ACT Under16 Water Polo 2006

We are back!

2006-10-09T17:38:00.000+10:00

Yes we have arrived back.
Although we didn't win any games, both boys and girls were definitely competitive against our major rivals Tasmania.
But for a couple of late plays our boys would have won the playoff against Tasmania in the regulation time. The extra time was VERY tough with three of our starting lineup fouled off and sitting, frustrated, on the bench. Nevertheless the boys gave it their all, and played with as much heart as ANY players in the competition.
Every single player played well, and improved through the week. Congratulations to everyone. All parents can also be very proud of their kids who were fantastic young people all through the week. As the manager of the boys I can say that it was fun being away with them, and I am sure that Janet agrees.
Our coaches, Richard Davis and Dale Gruber are simply superstars, keeping the kids motivated, focussed and happy all week, regardless of whether they were starters, developing players or the team stars.
Thanks also so much to Rowan Woodburn, who was a great referee (reffing the U16 mens grand final) and also played a big part in being part of our ACT contingent. Rowan was a great help with our boys during the week, and we are very grateful to him.
Finally thanks to Graeme Bryce and John Fox, who put in so much work behind the scenes that most of us are totally unaware of, and gave us advice when we needed it.
BIG Congratulations to Amanda Wynants who was selected in the Australian U16 squad. Well done Amanda and well deserved.
Huge thanks also to our goalies, Sam Hicks from Qld and Lucy Quinn from SA, who played well, became part of the teams, and were great sports. We would not have had a competitive team without them.
Photos follow.
Detailed competition results, including goal scorers and all game results, can be found by clicking on Competition Results on the right.

The National U16 squads are announced here:
Rugby league greats' children in national squads

Pancakes

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And more photos

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Saturday night dinner at Cafe Primo

Dinner with the girls at Fellinis

More photos

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Lunch at Gurny Lodge

The happy couple - Mu-mu wearer and friend!

Rich talks to the boys

Bart W strong in defence

Dappa Sports Photography Photos

2006-10-09T14:36:00.000+10:00

Dave from Dappa Sports took plenty of photos at the pool. One of the girls games had some action shots taken. There are also photos of the opening and closing ceremonies and the teams.
The photos are on the website linked below.
You can order photos online.

Dappa Sports Water Polo U16 Nationals 2006

Photos

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Cotty looking for the pass

Nic devastating in offence

Half time tactics

Hello from Adelaide

2006-10-03T12:32:00.000+10:00

Hi all!
I am logged in from the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, watching the girls play Vic.
The score as we have 2 minutes to go is VIC 32 - ACT 5. The girls are all in great spirits.
The boys play this afternoon in their third game. We are taking on South Australia.
Detailed results are on the website, with individual stats for each player.
All is going well, all kids are happy and a delight to be away with!
Checking out from Adelaide for now.
Post a comment if you like!

Adelaide Weather this week

2006-10-01T10:52:00.000+10:00

Hi all
Please make sure you pack for the variable weather. Make sure you have appropriate sunscreen and clothes for hot and sunny weather. Bring togs for the beach as well!!!!.

Adelaide Forecast
Issued at 8:50 am CST on Sunday 1 October 2006

Warning Summary
Nil.

Forecast for Sunday
A light shower or two developing this morning, then clearing this evening. Warm
at first with moderate to fresh northerly winds, A cooler, fresh southwest
change developing near midday.

Precis Change near midday.
City: Max 26
Elizabeth: Max 27
Mount Barker: Max 26
Noarlunga: Max 24

UV Index: 7 [High]

Monday Fine. Mostly sunny afternoon. Min 10 Max 20
Tuesday Fine. Mostly sunny. Min 8 Max 24
Wednesday Afternoon shower. Min 10 Max 29
Thursday Fine. Mostly sunny afternoon. Min 15 Max 25
Friday Fine. Partly cloudy. Min 11 Max 19
Saturday Fine. Mostly sunny. Min 9 Max 25

The next routine forecast will be issued at 11:30 am CST Sunday

Getting Close!!

