The 2015/2016 Durban Organising Committee have discussed the possibility of moving Masters one (1) week back (earlier), the weekend before the long weekend.

The reasons why they are suggesting this is the following:

• Flights and accommodation in Durban will be cheaper over a normal weekend,
• There will be rugby on in Durban,
• It won’t clash with SA Lifesaving which is in Durban (accommodation issues here again)
• Gives the players the chance of spending the long weekend with family?

What are your thoughts here?

Is your province in favour of moving the date one week earlier?

Yes: 6
No: 0

Hi Guys

This is just a formal “Thank You” from the entire organising committee from 2014. We as organisers think this year was 100% better organised than 2013 and coupled with the changes made to the venue made this year the best.

The photos on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CapeTownWaterpoloMasters have shown how many of us use this to gather and send into. The groups of photos received between 2,500 and 18,000 hits – none of this paid for, all viral.

The web page that had all the fixtures/ results / logs www.mycomlinc.co.za got on average unique 2500 hits a day for about 10 days (before and after). This page was great for friends and family to keep up to date with what your were up to in the pool.

Some of the Highlights from mails I have received were (in no particular order):

• The Band on the Friday night – who were paid extra to stay longer as the demand just kept coming – they also had good things to say about you.
• The number of games played in the 25+, 35+ and 55+, to play 9 pool games and then a final was just fantastic
• The Where Eddy Teams – were an absolute win and the comments have overflowed
• The Weather – booked this last year and it worked
• The Braai on the Friday night – some serious kilo’s put on…
• The registration process – set the tone for the professional way that things ran thereafter
• The 40 min’s per game slot – 99% of people preferred this as it meant there was not pressure to start and finish each game – set the whole tone for the Tournament
• Players not having to ref – yes there were still complaints about the refs, but there are at the Olympics too, so am not sure if this is the refs or the players???
• Food Vendors – This as different approach and it made the event more of a carnival and not a tournament

So please pass this on to all your players. The attached stats are not 100% correct as Thursday’s info was only based on goals and exclusions. Where it is completely wrong – that is usually because cap numbers were not correct OR the person changed caps OR the keeper is listed as a “player” in the program. If is however a bit of fun and can help with any delayed fines meetings.

Download the 2014 SAMWP Stats

I would like to send out a survey that will be specific to each age group. The idea being to get a more focused response and to pass that info onto the Durban Committee.

To Durban, we wish you well for 2015 & 16, we pass you on a baby that was lovingly produced and nurtured and although demanding at times, like all kids is hugely rewarding. Treat it well and make it growJ

So from the entire organising committee, Good Night and Good Luck….

Brett Redelinghuys
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Following the 2014 AGM, KZN were successful in their bid to host the annual SA Masters Waterpolo tournament for 2015 and 2016.

• Dates for 2015 will still need to be confirmed.
• The organisers were asked to look at retaining the same weekend in 2015 around the public holiday.
• AGM will be held on Wednesday night and the tournament to run from Thursday through to Saturday – dates to be confirmed.
• Games will be scheduled to start at 08h00 on the Thursday.
• The current four (4) age grouping would remain in effect for 2015.
  • 25+
  • 35+
  • 45+
  • 55+

Hi Guys
Thank you for  getting in your registrations on time! I have drawn up the fixtures and will send them out tomorrow and also post on the web www.capetownmasterspolo.co.za

Formats

• As there are 9 teams per age group and 11 in the 45+ it makes drawing up the leagues so much easier.
• All Age groups will run on a straight league basis – you will play every team in your age group.
• This means you get a minimum of 8 games
• The top 4 will play a final
  • Cup Final will be 1 vs. 2
  • Plate Final will be 3 vs. 4
• All teams will play at least ONE game on the Saturday (some will play 2 or even 3)
• You will play 3 or 4 games each on the Thur and Friday

Good News

• We will have a double Gazebo with 5 of the Physio Ladies there for the full 3 days. Costs will be – R100 for 20mins and R80 to get duct taped up…
• Food vendors will be confirmed by the end of week
• The goodie bags are getting “goodier…”

With only 18 days to go things are really hotting up.
Cheers

Brett Redelinghuys

Please refer to the following page

https://www.samasterswaterpolo.co.za/tournaments/2014-cape-town/ ‎

24 January 2014

Gents here is the first of your weekly updates. Please ensure you pass on to your various clubs in your region.

Tournament Dates 2014 – I have had a lot of requests for dates – they are:

• Wed 19th March  – Welcoming Event / AGM / Registration / Meet and Greet – 6.30pm or 7pm to be confirmed @ Hillcrest Wine Farm.
• Thur 20th – Sat 22nd – Tournament Runs
• Games Start 8am Thurs 20th – if you fly in Thurs morning make sure it is the 4am flight…
• Costs will be R550.00 per player only – no max or min. Includes 3 x suppers / goodie bags / T-shirt / etc.
• Registration will close 28th Feb 2014 to allow fixtures to be posted
• REMEMBER – the age groups have changed – please see masters website for details
• This is available on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CapeTownWaterpoloMasters
• The SA Masters Web Page https://www.samasterswaterpolo.co.za/ and as soon as the new Service Provider has made the changes on the Cape Town Masters Web Page http://www.capetownmasterspolo.co.za/Default.aspx

REFS

• There are 3 other events happening over this weekend and the following weekend so this will limit the number of refs available. The Masters teams will now have to provide the majority of the refs.
  • FINA Refs School in JHB
  • SA Training Camp in CT
  • A schools event is also happening
• So we will need EACH team to provide 2 (TWO) competent refs per team to be available to ref. Remember – GIGO – Garbage in Garbage out when providing refs.
• You will ref the game 2 games BEFORE your game – this gives you time to warm up with your team.
• Tournament Rules – this is to help protect the few refs we have:
  • Exclusion for Disrespect – RED CARD – with replacement (Rolled and you get 3 majors and your team are allowed a replacement) will result in an MANDATORY 1 match ban – no exceptions!
  • If you then decide to carry on and make matters worse AFTER the Red Card, the DC has the ability to add to that Mandatory ban.
  • We have to make reffing enjoyable and if everyone is shouting at the ref it is NOT fun for him, so we need consequences to retain refs.
  • Where possible we will try to organise competent local refs to assist and are actively recruiting those that are available.

Cheers

Brett Redelinghuys