Proposal of a Water Polo Schools Super League & SWOT analysis by Marius Buys (19/4/2009)
PROPOSAL
To establish a Televised Amateur Schools Super League for the top water polo playing schools in each province that is funded through sponsorship.
FORMAT
The clashes would be best suited to individual playoffs by each school in their normal fixture list within each province from where the top teams would then meet in a series televised tournaments to determine the eventual winners of the league.
BRANDING, MARKETING & PACKAGING
Branding (Direct & Peripheral): The sponsors logo can be displayed in a highly visible manner such as on the players caps; referees & coaches shirts; goals; pool bottom; ball; shot clocks; benches; pop up banners; heart banners; flags; A Frame banners; post match interview wall; pennants and on the lane ropes.
Marketing: Marketing can be done either directly to the persons attending the tournament or via inserts or advertising.
Packaging is highly organic and could be done to suit the corporate image or needs of the sponsor such as interviews with players coaches and spectators, inserts on individuals or noteworthy development.
STRENGTHS
1) The direct target community consists of members who are of the sphere of the SA business community that constitute key role players in the countries economy as the sport is played in elite, LSM (Living Standard Measurement) 8 -10, schools as well as a strong emergence of the sport in developing communities. (“elite” schools cater for the full racial affluent section of the Country)
2) Water Polo is generally under- or self funded without having any brands attached to the sport as an anchor sponsorship as is the case with, for example, rugby and Coca Cola and swimming and Telkom.
3) Water Polo is the fastest growing female school sport in the country.
4) Schools can operate independently from their provincial governing bodies in terms of sponsorship signing.
5) Water Polo is one of the largest “Cinderella” codes of sport with over 6000 active school participants in the sport at any given time.
6) The traditional water polo season stretches over a longer period than most sports namely September to March. (A total of 6 months)
7) There is a bona fide hunger in the Water Polo community for the recognition of their sport via broadcasting and sponsorship.
8) The sport is fast paced and contained, which lends itself to good action photography.
9) Participant schools have generally good sport and general administration and can be relied upon to fulfill any criteria or responsibilities as requested by a festival organizing body.
10) Participant schools are adept at the timorous transport of its athletes to sporting venues.
11) Participant schools are adept at the uniform appearance of their athletes especially at first team level where he athletes are subject to hero worship from aspirant players.
12) Participant schools can be relied upon to not bring the sport or sponsor into disrepute due to good control measures being in place.
13) The type of television shot used is ideal for the positioning of branding and advertising material.
14) Participant schools will not act in a prescriptive manner, as there is a long list of schools who want to participate in the proposed events.
15) The exposure of the brand sits much deeper than the participants who are directly involved in the festival - the support pyramid consists of players and coaches at the apex , the friends, parents, teachers, players and aspirant players in the mid section and loyal past graduates of the participant schools.
16) A full professional production crew is in place with 2 underwater cameras, and an 8 HD camera OB unit for live events as well an experienced Water Polo Event Production crew who operate off 4 cameras and 1 under water camera.
17) 2 experienced bilingual commentators are available.
18) The sport is not affected by inclement weather and only lightning can delay filming or live broadcasts.
WEAKNESSES
1) The coordination of the festivals would need to involve knowledgeable persons who have previously hosted water polo festivals which would need to be sourced and remunerated.
2) If the event is geared towards pre-packaging it is dependant on good weather and a fallback venue, a plan would need to be in place in case of said.
3) Initial setup cost and purchase of equipment would affect the first year’s budget before it could be reused for the hosting of the events in the following years.
OPPORTUNTIES
1) The “adoption” of water polo by a major sponsor would significantly impact on the decision making process by the participant members who are in the age bracket when they would choose which brand to support in the long term. Brand loyalty comes at a rather inexpensive price to establish the sponsor their personal brand of choice.
2) In the macro scenario, the Sponsor would be seen as the savior of a sport that has for too long been treated below its potential. The effect of the above action would be far reaching in the role players of the water polo community and brand transfer is a definite possibility.
3) A vacuum exists in the absence of brand support for the sport, which, if filled, will affect significantly in the gratitude and recognition by a community that is starved and hungry for any form of recognition of the sport. A significant opportunity exists, because of where water polo is currently positioned, to establish the image and perception of the larger SA public that the sponsor has rescued the sport form “zero status” and propelled it into a fully-fledged, recognized and visibly celebrated sporting code.
4) The event can be structured off an organic base and has the potential for sponsor dictated growth.
5) The facility and venue lends itself to the erection of points of sale that will allow the on the ground activation of the brand.
6) There is a need for good, family driven, programme material with the advent of new emerging broadcasters.
7) The sport can easily be upgraded to previously unprecedented level because of previous lack of funding that will directly be ascribed to the good will of the sponsor.
THREATS
1) Another sponsorship entity can step into the vacuum and with it the loss of an opportunity for brand activation, establishment and transfer.
2) Inclement weather can delay the shooting of a pre-packaged event and lightning can delay the broadcast of a live event.
Marius Buys
Cell: 076 800 6983
mariusbuys@gmail.com
GSWP 95 – Farewell
Dear All;
I would like to thank all the persons who were involved during my tenure as Chairperson for their tireless energy and enthusiasm, without your commitment and drive Gauteng Water Polo could not have risen to where it is today…a financially healthy, development centered, small school inclusive, provincially competitive, association with fair and transparent policies that govern coaches appointments and player selections. A Schools Water Polo Association that truly has the best of Schools Water Polo at its centre.
I have tremendously enjoyed my time as Chairperson and I thank you all for giving me the opportunity to do so.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
9 March 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
I would like to thank all the persons who were involved during my tenure as Chairperson for their tireless energy and enthusiasm, without your commitment and drive Gauteng Water Polo could not have risen to where it is today…a financially healthy, development centered, small school inclusive, provincially competitive, association with fair and transparent policies that govern coaches appointments and player selections. A Schools Water Polo Association that truly has the best of Schools Water Polo at its centre.
I have tremendously enjoyed my time as Chairperson and I thank you all for giving me the opportunity to do so.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
9 March 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 94 – Central Gauteng Trials - Times
Dear All;
Herewith the Staff proposed for the central Gauteng Water Polo Trial Times for the 2009 Schools Water Polo SA Tournament;
Girls
Date: 15 March
Venue: Wahoo pool
Times:
U19 08h00 – 10h00
U16 11h00 – 13h00
U14 14h00 – 16h00
U13 17h00 – 19h00
Boys
Date: 22 March
Times:
U19 08h00 – 10h00
U16 11h00 – 13h00
U14 14h00 – 16h00
U13 17h00 – 19h00
Players who have a valid reason for not being able to participate in the first round of trials must attach a letter to their entry form. Those with valid reasons will be allowed to participate in the second round of trials.
ALL SCHOOLS MUST SEND A TEACHER TO THE TRIALS TO HELP AS A SELECTOR.
Yours in polo
Mr. Brian Webster
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
8 March 2009
082 330 2344
BWebster@stithian.com
Herewith the Staff proposed for the central Gauteng Water Polo Trial Times for the 2009 Schools Water Polo SA Tournament;
Girls
Date: 15 March
Venue: Wahoo pool
Times:
U19 08h00 – 10h00
U16 11h00 – 13h00
U14 14h00 – 16h00
U13 17h00 – 19h00
Boys
Date: 22 March
Times:
U19 08h00 – 10h00
U16 11h00 – 13h00
U14 14h00 – 16h00
U13 17h00 – 19h00
Players who have a valid reason for not being able to participate in the first round of trials must attach a letter to their entry form. Those with valid reasons will be allowed to participate in the second round of trials.
ALL SCHOOLS MUST SEND A TEACHER TO THE TRIALS TO HELP AS A SELECTOR.
Yours in polo
Mr. Brian Webster
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
8 March 2009
082 330 2344
BWebster@stithian.com
GSWP 93 – Central Gauteng Coaches and Managers for 2009 (Proposed)
Dear All;
Herewith the Staff proposed for the central Gauteng Water Polo Teams for the 2009 Schools Water Polo SA Tournament;
CENTRAL GAUTENG SCHOOLS COACHES & MANAGERS FOR 2009 - PROPOSED
Boys
U19 A Vlado Trinic/Ryan Weiderman
U19 B Davind Vernault
Manager Brad Sheldrake
U16 A Kevin O’Brian
U16 Colts Jean le Roux
Manager R. Cole
U14 A Dwane Flatcher
U14 B Geoff Pickford
Manager B. Fernandes
U13 A Grant Ramsey
U13 B Guy Pinker
Manager G. Jansen
Girls
U19 A Ryan van Rensburg
U19 B TBA
Manager Mrs F Cullen
U16 A Brian Webster
U16 B Kiara Power
Manager Hugh Farrel
U14 A Naydene Smith
U14 B L. Hay
Manager De la Harp
U13 A Alisha Daniel
U13 B K. Meintjies
Manager C. Webster
Yours in polo
Mr. Brian Webster
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
8 March 2009 082 330 2344
BWebster@stithian.com
Herewith the Staff proposed for the central Gauteng Water Polo Teams for the 2009 Schools Water Polo SA Tournament;
CENTRAL GAUTENG SCHOOLS COACHES & MANAGERS FOR 2009 - PROPOSED
Boys
U19 A Vlado Trinic/Ryan Weiderman
U19 B Davind Vernault
Manager Brad Sheldrake
U16 A Kevin O’Brian
U16 Colts Jean le Roux
Manager R. Cole
U14 A Dwane Flatcher
U14 B Geoff Pickford
Manager B. Fernandes
U13 A Grant Ramsey
U13 B Guy Pinker
Manager G. Jansen
Girls
U19 A Ryan van Rensburg
U19 B TBA
Manager Mrs F Cullen
U16 A Brian Webster
U16 B Kiara Power
Manager Hugh Farrel
U14 A Naydene Smith
U14 B L. Hay
Manager De la Harp
U13 A Alisha Daniel
U13 B K. Meintjies
Manager C. Webster
Yours in polo
Mr. Brian Webster
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
8 March 2009 082 330 2344
BWebster@stithian.com
GSWP 92 – Proposed CGWP Awards Document
Dear All;
I would appreciate any comment on the proposed CGWP Awards Document below;
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
3 March 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
PROPOSED CGWP AWARDS DOCUMENT
The CGWP Awards Committee:
This committee is made up of the CGWP Chairperson, CGWP Vice Chairperson, 2 members of the CGWP committee, 1 member of CGA. The committee deliberates on the awards for all water polo activities in Central Gauteng Water Polo. The relevant Coaches, Chairpersons and Masters in Charge will present a nomination for consideration by the Awards Committee. The committee will call for nominations on an annual basis shortly before the CGA awards function. One of the important roles played by the committee is to endeavour to achieve recognition of water polo achievements across the range of water polo activities in the region of Central Gauteng.
