18&U Open

Saturday 23rd January Sunday 24th January Monday 25th January

Saturday 23rd January Sunday 24th January Monday 25th January

Saturday 23rd January Sunday 24th January

Daily Competition playing times are anticipated to be between 8:00am and 8:00pm each day, pending entry numbers.

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3.4. Team Entry

Teams must nominate through the WPQ Online Team Nomination Form by the Close of Entries. A Club Representative must nominate the teams and provide the appropriate information. All teams within a club can be nominated on the one form.

3.5. Team Entry Cost

The Team Fee will be $770 inc. GST.

All Team Fees will be due and payable within the trading terms outlined on each invoice in order for teams to be listed on the draw.

Please note: no individual player fees will apply.

3.6. Spectator Entry Fee

Players and Team Staff (Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers), Officials, Staff and Media holding appropriate Event Entry Passes will not be required to pay entry into venues. Please note these passes will only be applicable for the divisions you are officiating in. eg: if you are a Table Official for U12 or U16’s and spectating for U14’s an entry fee is applicable.

Spectators will be required to pay an entry fee at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport reception. The spectator entry cost will be $3.00 per person.

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3.7. Technical Meetings

At least one (1) representative from each team is required to attend at least one (1) Technical Meeting (via teleconference). Teleconference details will be provided once the Team Staff are added to the Team List.

This will be the primary opportunity for representatives to raise any queries regarding the competition, and to also discuss the interpretation of any rules.

An additional Technical Meeting will occur on the day prior to the start of each week of competition in a central location (TBC). This meeting will remain important given the anticipated rate of changes that are occurring around COVID19 requirements.

Session 1 Session 2

Tuesday 5th January 7.00pm

Tuesday 12th January 7.00pm

3.8. Event Entry Passes

Individuals holding the following Event Entry Passes will be provided free access to the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre during the event they are officiating with. That is: U12’s & U16’s on the 19, 20, 21 January or U14’s, U18’s & Opens over 23, 24, 25 January. Please note dates will be listed on the pass and checked, if you are officiating over both sessions it will be noted on the pass. Examples of these passes for the 2021 Event are provided below as a guide.

These passes will be distributed to key club officials prior to the event. Further information will be provided by the Competition Manager.

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4. Event Timelines Nominations sent to Clubs via Email: 6th November Referee Nominations emailed: 6th November Close of Entries: 7th December Team Entries Invoiced: 7th December Team and Individual Draft Open: 8th December Team Lists to be submitted by Revolutionise Sport (Including Cap Numbers & Officials): 14th December Team and Individual Draft Closed: 14th December Draft Conducted via Microsoft Teams: 16th December Final Team Lists posted via WPQ Website: 18th December Referee Nominations close: 18th December Referee Confirmation (notification of officials appointed): 19th December Team Fees Due and Payable: 21st December (Team Fees to be paid before inclusion on Competition Draw) Draw Released: By 25th December

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5. VENUE

5.1. Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Site Address: Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215 Best Access Address: Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215

Parking: There is paid parking onsite for $2.20 per hour. Due to the Broadwater Parklands being a popular leisure destination and our event being held in school holidays, limited paid bays may be available. If participants require additional parking, there is free parking for up to three hours across the road at the Australia Fair Shopping Centre and paid parking on the surrounding streets.

Food: There will be food supplied at the venue. The closest Shopping Centre is Australia Fair Shopping Centre.

First Aid: Supplied externally by Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

Team Tents: Teams may bring in 3 x 3m marquees into the concrete area located behind the 50m competition pool and 50m pool, next to the cafe. Alternatively, tents can also be placed on the grass area at far end of the competition pool (pending confirmation of sponsor activation). No club marquees at the entrance or in the grandstand. Teams will be responsible for erecting and securing all marquees at the start and end of each day. Due to unpredictable weather conditions at this time of year, all marquees will need to be dismantled by the end of each day, but may be kept on site.