2006-09-27T07:27:00.000+10:00

The towels and caps have arrived and will be delivered to players at training tonight.

All payments must be complete prior to travel - can anyone who has not already done so please make sure they have paid their final payments within the next day.

Tonight is the last training session. Please ask any questions of your coach or manager at this session.

Could all players and officials please arrive at the airport by 4:25PM on Sunday in their full uniform. We are a reasonably large group and need to put all our luggage etc through together. Please make sure that all your clothing, etc are marked clearly with your name, and that your bags are labelled with name and address. Also please pack swimmers and drink bottle in your carry on luggage!

You will need to bring photo id to the airport!

Have a good lunch on Sunday. I have arranged for a bus to transport the boys to O'Connell Inn when we arrive at the airport. Then the boys will be having dinner at the O'Connell Inn, before an early night. The boys first game is at 8am on Monday morning against NSW. We will need to be at the pool by 7am. Monday is a big day!

See you all tonight!

Testing from a wireless Hotspot!!!!

2006-09-23T17:41:00.000+10:00

I am testing this today from Maccas in Belconnen over a wireless hotspot!
No promises, as I think we are going to be very busy in Adelaide, but it is just possible that I might be able to pop in a post or two while we are travelling!

Signing off from Maccas for today! See you all at training tomorrow!

Live Clean Play Clean

2006-09-22T21:45:00.000+10:00

Sport & Rec ACT will be hosting an Australian Olympic Committee “Live Clean Play Clean” Drug Education presentation on Tuesday October 17 at the AIS at 6:30PM. Check out the program’s website for further information at 'Live Clean Play Clean' Drug Education Program

The presentation is aimed at educating Australia’s aspiring athletes (eg ACTAS squad members, SSO junior development squad members) on the issues surrounding drugs in sport. It is a fantastic opportunity for junior athletes from your organisation as well as their parents and coaches.

I encourage all U16 players are encouraged to book in for the night and attend.

Further information on the Dragons Blog:
Live Clean Play Clean

GOALIES

2006-09-22T21:29:00.000+10:00

We have GOALIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After searching the country, we have identified both a boys and a girls goalie who will be joining us for the tournament in Adelaide.

We are extremely grateful to these two young players, and are very excited to finally have identified players who will join us.

The goalies are:

BOYS: Sam Hicks from Qld
Sam played as goalie for the U14 ACT team when we went to Southport in 2004, so a couple of the boys already know him! Sam's brother plays for the Qld team. Yay SAM! (OK - its not really Sam in the picture :) )

GIRLS: Lucy Quinn from SA
Lucy is looking forward to playing for the ACT! Lucy sent us this information about herself:

I have been playing waterpolo for 3.5 years now for the Adelaide Vikings. I have played in their U14 and U17 girls teams and still currently do. Last year I was selected for the State U14 squad in the East Coast challenge and trained with the SASI development squad.

Looking forward to meeting you!

We're looking forward to meeting you too Lucy!

Uniforms have arrived!

2006-09-22T21:23:00.000+10:00

I have picked up the uniforms, and water bottles, and swimmers!
You will get these at training on Sunday.
Towels and peaked hats are still being embroidered and will be distributed on Wednesday night at training.
Please make sure your uniforms, swimmers and all other items of clothing are clearly marked with your name prior to travel!!!!!

Training is on Sunday - 2:30 till 4PM and again Wednesday night 7 till 8:30PM.

And please don't forget to bring your final payments on Sunday, or your receipt for electronic transfer. I'd like to get my paperwork sorted out. (Girls - Paul is finalising your invoices and will email them to you)

Also the Sunday games have their finals this weekend:

Mens Final Rankings and Finals Draw
Womens Final Ranking and Finals Draw

Food!

