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COMPETITION MANUAL

2021 AYWPC

14th September, 2020

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Table of Contents 1. EVENT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................ 4 2. COVID-19 SAFE AT AYWPC ................................................................................................................... 4 3. EVENT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 4

3.1. DOCUMENTS TO REFERENCE ......................................................................................................................... 4 3.2. KEY CONTACTS .......................................................................................................................................... 5

4. AYWPC ORGANISING COMMITTEE ....................................................................................................... 5 4.1. 2021 KAP7 AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS 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

5. EVENT TIMELINES ................................................................................................................................ 8 6. VENUES ............................................................................................................................................... 9

6.1. BRISBANE AQUATIC CENTRE – SLEEMAN SPORTS COMPLEX ................................................................................ 9 6.2. FORTITUDE VALLEY POOL........................................................................................................................... 10 6.3. MURRAY EVANS SPORTS AND AQUATIC CENTRE – SOMERVILLE HOUSE SCHOOL................................................... 10 6.4. STUARTHOLME AQUATIC PRECINCT ............................................................................................................. 10 6.5. MUSGRAVE PARK ..................................................................................................................................... 11 6.6. LANGLANDS PARK .................................................................................................................................... 11 6.7. MEDICAL FACILITIES .................................................................................................................................. 11

7. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 12 7.1. TEAM LISTS ............................................................................................................................................. 12 7.2. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................... 12 7.3. DRAFT PROCESS – TEAMS & INDIVIDUALS ..................................................................................................... 13

8. COMPETITION RULES ......................................................................................................................... 13 8.1. TEAMS & BENCH ..................................................................................................................................... 13 8.2. VENUE ................................................................................................................................................... 13 8.3. CAP COLOUR ........................................................................................................................................... 13 8.4. GAME TIMES ........................................................................................................................................... 13 8.5. TIME OUTS ............................................................................................................................................. 13 8.6. 12&U MODIFIED RULES ........................................................................................................................... 13 8.7. EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................................ 14 8.8. MATCH OFFICIALS .................................................................................................................................... 14 8.9. TABLE DUTY ............................................................................................................................................ 14 8.10. COMPETITION POINTS ............................................................................................................................... 15 8.11. TIE BREAK ............................................................................................................................................... 15 8.12. RESULTS ................................................................................................................................................. 15

9. COMPETITION SEEDINGS & DRAW ..................................................................................................... 15 9.1. SEEDING PROCESS .................................................................................................................................... 15 9.2. COMPETITION STRUCTURE ......................................................................................................................... 15 9.3. DRAW STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................... 16

10. AWARDS SCHEDULE ....................................................................................................................... 16 10.1. LIST OF AWARDS ...................................................................................................................................... 16 10.2. AWARDS PROCESS .................................................................................................................................... 16 10.3. AWARDS SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................. 16

11. AUXILIARY EVENTS ........................................................................................................................ 17

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12. STREAMING OF MATCHES .............................................................................................................. 17 13. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................... 17 14. EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY ................................................................................................................... 17 15. REPORTING PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................. 18 16. JUDICIARY PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................ 18 17. INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL ................................................................................................. 18

17.1. LIGHTNING PROTOCOL .............................................................................................................................. 18 17.2. CANCELLATION OF MATCHES ...................................................................................................................... 18 17.3. MATCHES THAT ARE UNABLE TO BEGIN OR BE COMPLETED ................................................................................ 19

18. THINK.ACT.PLAY. ........................................................................................................................... 19 19. APPENDIX 1 – POINTS ALLOCATION FOR AWARDS ......................................................................... 20 20. APPENDIX 2 – TIE BREAK RULES ..................................................................................................... 21

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1. EVENT OVERVIEW

The KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) has returned to Brisbane for its third consecutive year. The 2021 AYWPC brings together Girls and Boys 12&U, 14&U, 16&U, 18&U age groups. It is expected that more than 3000 participants will come to Brisbane for the two-week festival of water polo. The 2021 AYWPC will see the introduction of a Gold (1) and Green (2) 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. The 16&U and 18&U Gold Division will be classified as a Performance Event as described in the National Competition Framework (NCF) While it is not considered a high-performance event (National Senior Teams only), there is a focus on performing well and close competition. These Performance Events will be used as a Talent Identification Event for both States and WPA. This means that a player may be talent identified at the event, however no squad or team will be selected from this event, nor will players be formally notified they have been identified. Players who do not participate in the AYWPC will not be excluded from future selection opportunities. In general players and parents should assume that regardless of where they are playing, there is someone watching their performances both in and out of the water The remaining divisions and age groups are considered Competitive Participation Events. While these competitions are competitive and teams are trying to win, the priority is on fun and enjoyment rather than purely focused on winning.