The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport will have a maximum of five (5) fields of play available for the 2020 WPQ State Titles. The Dive Pool will be used as a fifth pool where required. When the Dive Pool is not being used for competition, it may be used as a warm-up area.

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5.2. Medical Facilities

Southport Metro Medical Centre

58 Scarborough St, Shop M032, Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Southport QLD 4215

Phone: (07) 5612 7830

Distance from venue: 700m

Gold Coast University Hospital

1 Hospital Boulevard Southport QLD 4215

Phone: 1300 744 284

**AMBULANCES ONLY TO BE CALLED BY THE VENUE OR COMPETITION MANAGER**

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6. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

6.1. Team Lists

A minimum of 10 and maximum of 13 players can be named in the team and can participate in any match. All players will appear on the scorecard. Each team shall consist of seven (7) players, one who shall be a goalkeeper who shall wear the goalkeepers cap and not more than six reserves that may be used as substitutes.

All players must be registered with their respective Club and WPQ. The specified age groups and membership categories can be found in the National Technical Rules and the Tournament Eligibility Regulations.

Players must wear swimming costumes of the same style and design in their team’s colours for each match.

6.2. Mandatory Requirements

All persons who are involved in any way with a team, or with an event in a paid or a volunteer capacity requires a Valid State Specific Working with Children Check and must sign the WPQ Code of Conduct (aside from being a parent only).

Role

Mandatory (All Divisions)

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Referee WPQ/WPA Membership + Valid State Specific Working with Children Check/Vulnerable people

+ ASC Community Officiating General Principles + Relevant Signed Code of Conduct

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Head Coach Assistant Coach

Manager

WPQ/WPA Membership + Valid State Specific Working with Children Check/Vulnerable people

+ ASC Community Coaching General Principles

+ Relevant Signed Code of Conduct + At least one (1) of these three roles must hold a valid First Aid Certificate per

team

Table Official

WPQ/WPA Membership + WPA Competition Official Certificate

+ Valid State Specific Working with Children Check/Vulnerable people (Note: Parent Exemptions will not be permitted)

+ Relevant Signed Code of Conduct

It is the Club’s responsibility to nominate Team Staff (through the Team List).

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It is a requirement that Coaches hold the following Accreditations:

12U WPA Community Coach Course

14U Maroon WPA Development Coach Course

14U White WPA Community Coach Course

16U Maroon WPA Development Coach Course

16U White WPA Development Coach Course

18U Maroon WPA Advanced Coach Course

18U White WPA Development Coach Course

Open WPA Advanced Coach Course

*Note, where there is one division, coaches are to hold the accreditation of the Maroon Division requirement

Each Club is responsible for confirming that all persons associated with their teams has completed the obligations outlined in the above. The Club will be required to submit a signed form confirming that they have checked and confirmed all requirements have been met by January 4, 2021 and supplied a copy to Water Polo Queensland.

Further information can be found in the Accreditation and Appointments Regulations for 1) Team Staff & Table Officials, and 2) Referees & Technical Delegates

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6.3. Draft Process – Teams & Individuals

The draft process for both teams and individuals can be found in the Tournament Eligibility Regulations.

7. COMPETITION RULES This competition will be played under the WPA National Technical Rules which encompass the current FINA rules, except where WPQ has enacted specific rules for this tournament.

7.1. Teams & Bench

Up to three (3) officials, being a coach, assistant coach and manager are only permitted to sit on the bench along with six (6) substitutes

7.2. Venue

The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport will be used for the duration of the tournament. The venue contains a maximum of five (5) Fields of Play.

Access to the venue will be granted for teams approximately 1 hour prior to the start of the first match of the day. This may be subject to change, if conditions change due to weather or other reasons this may result in changes to schedules.

7.3. Cap Colour

The first named team shall wear the light cap colour of their choice and the second named team a cap of contrasting colour, predominantly dark. The first named team will commence play to the LEFT when facing the pool from the officials table.