2006-09-21T18:14:00.000+10:00

We are aiming to prepare lunches for the teams each day. However we have also received information on food on sale at the venues. Team players may wish to supplement their lunches (at their own expense) with some of the items below:

A BBQ will be available each day at lunchtime at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre offering for sale at various times.
 Chicken burgers
 Fruit salad
 Muffins and cakes

On Wednesday, 4th and Thursday, 5th October at St Peters
 Rolls/sandwiches
 Fruit Salad
 Muffins/cake
 Chocolate bars
 Drinks

The Adelaide Aquatic Centre also has a snack bar on the premises offering a variety of hot/cold food, snacks and beverages.

Results

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Results of all games will be posted to the following web site as soon as possible after each game
Competition Results

I've added a link on the right!

GOAL JUDGES
We will need to provide goal judges after our games as well.

ACT BOYS AND GIRLS WATER POLO UNDER 16 TEAM ANNOUNCED

2006-09-09T09:41:00.000+10:00

The ACT Under 16 Girls Water Polo Team to contest the National Championships to be held in Adelaide from 2nd - 7th October 2006 is:

2 Georgie Campbell
3 Kate Bingham
4 Claire Lennox
5 Anne Johnson
6 Kelly Kingma
7 Neneh Darwin
8 Emma Da Silva
9 Sarah Bauer
10 Amanda Wynants
11 Katy Speldewinde
12 Stephanie Jones
13 Georgia Cubit

Coach: Kelly Gruber, Dale Gruber
Manager: Janet Johnson

The ACT Under 16 Boys Water Polo Team to contest the National Championships to be held in Adelaide from 2nd - 7th October 2006 is:

3 Andrew Hadobas (Vikings)
4 Rex Martin (Dragons)
5 Nic Duncan (Grammar)
6 Derek Bayley (Grammar)
7 Bart Waser (Nordek)
8 Andrew Smith (Grammar)
9 Robert Morgan (Grammar)
10 Tom Pagett (Nordek)
11 Bart Badalassi (Vikings)
12 Tom Cotterill (Dragons)

Coach: Richard Davis
Manager: Jeanette Cotterill
ACT Referee: Rowan Woodburn

The ACT Water Polo Australian Championship timetable

2006-09-04T09:53:00.000+10:00

As much as we can, we will arrange for the ACT Water Polo team boys and girls to watch and support each other's games.

The game schedule for boys and girls is as follows.
We have not been provided the duty roster yet - but I assume that we will be required for duty for the game after ours.

Monday 2 October
BOYS 8.00am Adelaide B1 ACT v NSW
11:45am Opening Ceremony
GIRLS 2.55pm G3 ACT v NSW
BOYS 4.15pm Adelaide B4 VIC v ACT

Tuesday 3 October
GIRLS 10.40am Adelaide G6 VIC v ACT
BOYS 2.40pm Adelaide B9 ACT v SA
GIRLS 4.00pm Adelaide G7 ACT v SA

Wednesday 4 October
GIRLS 8.00am G10 St Peters TAS v ACT
BOYS 10.40am Adelaide B12 TAS v ACT

Thursday 5 October
BOYS 8.00am Adelaide B16 ACT v QLD
GIRLS 10.40am St Peters G18 ACT v QLD
BOYS 1.30pm B19 Adelaide WA v ACT
GIRLS 2.50pm St Peters G20 WA v ACT

Friday 6 October - Play-offs & Semi Finals - Adelaide Aquatic Centre
GIRLS 8.00am G22 6 v 7 L7
BOYS 9.20am B22 6 v 7
GIRLS 10.40am G23 2 v 3
BOYS 12.00pm B23 2 v 3
GIRLS 1.20pm G24 1 v 4
BOYS 2.40pm B24 1 v 4
GIRLS 4.00pm G25 5 v WG22
BOYS 5.20pm B25 5 v WB22

Saturday 7 October - Grand Finals - Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Bronze Medal Games
8.30am B26 Boys
9.50am G26 Girls

Gold Medal Games
11.10am G27 Girls
12.30pm B27 Boys
1.45 - 2.15pm Closing Ceremony

Payments Schedule

2006-09-01T23:13:00.000+10:00

Most players have now paid their uniform fees and their first deposit of $350. Thanks to everyone for being so helpful.