This manual specifically details the rules upon which the 2021 KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships will be conducted, and is in support of the behavioural guidelines set out in the Think.Act.Play. More information can be found in Section 18 of this document.

2. COVID-19 SAFE AT AYWPC Water Polo Australia will ensure that we meet all the Queensland Government and Venue Requirements under the COVID-19 Aquatic Safe Plan. 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 • WPA National Technical Rules • Tournament Eligibility Regulations • WPA Membership and Registration Policy • WPA Accreditation and Appointments Guidelines for Team Staff and Table Officials • WPA Accreditation and Appointments Regulations for Referees and Technical Delegates

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3.2. Key Contacts

General Enquiries - info@waterpoloaustralia.com.au, 02 9763 0060 or 0432 921 459 during the event. See Event Staff in the Control Room at Sleeman. See Pool Controller at Satellite Venues. If you have any complaints or issues to raise with our MPIO, submit them in writing here: https://www.waterpoloaustralia.com.au/surveys/1729/

4. AYWPC ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Pool Controllers will report directly to the Competition Manager.

Referees and Technical Delegates will report to the Referee Director and Head Delegate.

Volunteers will report to Volunteer Manager .

WPA would like to thank the Water Polo Queensland Board and Staff, and Brisbane Water Polo for their assistance in the lead up and during the event.

4.1. 2021 KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships Dates

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11th January

14&U 18&U

12th January

14&U 18&U

13th January

14&U 18&U

14th January

14&U 18&U

15th January

14&U 18&U

16th January

14&U 18&U

17th January

REST DAY

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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 (Finals)

18th January

12&U 16&U

19th January

12&U 16&U

20th January

12&U 16&U

21st January

12&U 16&U

22nd January

12&U 16&U

23rd January

12&U 16&U

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

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WPA CEO Richard McInnes Richard.mcinnes@waterpoloaustralia.com.au

Event & Commercial Manager Grant Baldock Grant.baldock@btbconsulting.com.au

Competition Manager Isabella Andersson Isabella.andersson@waterpoloaustralia.com.au

Officials Manager Sophie Moore Sophie.moore@waterpoloaustralia.com.au

Volunteers Manager Teish Kenny Lateisha.kenny@waterpoloaustralia.com.au

Finance, Ticketing & Accreditation Manager Adrian Cornish Adrian.cornish@waterpoloaustralia.com.au

National Teams Liaison Bronwyn Smith Bronwyn.smith@waterpoloaustralia.com.au

Media & Marketing Manager Lauren Ryan Lauren.ryan@btbconsulting.com.au

Host State CEO Mel Woosnam ceo@waterpoloqld.com.au

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4.2. Team Entry

Teams must nominate through the WPA Online Team Nomination Form by the Close of Entries. A Club Representative must nominate the teams and provide the appropriate information, including the names and details of the Team Staff involved. All teams within a club can be nominated on the one form. 4.3. Team Entry Cost

The Team Fee per team is $2,500 (incl. GST). A $500 deposit per team is required to be paid electronically at the point of nomination. Each club will be invoiced for the remaining team entry fees, due by December 11th. Please note: no individual player fees will apply.

4.4. Spectator Entry Fee

Players and Team Staff (Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers), Officials, Staff, Media and Volunteers holding appropriate Event Entry Passes will not be required to pay entry into venues, including Test Matches.

Spectators will be required to pay an entry fee at each venue. Tickets will be available for pre-purchase online through the WPA Website as well as on the door (cash and/or EFTPOS TBC).

