2017/18 NSW 16&Under Boys Championships Saturday 9th – Tuesday 12th December 2017 Bathurst Aquatic Centre Elizabeth Street, Bathurst Water Polo NSW @waterpolonsw @WaterPoloNSW @waterpolonsw PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE On behalf on Water Polo NSW, I welcome everyone to the NSW 16&Under Championships for the 2017/18 tournament season. This tournament will provide an opportunity for teams from all over the State to come together and go head-to-head over four full days of competition. This year we have 17 teams, over 200 athletes and more than 60 team officials and referees that will be pool side. The Think. Act. Play. program which was introduced in September 2015 has had a strong presence at our state championships and this year will continue to play a large role. It was developed to promote and encourage good sportsmanship within the sport; to provide a safe, fair and inclusive environment for all participants (players, coaches, referees and volunteers). Last year we introduced a 2-division competition (Championship division and a Cup division) for teams to compete. After an overwhelming positive response, we are happy to be able to continue with this competition structure. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of Water Polo NSW Inc, plus the staff at Peninsula Leisure Centre. I wish all teams the best of luck and encourage all everyone to participate in the best spirit of the game. Nick Hodgers | President – Water Polo NSW THINK. ACT. PLAY. Think.Act.Play is the program that was developed in conjunction with NSW Sport & Recreation and endorsed by WPNSW and WPA to ensure that core values, good reputation, and positive behaviours are maintained. Water Polo NSW fully endorse the program and envisage it to be a cornerstone support to the development of the Sport. The key messages that the program aims to promote are: THINK before you speak ACT with respect| PLAY in the spirit of the game All Clubs are encouraged to look to implement the program within their local training and activities. If you would like more information, please see the officials table to speak with a tournament director/coordinator. TOURNAMENT PERSONNEL Director: David Whittaker Co-Ordinator: Steff Jelic Technical Delegate: Liam Ireland Media Liaison: Danielle Smith Operations Assistant: Christina Jelic WPNSW Ambassador (Australian Reps): Scott Nicholson & Harry Sanderson Selection Panel: Brett Arnold, Bronwyn Smith, Antony Green, Gail Salter EVENT HOUSEKEEPING All facilities have certified Lifeguards/First Aid responders on site. Please keep rubbish off the ground. Bins are around the pool for a reason. This carnival is about participation, it is important to ensure equal player time and rotation of the goalkeeper (if applicable). Teams MUST be ready to start 5 minutes before starting time. Balls must be returned to the bucket. Teams to provide their own caps. THIS EVENTS SEASON – DON’T MISS OUT! This year WPNSW is going viral! Follow us on social media to keep up to date with: • Finals live streaming • Player and coach interviews • Feature articles • Video announcements • Daily highlight packages. @waterpolonsw @WaterPoloNSW @waterpolonsw WATER POLO NSW POLICY STATEMENT – SOCIAL MEDIA Whilst WPNSW encourages social media use, representatives that engage in social media are encouraged to; • Be clear about who you are representing • Take responsibility – you are responsible for your content • Show respect for the organisations that you represent and for the audience that you engage with. It is important to note that when you engage in social media activities – even via your personal accounts, if you identify yourself as a representative of your Club, State or Country (athletes, coach, staff member, etc.) or discuss matters relating to those organisations in a public forum, you may be held accountable for any comments that breech respective policies. A FEW TIPS • Think twice and post once – Do not post anything that you would not want your grandmother to read because once it is in cyberspace it is there forever. You might delete it later but that doesn’t mean it has not been cached (stored) in a search engine on the Internet or has not been forwarded or copied into someone else’s domain. • What might seem amusing and innocent to you at present may not seem so amusing when you are looking to sign a contract or commence employment, or a comment you made about someone comes back to haunt you. • Having 5000 friends on Facebook, 4970 of whom you have never met, is not something to aim for unless you are running your Facebook page as a fan medium rather than a personal page. The safest option is to ensure that your profile on Facebook is set to PRIVATE. • Be responsible for content - Understand what you say on any social media platform is online and public forever. • Only post at times that are accepted by team