General award stipulations:
· All players who play water polo in Central Gauteng are eligible for CGWP Awards.
· All players of any age are considered for CGWP Awards.
· CGWP does not make a re-award to a player at the same level.
· The conduct, behaviour, decorum, sportsmanship and disciplinary record of participants are factors which are taken into account by the Awards Committee when it meets to consider awards.
· Only players in ‘A’ teams can qualify for CGWP Awards.
· Players nominated must be in good standing with their school, club and Province.
· The CGWP Awards Committee reserves its right to make decisions using the award
criteria in this document as a firm guideline.
· The proposing member or nominated player could be asked to sit in on the discussion if clarity needs to be obtained about the nominees achievement
· All Awards except Certificates of Recognition are discussed by the CGWP Awards Committee.
Factors that determine the level of award:
· the success / achievements of the team during the season
· the fixture list and the calibre of the opposition
· the number of fixtures played
· the achievements of the individual within the team
· recognition by bodies other than CGWP
Awards offered by CGWP:
Certificate of Recognition - Certificate
Team Award - Medal
Half Colours - Tie
Full Colours - Plaque
Specific Honours - Honours Blazer
Special Award - As situation dictates
1 Certificate of Recognition
Candidate receives a Certificate of Recognition at his club or school:
1.1 First choice for a club A side or school A side.
1.2 Showed reasonable level of competence.
2 Team Award
Candidate receives a CGWP medal at a formal CGA awards function.
2.1 The player must play in a club A side or school A side.
2.2 Must show reasonable level of competency.
2.3 Must have been first choice competitor.
2.4 A minimum of five fixtures need to be played by the team.
3 Half Colours
Candidate receives a CGWP tie at a formal CGA awards function.
3.1 A player must be in the starting seven of a provincial side to receive this award.
3.2 For a player to receive Half Colours he needs to show above average ability and skills at the game, and commitment to the team. An appropriate level of competence has to have been achieved.
3.3 He must play at least 80% of the teams fixtures.
3.4 A player must show sportsmanship at all times and must conduct himself in the manner that is required of a 1st Team sportsman.
4 Full Colours
Candidate receives a CGWP plaque at a formal CGA awards function.
4.1 A player need not have received his Half Colours before being considered for Full Colours, but he must satisfy the criteria for Half Colours (above).
4.2 In addition, a player must be an outstanding player in the sport; factors such as selection to provincial / national sides would be taken into account but it is nevertheless the quality of the player’s performance for Central Gauteng Water Polo and his contribution to the CGWP team which remains the focus of consideration. The Full Colours Plaque recognises players of high quality.
4.3 A player must in a CGWP school or club team to receive this award.
5 Specific Honours
Candidate receives a CGWP blazer at a formal CGA awards function. A Specific Honours Award recognizes excellence. The candidate would have to have performed at a level which was clearly above that of a Full Colours Award. In most cases a recipient would have achieved recognition of his abilities outside of as well as inside the Central Gauteng Water Polo – for example by being selected for the SA Schools or National side. This is not, however, a prerequisite for this award when a proposal is considered by the Awards Committee. Candidates being considered for Specific Honours are also assessed on their merit worthiness – their example, their behaviour and conduct, their decorum, and their disciplinary record as members of CGWP. All Honours candidates are required to be registered CGWP members.
6 Special Awards
Candidates can be a person, group of persons, a sporting body or any other institution. The candidate must have made a significant contribution to the promotion and/or growth of sport of water polo. Persons who have showed extraordinary initiative or overcome severe adversity are considered. Each case is solely considered on its own merit without cross reference to other cases. Each award would suit the situation such as a gift to an administrator or kit for a deserving club.
I would appreciate any comment on the proposed CGWP Awards Document below;
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
3 March 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
PROPOSED CGWP AWARDS DOCUMENT
The CGWP Awards Committee:
This committee is made up of the CGWP Chairperson, CGWP Vice Chairperson, 2 members of the CGWP committee, 1 member of CGA. The committee deliberates on the awards for all water polo activities in Central Gauteng Water Polo. The relevant Coaches, Chairpersons and Masters in Charge will present a nomination for consideration by the Awards Committee. The committee will call for nominations on an annual basis shortly before the CGA awards function. One of the important roles played by the committee is to endeavour to achieve recognition of water polo achievements across the range of water polo activities in the region of Central Gauteng.
General award stipulations:
· All players who play water polo in Central Gauteng are eligible for CGWP Awards.
· All players of any age are considered for CGWP Awards.
· CGWP does not make a re-award to a player at the same level.
· The conduct, behaviour, decorum, sportsmanship and disciplinary record of participants are factors which are taken into account by the Awards Committee when it meets to consider awards.
· Only players in ‘A’ teams can qualify for CGWP Awards.
· Players nominated must be in good standing with their school, club and Province.
· The CGWP Awards Committee reserves its right to make decisions using the award
criteria in this document as a firm guideline.
· The proposing member or nominated player could be asked to sit in on the discussion if clarity needs to be obtained about the nominees achievement
· All Awards except Certificates of Recognition are discussed by the CGWP Awards Committee.
Factors that determine the level of award:
· the success / achievements of the team during the season
· the fixture list and the calibre of the opposition
· the number of fixtures played
· the achievements of the individual within the team
· recognition by bodies other than CGWP
Awards offered by CGWP:
Certificate of Recognition - Certificate
Team Award - Medal
Half Colours - Tie
Full Colours - Plaque
Specific Honours - Honours Blazer
Special Award - As situation dictates
1 Certificate of Recognition
Candidate receives a Certificate of Recognition at his club or school:
1.1 First choice for a club A side or school A side.
1.2 Showed reasonable level of competence.
2 Team Award
Candidate receives a CGWP medal at a formal CGA awards function.
2.1 The player must play in a club A side or school A side.
2.2 Must show reasonable level of competency.
2.3 Must have been first choice competitor.
2.4 A minimum of five fixtures need to be played by the team.
3 Half Colours
Candidate receives a CGWP tie at a formal CGA awards function.
3.1 A player must be in the starting seven of a provincial side to receive this award.
3.2 For a player to receive Half Colours he needs to show above average ability and skills at the game, and commitment to the team. An appropriate level of competence has to have been achieved.
3.3 He must play at least 80% of the teams fixtures.
3.4 A player must show sportsmanship at all times and must conduct himself in the manner that is required of a 1st Team sportsman.
4 Full Colours
Candidate receives a CGWP plaque at a formal CGA awards function.
4.1 A player need not have received his Half Colours before being considered for Full Colours, but he must satisfy the criteria for Half Colours (above).
4.2 In addition, a player must be an outstanding player in the sport; factors such as selection to provincial / national sides would be taken into account but it is nevertheless the quality of the player’s performance for Central Gauteng Water Polo and his contribution to the CGWP team which remains the focus of consideration. The Full Colours Plaque recognises players of high quality.
4.3 A player must in a CGWP school or club team to receive this award.
5 Specific Honours
Candidate receives a CGWP blazer at a formal CGA awards function. A Specific Honours Award recognizes excellence. The candidate would have to have performed at a level which was clearly above that of a Full Colours Award. In most cases a recipient would have achieved recognition of his abilities outside of as well as inside the Central Gauteng Water Polo – for example by being selected for the SA Schools or National side. This is not, however, a prerequisite for this award when a proposal is considered by the Awards Committee. Candidates being considered for Specific Honours are also assessed on their merit worthiness – their example, their behaviour and conduct, their decorum, and their disciplinary record as members of CGWP. All Honours candidates are required to be registered CGWP members.
6 Special Awards
Candidates can be a person, group of persons, a sporting body or any other institution. The candidate must have made a significant contribution to the promotion and/or growth of sport of water polo. Persons who have showed extraordinary initiative or overcome severe adversity are considered. Each case is solely considered on its own merit without cross reference to other cases. Each award would suit the situation such as a gift to an administrator or kit for a deserving club.
GSWP 91 – Welcome back Mr. Brian Webster!
Dear All;
Please be advised that, because of nominations received, I have appointed Mr. Brian Webster as temporary Chairperson of GSWP until the AGM on 30 April 2009 at 16h00 at the St David’s High School Pavilion.
Mr. Ryan Weideman was also nominated to a much lesser extent but Mr. Webster is the obvious choice as he is not new to the position.
Mr. Webster will, as of today, assume all duties and responsibilities with the exception of payments which will be handed over if he is formally voted in at the AGM and has lodged a formally accepted constitution with the bank.
Please speak to him about trials, coaching appointments, tour accommodation, tour pool allocations and for that matter all issues related to GSWP.
His contact details are:
Mr. Brian Webster
Cell: 082 330 2344
E-Mail: bwebster@stithian.com;
E-Mail: bridgetweb@mweb.co.za;
I will as soon as possible also hand over the GSWP blog sites and the SA Schools tour sites to him or a person appointed by him.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
3 March 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
Please be advised that, because of nominations received, I have appointed Mr. Brian Webster as temporary Chairperson of GSWP until the AGM on 30 April 2009 at 16h00 at the St David’s High School Pavilion.
Mr. Ryan Weideman was also nominated to a much lesser extent but Mr. Webster is the obvious choice as he is not new to the position.
Mr. Webster will, as of today, assume all duties and responsibilities with the exception of payments which will be handed over if he is formally voted in at the AGM and has lodged a formally accepted constitution with the bank.
Please speak to him about trials, coaching appointments, tour accommodation, tour pool allocations and for that matter all issues related to GSWP.
His contact details are:
Mr. Brian Webster
Cell: 082 330 2344
E-Mail: bwebster@stithian.com;
E-Mail: bridgetweb@mweb.co.za;
I will as soon as possible also hand over the GSWP blog sites and the SA Schools tour sites to him or a person appointed by him.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
3 March 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 90 – GSWP Estimated Tour fee
Dear All;
The estimated Tour fee for Gauteng players have been determined at about R1500 per player.
There is still scope for a lot of sharpening of the proverbial pencil should the new Chairperson so wish and the estimation has been done at maximum amounts rather than minimum.
Please see the attached budgetary projection.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
24 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
The estimated Tour fee for Gauteng players have been determined at about R1500 per player.
There is still scope for a lot of sharpening of the proverbial pencil should the new Chairperson so wish and the estimation has been done at maximum amounts rather than minimum.
