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For training details please call Gina Aitken (Coach) Phone: 0439 387 250.
Tasmanian 14 and Under Boys state team.
For training details please call John Cody (Coach) Phone: 0437 710 590.
This is a wonderful opportunity to not only see and be involved with some of the best international standards of Water Polo, but also to attend a great dinner at the end of the event.
(Checkout the promotional poster featuring Alli Van Ommen here).
Information about the 2012 Pan Pacifics event.
The official website for the event is http://waterpolopanpacs.com/ and you can go there to keep up to date with all matters for the Pan Pacifics. You can also go to the VWPI Website, which has a dedicated section and it gives you information on tickets prices for the event as well as having details about the Gala Dinner pdf.
Under 14 – Girls
Clarence 5 (Best: L Newell, A Probert-Hill, C Morgan. Goalscorers: L Newell 3, Z Sellers 1, A Probert-Hill 1) d Wet Magic 4 (Best: A Mackintosh, S Climie, O White. Goalscorers: A Mackintosh 2, S Climie 1, I Hickling 1).
(Season Most Valuable Player Award: A Mackintosh - Wet Magic).
Under 16 – Girls
Clarence Red 5 (Best: B Huxley, M Shadbolt, G Mitchell. Goalscorers: B Huxley 2, L Absolom 1, A Probert-Hill 1, M Shadbolt 1) d Wet Magic Gold 2 (Best: S Salter, D Gartlan, C Mackintosh. Goalscorers: D Gartlan 2).
(Season Most Valuable Player Award: S Salter - Wet Magic Gold).
Under 18 – Girls
Clarence 5 (Best: E Newell, D Harris, E Burn. Goalscorers: E Newell 3, E Burn 1, S Dobby 1) d Wet Magic 1 (Best: M Johnson, M Hills, E Picken. Goalscorers: M Johnson 1).
(Season Most Valuable Player Award: E Newell - Clarence).
A Grade – Women
Sandy Bay 11 (Best: L Davey, J Dent, A Francis. Goalscorers: S Lane 4, J Dent 3, L Davey 2, A Francis 1, J Addis 1) d Clarence 8 (Best: E Newell, C Kink, D Harris Goalscorers: E Newell 6, C Kink 1, D Harris 1).
(Season Most Valuable Player Award: L Davey - Sandy Bay).
Under 14 – Boys
Clarence 6 (Best: T Franks, A Herington, M Baldwin. Goalscorers: A Herington 2, T Franks 2, M Baldwin 1) d Wet Magic Gold 5 (Best: F Brumby, J Hudson, D Geary. Goalscorers: F Brumby 2, J Hudson 2, D Geary 1).
(Season Most Valuable Player Award: J Hudson - Wet Magic).
Under 16 – Boys
Wet Magic 7 (Best: S Blackman, S Lopa, L Ottavi. Goalscorers: S Lopa 4, S Blackman 3) d Clarence 5 (Best: J McShane, C Archer-Mayes, K Leisk. Goalscorers: J McShane 2, C Archer-Mayes 1, K Leisk 1, C Lewis 1).
(Season Most Valuable Player Award: J McShane - Clarence).
Under 18 – Boys
Clarence 7 (Best: J Welsh, S Doedens, J Schlesinger-Hill. Goalscorers: S Doedens 2, J Schlesinger-Hill 2, T Verrier 1, C Mazengarb 1, J McShane 1) d Wet Magic 3 (Best: D Huxley, S Blackman, A Thomas. Goalscorers: D Huxley 2, H Bailey 1).
(Season Most Valuable Player Award: J Welsh - Clarence).
A Grade – Men
Wet Magic 7 (Best: S Whitehouse, N Whitehouse, S Beer. Goalscorers: S Whitehouse 4, N Whitehoiuse 3) d Clarence White 5 (A Hay, J Whittenbury, N Newell. Goalscorers: J Whittenbury 2, A Hay 1, T Schlesinger-Hill 1, N Ikin 1).
(Season Most Valuable Player Award: A Hay - Clarence White).
Eric Zabo Memorial Trophy: Sam Whitehouse.
We are pleased to welcome Integrity Sampling as our Gold sponsor. More information in the attached flyer and take the time to visit their website at this link.
Water Polo Athlete Development Program at Elizabeth College for 2012.