A second payment of $450 is required by 15 September with the balance to be paid by Friday 22 September. Could you please either pay by cheque or direct deposit. If you are paying by direct deposit, please copy the electronic receipt into an email and send to your manager (Janet or Jeanette)

Boys information
Unfortunately one of our boys, Rohan Brettell, is no longer available for the team as he is going to school in South Africa from 29 September. Congratulations Rohan - we will miss you.

The budget for the boys (still a draft depending on food and incidentals) looks like this:

Accommodation $465.21
Transport $ 26.67
Air Fares $ 699.95
Food $ 204.17 *
Entry fee $ 50.00
Training levy $ 97.30
Coach/Man'rs levy $ -
Referee levy $ 65.83
Incidentals levy $ 25.00
Total $1,634
Sponsorship TBA**

*Food estimate based on self catering. I have not yet had any offers to assist with self catering preparation etc. While I will do my best, this budget will need to increase if I am doing it all on my own.

**Thanks to Bayley & Associates Consulting and Training and Homeline Building and Design who have kindly provided sponsorship to the boys team. I propose to retain the sponsorship funds until the end of the tournament, when I will reconcile all expenses and return any unrequired amount to the players.

If we are unable to secure a goalie our budget will increase by approximately $50 - $55 per player.

Boys and girls will also want to bring a small amount of money for drinks and snacks while they are away. It is up to the players and their parents to decide what to bring. We may have a couple of excursions to movies or similar.

ACT Water Polo Team Photos

2006-08-31T17:37:00.000+10:00

State Team photos will be taken in Adelaide at the 16/U National Championships. The photos are $22 each. The photos will be taken on Monday, 2nd October. The photos will be produced and delivered for collection by team managers Saturday morning.

During the tournament the photographer will be taking action shots. These photos will be displayed and printed at the venue for sale. A 5' x 7' photo is $15.00, larger sizes are available by order at $25.00.The photographer will also be present at the closing ceremony to take photos of M.V.P., and the highest goal scorer. These photos will be passed onto Russell McKinnon for National Water Polo news and A.W.P.I. website.

I will add the $22 cost of a team photo to each player's invoice unless you do not want one. Please let me know if you do NOT wish to have a photo. (This cost will be covered by sponsorship)

Training this weekend - boys and girls

2006-08-30T22:38:00.000+10:00

The AIS pool is not available this Sunday afternoon .

We have booked the AIS Synthetic Court from 2:30PM - 3:30PM for training. All boys and girls should attend this training session. Please arrive 10 minutes before and meet at the pool entrance.

Training will be on Wednesday September 6 from 7PM - 8:30PM AIS
Training on Sunday September 10 will be from 9:30am - 11am.

Uniform Orders

2006-08-30T22:35:00.000+10:00

Uniform orders must be finalised this weekend so that we can place the orders with our suppliers (various). If you have not yet provided your uniform requirements to your manager please do so without delay! Thanks.

Edit: Thanks boys - I have all your orders completed and have forwarded the consolidated list to Janet

Edit: Capital Sports and Trophies received our order on Saturday 2 September. The uniform order is now being filled.

The uniform has been set by ACT water polo in line with the Australian Water Polo Sunsmart policy (hence the compulsory cap). Athletes who have represented the ACT in water polo since October 2005 (for example U16 Nationals in 2005 and U14 trip in 2006) may already have some items of the uniform.