Please see the attached budgetary projection.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
24 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 89 – Annual Schools Affiliation Fee
Dear All;
Please note that as of the new water polo season schools will be required to pay on 1 September of every year an annual affiliation fee into their provincial bodies of R500 per school.
Permission for said payment was obtained in 2008 through Gauteng Aquatics and was proposed through the Water Polo Board of control.
For some time the regions executive officers have been required to fund cellular calls, transport, travel, cost of internet, stationary etc. through their own personal funding, use of school office equipment or as a cost item on tour players accounts.
The aim is to stop this unsustainable and bad business practice and align with the how schools rugby and cricket administration is funded.
The funds will be freely available to the regional chairperson but he will have to account for the use of the funds at the annual AGM.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
24 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
Please note that as of the new water polo season schools will be required to pay on 1 September of every year an annual affiliation fee into their provincial bodies of R500 per school.
Permission for said payment was obtained in 2008 through Gauteng Aquatics and was proposed through the Water Polo Board of control.
For some time the regions executive officers have been required to fund cellular calls, transport, travel, cost of internet, stationary etc. through their own personal funding, use of school office equipment or as a cost item on tour players accounts.
The aim is to stop this unsustainable and bad business practice and align with the how schools rugby and cricket administration is funded.
The funds will be freely available to the regional chairperson but he will have to account for the use of the funds at the annual AGM.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
24 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 88 – Water Polo Techniques dvd
Dear All;
Please note that we have copies available of a dvd showing swimming, passing, shooting and keeping techniques.
The dvd was converted from video to dvd and is not for sale but a donation of R90 into the GSWP trust fund would be appreciated.
I apologise for the quality but the dvd is quite good for persons just starting out in water polo.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
23 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
Please note that we have copies available of a dvd showing swimming, passing, shooting and keeping techniques.
The dvd was converted from video to dvd and is not for sale but a donation of R90 into the GSWP trust fund would be appreciated.
I apologise for the quality but the dvd is quite good for persons just starting out in water polo.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
23 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 87 – Nominations for a new GSWP Chairperson
Dear All;
Please be advised that, as of end of March, I will no longer be able to continue my tenure as Chairperson of GSWP because I have taken up a position with a new school in Pretoria.
I will, as a matter of urgency, within the next week, hand over to a willing candidate that will have to carry on with preparations of the provincial team such as trials and coaching appointments for the SA Schools tournament as well organizing the LOC to host the tournament in Johannesburg.
Obviously it makes sense for me not to make coaching appointments that may be changed under the new Chairperson.
Can I please ask you to send in nominations for said person by this Thursday 26 February 2009 to buysm@stdavids.co.za?
I will, from the proposed list, compile the candidates, one of whom will be voted in to serve as the new GSWP chairperson with the existing executive until the AGM.
Note: There is a possibility that I would continue to serve the larger Gauteng Water Polo community which would incorporate Northerns and Easterns, as well as continue with the various development projects that have been launched in my tenure such as splash polo, the techniques dvd and the referee test system.
I have also been in discussion with the other Chairpersons who feel that they would need a neutral person to represent Gauteng schools at the Water Polo Board of Control who reports to CGA.
Please feel free to forward this email to any interested parties.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
23 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
Please be advised that, as of end of March, I will no longer be able to continue my tenure as Chairperson of GSWP because I have taken up a position with a new school in Pretoria.
I will, as a matter of urgency, within the next week, hand over to a willing candidate that will have to carry on with preparations of the provincial team such as trials and coaching appointments for the SA Schools tournament as well organizing the LOC to host the tournament in Johannesburg.
Obviously it makes sense for me not to make coaching appointments that may be changed under the new Chairperson.
Can I please ask you to send in nominations for said person by this Thursday 26 February 2009 to buysm@stdavids.co.za?
I will, from the proposed list, compile the candidates, one of whom will be voted in to serve as the new GSWP chairperson with the existing executive until the AGM.
Note: There is a possibility that I would continue to serve the larger Gauteng Water Polo community which would incorporate Northerns and Easterns, as well as continue with the various development projects that have been launched in my tenure such as splash polo, the techniques dvd and the referee test system.
I have also been in discussion with the other Chairpersons who feel that they would need a neutral person to represent Gauteng schools at the Water Polo Board of Control who reports to CGA.
Please feel free to forward this email to any interested parties.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
23 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 86 – Revised GSWP Organizational Structure
Dear All;
Please be advised that GSWP will be reorganized to incorporate more members to help tame the unruly beast. We are incorporating a number of new positions, the most prominent of which is a Vice Chairperson that will assimilate some of the current duties of the Chairperson.
I want to thank Mr. Brian Webster for accepting this position which will assist with trials, training squads and amateur staff. The new structure will serve to strengthen the organization in its operations and service delivery sectors.
I am personally very happy that we have such a number of willing bodies to help run an ever growing organization which was effectively a one man affair before 2007.
The positions will be as follows:
EXECUTIVE:
CHAIRPERSON
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
GIRLS COORDINATOR
BOYS COORDINATOR
TREASURER
SECRETARY
BOARD OF APPEAL (Previous members of the GSWP executive)
PORTFOLIO MEMBERS:
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
DEVELOPMENT
HONORARY SPECIALISTS
AMATEUR STAFF:
COACHES
MANAGERS
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
12 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
Please be advised that GSWP will be reorganized to incorporate more members to help tame the unruly beast. We are incorporating a number of new positions, the most prominent of which is a Vice Chairperson that will assimilate some of the current duties of the Chairperson.
I want to thank Mr. Brian Webster for accepting this position which will assist with trials, training squads and amateur staff. The new structure will serve to strengthen the organization in its operations and service delivery sectors.
I am personally very happy that we have such a number of willing bodies to help run an ever growing organization which was effectively a one man affair before 2007.
The positions will be as follows:
EXECUTIVE:
CHAIRPERSON
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
GIRLS COORDINATOR
BOYS COORDINATOR
TREASURER
SECRETARY
BOARD OF APPEAL (Previous members of the GSWP executive)
PORTFOLIO MEMBERS:
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
DEVELOPMENT
HONORARY SPECIALISTS
AMATEUR STAFF:
COACHES
MANAGERS
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
12 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 85 – Players who cannot attend Round 1 of schools trials
Dear All;
We are aware that there are Gauteng Club Cup Games scheduled for the 15th of March which affects school going ladies which also plays for a club side.
The affected players are to please enter normally but they should indicate on their form that they will miss the first round of trials due to their cup game.
These players will then be automatically included in the next round. The same applies to players who are away on schools tours as well as injured players.
These players however need to enter normally and present a letter form the schools headmaster, in case of tours, or a letter from a doctor, in case of injury, at the next round of trials.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
12 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
We are aware that there are Gauteng Club Cup Games scheduled for the 15th of March which affects school going ladies which also plays for a club side.
The affected players are to please enter normally but they should indicate on their form that they will miss the first round of trials due to their cup game.
These players will then be automatically included in the next round. The same applies to players who are away on schools tours as well as injured players.
These players however need to enter normally and present a letter form the schools headmaster, in case of tours, or a letter from a doctor, in case of injury, at the next round of trials.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
12 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 84 – Request for volunteers to serve on the 2009 SA Schools Tournament LOC
Dear All;
Please note the details below and forward this letter to any Water Polo Player that might be interested.
Can I ask the School Water polo MIC’s are to please post this notice at your school. In order to make the 2009 tournament to be a truly memorable event we would like you to volunteer your help. You need not even be a Gauteng resident!
LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE (SA SCHOOLS 2009)
(Please volunteer, we need your help)
ACCOMMODATION - Hosted Teams
ACCOMMODATION - Parents (Noel Dent)
ACCOMMODATION -Teams (Noel Dent)
ADVERTISING - Event Programme
ADVERTISING - Internet
ADVERTISING - Pool branding
AWARDS - Medals
AWARDS - Prizes
AWARDS - Trophies
BRANDING
CATERING - AGM
CATERING - SASWP Hospitality (Ellispark)
CATERING - Team lunch packs
CATERING - Venue GSWP volunteers
CATERING Team supper packs
CLOSING CEREMONY
DISIPLINE
FIRST AID
FIXTURE COORDINATOR
FUNDRAISING - Golf day 1
FUNDRAISING - Golf day 2
FUNDRAISING - Raffle
GOODIE BAGS INVITATIONAL TEAMS (Roger Williams)
MEDIA Liason
OPENING CEREMONY
PAYMENTS (Lesley Gilbert)
PHOTOS (action) PHOTOS (team)
PRINTING (event programme)
PYROTECHNICS REFEREES (Richard vd Knap)
REGISTRATION RESULTS - Daily to printed media
SHOT CLOCK COORDINATOR SIGNAGE TELEVISION (Hugh Farrel & Charl Wessels)
TOURNAMENT SHIRTS
TRANSPORT - Bus route
TRUST FUND - GSWP
TRUST FUND - SASWP
VENDOR COORDINATOR
VENDORS - Venue GSWP parent volunteers
VENUE COMPLIANCE (Gus Pinker)
VENUE COORDINATOR - Ellispark
VENUE COORDINATOR - JCE
VENUE COORDINATOR - Jeppe
VENUE COORDINATOR - KES
VENUE COORDINATOR - Parktown Boys
VENUE COORDINATOR - St David's
VENUE COORDINATOR - St Johns
VENUE COORDINATOR - St Marys
VENUE COORDINATOR - St Stithians
VENUE COORDINATOR - Wits
VIP Liason
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
11 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
Please note the details below and forward this letter to any Water Polo Player that might be interested.
Can I ask the School Water polo MIC’s are to please post this notice at your school. In order to make the 2009 tournament to be a truly memorable event we would like you to volunteer your help. You need not even be a Gauteng resident!
LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE (SA SCHOOLS 2009)
(Please volunteer, we need your help)
ACCOMMODATION - Hosted Teams
ACCOMMODATION - Parents (Noel Dent)
ACCOMMODATION -Teams (Noel Dent)
ADVERTISING - Event Programme
ADVERTISING - Internet
ADVERTISING - Pool branding
AWARDS - Medals
AWARDS - Prizes
AWARDS - Trophies
BRANDING
CATERING - AGM
CATERING - SASWP Hospitality (Ellispark)
CATERING - Team lunch packs
CATERING - Venue GSWP volunteers
CATERING Team supper packs
CLOSING CEREMONY
DISIPLINE
FIRST AID
FIXTURE COORDINATOR
FUNDRAISING - Golf day 1
FUNDRAISING - Golf day 2
FUNDRAISING - Raffle
GOODIE BAGS INVITATIONAL TEAMS (Roger Williams)
MEDIA Liason
OPENING CEREMONY
PAYMENTS (Lesley Gilbert)
PHOTOS (action) PHOTOS (team)
PRINTING (event programme)
PYROTECHNICS REFEREES (Richard vd Knap)
REGISTRATION RESULTS - Daily to printed media
SHOT CLOCK COORDINATOR SIGNAGE TELEVISION (Hugh Farrel & Charl Wessels)
TOURNAMENT SHIRTS
TRANSPORT - Bus route
TRUST FUND - GSWP
TRUST FUND - SASWP
VENDOR COORDINATOR
VENDORS - Venue GSWP parent volunteers
VENUE COMPLIANCE (Gus Pinker)
VENUE COORDINATOR - Ellispark
VENUE COORDINATOR - JCE
VENUE COORDINATOR - Jeppe
VENUE COORDINATOR - KES
VENUE COORDINATOR - Parktown Boys
VENUE COORDINATOR - St David's
VENUE COORDINATOR - St Johns
VENUE COORDINATOR - St Marys
VENUE COORDINATOR - St Stithians
VENUE COORDINATOR - Wits
VIP Liason
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
11 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 83 – Notice of Provincial Water Polo Trials for 2009 (entry form attached)
Dear All;
Please note the details below and forward this letter to any Water Polo Player that might be interested. Can I ask the School Water polo MIC’s are to please post this notice at your school.
DATES:
Girls trials: Sunday 15 March 2009 (Wahoo Aquatic Centre)
Boys trials: Sunday 22 March 2009 (Wahoo Aquatic Centre)
FEES:
Early entry: R50 (From 11 February – 10 March)
Late entry: R150 (From 11 March)
GENERAL:
* Late entries will be accepted on the day of the trial but is strongly discouraged as the length of the pool time allocated to each age group depends on the amount of entries received beforehand.
* The date of the SA Schools Inter Provincial Tournament in Jhb. is 12 – 16 December 2009.
*The following girls and boys trials will be held: U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U18, U19
* The trials will be open to any player who would like to take part and players need not be proposed or registered by their club or school.
* Players have to register even if they cannot make the first round due to sickness, injury or another provincial or school commitment. (Social commitments are not considered as an excuse.)
* The tour is self funded and a limited number of sponsorships, partial sponsorships and pay off options are available for deserving players who cannot afford the tour fee.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
11 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
HOW TO ENTER:
Step – 1 (Obtain the trails entry form)
Available from your Water Polo MIC or from the internet at http://gswpcommunications.blogspot.com , then click on TRAILS under the LINKS heading and click on ENTRY FORM
Step – 2 (Transfer your trail fee by EFT or deposit the funds)
Gauteng Water Polo Association’s bank account:
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Number: 000199044
Branch Code: 000205 or 00020500
Your reference: Initials, Surname, Age, Gender
Example: RM Smith U19 G
(Note: Please add an additional R10 for cash deposits)
Step – 3 (Fax or email proof of payment)
Ms Lesley Gilbert (GSWP Bookkeeper)
(fax) 086 635 9199 or (cell) 082 852 6756 (email) les@execuadmin.com
Step – 4 (Complete and fax or email your entry form)
FOR BOYS: Mr. G Ramsey Cell: 074 192 4373 Fax: 011 442 6237 grantr@ibhalabhala.com
FOR GIRLS: Ms. F Cullen Cell: 072 515 5817 Fax: 011 917 8081 Fiona.cullen@vodamail.co.za
Step – 5 (Confirm your registration and trial number)
Check on the internet at http://gswpcommunications.blogspot.com , then click on TRAILS under the LINKS heading and click on REGISTRATIONS
Step – 6 (Confirm the time of your age groups trial)
Two days before the start of your trial confirm the starting time of your age groups trial on the internet at http://gswpcommunications.blogspot.com , then click on TRAILS under the LINKS heading and click on TIMES
Step – 7 (Arrive 45min before the start of your trial for your number to be applied)
Other important information:
* Ensure that your school sends a selector; each school is entitled to one.
* You are entitled to be observed for two periods of 10 minutes where you are in the water.
* Pre trials criteria with regards to fitness and ability will be supplied and posted in the trials blog space in due course.
* If you are selected to go though to the provincial training squad you will be expected to pay a fee of R120 per month which will cover your coach and managers cell expenses, travel and time spent.
* Please ensure that your coach provides you with a training programme that has the time, venue, date, and attending coach for at least 2 months in advance.
* If there is inclement weather that arrangement is that you arrive at the venue and wait for 30min before a practice is cancelled.
* Your provincial coach must do a minimum of four practices per month in the off season and eight practices per month in the pre and in season.(If not the team will be under prepared)
* Your coach may cancel a practice at short notice provided each player is sent an sms with the reason. (Cancelled practices HAVE to be made up on another day)
GSWP PROVINCIAL TRIALS – PLAYERS ENTRY FORM
(Updated 11 February 2009, all information is treated as highly private and will not be given to any thrid parties)
PLEASE CIRCLE / HIGHLIGHT ONLY ONE OPTION IN EACH ROW (Questions 1 - 16):
DO NOT LEAVE ANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS OR SPACES!
Name:_____________________________________________________________
1) I am a: Male Female
2) I was born in: 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
3) I am trying out for the following provincial side: U/13 U/14 U/16 U/19
4) My 1st choice position is: centre forward centre back wing driver keeper
5) My 2nd choice position is: centre forward centre back wing driver keeper
6) I have been selected for a provincial water polo side before: None B side A Side
7) I have played for a provincial team for the following years: 0 1 2 3 4 5
8) I am of the following ethnicity: White Black Coloured Indian Chinese Other
9) I play for a Gauteng Club side: yes no
10) I am registered with SwimSA through my: swimming club water polo club school
11) I have paid my trials fee by: cash electronic transfer cheque
12) I have paid my trial fee to:
Mr G Ramsey Ms F. Cullen Ms L. Gilbert Mr B. Webster Ms J Samson
Another Person:(please state name) _____________________________________________________
13) This entry was handed in on the following date_____________ and is: early late
14) I have paid in: R50 R150
15) I understand that I will be expected to doing fund raising via a raffle yes
16) My parent/s would like to be involved in the following Provincial activities below yes no
(poolside catering) (fund raising) (serve on the LOC) (offer their expertees)
(sponsor raffle prize) (act as team manager/es) (place an advert in the programme)
(poolside sales) (serve on the GSWP staff) (help in some other way)
PERSONAL INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT THE INFORMATION BELOW IN CAPITAL BLOCK LETTERS:
PLAYER:
Surname:___________________________________________________(NB check spelling!)
Full Name:__________________________________________________ (NB check spelling!)
Date of Birth:__________________________ Player cellular:_________________________
Player email:__________________________
PARENTS:
Residential Address:_________________________________________________________
Postal Address (Domicile):____________________________________________________
Cell Number Father:__________________________________________________________
Cell Number Mother:_________________________________________________________
E-mail Father:______________________________________________________________
E-Mail Mother:______________________________________________________________
Fax number:________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL:
Name of School:_____________________________________________________________
Tel number of school:_________________________________________________________
Fax number of school:________________________________________________________
E-mail address of school:______________________________________________________
Name of school coach:________________________________________________________
Cell of school coach:__________________________________________________________
MEDICAL:
Name of medical aid:_________________________________________
Medical aid number: __________________________________________
Tel number of medical aid (emergency authorization)__________________
Allergies:__________________________________________________________________
Dietary requirements:________________________________________________________
Important Medical info:_______________________________________________________
Name of family doctor:_____________________ Contact Nr. of family doctor:__________________
ADMIN (to be completed by GSWP)
Amount paid to GSWP: R50 R150
Proof of payment received: yes no
GSWP Person who received payment:_____________________
Player Trials number allocated:___________________
Please note the details below and forward this letter to any Water Polo Player that might be interested. Can I ask the School Water polo MIC’s are to please post this notice at your school.
DATES:
Girls trials: Sunday 15 March 2009 (Wahoo Aquatic Centre)
Boys trials: Sunday 22 March 2009 (Wahoo Aquatic Centre)
FEES:
Early entry: R50 (From 11 February – 10 March)
Late entry: R150 (From 11 March)
GENERAL:
* Late entries will be accepted on the day of the trial but is strongly discouraged as the length of the pool time allocated to each age group depends on the amount of entries received beforehand.
* The date of the SA Schools Inter Provincial Tournament in Jhb. is 12 – 16 December 2009.
*The following girls and boys trials will be held: U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U18, U19
* The trials will be open to any player who would like to take part and players need not be proposed or registered by their club or school.
* Players have to register even if they cannot make the first round due to sickness, injury or another provincial or school commitment. (Social commitments are not considered as an excuse.)
* The tour is self funded and a limited number of sponsorships, partial sponsorships and pay off options are available for deserving players who cannot afford the tour fee.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
11 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
HOW TO ENTER:
Step – 1 (Obtain the trails entry form)
Available from your Water Polo MIC or from the internet at http://gswpcommunications.blogspot.com , then click on TRAILS under the LINKS heading and click on ENTRY FORM
Step – 2 (Transfer your trail fee by EFT or deposit the funds)
Gauteng Water Polo Association’s bank account:
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Number: 000199044
Branch Code: 000205 or 00020500
Your reference: Initials, Surname, Age, Gender
Example: RM Smith U19 G
(Note: Please add an additional R10 for cash deposits)
Step – 3 (Fax or email proof of payment)
Ms Lesley Gilbert (GSWP Bookkeeper)
(fax) 086 635 9199 or (cell) 082 852 6756 (email) les@execuadmin.com
Step – 4 (Complete and fax or email your entry form)
FOR BOYS: Mr. G Ramsey Cell: 074 192 4373 Fax: 011 442 6237 grantr@ibhalabhala.com
FOR GIRLS: Ms. F Cullen Cell: 072 515 5817 Fax: 011 917 8081 Fiona.cullen@vodamail.co.za
Step – 5 (Confirm your registration and trial number)
Check on the internet at http://gswpcommunications.blogspot.com , then click on TRAILS under the LINKS heading and click on REGISTRATIONS
Step – 6 (Confirm the time of your age groups trial)
Two days before the start of your trial confirm the starting time of your age groups trial on the internet at http://gswpcommunications.blogspot.com , then click on TRAILS under the LINKS heading and click on TIMES
Step – 7 (Arrive 45min before the start of your trial for your number to be applied)
Other important information:
* Ensure that your school sends a selector; each school is entitled to one.