7.4. Game Times

- 12&U – 4 x 5 minute actual quarters (50 minute allocation) - 14&U – 4 x 5 minute actual quarters (50 minute allocation) - 16&U – 4 x 6 minute actual quarters (60 minute allocation) - 18&U – 4 x 6 minute actual quarters (60 minute allocation) - OPEN – 4 x 6 minute actual quarters (60 minute allocation)

7.5. Time Outs

Two (2) timeouts per team during final stages only (Championship Quarter Finals and beyond) for 14&U and older.

7.6. 12&U Modified Rules

Please refer to the National Technical Rules to a complete list of modified rules for the 12&U Age Group.

Participation Rule:

The purpose of the Participation Rule is to ensure that every player plays at least one half of the first half of the game, as well as that all players are rested for at least one half of the quarter in the first half of the game. This is to allow all players to have more even game time and promote

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At approximately halfway through the 1st and 2nd quarters of the game, the referees will signal a ‘Participation Time Out’ at a point in the play that does not clearly advantage or disadvantage either team (ie. after a goal is scored, when a change of possession occurs as long as there is no clear counter attack). The players in the water are to exit the pool on the table side, and the remaining players on the bench are to enter the water to recommence play.

If a team has two designated goalkeepers, the following is permitted:

- Goalkeeper A starts the quarter, and Goalkeeper B enters the water with the remaining bench players at the Participation Time Out.

No substitutions are permitted outside of quarter time and the Participation Time Out in the first half of the match, except for injury, illness, if a player has earned three major fouls or an Exclusion with Substitution or Exclusion with Brutality.

For teams with less than 11 field players, or that have 2 designated goalkeepers, the player/s that play the entirety of the first quarter must start on the bench for the second quarter. It is the responsibility of the Table Officials to mark the players that commenced the first quarter in the water, as well as those athletes that remained in for the entirety of the first quarter. Those athletes that played all of the first quarter must not start in the second quarter in thewater.

All teams must have a minimum of 10 players to enter the competition. In the instance where a team can only field 10 players for a match, best endeavours must be made by the coach to ensure that players are still substituted during the Participation Time Out to promote fair and equal play amongst the players. If Competition Management is made aware of any alleged breaches of the rules that does not promote equal and fair play, an official warning will be made to the coach and club, and if the allegations are proven, competition points will be deducted.

7.7. Equipment

Goal Size

12&U – W 2.5m x H 0.8m (inside measurements)

14&U and older – W 3.0m x H 0.9m (inside measurements)

Ball Size

12&U – Size 3

14&U – Size 4

16&U – W: Size 4, M: Size 5

18&U – W: Size 4, M: Size 5

Pool Dimensions

12&U – L 20-25m x W 20m (as per FINA rules)

14&U - L 20-25m x W 20m (as per FINA rules)

16&U and 18&U Female - L 20-25m x W 20m (as per FINA rules)

16&U and 18&U Male – L 25-30m x W 20m (as per FINA Rules)

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7.8. Match Officials

The WPQ Head of Performance and Pathways and WPQ Development Pathway Selection Committee in consultation with the Competition Manager will appoint referees to all matches as per the Accreditation and Appointment Regulations.

7.9. Table Duty

Teams must provide as a minimum the names of four (4) suitably qualified table officials with their team lists through the Member Pool. A minimum of three (3) listed table officials from the ‘white cap’ team are required for duty after the team’s scheduled match.

The roles that must be filled include:

- Main Clock (1 person)

- Shot Clock (1 person)

- Secretary (1 person)

All teams must provide a table official as detailed above – failure to do so may lead to your team losing competition points and other sanctions as per the Accreditation and Appointment Regulations, so please co-operate in this important duty.

WPQ will appoint referees for Table Duty for all Finals and Medal Matches.

Please note: Goal Judges will not be used in any matches.

7.10. Competition Points

Win - 3 points

Draw - 2 points

Loss - 1 point

In the event of a Forfeit/Disqualification, the offending team will receive 0 points and the goal margin will be 5 – 0 unless a game is played and the margin is greater.