Compulsory Uniform:
Swimmers Boys $32 , Girls $63.00
Ladies / Men’s polo shirt embroidered $30.00
Track pants with logo embroidered $35.00
Cap or bucket hat with embroidered logo $16.00
Total Boys: $113, Girls $144.00

Suggested Additional Items:
Track Top with embroidered logo $43.00 (it will be cool in Adelaide)
Sports bag with embroidered logo $26.00

Optional Additional Items available:
Back Pak with painted logo $20.00
Navy micro fibre shorts with embroidered logo $28.00
Bath towel (navy) 68 X 137cm with embroidered logo $35.00

Request for age dispensation

2006-08-30T21:38:00.000+10:00

As you may know, ACT Water Polo requested Australian Water Polo that they allow a qualifying age dispensation for a small number of ACT players, in particular to assist us in identifying goalkeepers for the tournament for both teams. Today we received the following reply from Australian Water Polo:

Please be advised that the request to allow players outside the age group designated for the 16 & Under National Championships to participate for ACTWPI in those Championships has been denied.It was felt that the age group has been set and established by Annual Conference and it would be inappropriate to allow one State Association this facility without also providing the same opportunity to other states.

We are currently investigating alternatives and will keep you posted.

Map of North Adelaide

2006-08-28T22:56:00.000+10:00

Hi all
I have found a map of the area, and thought I would share it with you. The circle thing is the pool (in Jeffcott Road). The boys are staying in O'Connell Street and the girls in Gover Street, so we are all very close and within a short walk of each other.

ACT BOYS WATER POLO UNDER 16 TEAM ANNOUNCED

2006-08-24T20:19:00.000+10:00

The ACT Under 16 Boys Water Polo Team to contest the National Championships to be held in Adelaide from 2nd - 7th October 2006 is:

Bart Badolassi (Vikings)
Derek Bayley (Grammar)
Rohan Bretell (Grammar)
Tom Cotterill (Dragons)
Nick Duncan (Grammar)
Andrew Hadobas (Vikings)
Rex Martin (Dragons)
Robert Morgan (Grammar)
Tom Pagett (Nordek)
Andrew Smith (Grammar)
Ben Taylor (Nordek)
Bart Waser (Nordek)
GOALKEEPER: TBA

Coach: Richard Davis
Manager: Jeanette Cotterill
ACT Referee: Rowan Woodburn

Flights

2006-08-24T20:05:00.000+10:00

We have booked the following flights for our trip to Adelaide:

Sunday 1 October
QF737: Departs Canberra 17:55 Arrives Adelaide 19:10

Sunday 8 October
QF676: Departs Adelaide 09:10 Arrives Melbourne 10:55
QF812: Departs Melbourne 12:45 Arrives Canberra 13:50

Players will need to be at the airport on Sunday 1 October, wearing their full ACT Water Polo Uniform, by no later than 4:25PM.

Training times

2006-08-18T08:55:00.000+10:00

Due to a problem with our Tuggeranong booking, the mid-week training time and venue has been changed. For the remainder of the lead-up to Adelaide waterpolo trainings will be:

Wednesday 7PM - 8:30PM AIS

Sunday 2:30 - 4PM at AIS

Please arrive at training at least 15 minutes before the start time. When you arrive, you should let your manager know you are there.
You will then be able you to stretch properly before entering the water promptly at training start time.

Jeanette and Janet

Fundraising

2006-08-17T22:46:00.000+10:00

Janet has been considering our fundraising options. We are interested in your thoughts.

We understand that every parent is making sacrifices in various ways to help their child in water polo. We are seeking your feedback as to what level of fundraising you want to undertake, if any.

If parents are keen on fundraising, I am seeking a volunteer to coordinate activities.

Two Nordek parents have volunteered to organise and supervise A BBQ at Magnet Mart, and a Car Window Wash afternoon at the Belconnen Markets is also under consideration. Please contact Janet or Jeanette if you are willing to convene a Trivia Night or some other FR activity. We will not be having a compulsory raffle or sales of chocolates or other foods.

In addition Janet is seeking Team Sponsorships from the business community in Canberra. If you know of anyone who is prepared to be a Sponsor, please phone or email Janet with details.

(Permissions to use the Water Polo ACT Logo requires ACT Water Polo Executive approval.)