* You are entitled to be observed for two periods of 10 minutes where you are in the water.
* Pre trials criteria with regards to fitness and ability will be supplied and posted in the trials blog space in due course.
* If you are selected to go though to the provincial training squad you will be expected to pay a fee of R120 per month which will cover your coach and managers cell expenses, travel and time spent.
* Please ensure that your coach provides you with a training programme that has the time, venue, date, and attending coach for at least 2 months in advance.
* If there is inclement weather that arrangement is that you arrive at the venue and wait for 30min before a practice is cancelled.
* Your provincial coach must do a minimum of four practices per month in the off season and eight practices per month in the pre and in season.(If not the team will be under prepared)
* Your coach may cancel a practice at short notice provided each player is sent an sms with the reason. (Cancelled practices HAVE to be made up on another day)
GSWP PROVINCIAL TRIALS – PLAYERS ENTRY FORM
(Updated 11 February 2009, all information is treated as highly private and will not be given to any thrid parties)
PLEASE CIRCLE / HIGHLIGHT ONLY ONE OPTION IN EACH ROW (Questions 1 - 16):
DO NOT LEAVE ANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS OR SPACES!
Name:_____________________________________________________________
1) I am a: Male Female
2) I was born in: 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
3) I am trying out for the following provincial side: U/13 U/14 U/16 U/19
4) My 1st choice position is: centre forward centre back wing driver keeper
5) My 2nd choice position is: centre forward centre back wing driver keeper
6) I have been selected for a provincial water polo side before: None B side A Side
7) I have played for a provincial team for the following years: 0 1 2 3 4 5
8) I am of the following ethnicity: White Black Coloured Indian Chinese Other
9) I play for a Gauteng Club side: yes no
10) I am registered with SwimSA through my: swimming club water polo club school
11) I have paid my trials fee by: cash electronic transfer cheque
12) I have paid my trial fee to:
Mr G Ramsey Ms F. Cullen Ms L. Gilbert Mr B. Webster Ms J Samson
Another Person:(please state name) _____________________________________________________
13) This entry was handed in on the following date_____________ and is: early late
14) I have paid in: R50 R150
15) I understand that I will be expected to doing fund raising via a raffle yes
16) My parent/s would like to be involved in the following Provincial activities below yes no
(poolside catering) (fund raising) (serve on the LOC) (offer their expertees)
(sponsor raffle prize) (act as team manager/es) (place an advert in the programme)
(poolside sales) (serve on the GSWP staff) (help in some other way)
PERSONAL INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT THE INFORMATION BELOW IN CAPITAL BLOCK LETTERS:
PLAYER:
Surname:___________________________________________________(NB check spelling!)
Full Name:__________________________________________________ (NB check spelling!)
Date of Birth:__________________________ Player cellular:_________________________
Player email:__________________________
PARENTS:
Residential Address:_________________________________________________________
Postal Address (Domicile):____________________________________________________
Cell Number Father:__________________________________________________________
Cell Number Mother:_________________________________________________________
E-mail Father:______________________________________________________________
E-Mail Mother:______________________________________________________________
Fax number:________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL:
Name of School:_____________________________________________________________
Tel number of school:_________________________________________________________
Fax number of school:________________________________________________________
E-mail address of school:______________________________________________________
Name of school coach:________________________________________________________
Cell of school coach:__________________________________________________________
MEDICAL:
Name of medical aid:_________________________________________
Medical aid number: __________________________________________
Tel number of medical aid (emergency authorization)__________________
Allergies:__________________________________________________________________
Dietary requirements:________________________________________________________
Important Medical info:_______________________________________________________
Name of family doctor:_____________________ Contact Nr. of family doctor:__________________
ADMIN (to be completed by GSWP)
Amount paid to GSWP: R50 R150
Proof of payment received: yes no
GSWP Person who received payment:_____________________
Player Trials number allocated:___________________
GSWP 82 – Second National Squad Water Polo Training Camp (Ladies)
Dear All
Some information on the 2nd Training camp for the national squad.
Please forward this mail to as many water polo enthusiasts as possible.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
10 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
9th February 2009
From : CEO
To: Affiliate Presidents Affiliates Secretaries
Cc: Members of Selection Committee, Water Polo T C Members
RE: 2nd Water Polo Training Camp for Junior / Senior Women: St Stithians College - Johannesburg 6th to 8th March 2009
Swimming South Africa wishes to extend an invitation to all female Water Polo Players from all Affiliates to attend a Water Polo Training Camp to be held on:
Date: 6th to 8th March 2009
Venue: St. Stithians College
Weekend Program:
Friday 06/03
15h00 Swim test (Senior and Junior)
18h00 Trial Games Saturday 07/03
08h00 Junior Ladies 10h00 Senior Ladies
15h00 Junior Ladies
17h00 Senior Ladies
Sunday 08/03
08h00 to 12h00 Trial games (Senior and Junior)
The Water Polo Camp for both Senior Women and Junior Women will be coordinated by Mr Brad Rowe (KZN),Mr. Ryan Weideman (CGA) and Barbara Bowley (KZN).
The second Training Camp will be open to all SSA registered players allowing the selectors and coaches to have another opportunity to view all eligible players.
Please be advised that the arrangements for travel, accommodation and meals will be the responsibility of the players that attend the training camp.
Yours sincerely,
Shaun Adriaanse
Some information on the 2nd Training camp for the national squad.
Please forward this mail to as many water polo enthusiasts as possible.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
10 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
9th February 2009
From : CEO
To: Affiliate Presidents Affiliates Secretaries
Cc: Members of Selection Committee, Water Polo T C Members
RE: 2nd Water Polo Training Camp for Junior / Senior Women: St Stithians College - Johannesburg 6th to 8th March 2009
Swimming South Africa wishes to extend an invitation to all female Water Polo Players from all Affiliates to attend a Water Polo Training Camp to be held on:
Date: 6th to 8th March 2009
Venue: St. Stithians College
Weekend Program:
Friday 06/03
15h00 Swim test (Senior and Junior)
18h00 Trial Games Saturday 07/03
08h00 Junior Ladies 10h00 Senior Ladies
15h00 Junior Ladies
17h00 Senior Ladies
Sunday 08/03
08h00 to 12h00 Trial games (Senior and Junior)
The Water Polo Camp for both Senior Women and Junior Women will be coordinated by Mr Brad Rowe (KZN),Mr. Ryan Weideman (CGA) and Barbara Bowley (KZN).
The second Training Camp will be open to all SSA registered players allowing the selectors and coaches to have another opportunity to view all eligible players.
Please be advised that the arrangements for travel, accommodation and meals will be the responsibility of the players that attend the training camp.
Yours sincerely,
Shaun Adriaanse
GSWP 81 – Second National Squad Water Polo Training Camp
Dear All
Some information on the 2nd Training camp for the national squad.
Please forward this mail to as many water polo enthusiasts as possible.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
9 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
05 February 2009
From: CEO
To: Affiliate Presidents Affiliates Secretaries
Cc: Members of Selection Committee Water Polo T C Members
RE: 2nd Water Polo Training Camp for Junior / Senior Men: Clifton School, Durban 27 February 2009 to 01 March 2009
Swimming South Africa wishes to extend an invitation to all male Water Polo Players from all Affiliates to attend a Water Polo Training Camp to be held on:
Date: 27, 28 February and 01 March 2009
Venue: Clifton School, Morningside Durban
Time: Schedule of Times to follow
The Water Polo Camp for both Senior Men and Junior Men will be co-coordinated by Mr. Vlado Trninic (CGA) and Mr. Pete Lavett (KZN).
The second Training Camp will be open to all SSA registered players allowing the selectors and coaches to have another opportunity to view all eligible players.
Please be advised that the arrangements for travel, accommodation and meals will be the responsibility of the players that attend the training camp.
Yours sincerely,
Shaun Adriaanse
Some information on the 2nd Training camp for the national squad.
Please forward this mail to as many water polo enthusiasts as possible.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson
Gauteng Schools Water Polo
9 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
05 February 2009
From: CEO
To: Affiliate Presidents Affiliates Secretaries
Cc: Members of Selection Committee Water Polo T C Members
RE: 2nd Water Polo Training Camp for Junior / Senior Men: Clifton School, Durban 27 February 2009 to 01 March 2009
Swimming South Africa wishes to extend an invitation to all male Water Polo Players from all Affiliates to attend a Water Polo Training Camp to be held on:
Date: 27, 28 February and 01 March 2009
Venue: Clifton School, Morningside Durban
Time: Schedule of Times to follow
The Water Polo Camp for both Senior Men and Junior Men will be co-coordinated by Mr. Vlado Trninic (CGA) and Mr. Pete Lavett (KZN).
The second Training Camp will be open to all SSA registered players allowing the selectors and coaches to have another opportunity to view all eligible players.
Please be advised that the arrangements for travel, accommodation and meals will be the responsibility of the players that attend the training camp.
Yours sincerely,
Shaun Adriaanse
GSWP 80 – Water Polo Tour to Hungary 3 – 17 July 2009
Dear All
Please note the details of the tour below.
The organizer is Mr. Charl Wessels cell: 0834468357 email: wesselsc@stirlinghigh.co.za
Mr. Wessels has much experience in running Water Polo Tours to overseas destinations. Please forward this mail to as many water polo enthusiasts as possible. Can I please ask the Water Polo MIC’s to post this on their schools notice boards.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
9 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
Dear All
Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe, older than France and Germany. While we are blessed with mineral wealth in South Africa – Hungary is blessed with thermal water over 80% of the country’s area – about 1500 thermal springs. This is why they are so adept at water sport especially water polo.
Day 1:
We depart from EL to JHB and from JHB to Budapest.
Day 2:
We arrive in Budapest. On arrival we meet our coach and check into our hotel. We use the public transport to get to Leanyfalu, a small town north of Budapest on the banks of the Danube, about 10 km from the Slovakian border. Here we play a practice match against the Konu club of Leanyfalu.
Day 3:
We leave for Leanyfalu again to watch league match. We also play a masters side. We also explore the Szentandrei area, a typical small Hungarian village.
Day 4:
Today we visit Margit island. This is the ‘Loftus’ of Hungarian water polo. It is an honor to play in that pool. After the game we visit an all you can eat restaurant over the bridge from Margit island. Here we experience Hungarian cuisine like goulash. Goulash is, contrary to popular belief, not a stew but an artistically prepared thick soup.
Day 5:
We leave for Kecskemet today at 8 am by train. On arrival we catch a bus to the pool. The club we trained with is ‘Shining Seals’ polo club. We spend time at the local mall until our next training session. Back at the pool we visit thermal spring .