Round games that finish in a tie will result in a draw. Penalty Shoot Outs will occur from Quarter finals onwards in both Maroon and White Divisions.

7.11. Tie Break

In the event of a Tie-Break, FINA rule BL 9.6.3. will be used. Refer to Appendix 2.

7.12. Results

Results will be located within the Match Centre on WPQ’s Website.

8. COMPETITION SEEDINGS & DRAW

8.1. Seeding Process

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At the close of nominations, Water Polo Queensland will determine the most suitable current seedings of the nominated teams.

A variety of factors may be taken into account during the seeding process, including any previous or current rankings of teams involved in local competitions. Rankings of teams at previous State Titles & AYWPC events may also be taken into account.

8.2. Competition Structure

At the call of nominations, teams will be required to nominate into the appropriate division, Maroon (1 - Competitive) and White (2 - Participation). The purpose of multiple divisions is to ensure that the teams are participating in competitions with teams of similar ability, for a more closely contested competition. The White Division will be based on development and participation, and the Maroon Division will have more of a competitive and performance focus.

In divisions where there are less than 6 nominated teams, the Maroon and White Divisions may be merged to one division only. The Maroon (1) division will be capped at 16 teams in the first instance, with the remaining teams in the White (2) division. These nominations will be ratified by WPQ to ensure teams have been appropriately entered and seeded. The decision by WPQ is final. The Team Representative and/or Manager will be communicated if there are any issues that arise.

8.3. Draw Structure

All divisions will play round games, before proceeding to finals in their respective divisions. It is anticipated that teams will play no more than three (3) matches per day. This will be dependent on team entry numbers and on scheduling restrictions imposed by adverse weather conditions or pandemic induced changes.

9. AWARDS SCHEDULE

9.1. List of Awards

- State Champions – Gold, Silver and Bronze placed teams in each age group and division

- President’s Cup (Champion Club)

- Referees recognition awards

- Milestones for Referees/Officials

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9.2. Awards Process

State Champion – is the team who wins the respective Competition

President’s Cup (Club/Association Championship) recognises the Club/Association that has the best collective performance of all teams, by gender and overall at the event. This award will be for the Overall Champion Club/Association. This will be based on the finishing position of all the Club’s teams. For the avoidance of doubt, every team in the Maroon Division will rank higher and earn more points than the team that wins the White Division. Please refer to the Appendix 1 for more information about final points and placings.

Referee recognition awards will be awarded to the most promising male and female referee of the tournament.

Milestone Awards – these awards will recognise referees and officials for duration of service or games officiated. The recognition of referees and officials for duration of service will commence in 2021.

9.3. Awards Schedule

Some awards will be given at a Ceremony after the Championship Match in each age group. The schedule is TBC and will be finalised once the draw has been complete.

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CONCUSSION GUIDANCE SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES

PRIVACY POLICY SPORTS SUBSTANCE & SUPPLEMENTS POLICY

10. AUXILIARY EVENTS The 2021 Water Polo Queensland State Titles will provide Auxiliary Events that include Development and Advanced Accreditation Workshops for coaches. Notification will be made via the Office.

There will be a variety of Education Opportunities, with some requiring registration.

11. STREAMING OF MATCHES All Medal Matches in each of the Maroon and White Divisions will be livestreamed. A schedule will be provided once the draw has been complete.

12. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Please refer to the Water Polo Queensland Website (INFO HUB) where all Policies and Procedures are available. The following Policies and Procedures apply to all participants who are members of WPQ:

Member Protection Information:

If you require assistance with a member protection issue or if you have a grievance you wish to discuss please contact the WPQ CEO via email at [email protected] or mobile on 0412 164 416.

13. EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY Photographers with SLR Cameras are to apply to Water Polo Queensland for permission to take photos for the 23, 24 and 25th of January Tournament from the Grand Stand (fixed and portable only) by contacting [email protected].

Only Media Personnel and the authorised WPQ photographer will be allowed to photograph on pool deck.