Girls Draw

2006-08-14T15:56:00.000+10:00

The Girls will play at Adelaide Aquatic Centre on Monday and Tuesday and at St Peter’s Boys College on Wednesday and Thursday

Monday 2 October - Adelaide Aquatic Centre
1145 am Opening Ceremony
Round 1
12.15pm G1 SA v QLD
1.35pm G2 TAS v WA
2.55pm G3 ACT v NSW
Bye: VIC

Tuesday 3 October - Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Round 2
8.00am G4 TAS v QLD
9.20am G5 NSW v WA
10.40am G6 VIC v ACT
Bye: SA

Round 3
4.00pm G7 ACT v SA
5.20pm G8 QLD v NSW
6.40pm G9 WA v VIC
Bye: TAS

Wednesday 4 October - St Peter’s Boys College
Round 4
8.00am G10 TAS v ACT
9.20am G11 QLD v VIC
10.40am G12 WA v SA
Bye: NSW

Round 5
1.30pm G13 NSW v VIC
2.50pm G14 SA v TAS
4.10pm G15 QLD v WA
Bye: ACT

Thursday 5 October - St Peter’s Boys College
Round 6
8.00am G16 NSW v SA
9.20am G17 VIC v TAS
10.40am G18 ACT v QLD
Bye: WA

Round 7
1.30pm G19 SA v VIC
2.50pm G20 WA v ACT
4.10pm G21 NSW v TAS
Bye: QLD

Friday 6 October - Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Play-offs & Semi Finals
8.00am G22 6 v 7 L7
10.40am G23 2 v 3
1.20pm G24 1 v 4
4.00pm G25 5 v WG22

Saturday 7 October - Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Grand Finals
Bronze Medal Games
8.30am B26 Boys
9.50am G26 Girls
Gold Medal Games
11.10am G27 Girls
12.30pm B27 Boys
1.45 - 2.15pm Closing Ceremony

Boys Draw

2006-08-14T15:45:00.000+10:00

All boys' games will be played at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre.

Monday 2 October
Round 1
8.00am B1 ACT v NSW
9.20am B2 TAS v WA
10.40am B3 SA v QLD
Bye: VIC
11:45am Opening Ceremony

Round 2
4.15pm B4 VIC v ACT
5.35pm B5 TAS v QLD
6.55pm B6 NSW v WA
Bye: SA

Tuesday 3 October
Round 3
12.00pm B7 QLD v NSW
1.20pm B8 WA v VIC
2.40pm B9 ACT v SA
Bye: TAS

Wednesday 4 October
Round 4
8.00am B10 QLD v VIC
9.20am B11 WA v SA
10.40am B12 TAS v ACT
Bye: NSW

Round 5
1.30pm B13 QLD v WA
2.50pm B14 VIC v NSW
4.10pm B15 SA v TAS
Bye: ACT

Thursday 5 October
Round 6
8.00am B16 ACT v QLD
9.20am B17 NSW v SA
10.40am B18 VIC v TAS
Bye: WA

Round 7
1.30pm B19 WA v ACT
2.50pm B20 NSW v TAS
4.10pm B21 SA v VIC
Bye: QLD

Friday 6 October - Play-offs & Semi Finals
9.20am B22 6 v 7
12.00pm B23 2 v 3
2.40pm B24 1 v 4
5.20pm B25 5 v WB22

Saturday 7 October - Grand Finals
Bronze Medal Games
8.30am B26 Boys
9.50am G26 Girls
Gold Medal Games
11.10am G27 Girls
12.30pm B27 Boys
1.45 - 2.15pm Closing Ceremony

Training

2006-08-14T13:06:00.000+10:00

Training will be on this Thursday night at Tuggeranong Pool from 8PM - 9:30PM, and then on Sunday from 2:30PM till 4PM.
Just a reminder for the boys re training fees. A few boys have not yet paid me anything for training fees. We have to pay for the pool as we go, so could all players please make sure they are up to date with training fees. For the boys, this means $32 up to this coming Sunday less whatever they have already paid me. Could all players please make good this Thursday evening or Sunday at the latest.
Unfortunately, we have to charge you even if you miss a training session, as we are charged a set rate for the pool hire, regardless of the number of players actually training.
Thanks heaps - see you Thursday!