Day 6:
Today we visit Lake Balaton where we play beach polo – a four man version of the game. Like sevens rugby is to 15 man rugby. We spend the next two nights here.
Day 7:
Lake Balaton – sightseeing and cycling in the forests around the Lake.
Day8:
Lake Balaton and return to Budapest. Upon return to Budapest, a visit to the Chinese market.
Day 9:
A visit to the BVSC club in north Budapest. BVSC is a club with a lot of history and is famous for the number of Hungarian water polo players it has produced.
Day 10:
Another visit to Leanyfalu to play water polo and train with the KONE club.
Day 11:
Today we go to Eger, a three hour bus drive from Budapest. This small town is renowned for its sporting history, we visit the Sports Museum which chronicles the history of the modern Olympics and the achievements of people from the town. After the Museum we go to the old Eger pool which has a cobble stone bottom and is fed directly from a thermal spring, where we play an Eger boys club. The pool complex is still exactly like it was when it was built in 1925. Playing in this pool is like taking a step back in history as the pool, goals, change rooms and stands are the same as in the photographs from 1925! Playing time is strictly controlled – as soon as one practice finishes, the next group dives in exactly on the hour! After this game we visit the new Eger pool, which is an indoor pool and has an impressive large wooden roof, much like the inverted hull of an old wooden sailing ship. We spend the night in Eger.
Day 12:
Today we practice polo again and visit the historical fort of Eger, as well as tour the interesting dolomite caverns and rural area of Eger.
Day 13:
Today we return to Budapest and the remainder of the day is a shopping day and we also do some sightseeing.
Day 14:
Today we leave from Budapest to Johannesburg .
COST OF TOUR: R20 000 all inclusive
(all meals, flights from Johannesburg, accommodation, public transport in Hungary, pool entry, coaching fees, bus hire) Please note air fare from your city to Johannesburg and return is not included in tour cost. Visa costs are for own cost but if applied for as a group is normally free as the tour qualifies as a cultural/sport tour. Accommodation will be in student residences and youth hostels.
Itinerary may change slightly and is based on activities from 2008 tour with slight improvements.
Tour leader:
Charl Wessels contact 0834468357
Please note the details of the tour below.
The organizer is Mr. Charl Wessels cell: 0834468357 email: wesselsc@stirlinghigh.co.za
Mr. Wessels has much experience in running Water Polo Tours to overseas destinations. Please forward this mail to as many water polo enthusiasts as possible. Can I please ask the Water Polo MIC’s to post this on their schools notice boards.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
9 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
Dear All
Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe, older than France and Germany. While we are blessed with mineral wealth in South Africa – Hungary is blessed with thermal water over 80% of the country’s area – about 1500 thermal springs. This is why they are so adept at water sport especially water polo.
Day 1:
We depart from EL to JHB and from JHB to Budapest.
Day 2:
We arrive in Budapest. On arrival we meet our coach and check into our hotel. We use the public transport to get to Leanyfalu, a small town north of Budapest on the banks of the Danube, about 10 km from the Slovakian border. Here we play a practice match against the Konu club of Leanyfalu.
Day 3:
We leave for Leanyfalu again to watch league match. We also play a masters side. We also explore the Szentandrei area, a typical small Hungarian village.
Day 4:
Today we visit Margit island. This is the ‘Loftus’ of Hungarian water polo. It is an honor to play in that pool. After the game we visit an all you can eat restaurant over the bridge from Margit island. Here we experience Hungarian cuisine like goulash. Goulash is, contrary to popular belief, not a stew but an artistically prepared thick soup.
Day 5:
We leave for Kecskemet today at 8 am by train. On arrival we catch a bus to the pool. The club we trained with is ‘Shining Seals’ polo club. We spend time at the local mall until our next training session. Back at the pool we visit thermal spring .
Day 6:
Today we visit Lake Balaton where we play beach polo – a four man version of the game. Like sevens rugby is to 15 man rugby. We spend the next two nights here.
Day 7:
Lake Balaton – sightseeing and cycling in the forests around the Lake.
Day8:
Lake Balaton and return to Budapest. Upon return to Budapest, a visit to the Chinese market.
Day 9:
A visit to the BVSC club in north Budapest. BVSC is a club with a lot of history and is famous for the number of Hungarian water polo players it has produced.
Day 10:
Another visit to Leanyfalu to play water polo and train with the KONE club.
Day 11:
Today we go to Eger, a three hour bus drive from Budapest. This small town is renowned for its sporting history, we visit the Sports Museum which chronicles the history of the modern Olympics and the achievements of people from the town. After the Museum we go to the old Eger pool which has a cobble stone bottom and is fed directly from a thermal spring, where we play an Eger boys club. The pool complex is still exactly like it was when it was built in 1925. Playing in this pool is like taking a step back in history as the pool, goals, change rooms and stands are the same as in the photographs from 1925! Playing time is strictly controlled – as soon as one practice finishes, the next group dives in exactly on the hour! After this game we visit the new Eger pool, which is an indoor pool and has an impressive large wooden roof, much like the inverted hull of an old wooden sailing ship. We spend the night in Eger.
Day 12:
Today we practice polo again and visit the historical fort of Eger, as well as tour the interesting dolomite caverns and rural area of Eger.
Day 13:
Today we return to Budapest and the remainder of the day is a shopping day and we also do some sightseeing.
Day 14:
Today we leave from Budapest to Johannesburg .
COST OF TOUR: R20 000 all inclusive
(all meals, flights from Johannesburg, accommodation, public transport in Hungary, pool entry, coaching fees, bus hire) Please note air fare from your city to Johannesburg and return is not included in tour cost. Visa costs are for own cost but if applied for as a group is normally free as the tour qualifies as a cultural/sport tour. Accommodation will be in student residences and youth hostels.
Itinerary may change slightly and is based on activities from 2008 tour with slight improvements.
Tour leader:
Charl Wessels contact 0834468357
GSWP 78 – Internet Site for the SWPSA IPT in Johannesburg 2009.
(SWPSA - IPT aka Schools Water Polo South Africa - Inter Provincial Tournament)
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my pleasure to inform you that we have successfully launched the official internet site of the 2009 SA Schools Water Polo Tournament aka the SWPSA – IPT
Please feel free to visit the site and make comments on things that need to be listed on the site.
http://saschoolstournament.blogspot.com/
I would really like to hear from advertisers, service providers and persons willing to serve on the LOC, referee panel or act as table officials. They need not necessarily from Gauteng either.
We are also planning some golf days as fundraisers to get the kids really cool goodie bags as well as bolster our water polo foundation.
Extensive TV and media coverage is planned and we aim to introduce branding to the pools that receive coverage.
Please forward this mail to as many water polo enthusiasts as possible.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
3 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my pleasure to inform you that we have successfully launched the official internet site of the 2009 SA Schools Water Polo Tournament aka the SWPSA – IPT
Please feel free to visit the site and make comments on things that need to be listed on the site.
http://saschoolstournament.blogspot.com/
I would really like to hear from advertisers, service providers and persons willing to serve on the LOC, referee panel or act as table officials. They need not necessarily from Gauteng either.
We are also planning some golf days as fundraisers to get the kids really cool goodie bags as well as bolster our water polo foundation.
Extensive TV and media coverage is planned and we aim to introduce branding to the pools that receive coverage.
Please forward this mail to as many water polo enthusiasts as possible.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
3 February 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 77 – Applications to coach or manage a Gauteng Provincial Side in 2009.
To whom it may concern
Please forward this letter to any person that might be interested.
Gauteng Schools Water Polo would like submissions from interested persons who would like to coach or manage provincial teams in preparation for the 2009 SA Schools Water Polo Inter Provincial Tournament in Johannesburg in the second week of December 2009.
Managers would not necessarily need previous water polo experience but teachers, parents of players or ex players and Black, Coloured, Indian or Chinese applicants would receive preference. Good administrative and communication skills are a must for managers. Coaches would be selected by a coaching appointment panel on the basis of recent achievement, qualification and years of water polo experience.
Coaches get paid a coaching fee of between R2000 – R3500 depending on their grading.
Managers are appointed in an honorary position and receive free kit.
Coaches and managers will be expected to be involved with their team from March 2009.
Please email or sms your name, cell nr, email and the position you are interested in to Marius Buys before 29 January 2009
Positions for both girls and boys teams are:
U13Colts, U13A, U14B, U14A, U16Colts, U16A, U19Colts, U19A
Appointments will be posted on or about the 15th of February 2009
the Tour blog http://gswptour.blogspot.com
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
19 January 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
Please forward this letter to any person that might be interested.
Gauteng Schools Water Polo would like submissions from interested persons who would like to coach or manage provincial teams in preparation for the 2009 SA Schools Water Polo Inter Provincial Tournament in Johannesburg in the second week of December 2009.
Managers would not necessarily need previous water polo experience but teachers, parents of players or ex players and Black, Coloured, Indian or Chinese applicants would receive preference. Good administrative and communication skills are a must for managers. Coaches would be selected by a coaching appointment panel on the basis of recent achievement, qualification and years of water polo experience.
Coaches get paid a coaching fee of between R2000 – R3500 depending on their grading.
Managers are appointed in an honorary position and receive free kit.
Coaches and managers will be expected to be involved with their team from March 2009.
Please email or sms your name, cell nr, email and the position you are interested in to Marius Buys before 29 January 2009
Positions for both girls and boys teams are:
U13Colts, U13A, U14B, U14A, U16Colts, U16A, U19Colts, U19A
Appointments will be posted on or about the 15th of February 2009
the Tour blog http://gswptour.blogspot.com
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
19 January 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 76 – Lobby to Supersport & more water polo on TV.
Please contact Len or Candice, Supersport editors, by clicking on their email links below ,to give them positive feedback about the resent water polo on TV.
They are key decision makers who decide what is shown and they need to be aware that there is a large water polo community out there who wants more polo on TV. Please forward to all polo contacts, parents, schools, players, etc so we can get this message across.
The Supersport details are as follows: Tel: +2711 686 7616 Fax: +2711 686 7797 SuperSport: Scheduling Editors email:
Len.vanHeerden@supersport.co.za & candice.vanzyl@supersport.co.za
More TV Broadcasts of the 2008 SA Schools Water Polo National Championships in East London are scheduled as follows: (Please note these are subject to change)
Telkom Splash –
24th Jan 2009 SABC1 @ 14h05 Senior Boys Final
07th Feb 2009 SABC1 @ 14h05 Senior Girls Final
Superswimmer-
26th Jan 2009 SS1 @ 20h30 Highlights package
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
19 January 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
They are key decision makers who decide what is shown and they need to be aware that there is a large water polo community out there who wants more polo on TV. Please forward to all polo contacts, parents, schools, players, etc so we can get this message across.