Type Access Adult Aged 16+

Child Aged 5-15

Senior Present

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Family 2 Adult/2 Children

One Match One match, one venue $ 4.00 $ 2.00 $ 2.00 $ 10.00

One Day Single day, all venues $ 8.00 $ 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 20.00

Weekly Week 1 or 2 ONLY $ 30.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 75.00

Season All Venue Games $ 50.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 125.00

Premium All Venue + Tests $ 65.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 165.00

Purchase of a pass will grant you access to all venues (except for a One Match Pass).

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4.5. 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 8th December

7.30pm AEDT Wednesday 16th December

7.30pm AEDT

4.6. Event Entry Passes Individuals holding the following Event Entry Passes will be provided free access to all venues and Test Matches. Examples of these passes from the 2020 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.

Any Team Staff or Players that have been added to team lists after 1st December will not have printed Event Entry Passes, but spares and replacements will be made available upon appropriate identification at the event.

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5. Event Timelines

Team Entries Open

Thursday 12th October

9:00 AEST

Click here to nominate!

Team Entries Close

Thursday 12th November

23:59 AEDT

Must pay fees invoiced by

WPA by 11th December

EOI TD's & Referees

Nominations Close

Thursday 12th November

23:59 AEDT

States to Nominate

WPA to supply Nomination

Form

Team Lists Due incl. Cap

Numbers & Officials

Sunday 22nd November

23:59 AEDT

Submitted via WPA MemberPool. Team

Official will be granted access.

Officials Confirmation

by Monday 30th November

17:00 AEDT

Notification of all Officials

appointed

Individual & Team Draft

Request Close

Friday 27th November

23:59 AEDT

Submitted to WPA via the event Links >

Draft Conducted (via Teleconference)

14&U / 18&U

1st December

Time TBC

12&U / 16&U

2nd December

Time TBC

ANNOUNCED:4th December

DRAW RELEASED

Friday 18th DECEMBER

12:00 AEST

Announced on WPA Website

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teleconference

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7.30pm AEDT

Wednesday 16th December 7.30pm AEDT

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6. VENUES The following venues have been confirmed to host the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships.

- Brisbane Aquatic Centre – Sleeman Sports Complex - Fortitude Valley Pool - Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre – Somerville House School - Stuartholme Aquatic Precinct – Stuartholme School - Langlands Park Memorial Pool - Musgrave Park Pool, South Brisbane

The Main Competition venue is the Brisbane Aquatic Centre located at Chandler. The venue has up to five (5) fields of play set-up at different times of each competition day. The Brisbane Aquatic Centre will play host to the Medal Matches, as well as the International Test Matches.

6.1. Brisbane Aquatic Centre – Sleeman Sports Complex Site Address: Old Cleveland Road & Tilley Road, Chandler QLD 4155 Best Access Address: Carpark 3 off Old Cleveland Road, Chandler QLD 4155

Parking: Free parking is available in Carpark 3. Entrance to the venue is through the main gates in the grandstands. At no instance should any person be entering through any other point to the venue. Food: There will be food trucks set up at the Main Entrance to the venue. The closest Shopping Centre is Westfield Carindale.

First Aid: Supplied externally by Sleeman. Team Tents: Teams are able to bring in 3 x 3m Marquees into the concrete area behind the 25m pool, next to the ski ramp. Alternatively, tents can also be placed on the grass area at he main entrance of the aquatic centre. No marquees at the grandstand entrance. Note: no large eskies are allowed to be brought in on site. A small 6-pack sized lunch box is allowed.

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To support the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, there are four (5) satellite venues which have either one (1) or two (2) fields of play.

6.2. Fortitude Valley Pool 432 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Parking: There is street parking available in the surrounding streets at a cost. Please be mindful of the council signs as there are regular parking monitors. There is a secure parking in the Valley Metro at a cost, or at the Calile Hotel in James Street for less than 2 hours. Food: There are many food options close to Fortitude Valley that are a short walk away (5-10 minutes). There are small shopping precincts that include James Street, Emporium and the centre of the Fortitude Valley district. First Aid: Valley Pool Lifeguards will be supplying first aid.