Team Members Code of Behaviour

2006-08-13T19:28:00.000+10:00

All ACT water polo Under 16 team members are required to agree (by signing a form) to the Code of Behaviour. All team members have been sent the form and been asked to sign it and return it to their manager. If you have not received a form, then please let your manager know at training on Thursday.

Your coach and manager also agree to and sign a similar code of conduct, and you can expect to be treated with respect at all times.

1. AS A TEAM MEMBER

1.1 Abide by the competition conditions and rules.
1.2 Never argue with the Referee's decision.
1.3 Control your temper and your language -swearing is not acceptable.
1.4 Work equally hard for yourself and the team - the team's performance will benefit and so will your own.
1.5 Be a good sport - encourage and support team mates.
1.6 Cooperate with your coach and team mates. Show respect for opponents and their skills.
1.7 Be friendly to all participants.
1.8 Smoking and/or the taking of non-prescribed drugs is strictly forbidden.
1.9 Drinking of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 18 is illegal and forbidden.
1.10 Athletes aged 18 years and over are permitted to consume alcohol but drunkenness or behaviour unbecoming of an ACT Water Polo Representative will not be tolerated.
1.11 Entering or remaining on licensed premises unless under the supervision of team officials is strictly forbidden.

2. AS A ROOM MATE

2.1 Respect the privacy of others that you are sharing a room with.
2.2 Keep your own area tidy so that gear does not go missing.
2.3 Social activities other than those organised or approved by team managers are not permitted.
2.4 Phone calls made from hotel rooms must be paid for prior to checking out.
2.5 Be responsible - you are representing your family and your Territory.
2.6 Do not consume alcohol, smoke or take non-prescribed drugs.

3. BREACH OF CODE

Serious breach of this Code of Behaviour will result in the player being banned from the remainder of the Championships, parents being notified, where applicable, and the player being sent home by the first available transport. Any additional expense incurred will be the responsibility of the player and/or their parents.

Medical Stuff

2006-08-13T17:24:00.000+10:00

All athletes are required to adhere to the world anti-doping code. What this means in practice for water polo team members is that you cannot take a prohibited substance unless it is necessary for your health and a non-listed drug cannot be used.

Prior to leaving, all medications must be cleared with your Coach/ Manager as to whether they are approved by ASDA and not on the banned drugs list. Players may be tested at any AWPI sanctioned event/ competition. A medical certificate may be required for some prescription drugs.

If you do need to take a prohibited substance (Click on Status of medications to get a full list) you will need to get a form from your manager and have it signed by your doctor. Examples might include some antibiotics, anti-asthma medication or ADHD medications.

If you need to see a doctor between now and the tournament, you need to tell them that you are playing representative sport.
If you need to purchase any medications at a pharmacy, you need to check with the pharmacist.
It is your responsibility to know the rules.

In June this year an Australian water polo player was banned from playing for 2 years by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority.
“The Code puts the onus on athletes to be knowledgeable of and comply with all their obligations under their sports anti-doping policies and rules and this athlete now faces a lengthy absence from her sport.”

More information here: Australian waterpolo player suspended for two years after failing to provide a sample

If you (parents or players) have any questions about this, then just have a chat to your manager.

Where's Kelly?

2006-08-11T07:12:00.000+10:00

You might have heard that Kelly has gone to Hawaii.
Kelly is part of the Australian Women's Country Water Polo team competing at the 38th Annual Hawaiian Invitational Water Polo Tournament from 8 - 13 August.
Kally will be back around the 16th August, and is looking forward to seeing the results of the girls hard training while she has been gone!
Good luck Kelly!