The Supersport details are as follows: Tel: +2711 686 7616 Fax: +2711 686 7797 SuperSport: Scheduling Editors email:
Len.vanHeerden@supersport.co.za & candice.vanzyl@supersport.co.za
More TV Broadcasts of the 2008 SA Schools Water Polo National Championships in East London are scheduled as follows: (Please note these are subject to change)
Telkom Splash –
24th Jan 2009 SABC1 @ 14h05 Senior Boys Final
07th Feb 2009 SABC1 @ 14h05 Senior Girls Final
Superswimmer-
26th Jan 2009 SS1 @ 20h30 Highlights package
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
19 January 2009
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 75 Parent refunds for SA Schools tour overpayment
Dear Gauteng Parents
Firstly my sincere apologies for only having cheques ready in January instead of middle December as promised, the server went on holiday un/timorously. :)
Parental refunds are now available from Mr Grant Ramsey on 074 192 4373. Parents must please collect their cheques by 1 March 2009 as all unclaimed funds will be considered a donation unless specifically organized with Ms Leslie Gilbert.
Thank you for your patience!
Yours in polo
Marius Buys
15 January 2009
Firstly my sincere apologies for only having cheques ready in January instead of middle December as promised, the server went on holiday un/timorously. :)
Parental refunds are now available from Mr Grant Ramsey on 074 192 4373. Parents must please collect their cheques by 1 March 2009 as all unclaimed funds will be considered a donation unless specifically organized with Ms Leslie Gilbert.
Thank you for your patience!
Yours in polo
Marius Buys
15 January 2009
GSWP 74 – Seasons greetings from GSWP and introducing the LEGENDS water polo blog site
Dear All
Please allow me to which you the best of 2009 and introduce to you this gem of a water polo blog hosted by Mr. Yiannis Giannouris, a Water Polo Coach from Vouliagmeni : Athens : Greece.
The site is called “Water Polo Legends”
at address http://waterpoloideas.blogspot.com
1952, Helsinki: South Africa vs Brazil
Action during the match of South Africa and Brazil (9-2) at the Olympic pool of Helsinki, on July 29th, 1952. South Africa: Aucamp W., Pappas D, Goddard G., Melville D., Meredith R., Cohen D, Van Gent J. Brazil: Cunha Figueiredo, Perri E, Havelange J, De Alencar Rodrigues S, Sili D, Caiado de Castro C, Kelly dos Santos M.
1959: The team of South Africa in Barcelona
The National Water Polo team of South Africa who played against Spain during 8 an 9 July 1959 in Barcelona. The South African team won the official game with 7-6 (referee of the game has been the well known International referee Jozsef Dimweber, from Austria). The team of South Africa: Aucamp, Butler, Meredith (captain), Nahon, Tinkler, Kaplan, y Lutha.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairperson Gauteng Schools Water Polo
31 December 2008
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
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
PS Please forward this e-mail to all keen water polo players on your mailing list
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
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
PS Please forward this e-mail to all keen water polo players on your mailing list
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
GSWP 72 - Televised broadcasts of the SA Schools National IPT
TV Broadcasts of the 2008 SA Schools Water Polo National Championships in East London are scheduled as follows: (Please note these are subject to change)
Monday 29 December 2008 - 20h00 (Premier) CSN, SS1 SS1A
Tuesday 30 December 2008 - 17h30 (r) SS6
Thursday1 January 2009 - 10h30 (r) SS1 SS1A
Saturday 3 January 2009 - 09h30 (r) CSN, SS1 SS1A
- 20h00 (r) CSN, SS2 SS2A
Sunday4 January 2009 - 13h30 (r) CSN, SS1 SS1A
Tuesday6 January 2009 - 16h30 (r) CSN, SS2 SS2A
Yours in Polo
Marius Buys
Monday 29 December 2008 - 20h00 (Premier) CSN, SS1 SS1A
Tuesday 30 December 2008 - 17h30 (r) SS6
Thursday1 January 2009 - 10h30 (r) SS1 SS1A
Saturday 3 January 2009 - 09h30 (r) CSN, SS1 SS1A
- 20h00 (r) CSN, SS2 SS2A
Sunday4 January 2009 - 13h30 (r) CSN, SS1 SS1A
Tuesday6 January 2009 - 16h30 (r) CSN, SS2 SS2A
Yours in Polo
Marius Buys
GSWP 71 – Euroteam travel 2009 Water polo tour offer to France and Spain
Dear Sir / Madam
It is with pleasure that I wish to bring the following privately organized water polo tour to your attention.
It is most certainly a luxury item and not within all parents reach but that does not mean that there is no niche for tours as set out below to be offered to those who can afford it. The organizers are professional and well established in the water polo community and have successfully arranged previous water polo tours abroad.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairman Gauteng Schools Water Polo
25 November 2008
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
FRANCE & SPAIN - EUROTEAM TRAVEL
2009 WATER POLO TOUR TO FRANCE & SPAIN
12 nights - June/July 2009
FRI 26 JUNE 2009
PARIS
MONTMARTRE WATER POLO CLUB
Arrival at CDG airport in PARIS / Greet & meet by local bi-lingual rep / Transfer to central hostel / Guided city tour of PARIS / Evening light training session at local club / Welcome reception at dinner with host club / Return Metro transfer to hostel
SAT 27 JUNE 2009
PARIS
MONTMARTRE WATER POLO CLUB
Morning free for sightseeing (hostel is ideally located to use underground METRO system) Afternoon Metro transfer to local club for integrated training session with local team & coaches / Return to hostel for dinner
SUN 28 JUNE 2009
PARIS
MONTMARTRE WATER POLO CLUB
Free day for sightseeing and optional excursions / Evening Metro transfer to local club for friendly MATCH / Hospitality & dinner provided by host club / Return Metro transfer to hostel
MON 29 JUNE 2009
MONTPELLIER
MONTPELLIER WATER POLO CLUB
Transfer to TGV (Fast bullet train) station / Train to MONTPELLIER / Guided city tour & transfer to sports complex accommodation centre adjacent to Olmpique swimming pool / Afternoon tram transfer to training session at local club with qualified local coach / Return tram transfer to sports complex for dinner
TUE 30 JUNE 2009
MONTPELLIER
MONTPELLIER WATER POLO CLUB
Morning tram transfer to local pool for training with French coaches / Return to sports complex for lunch / Afternoon tram transfer to Olmpique pool complex for training / Return tram transfer to sports complex for dinner
WED 01 JULY 2009
MONTPELLIER
MONTPELLIER WATER POLO CLUB
Morning free to visit Montpellier city centre / Lunch at sports complex / Afternoon transfer to coastal town of SETE / Training with French coaches / Afternoon MATCH with local club / Return transfer to sports complex for dinner
THU 02 JULY 2009
MONTPELLIER
MONTPELLIER WATER POLO CLUB
Morning free / Lunch at sports complex / Afternoon tram transfer to local club for friendly MATCH / Hospitality with host club / Return to sports complex for dinner
FRI 03 JULY 2009
MONTPELLIER
MONTPELLIER WATER POLO CLUB
Morning tram transfer to local pool for training with French coaches / Return tram transfer to sports complex for lunch / Afternoon free for optional excursions / Evening tram transfer to local pool for training / Return tram transfer to sports complex for dinner
SAT 04 JULY 2009
BARCELONA
ATLETIC BARCELONETA WATER POLO CLUB
Morning coach transfer to BARCELONA-SPAIN (approx. 3h45 drive) / Check into sports hostel / Transfer to local pool for training / Return to sports hostel for dinner
SUN 05 JULY 2009
BARCELONA
ATLETIC BARCELONETA WATER POLO CLUB
Morning transfer to local pool for training with Spanish coaches / Afternoon GUIDED CITY TOUR / Dinner at sports hostel
MON 06 JULY 2009
BARCELONA
ATLETIC BARCELONETA WATER POLO CLUB
Morning transfer to local pool for training with Spanish coaches / Afternoon excursion to Barcelona Las Ramblas & Olympic entertainment port complex / Return transfer to sports hostel for dinner
TUE 07 JULY 2009
BARCELONA
ATLETIC BARCELONETA WATER POLO CLUB
Morning free / Afternoon transfer to local club for friendly MATCH / Hospitality & dinner with host club / Return transfer to sports hostel WED 08 JULY 2009 Transfer to airport for flight home
COST PER PERSON ·
1200 EURO
(based on a minimum group of 25 pax)
COST INCLUDES ·
12 nights half board hostel accommodation (breakfast & dinner) ·
5 lunches at Montpellier ·
All training facilities, matches, & presence of local qualified coaches as per itinerary ·
Excursions & visits as per itinerary ·
Coach transfers, metro & tram transfers, TGV transfer ·
On-Hand bi-lingual assistance throughout NOT INCLUDED ·
Flights (estimated cost JNB/PARIS/BAC/JNB +/- R8500) ·
Meals, transfers, visits, excursions not appearing in this itinerary ·
Medical & travel insurance
CONTACT Ralph or Kirdie: info@euroteamtravel.com / Tel. 031 572 3140
It is with pleasure that I wish to bring the following privately organized water polo tour to your attention.