6.3. Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre – Somerville House School Access -4 Stephens Road, Brisbane QLD 4101

Parking: There are a limited number of spots available underneath the Murray Events Sports and Aquatic Centre off 4 Stephens Road (Gate 11) for no cost. There is street parking at a cost. Note: Parking will not be available on the 20th – 23rd January in this area. There is street parking available at a cost. Food: There are many food options close to the Sports Centre in South Bank and West End that are a short walk away (5-10 minutes). There are other activities that include the cinemas and other events in South Bank. First Aid: Somerville Pool Lifeguards will be supplying first aid.

6.4. Stuartholme Aquatic Precinct 365 Birdwood Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4066

Parking: The best parking for pool users is Staff Parking 1, best reached from ~51 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive. There are 45 carparks here along with a bus zone. If this is full, please exit and turn left into Sir Samuel Griffith Drive and enter the school at 365 Birdwood Terrace where there are more carparks at the round-about. ** Staff Parking 2 is for WPA Officials ONLY. NOTE: There will be no parking on site on Wednesday 22nd January, however street parking will be available. Food: The Café will be open with hot and cold drinks, as well as cold food with sandwiches and snacks on weekdays from 8.30am-12.30pm. The café will not be open on weekends. There are small shopping precincts that are a short drive from Stuartholme School (5-10 minutes drive).

- Toowong Village Shopping Centre - Rosalie Village - Indooroopilly Shopping Centre

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First Aid: Pool Controller and/or Volunteers

6.5. Musgrave Park Access: 100 Edmonstone Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Parking: There is street parking available in the surrounding streets at a cost. Please be mindful of the council signs as there are regular parking monitors. Food: There are many food options close to the Musgrave Park in South Bank and West End that are a short walk away (5-10 minutes). There are other activities that include the cinemas and other events in South Bank. First Aid: Musgrave Park Lifeguards will supply first aid.

6.6. Langlands Park Access: 5 Panitya Street, Stones Corner QLD 4120

Parking: There is street parking available in the surrounding streets at a cost. Please be mindful of the council signs as there are regular parking monitors. Food: There are many food options close to the Musgrave Park in South Bank and West End that are a short drive away (5-10 minutes). There are other activities that include the cinemas and other events in South Bank. First Aid: Langlands Park Lifeguards will supply first aid.

6.7. Medical Facilities A list below of Medical Facilities located in close proximity to the pools has been provided. Please note that the options are not limited to the list below.

VAL = Valley, MUS = Musgrave, SOM = Somerville, STU = Stuartholme, SLE = Sleeman, LANG = Langlands

Type Address Closest Venue Physio All Sports Physio, 970 Waterworks Road, The Gap STU GP Smart Clinics Walton Bridge, 970 Waterworks Road, The Gap STU Hospital (Public) Queensland Children’s Hospital, 501 Stanley Street, South

Brisbane VAL, STU, SOM, MUS

Hospital (Private)

The Wesley Hospital, 451 Coronation Drive, Milton VAL, STU, SOM, MUS

Pharmacy The Gap Day and Night Pharmacy, 970 Waterworks Road, The Gap

STU

Hospital (Public) Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital, Butterfield Street, Herston VAL

Pharmacy Chemist Warehouse, Emporium, 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

VAL

Physio All Sports Physio Red Hill, 88 L’Estrange Terrace, Kelvin Grove VAL Hospital (Public) Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Wooloongabba SOM, SLE, MUS

Physio Results Physiotherapy, Sleeman Sports Complex, Old Cleveland Road, Chandler

SLE

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7. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

7.1. 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 State Association and/or Club and be born between 2003 and 2012. 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.

7.2. 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 a relevant Code of Conduct (aside from being a parent only).

It is the Club’s responsibility to nominate Team Staff (through the Team List). It is the State Association’s responsibility to nominate Referees and Technical Delegates. 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 December 11, 2020 and supplied a copy both to their State Association and to Water Polo Australia. State Associations are responsible for ensuring that all Referees and Delegates have completed their requirements as outlined above.