Those who have been previously issued WPQ Yellow Photography Bibs are still to apply.

WPQ Staff and Event Officials have the authority to escort any persons that do not follow these

ANTI-MATCH FIXING POLICY MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY

ANTI DOPING POLICY SUN PROTECTION POLICY

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rules off pool deck and remove any Event passes.

14. REPORTING PROCEDURES All incidents that occur outside of the field of play can be submitted in writing to the Competition Manager through the form here, or through the WPQ State Titles Event page on our website. Appropriate Policies and Procedures will be followed depending on the nature of the incident.

15. JUDICIARY PROCEDURES A WPQ Tribunal Panel and Appeals Panel will be formed specifically for the event.

Please refer to the WPQ Sanctioning Procedure and WPQ Disciplinary & Tribunal

Rules for more information.

16. INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL With the time of year, temperatures could reach beyond 35 degrees Celsius. If this should occur, we ask that teams take measures to ensure everyone is hydrated and well-fed, as well as spend time in the shade where possible. There will be a limited number of water bubblers at the venue and ice will be available if necessary.

In case any game(s) need to be cancelled due to inclement weather, or other circumstances, the following will be applied. The Competition Manager will liaise with the WPQ CEO and Venue Staff and notify teams once a decision has been reached if storms/lightning or other inclement weather conditions are present.

Please note the following protocols which are required to be adhered to in the case of inclement weather during competition:

16.1. Lightning Protocol 16.1.1. Play must stop immediately if the time between seeing a lightning flash and hearing a

thunder bang is 30 seconds or less. 16.1.2. Referees must signal the players to exit the pool immediately and seek safety under

appropriate shelter. 16.1.3. Game play must not resume until a minimum of 30 minutes has passed since the last

lightning flash to thunder bang was heard. If a flash-bang occurs within the 30 minutes, the evacuation clock starts again.

16.1.4. Venue Staff will determine when play must be stopped and when it can resume. In the instance where no venue staff are present, the Competition Manager will stop play and notify the all Teams and officials as soon as possible.

16.2. Cancellation of Matches If games are cancelled during Preliminary Rounds, the following will apply: 16.2.1. If the match has started and two quarters have been complete, the result at the time will

stand as the final result 16.2.2. If the match has started but less than two quarters have been complete, both teams will

receive 2 competition points and 10 goals each.

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16.2.3. If the match has not started, the game clock will start at the scheduled start time. If play can resume after the scheduled start time, a minimum of two quarters must be complete from the time on the clock for a result to stand (eg. if scheduled time is 5pm, and pool is clear to play at 5:02pm, 2 minutes will be deducted from Q1).

16.2.4. If the match cannot be started or complete, each team will be awarded 2 competition points and 5 goals each.

1.1. Matches that are unable to begin or be completed

For matches that cannot start or be complete due to inclement weather that require a result in Quarter Finals and onwards, further classification shall be established as follows using the Tie- Break FINA Rule BL 9.6.3.:

BL 9.6.3.1.1 The team winning the game between them shall be placed higher.

BL 9.6.3.1.2 If the game between them was tied, then the results against the highest placed team(s) in the group shall be considered.

BL 9.6.3.1.3 The first comparison shall be based on goal difference, and if still tied, then based on goals scored.

BL 9.6.3.1.4 The comparison shall be made first compared to the highest placed team (or teams, if tied) in the group.

BL 9.6.3.1.5 If still tied, the results against the next highest placed team (or teams, if tied) shall be used in succession until all results have been considered.

BL 9.6.3.1.6 If still tied, the teams shall shoot penalty shots to determine which team shall be placed higher. Each team shall nominate five (5) players and a goalkeeper who will participate in the penalty shoot-out. The team shall shoot five (5) penalty shots at the goal of the other team, alternating shots. If a tie exists after each team has taken five (5) shots, then teams shall take sets of alternate shots until one team scores and the other does not. The procedure shall be conducted following the final game of the round or at the first practical opportunity.