standards. • If you make a ‘mistake’ please own up to it immediately, apologise and be genuine. • When commenting as an individual, please use the 1st Person (e.g. I, me, mine). • Never reveal any confidential or proprietary information. • Never make disparaging or offensive comments, particularly about other countries/States/clubs. Show respect. Stop and think before you post/tweet/send. • If you discover any negative comments made about States or its teams please discuss the post with the appropriate person as soon as possible. Use your best judgement and alert the Event Director. • Breach of this policy may result in disciplinary action by WPNSW. COMPETING TEAMS & COMPETITION SEEDINGS Championship & Plate - DIVISION A Cup - DIVISION B POOL A POOL A Sydney University UTS Balmain Tigers Lions Blue (1) Black (12) Hunter Hurricanes Drummoyne Devils Blue (4) White (14) UNSW Wests Central Coast (16) Magpies White (7) SNB Breakers Hunter Hurricanes Blue (10) Grey (18) POOL B POOL B ACU Cronulla ACU Cronulla Sharks Blue (2) Sharks White (13) UTS Balmain Sydney University Tigers Gold (5) Lions Gold (15) Canberra Dolphins Ryde Rhinos (17) (8) Drummoyne Ovens & Murray Devils Black (11) (19) POOL C UNSW Wests Magpies Black (3) Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you. – ACU Cronulla Sharks Black (6) Arnold Palmer Drummoyne Devils Red (9) CODE OF CONDUCT PLAYERS BEHAVIOUR 1. Play by the rules at the direction of your coach and the referees. 2. Never argue with an Official. If you disagree, have your coach or manager to organise a time to discuss with the Official for clarification after the game. 3. Control your temper. Verbal abuse or disrespect of Officials and sledging or deliberately distracting or provoking opponents are not acceptable and in breach of the rules of the sport. 4. Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit so will your own performance. 5. Be a good sport. Acknowledge good play when possible. 6. Treat all participants as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor. 7. Participate for your enjoyment and benefit not just to please coaches or family members. 8. Do not use foul language, sledge or harass any persons. 9. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. 10. Fully adhere to the principles of the Think.Act.Play program. SPECTATORS BEHAVIOUR 1. Remember players participate for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours. 2. Applaud good performances and efforts from all individuals and teams. 3. Congratulate participants and Officials on their performance regardless of the game’s outcome. 4. Respect the decisions of Officials. Parochial support is encouraged but disrespect of Officials is not acceptable. 5. Never ridicule any players of Official. Remember that positive comments motivate improved performances. 6. Condemn the use of violence in any form and by any person. 7. Do not use foul language, sledge or harass any persons. 8. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all persons participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. 9. Fully adhere to the principles of the Think.Act.Play program. COACHES’ AND OFFICIALS BEHAVIOUR 1. Ensure that athlete’s time spent at your direction is positive. All athletes are deserving of attention and opportunities within the team unit. 2. Treat each athlete as an individual. Respect the talent, development stage and individual goals. 3. Be fair, considerate and honest. 4. Have a professional manner and accept responsibility for your actions. Language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation should display high standards. 5. Display control respect, dignity and professionalism to all persons – including opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, media, spectators, and family members of athletes. 6. Any physical contact with athletes should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for skill development. 7. Refrain from any form of personal abuse (verbal, physical or verbal) to any person. Be alert to any forms of abuse from indirect sources or any person whilst under your care or control. 8. Show concern and caution towards sick and injured athletes. Encourage medical advice to any athlete when required. 9. Be a positive role model for your sport and athletes. 10. Refrain from any inappropriate behaviour towards athlete, spectators, family members of athletes, and any other persons involved or connected with the game under your control. 11. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all persons participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion 12. Fully adhere to the principles of the Think.Act.Play program. PARENT MESSAGE The only six words parents need to say to their kids about sports—or any performance Before the Competition After the Competition Have fun. Did you have fun? Play hard. I’m proud of you. I love you I love you.