Water Polo Queensland Polo FAST 5's 2024
Water Polo Queensland (WPQ) is excited to host the WPQ Polo FAST 5's Competition. Following the success of the last WPQ 5s competition, WPQ will again run the Polo 5's Competition as a way to offer a short, fun, social competition for Seniors.
Build your own 'Dream Team' of between 6 and 8 players and join in the fun.
WPQ is also calling for expression of interest for a U18 Girls and Boys Competition. Depending on the amount of interest we receive for this age group will determine if it goes ahead.
With the competition comencing on Thursday May 23rd and running for 7-weeks, this competition will offer the perfect opportunity for players to participate in a short, fun, modified, competition format.
Please note that all participants are required to be Platinum members.
Event Details
Team Fee and Nomination
The team registration fee will be approx. $550 per team inc. GST (TBC once EOIs have been received). Please Note: a non-refundable deposit of $50 is required at the time of entry. Team registrations will be limited to a minimum of 6 and maximum of 8 athletes per team.
Each team must appoint a team manager or official (who is over 18 years of age) who must register the team and enter the individual team members details via Revolutionise Sport (access will be given to the appointed manager or official). The remaining team registration fee of $500 incl. GST will be invoiced to the team manager or official by Water Polo Queensland. The fee must be paid in full before the commencement of the competition. Please Note: Individual on-line payments will not be accepted.
To nominate please follow the links below (note: you do not need to enter under a club, you can enter as your own team). Water Polo Queensland will invoice for the remaining amount.
Referees, Pool Coordinators, and Table Officials
Water Polo Queensland will administer the delivery, draw and daily running of the competition. Furthermore, Water Polo Queensland will be responsible for the recruitment, management, and appointment of 3 referees and one PC.
Each team will be required to provide a two table officials for a fixture either before or after their game as per a roster where they will complete the score card and 'flip' scoreboard.
Where rostered, teams will supply a referee for afixture prior to or after their scheduled game.
This will help to keep team fees at a low cost.
Format
Polo 5's Open's
Team Numbers: Minimum of 6 players & Maximum of 8 players
Minimum Age: Born 2006 and older
Separate Men's and Women's Competition.
Teams can be club based or made up of a group of friends.
Polo 5's 18U (Subject to Interest)
Team Numbers: Minimum of 6 players & Maximum of 8 players
Born 2006, 2007, 2008
Separate Men's and Women's Competition.
Teams can be club based or made up of a group of friends.
Competition Nights
Thursday: Polo 5’s Open Men and Women, from 7:30 PM
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Round |
Date |
Location |
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1 |
23rd May 2024 |
Valley Pool |
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2 |
30th May 2024 |
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3 |
6th June 2024 |
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4 |
13th June 2024 |
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5 |
20th June 2024 |
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6 |
27th June 2024 |
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7 |
4th July 2024 |
Competition Timeline
Water Polo Queensland will follow the timeline below for the competition:
18th April: EOI Open
6th May: EOI Close at Midnight and Final Team lists are due
13th May: Remaining Invoice Due
16th May: Draw Draft Released
20th May: Draw Finalised and Released
Venue
Valley Pool, Fortitude Valley.
For more information please view the WPQ Polo 5's please contact the Water Polo Queensland Office on 3367 1661 or competitions@waterpoloqld.com.au