2. THINK.ACT.PLAY. Think.Act.Play is a program designed to promote positive behaviours by players, coaches, officials and spectators that uphold the values, reputation and spirit of Water Polo.

The program involves a suite of initiatives that WPQ and WPQ have implemented and adopted at all State Events and Competitions.

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3. APPENDIX 1 – Points Allocation for Awards Add points allocation for awards

The following is provided based on there being 12 teams per Division and demonstrates how points are allocated which contribute to the President’s Cup (Club Championship) awards.

Maroon Division Finishing Position

Points Awards White Division Finishing Position

Points Awarded

1st 100 1st 88

2nd 99 2nd 87

3rd 98 3rd 86

4th 97 4th 85

5th 96 5th 84

6th 95 6th 83

7th 94 7th 82

8th 93 8th 81

9th 92 9th 80

10th 91 10th 79

11th 90 11th 78

12th 89 12th 77

Example for a Club’s Teams

Team Division Finishing Position Points Awarded

12U - Girls Maroon 1st 100

12U - Girls White 6th 83

14U- Girls Maroon 7th 94 14U- Girls White 10th 79

16U- Girls Maroon 5th 96

16U- Girls White 5th 84

18U- Girls Maroon 3rd 98

18U- Girls White Did not enter 0

In this situation the Club’s/Association’s teams have accumulated 634 points which would be totaled and compared to other Club’s/Association’s points to determine the President’s Cup (Champion Club/Association).

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4. APPENDIX 2 – Tie Break Rules

BL 9.6.3.1 If two (2) teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:

BL 9.6.3.1.1 The team winning the game between them shall be placed higher.

BL 9.6.3.1.2 If the game between them was tied, then the results against the highest placed team(s) in the group shall be considered.


BL 9.6.3.1.4 The comparison shall be made first compared to the highest placed team (or teams, if tied) in the group.


BL 9.6.3.1.6 If still tied, the teams shall shoot penalty shots to determine which team shall be placed higher. Each team shall nominate five (5) players and a goalkeeper who will participate in the penalty shoot-out. The team shall shoot five (5) penalty shots at the goal of the other team, alternating shots. If a tie exists after each team has taken five (5) shots, then teams shall take sets of alternate shots until one team scores and the other does not. The procedure shall be conducted following the final game of the round or at the first practical opportunity.

BL 9.6.3.1.7 If there is more than one tie in a group, the highest placed tie shall be determined first.

BL 9.6.3.1.8 If it is the situation where there is more than one tie in a group and it is not possible to determine the highest placed team then all results within the group shall be used to determine the highest placed team.

BL 9.6.3.2 If three (3) or more teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:

BL 9.6.3.2.1 The results among the tied teams shall determine which team is placed highest.

BL 9.6.3.2.2 If, at any time during the application of the procedure set out in this BL 9.6.3.2, the number of tied teams is reduced to two (2), then BL 9.6.3.1 shall be used to determine which of the two

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(2) remaining teams is placed higher.

BL 9.6.3.2.3 The comparison shall be made first, upon the points of the games among the tied teams, second, the goal difference, and third, based upon goals scored.

BL 9.6.3.2.4 If still tied, the games played against the highest placed team

(or teams, if tied) shall be considered.



BL 9.6.3.2.7 If still tied, the teams shall shoot penalty shots to determine which team shall be placed highest. Each team shall nominate five (5) players and a goalkeeper who will participate in the penalty shoot-out. Each team shall shoot five (5) penalty shots at its opponent’s goal in alternate succession. The first team shall take its first penalty shot and then each other team shall take its first penalty shot, etc. If a tie shall exist after that procedure, the teams shall then take sets of alternate shots until one team misses and the other(s) score. The procedure shall be conducted following the final game of the round or at the first practical opportunity.

BL 9.6.3.2.8 If there is more than one tie in a group, the highest placed tie shall be determined first.

BL 9.6.3.3 For the purpose of calculating either goal difference or goals scored, the goals in any penalty shoot out will not be taken into consideration.

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