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

Role Mandatory (All Divisions)

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+ Valid State Specific Working with Children Check/Vulnerable people + ASC Community Officiating General Principles

+ Relevant Signed Code of Conduct Technical Delegate

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+ 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

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

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7.3. Draft Process – Teams & Individuals

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

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

8.1. 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

8.2. Venue All six (6) venues listed above will be used for the duration of the tournament. Each venue encompasses a different number of Fields of Play.

Access to the venue will be granted for access on to pool deck 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 pandemic caused changes to schedules.

8.3. 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.

8.4. Game Times - 12&U – 4 x 5 minute actual quarters - 14&U – 4 x 5 minute actual quarters - 16&U – 4 x 6 minute actual quarters - 18&U – 4 x 7 minute actual quarters

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

8.6. 12&U Modified Rules Please refer to 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 a fun and enjoyable learning environment.

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.

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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 the water.

All teams must have a minimum of 10 players to enter the competition. In the instance where a team can only field 9 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.

8.7. 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)

8.8. Match Officials The Head Appointments Officer in consultation with the WPA Referee Director and the Technical Delegates will appoint referees to all matches as per the Accreditation and Appointment Regulations.

8.9. 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)

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- 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.

WPA will appoint referees for Table Duty for Gold Division Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Medal Matches.

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

8.10. 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 Green and Gold Divisions.

8.11. Tie Break

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

8.12. Results

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

9. COMPETITION SEEDINGS & DRAW

9.1. Seeding Process

At the close of nominations, the State Sporting Organisations (SSO’s) will be required to work closely with WPA to 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 AYWPC events may also be taken into account.

9.2. Competition Structure

At the call of nominations, teams will be required to nominate into the appropriate division, Gold (1) and Green (2). 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 Green Division will be based on development and participation, and the Gold Division will have more of a competitive and performance focus.

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In age groups where there are less than 16 nominated teams, there will only be one division. The Gold (1) division will be capped at 16 teams in the first instance, with the remaining teams in the Green (2) division. These nominations will be ratified by the SSO’s to ensure teams are appropriately seeded. The Team Representative and/or Manager will be communicated with if there are any issues that arise. 9.3. Draw Structure

All divisions will play round games, before proceeding to crossovers and finals in their respective divisions. It is anticipated that teams will play no more than two (2) matches per day. This will be dependent on team entry numbers and on scheduling restrictions imposed by adverse weather conditions or pandemic induced changes.

10. AWARDS SCHEDULE

10.1. List of Awards

- National Champions - Winning teams and runner up teams in each age group and division - Club Championship (Male / Female / Overall) - Champion Club (Points per Member) - Milestones for Referees/Officials - Spirit of the Game Award in each age group and division

10.2. Awards Process

National Champions – is the team who wins the respective Competition Club Championship recognises the Club that has the best collective performance of all teams, by gender and overall the event. This award will have three categories – Male, Female and Overall Champion Club. This will be based on the finishing position of all the Club’s teams. For the avoidance of doubt, every team in the Gold Division will rank higher and earn more points than the team that wins the Green Division. Please refer to the Appendix 1 for more information about final points and placings. “Points per Player” Club Award – recognises the Club who performs the best across all teams relative to the number of members in the 12U to 18U age group. The calculation for this will be as follows: (Sum of Ranking Points from all the Club’s Teams) / Number of registered Junior (18U) playing members in the year of the event) Milestone Awards – these awards will recognise referees and officials for duration of service or games officiated Spirit of the Game Award will recognise the Club or organization at an event, depending on the format of the event who in the opinion of the match officials demonstrate the Think.Act.Play values throughout the competition.

10.3. 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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11. AUXILIARY EVENTS The 2021 KAP7 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships are providing Auxiliary Events that include Master Classes, open training session with Australian Senior Teams, Q&A with Australian National team Head Coaches and Accreditation Workshops for Coaches.

There will be a variety of Education Opportunities, with some requiring registration. You can find all of the details through the WPA Website closer to the event.

12. STREAMING OF MATCHES All Medal Matches in each of the Gold Divisions will be livestreamed. Schedule will be provided once the draw has been complete.

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

Member Protection Information:

If you require assistance with a member protection issue or if you have a grievance you wish to discuss please contact Water Polo Australia’s appointed Member Protection Information Officer for the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships via info@waterpoloaustralia.com.au or 0432 921 459.

14. EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY Photographers with SLR Cameras must complete their details, including evidence of their Working with Children Check through the online form prior to their attendance at a venue. When arriving at a venue for the first time, the photographer must show the WWCC to the ticket officer to sight and approve, along with evidence that the online form has been completed. An Event Entry Pass will then be provided for the photographer to wear which must be visible at all times.

Those with tags are able to take photos with their SLR Cameras in the designated areas only. Information on these areas will be provided in due course.

Professional Photographers or accredited Media Personnel will be wearing an identifiable Photographers Bib, are the only personnel allowed to photograph on Pool Deck.

WPA Staff and Event Officials have the authority to escort any persons that do not follow these rules off pool deck and remove any Event Entry Passes and/or photography tags.

CONCUSSION GUIDANCE

SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES

SUN PROTECTION POLICY

ANTI DOPING POLICY

MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY

ANTI-MATCH FIXING POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY SPORTS SUBSTANCE & SUPPLEMENTS POLICY

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15. 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 AYWPC page on our website. Appropriate Policies and Procedures will be followed depending on the nature of the incident.

16. JUDICIARY PROCEDURES An AYWPC Judicial Panel and Appeals Panel will be formed specifically for the event.

Please refer to the WPA Disciplinary & Tribunal Rules for more information.

17. INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL With the time of year in Brisbane, 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 are water bubblers at each venue and ice will be available if necessary.

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

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

17.1. Lightning Protocol 17.1.1. Play must stop immediately if the time between seeing a lightning flash and hearing

thunder bang is 30 seconds or less. 17.1.2. Referees must signal the players to exit the pool immediately and seek safety under

appropriate shelter.

17.1.3. 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.

17.1.4. Venue Staff will determine when play must be stopped and when it can resume. In the instance where no venue staff are present, the Pool Controller will stop play and notify the Tournament Director as soon as possible.

17.2. Cancellation of Matches If games are cancelled during Preliminary Rounds, the following will apply:

17.2.1. If the match has started and two quarters have been complete, the result at the time will stand as the final result

17.2.2. If the match has started but less than two quarters have been complete, both teams will receive 2 competition points and 10 goals each.

17.2.3. 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).

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

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17.3. 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.

18. 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 is a partnership between Water Polo Australia and NSW Sport and Recreation and involves a suite of initiatives that WPA have implemented at all national tournaments. Initiatives include:

• Coach workshop – delivered by elite coaches, the workshop is designed to explore ways to create a winning team culture consistent with the values of the game.

• Athlete workshop – delivered by Olympians, the workshop will explore the values of teamwork and respect.

• Ambassadors – water polo role models will be utilized in promotional campaign.

• Positive messaging - key messages encouraging fair play and positive sporting behaviour will be displayed around the venue and posted online via a social media campaign.

• Post-game handshake – will take place poolside after every game and will involve players, coaches, managers from both teams and referees.

• Pool Marshalls – will play a vital role in encouraging good behaviour amongst spectators.

• Post evaluation surveys – will be conducted to analyse the initiatives of the Think. Act. Play pilot, providing an opportunity for athletes, coaches, officials, parents and spectators to provide feedback.

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19. 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 Club Championship awards.

Gold Division Finishing Position

Points Awards Green 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 Girls Teams

Team Division Finishing Position Points Awarded 12U - Girls Gold 1st 100 12U - Girls Green 6th 83 14U- Girls Gold 7th 94 14U- Girls Green 10th 79 16U- Girls Gold 5th 96 16U- Girls Green 5th 84 18U- Girls Gold 3rd 98 18U- Girls Green Did not enter 0

In this situation the Girls teams from this Club have accumulated 634 points which would be:

- compared to other Clubs Girls teams for the Club Championship – Girls award, - added to the points of the Club’s Boys teams for the Club Championship Overall Award. - The Club’s Total points would then be Divided by the number of registered Junior

participants at the Club for the Points Per Member Award

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20. 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 9.6.3.1.3 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.

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 (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.

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

BL 9.6.3.2.6 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 9.6.3.2.7 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.