You can follow the results of the Australian Women's team here (so far we are winning)!
Up to date results

UPDATE: Congratulations to Kelly and the Australian Women's Country Water Polo team who placed Second at the Championship, losing 5-4 in the Grand Final to home team Hawaiian Islands!!!!!

Training Costs

2006-08-03T16:12:00.000+10:00

Our hire of the Tuggeranong and AIS pools unfortunately comes at a cost, and they need payment now :(

All water polo players will need to pay $4 per session (this is in addition to your pool entry fee) to cover the cost of the pool hire.

Could all players please pay their fees to date by Sunday:
boys this will be $16 up to Sunday 6 August,
girls (who had an extra training session) this will be $20 up to Sunday 6 August

Thanks very much

Janet and Jeanette

Good work! Are you swimming?

2006-07-31T18:45:00.000+10:00

Great to see such a good turnout at training on Sunday!

Coaches have asked me to remind everyone that two swim sessions a week is really important! This is something you need to arrange yourselves and will be critical to your preparation for October!

Just to remind you, players who are keen to play in the ACT under 16 water polo team should be:
. a registered member of one of the ACT water polo clubs (this will be necessary for insurance purposes)
. playing in Friday night U16 comp and/or Sunday competition
. prepared to train with your club and come to two training sessions per week from now till the competition
. be prepared to do a minimum of two swim sessions per week - either with a swim squad or following the program written out below.

If you have significant commitments with other sports, and some of the above is problematic, please talk to your coach.

See you at training this Thursday night at Tuggeranong - 7:45pm for an 8 o'clock start. Finish at 9:30PM

Accommodation

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Yes we have booked some accommodation!

Unfortunately we were unable to secure common accommodation for the girls and boys, but they are close by to each other, and we hope to share some meals and free time together.

Both our accommodation venues are within walking distance of the two pool venues. Also a couple of the parents have already decided to come and will be hiring private cars. We are hoping that in cases of inclement weather we will be able to easily ferry the kids to and from the pool.

The boys are booked into
O'Connell Inn
197-199 O’Connell Street, ADELAIDE NORTH, SA 5006

Boys accommodation includes a continental breakfast, served in the dining room, of :-

. Fruit Juice
. Cereal
. Toast
. Coffee or tea

The girls are booked into
Gurny Lodge
190-194 Gover Street
Adelaide
South Australia 5006
Gurny Lodge has self-catering arrangements, and we plan to have the boys and girls share in the preparation of many of our evening meals.

Swim Program

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Below is a suggested swim program for anyone planning to train for the ACT U16 water Polo team.
Your coaches would like you to be swimming 2 - 3 times per week, preferably with a squad.
These swim programs are designed to improve your aerobic fitness, so you should feel puffed, but able to complete the set. If you cannot make the times, change them so that you can complete the whole program.
Take a drink bottle with you to the pool.

Session 1:
100 FS

100 BK

100 BS

8 * 50 FS on 60 sec
8 * 50 as 25 IM order (BF/BK/BS/FS) 25 FS on 1.15
8 * 50 as 25 hard/ 25 moderate on 1.15
8 * 50 as 25 head up / 25 BK on 1.15

200 swim down

Session 2:

200 mixed strokes

100 FS

2 * (200 FS/ 150 BK/ 100 BS/ 50 FS) 30 sec rest between each swim leg e.g. swim 200, then 30 rest

400 as 25 swim/ 50 eggbeater/ 25 swim

100 FS

50 BK

50 BS

Enjoy.

Where are the National Championships

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2006 NATIONAL WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS
BOYS AND GIRLS 16 YEARS & UNDER
(BORN 1990 and LATER)

The 2006 Championships will be held in Adelaide, South Australia from 2 October to 7 October 2006 inclusive. ACT Water Polo will be sending a boys team and a girls team to participate in the championships.
VENUE

The venue is
Main Centre
Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Jeffcott Rd
North Adelaide
(08) 8344 4411

Secondary Centre (Girls only)
St Peters College
Hackney Rd
St Peters
(08) 8362 3451