ADP sessions will start on Monday February 20th, 2012. - Enrolments now closed [ Enrolment form ]
Stage one participants have to be aged 14 or above next year. Featuring each week; 5 - 6pm strength and conditioning at the EC gym, 6 - 6:45pm tutorials at EC and 7 - 8:00pm technical pool training at THAC. Map of EC
TWPI Girls and Boys 16 and under representative teams go well at the AWPI Nationals in Melbourne.
The Tasmanian 16 & Under Girls impressed all spectators and fellow competitors during the week long National Championships in Melbourne coming a respectable 12th out of 24 teams. Excellent efforts were displayed by all the players who gelled together well and played as a competitive team, backing up an amazing performance by the captain Emma Newell. Emma scored 28 goals and was heavily marked by the opposition teams in each game as they tried to curb her offensive threat. Stella Salter displayed strength beyond her years at both ends of the pool and was awarded the Coaches Award. Goalie Molly Towns was brilliant in holding off many attacks by the stiff opposition. All the girls, along with coach Brett Newell should be congratulated for the huge improvement over the 2010 performance of 20th place. Thanks also for the support and guidance from our referee David Salter.
Lisa Harris, Team Manager
Congratulations to the Tasmanian 16 & Under Boys team for finishing a creditable 14th out of 24 teams during last weeks National Champs. They steadily improved during the week, winning 2 group stage games. They had a significant win over Richmond in the playoffs, which was sweet revenge for our narrow loss to them during the group stage. A marvellous defensive effort, led by Jamie Welsh in goal kept us competitive in the water. Our attack was also formidable, with most players scoring. Congratulations to Toby Verrier for scoring well over 20 goals. All the boys put in a mammoth effort and and should be very proud of their achievements.
Big thank you to John Cody for a magnificent coaching effort and Tom Nesbitt for a very polished refereeing performance.
Konrad Blackman, Team Manager
Catch the full details in the upcoming TWPI newsletter.
Hobart Aquatic Center inTerm 1 2012.
Contact John Pankiw, our Flippa Ball Co-Ordinator on phone: 0457 928 875, or email: jpankiw@bigpond.net.au
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TWPI SEPTEMBER Newletter
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TWPI August Newletter
STATE REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS 2012
TWPI is seeking written expressions of interest from persons willing to undertake the roles of Referees and the following positions for the Tasmanian Water Polo Girls and Boys Teams.
14 & Under Boys and Girls teams to Perth WA for Easter 2012.
18 & Under Boys (team Manager) and Girls (Coach and team Manager) to Canberra ACT in April 2012.
16 & Under Boys and Girls teams to Brisbane QLD in October 2012.
*Expressions of interest in writing for the above are required ASAP to organise training and bookings.
Please forward any enquiries to the Executive Secretary on email: info@taswaterpolo.asn.au or telephone 1300 519 619 for further information.
John's last report for the year ending 2010 is attached here.
16 & Under National Club Championships.
Hobart 28 September to 3 October 2010.
- Congratulations to our National Squad member - Dylan Huxley
News Article - News Article on the event here
- THANK YOU to all volunteers who assisted at the event .
All Welcome to Register for the next Coaching Clinic [ On Line form ]
Congratulations to Stephen Cody who was again selected in the Australia Mens squad for 2011.
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[ Download TAS PLAy Water Polo Information Sheet ]
HOW TO PLAY (SUMMARY)
INTERESTED IN PLAYING? HERE IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF HOW TO PLAY-
The objective of the game is to manouvre the ball into the goals at either end of the pool. Each team has seven players (one of whom is the goalie) in the water, with up to 5 interchange players. You can only use one hand to advance the ball (only the goalie can use two hands).
The game (& each quarter) begins with the ball in the centre of the pool and each team sprints for it from their own goal line. The defensive player is not allowed to interfere with the opponents movements unless he/she is holding the ball. A minor foul is awarded for this offence. The attacking player must then either pass the ball, drop it on the water and pick it up again, or shoot (if inside 5 metres). A penalty shot, from 5 metres is awarded for fouls near the goal that prevented a probable goal- Its a bit like soccer in the water!
There are unlimited substitutes so you can play in short bursts (which often suites beginners).
For the full rules of the game see the rules link above.
THE GAME IS LOADS OF FUN, GREAT EXERCISE AND PLAYED BY SOME OF THE FINEST HUMAN BEINGS ON THE PLANET.. so get along to your nearest club and have a go! Ages 10 to 50+