1 - 3 October | Kingswood College Aquatic Centre | Makhanda (Grahamstown)
As a school, we look forward to hosting some of the top Eastern Cape and Eden 1st Girls Water Polo schools to this Tournament. We can't wait to see some exciting Water Polo action take place at our Aquatic Centre (It's been a while).
We hope that you will enjoy your time with us!
Director of Sport
MIC of Water Polo
Senior Sports Administrator
If you have any queries or questions please do contact Mr Ian Melliar on i.melliar@kingswoodcollege.com
While we appreciate the competitive nature of this festival, I would like to encourage every player to make the most of this opportunity to develop new relationships and networks. To every player my message is simple; play hard, play fair and enjoy your experience of being at this festival. My sincere thanks go to all the teams represented here this weekend. I appreciate the commitment of both players and coaches in supporting and participating in this festival.
My sincere thanks must go to the many people who have been involved in the organisation of this festival.
There have been many challenges to overcome to the build up of this event, to Ian Melliar, Cathy Vorster and all the Kingswood water polo staff-we say thank you. To Drenched International, thank you for your generous clothing sponsorship as well as sponsorship of the referee shirts.
I would like to wish every player every success in this festival.
Mr Murray Ranger
(Kingswood College | Director of Sport)
The following are to ensure the safety of your team and those at the tournament, these protocols need to be STRICTLY adhered to.
Each member of the visiting Boys and Girls Team pupils and staff must please submit a Rapid Antigen Negative Test on arrival at the tournament on Friday 1st October 2021.
Each team has their own thermometer for daily screening.
Teams must have their own bottles of sanitiser.
Masks to be worn at all times unless eating or playing your game.
Sanitizer stations will be available around the pool.
No shaking of hands after matches.
Daily screening sheets to be completed by the team and handed in at the gate on entry to the pool deck.
08h00 - Boys and Girls matches commence.
10h00 - Coaches, Managers & Referees - Registration and meeting.(KC Pool).
12h00-14h00 - Team Lunches, Managers, Players, Referees ( KC Pool )
18h40 - Boys and Girls matches end.
08h00 - Boys and Girls matches commence.
12h00-14h00 - Team Lunches, Managers, Players, Referees ( KC Pool).
19h20 - Boys and Girls matches end
08h00 - Boys and Girls matches commence.
10h00 - Team Lunches, Managers, Players, Referees (KC Pool).
10h00 - Girls Final
11h00 - Boys Final
12h00 - PRIZEGIVING
PLEASE NOTE: COACHES TO REFEREE AFTER THEIR MATCH
Decisions made by the tournament director during the tournament will be final and binding.
This is a school tournament, no foul or aggressive language will be allowed from players, coaches, managers, parents or any spectators. Red cards issued for inappropriate speech or behaviour will result in the guilty person being asked to leave the pool area and receive a one match suspension – this will be in the next game after the incident. A coach or manager that receives a red card will be suspended for their team’s next game.
Only players eligible for this age group may participate in this tournament.
Tournament referees will be provided and the decisions of the match referees are final
Provincial Co-ed Water Polo tournament rules will apply first, after which all FINA rules apply.
Teams entered will participate in one Boys section and one Girls section.
All matches will start on time according to the times listed on the fixture list, unless otherwise determined by the Tournament Director.
The team mentioned first on the fixture are to start on the left of the table and wear WHITE caps.
The duration of the matches will be 4 x 5 min actual playing time chukkas.
All games will have one minute between chukkas, two minutes at half time
In the round robin pool matches, points will be awarded as follows:
(2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss).
Positions after group matches will be determined as follows:
Team with the highest points
In the event of a tie, positioning will be determined using the Fina Bylaw BL 9.6.3
If any playoff match (including the final) ends in a draw, there will be no extra time.
An immediate penalty shoot-out consisting of the best of three shots per team will determine the winner.
If both teams are still tied after five shots, sudden death will apply.
Coaches, managers and reserves are to be situated on the corners opposite the table.
If one of your players is excluded during the match, he or she is to serve her exclusion in your corner opposite the table.
A Red Card for Misconduct - the punishment of the exclusion from the remainder of the game shall be deemed sufficient.
A Red Card for Brutality - any player excluded for brutality will be suspended for a minimum of one match and will be required to appear before a disciplinary committee immediately if deemed necessary.
All boys and girls matches will consist of four chukkas of five minutes actual playing time each, with no time-outs except in the Boys and Girls Final.
All games will have one minute between chukkas, two minutes at half time.
Games may be shortened or rescheduled if rain or lightning delays play.
In the event of scores being level at the end of any play-off matches.
If the scores are tied, there will be a penalty shoot-out in order to determine a winner.(3 penalty shots per team).
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.
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.
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Our resident Barista's will be ready and waiting to serve up your next warm drink, to start the day or after your time in the pool. If you need an energy fix, a smoothie may be just for you! Freezo's are also available. Find them outside our Aquatic Centre on the weekend.
There are a number of restaurants and coffee shops around Makhanda for you to try out. Here are a few that you might like to try:
Major Fraser's
The Fork and Dagger
