GSWP 73 – Junior World Water Polo Tournaments

(SSA Communication & letters from Mr. Trininic / Mr. Moodley re Junior Team Selection)

a) NB! Preamble:

As per telecom with Mr. S La Marque, and invitation from Mr. V Trininic and Mr. John Moodley the National trials are considered inclusive and therefore the first two rounds of trials are open to any person who meet the criteria and want to attend the trials.

Any Water Polo Player may therefore attend without nomination but it is highly recommended for players who are at least provincial A & B team standard.

Certain Gauteng players have been nominated by Mr. B Webster and Mr. K O Brien at the SA Schools Tournament.

Players must be born in 1991 and upward.

Players must be aware that the tour and training camps are self funded.

GSWP are also pleased to congratulate Mr. Weideman and Mr. Willis in their appointment to their respective National Water Polo teams.

Yours in polo Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
28 December 2008
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za

b) Official communication from SSA

RE: JUNIOR WATER POLO (MEN & WOMEN) SELECTION Swimming South Africa have been negotiating with CANA and FINA for participation in the Junior World Tournaments. Final confirmation of our acceptance is awaited from FINA.

The international events are scheduled as follows:
Men's 22-30 August 2009, Split and Sibenik (Croatia)
Women's 09-15 August 2009, Khanty-Mansyisk (Russia)

In anticipation of participation, following on the forthcoming SA Schools Tournament, the selectors must nominate squads to attend training camps. In accordance with the guidelines received from SASCOC, Swimming South Africa have established transformation criteria for all outgoing teams.

It is recommended that the training squads have a minimum of 24 players of which 25% are from the previously disadvantaged communities.

The training camps will take place as follows:

Johannesburg 8 – 10 January 2009
Durban 27 – 29 February 2009
Cape Town 20 – 22 March 2009

The final teams will comprise of 13 (thirteen) players, of which a minimum of 4 (four), will be from the previously disadvantaged communities. These teams will be selected at the SA National Junior Championships that will be held in Durban towards the end of March / early April.

The team administration will be as follows:

Junior Men Coach Peter Lavette KZNA
Asst. Coach Paul Martin WPA
Manager Dion Willis CGA
Asst. Manager Faizel Mulla WPA

Junior Women Coach Ryan Weideman CGA
Asst. Coach Barbara Bowley KZN
Manager Nona Keet BOR
Asst. Manager Thulisile Mphambukeli KZNA

The general criteria covering the selection of these teams will be the following:
1. All players must be registered with Swimming South Africa by December 2008.
2. In order to be eligible for selection for the above international competitions, players must attend all the training camps.
3. The swimming tests to be conducted at each camp are attached.
4. Only players that attend the SA National Championships 2009 will be considered for selection.
5. The selected players and officials will be required to sign and abide by the Swimming South Africa Players Code of Conduct and conform to all SSA policies and protocol regarding team preparation and participation. Failure to do so may lead to deselection.
6. Every selected athlete must be:
a. a citizen of the Republic of South Africa,
b. a registered athlete of Swimming South Africa in good standing with his Affiliate,
c. in possession of a valid South African passport, and
d. must have chosen South Africa as their Sport Nationality
7. Overseas - based players need to submit their monthly swim program with times, duly authenticated. Failure to submit this information may result in withdrawal from the team.
8. At this stage, participation at these events will be self - funded.

Copy of this document must be immediately circulated by the Technical Committee to all the Affiliate Presidents and the Affiliate Technical Committees.

c) Training Camps Dates for the camps will be confirmed.
They will do the following swimming tests:
1) 8x200m on 3 minutes Results (average): < 2 min 20 - excellent < 2 min 25 - very good < 2 min 30 - good < 2 min 35 - satisfactory 2) 6 x 50m with 6 seconds break between each 50 Results (average): < 29 sec. - excellent < 30 sec. - very good < 31 sec. - good < 32 sec. - satisfactory 3) 1x50m max. sprint with and without ball 4) 1x 25m max. sprint with and without ball 5) Legs test: 1x25m breaststroke kick with the ball - max. speed 1x25m bicycle kick with the ball - max speed 1x25m freestyle kick with the ball - max speed 1x25m back bicycle kick with the ball - max speed 1x25m "walking" - threading with the ball on the top of the head Here each player will be assessed in: • Game situations • Situation with 6 (players) on 6 (players) in the pool. • Situation with 6 on 5 in the pool (attack). • Situation with 5 on 6 in the pool (defence). • Counter attack and defending opposition teams counter attack. d) Letter from Mr. Vlado Trininic
Dear All, It has been confirmed that SA National Junior and Senior Teams (male and female) have been entered by SSA for the next year World Championships.

Senior and Junior Men will have first camp from Friday, 09 January 10h00 in the morning until Sunday, 11 January finishing early afternoon. Provisionally we booked St Stithian’s pools for this camp but if turnout is not so great we may move the venue.

Dates for the Men's camps in February and March are per attachments and will not change. Times and venues will be communicated closer to the time. It is understandable if some of the junior players will not be able to make some of the camps because of the school fixtures/tournaments. January, February and first two weeks of March are very busy and no weekend is free for any of the school players but we still need to have monthly camps.

Females camps will be organized and communicated to you by Brad Rowe and Ryan Weideman.

It is essential that all players come reasonably fit (+ - 75%) at the first camp. It will be a waste of time, effort and money coming unfit to the camp. Please use the holidays to refresh, rest and recharge for the hard and demanding few month in front of all of us.

There will be daily practices at St Johns pool every day Monday to Saturday (excluding Christmas Day and New Year Day) from 11h00 - 13h00 (mostly juniors girls and boys) and in the evening 17h00 - 20h00 starting Monday, 15 December. Everybody is welcomed for these optional practices.

All relevant informations will be communicated to you during the first camp. Please do not hesitate to contact Pete Lavett or me if you have any problem or queries.

Best regards.
Vlad
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e) Letters from Mr. John Moodley

Dear Sir /Madam

(1) Swimming South Africa wishes to extend an invitation to all Mens Senior & Junior Water Polo Players from all Affiliates to attend a Water Polo Training Camp to be held on:
Date: 9th,10th & 11th January 2009
Venue: St Stithans College.
Times:
9th &10th January 2009 (10h00 to 13h00 & 17h00 to 20h00)
11th January 2009 (10h00 to 13h00)

The Water Polo Camp for both Seniors and Juniors will be co-coordinated by Mr Vlado Trninic. Please be advised that the arrangements for accommodation and meals will be the responsibility of the players that attend the training camp.

(2) Swimming South Africa wishes to extend an invitation to all Ladies Senior/Junior Water Polo Players from all Affiliates to attend a Water Polo Training Camp to be held at Durban – Clifton Jan 16th to 18th

Friday 16th -
15h00 Swim test (Senior and Junior)
18h00 Trial Games

Saturday 17th
08h00 Jnr Ladies
10h00 Snr Ladies
15h00 Jnr Ladies
17h00 Snr Ladies

Sunday 18th
08h00 to 12h00 Trial games (Senior and Junior)

The Water Polo Camp for both Seniors and Juniors will be co-coordinated by Mr. Brad Rowe and Barbara Bowley bbowley@cliftonschool .co.za

Please be advised that the arrangements for accommodation and meals will be the responsibility of the players that attend the training camp.

Names of players that will be attending the Camp must be forwarded to Mr. John Moodley by no later than 12/01/2009.

Many Thanks
Yours Truly

John Moodley john@swimsa.co.za