It is most certainly a luxury item and not within all parents reach but that does not mean that there is no niche for tours as set out below to be offered to those who can afford it. The organizers are professional and well established in the water polo community and have successfully arranged previous water polo tours abroad.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairman Gauteng Schools Water Polo
25 November 2008
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
FRANCE & SPAIN - EUROTEAM TRAVEL
2009 WATER POLO TOUR TO FRANCE & SPAIN
12 nights - June/July 2009
FRI 26 JUNE 2009
PARIS
MONTMARTRE WATER POLO CLUB
Arrival at CDG airport in PARIS / Greet & meet by local bi-lingual rep / Transfer to central hostel / Guided city tour of PARIS / Evening light training session at local club / Welcome reception at dinner with host club / Return Metro transfer to hostel
SAT 27 JUNE 2009
PARIS
MONTMARTRE WATER POLO CLUB
Morning free for sightseeing (hostel is ideally located to use underground METRO system) Afternoon Metro transfer to local club for integrated training session with local team & coaches / Return to hostel for dinner
SUN 28 JUNE 2009
PARIS
MONTMARTRE WATER POLO CLUB
Free day for sightseeing and optional excursions / Evening Metro transfer to local club for friendly MATCH / Hospitality & dinner provided by host club / Return Metro transfer to hostel
MON 29 JUNE 2009
MONTPELLIER
MONTPELLIER WATER POLO CLUB
Transfer to TGV (Fast bullet train) station / Train to MONTPELLIER / Guided city tour & transfer to sports complex accommodation centre adjacent to Olmpique swimming pool / Afternoon tram transfer to training session at local club with qualified local coach / Return tram transfer to sports complex for dinner
TUE 30 JUNE 2009
MONTPELLIER
MONTPELLIER WATER POLO CLUB
Morning tram transfer to local pool for training with French coaches / Return to sports complex for lunch / Afternoon tram transfer to Olmpique pool complex for training / Return tram transfer to sports complex for dinner
WED 01 JULY 2009
MONTPELLIER
MONTPELLIER WATER POLO CLUB
Morning free to visit Montpellier city centre / Lunch at sports complex / Afternoon transfer to coastal town of SETE / Training with French coaches / Afternoon MATCH with local club / Return transfer to sports complex for dinner
THU 02 JULY 2009
MONTPELLIER
MONTPELLIER WATER POLO CLUB
Morning free / Lunch at sports complex / Afternoon tram transfer to local club for friendly MATCH / Hospitality with host club / Return to sports complex for dinner
FRI 03 JULY 2009
MONTPELLIER
MONTPELLIER WATER POLO CLUB
Morning tram transfer to local pool for training with French coaches / Return tram transfer to sports complex for lunch / Afternoon free for optional excursions / Evening tram transfer to local pool for training / Return tram transfer to sports complex for dinner
SAT 04 JULY 2009
BARCELONA
ATLETIC BARCELONETA WATER POLO CLUB
Morning coach transfer to BARCELONA-SPAIN (approx. 3h45 drive) / Check into sports hostel / Transfer to local pool for training / Return to sports hostel for dinner
SUN 05 JULY 2009
BARCELONA
ATLETIC BARCELONETA WATER POLO CLUB
Morning transfer to local pool for training with Spanish coaches / Afternoon GUIDED CITY TOUR / Dinner at sports hostel
MON 06 JULY 2009
BARCELONA
ATLETIC BARCELONETA WATER POLO CLUB
Morning transfer to local pool for training with Spanish coaches / Afternoon excursion to Barcelona Las Ramblas & Olympic entertainment port complex / Return transfer to sports hostel for dinner
TUE 07 JULY 2009
BARCELONA
ATLETIC BARCELONETA WATER POLO CLUB
Morning free / Afternoon transfer to local club for friendly MATCH / Hospitality & dinner with host club / Return transfer to sports hostel WED 08 JULY 2009 Transfer to airport for flight home
COST PER PERSON ·
1200 EURO
(based on a minimum group of 25 pax)
COST INCLUDES ·
12 nights half board hostel accommodation (breakfast & dinner) ·
5 lunches at Montpellier ·
All training facilities, matches, & presence of local qualified coaches as per itinerary ·
Excursions & visits as per itinerary ·
Coach transfers, metro & tram transfers, TGV transfer ·
On-Hand bi-lingual assistance throughout NOT INCLUDED ·
Flights (estimated cost JNB/PARIS/BAC/JNB +/- R8500) ·
Meals, transfers, visits, excursions not appearing in this itinerary ·
Medical & travel insurance
CONTACT Ralph or Kirdie: info@euroteamtravel.com / Tel. 031 572 3140
GSWP 70 – 2008 Gauteng Water Polo Teams
Dear Sir / Madam
It is my sincere pleasure to affirm the selection of the players as listed below as being duly selected to represent the Gauteng Province at the SA Schools Water Polo Tournament in East London from 6 to 10 December 2008.
Please be so kind as to bestow the proper honorarium and congratulations where necessary and as deemed fit and proper by your school.
I thank you in advance for your co-operation in releasing said player/s and staff from their responsibilities, if any, to represent themselves, your institution and our province.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairman Gauteng Schools Water Polo
18 November 2008
GAUTENG SCHOOLS PROVINCIAL - BOYS
Boys U19A (confirmed)
1. Michael Van Gysen 18/12/1990
2. Tebogo Letshabo 8/4/1990*
3. Jonathan Hock 19/4/1990
4. Andrew Jones 21/2/1991
5. David Du Plessis 29/4/1991
6. Jason Mostert 19/2/1991
7. Lorne Hallendorf 10/5/1990
8. Josh Lee 17/7/1990
9. Simon Purchase 21/3/1990
10. Gareth Prout 23/3/1990
11. Matt Liechti 2/1/1991
12. Shaun Campbell 11/6/1991
13. David Overton 25/2/1991
Coach: Vaughn Thompson 21/6/1979
Manager: Kevin Leathem 3/3/1980
Boys U19 Colts (confirmed)
1. Shaun Rudling 29/03/91
2. Myles Woolford 17/09/90
3. Keegan DaCosta 07/08/91
4. Greg Whitbread 25/11/90
5. Brett France 11/04/91
6. Nick Watters 13/01/91
7. Tristan Renaud 20/08/91
8. Declan Whyte 24/05/91
9. Scott Davies 19/09/91
10. Jordan Cole 30/6/1990
11. Ryan Sin 01/03/91*
12. Jason Woods 29/10/91
13. Devon Coetzee 09/07/91
Coach: Jon Marc de Carvallho 14/11/1983
Boys U16 A (confirmed)
1 Byron Snyman 03/06/1992
2 Christopher Baker 11/11/1993
3 Chad Henson 06/01/1992
4 Nicholas Hock 11/10/1992
5 Nicholas Rodda 10/11/1992
6 Jordan Zoghby 08/01/1992
7 Bryn Batty 01/03/1992
8 Dylan Cole 13/01/1993
9 Alexander Watt-Pringle 15/11/1992
10 Michael Irvine 01/06/1992
11 Zachary Hickmore 13/05/1992
12 Doyle Adams 25/12/1992*
13 Peter Cressey 28/04/1992
Coach Kevin O’Brien 23/11/1982
Manager Richenda Cole
Boys U16 Colts (confirmed)
1 Murray Dryden 27/08/1993
2 Dylan Hammond 09/07/1992
3 Lloyd van der Griendt 16/12/1993
4 Kevin Ralph 18/02/1993
5 Brendon Randell 28/9/1992
6 Drewe Higgins 10/06/1993
7 Callum Ford 4/1/1993
8 Jordan Perkins 26/05/1992
9 Brandon Lunenberg 30/7/1993
10 Jabulani Sibiya 15/10/1993*
11 Gavin Orchard 4/6/1993
12 Nicolas Eedes
13 Nicholas Wentworth
Coach Dwayne Flatscher 09/07/84
Boys U14 A (confirmed)
1 Ryan McKenzie 18/2/1994
2 Wesley Antonites 4/8/1994
3 Cameron Wright 5/10/1994
4 Conor Brockschmidt 2/8/1994
5 Julian Cowper 3/27/1994
6 Michael Frames 8/2/1994
7 Thato Kgalamono 8/15/1994*
8 Malcolm Marx 7/13/1994
9 Tevin Singh 7/18/1994*
10 Jarryd Stephenson 3/24/1994
11 Bradley Whelan 5/22/1994
12 Cameron Sugden 3/31/1994
13 Charles Verwer 12/20/1994
14 Michael Watt-Pringle 3/28/1994
15 Kyle Wesemann 6/6/1994
Coach: Andrew Ridley 8/5/1986
Manager: Kevin Whelan 19/5/1960
Boys U14 Colts (confirmed)
1 Jordan Renaud 6/16/1994
2 Luke Benetti 8/19/1994
3 James Clayton 12/12/1994
4 Richard Goodwin 11/15/1994
5 Andrew Hellens 12/18/1994
6 Gareth Joubert 3/2/1994
7 Jordan Williams 8/12/1994
8 Dean Kennon 3/3/1994
9 Jason Mitchell 1/26/1994
10 Kyle Oeschger 1/21/1994
11 Stephan Prasti 3/27/1994
12 Guy Adam 2/11/1994
13 Travus Rugheimer 8/6/1994
14 Lwazi Madi 12/12/1994 *
15 Bradley Molefe 25/3/1994*
Coach: Gareth Taylor 27/1/1987
Boys U13 A (confirmed)
1 Anele Matukane 24/4/1995 *
2 Roarke Olver 21/4/1995
3 Devon Henson 18/3/1996
4 Dan Trninic 9/7/1995
5 Stuart Stopforth 26/3/1995
6 Ben Nott 9/2/1995
7 Claudio Fernandez 9/9/1995
8 Chris Whiting 25/4/1995
9 Richard Wise 22/2/1995
10 Allan Fitzhenry 15/2/1995
11 Niel Vosloo 11/1/1995
12 Malusi Kunene parents 072 230 5730*
13 Luke Lagaay 3/12/95
Coach/Manager: Mr. Grant Ramsey 25/6/1980
Boys U13 Colts (confirmed)
1 Alex Kuttschreuter 26/3/1995
2 Matthew Potter 22/5/1995
3 Daniel France 1/8/1995
4 Nick McLaughlin 18/7/1995
5 Olivier Antonie 11/7/1995
6 Duncan Newman 2/4/1995
7 Luke Hunter 17/1/1995
8 Griffon Ruben 3/6/1995*
9 Brendan Nelson 10/1/1995
10 Gavin Ford 8/7/1996
11 Nick van der Elst 26/8/1996
12 Nic Markram 26/5/1997
13 Connor Heinricks /97
14 To be confirmed*
Coach: Jason Booij 9/4/1987
GAUTENG SCHOOLS PROVINCIAL - GIRLS
Girls U19A (confirmed)
1 Samantha Dent 05/04/1991
2 Monique Le Roux 31/1/1991
3 Kieren Paley 3/10/1990
4 Sinead Power 14/8/1991
5 Stefanie Raath 21/3/1991
6 Refiloe Msikinya 6/1/1992*
7 Jenna Thomson 26/7/1990
8 Samantha Shead 2/8/1990
9 Kelly Rosslee 20/6/1990
10 Claire Gorrie 30/12/1990
11 CaitlinTracey 21/7/91
12 Kelsey White 18/9/1990
13 Anjuli Webster 16/2/1992
14 Chelchi Webster 14/8/1990
Coach: Stanislav Gospodinov 19/5/1970
Manager: Jane Samson 26/2/1966
Girls U19 Colts (confirmed)
1 Cayla Hannington 16/4/1992
2 Georgina McCormack 21/6/1991
3 Victoria Pickeup 15/2/1991
4 Kylie Jones 21/2/1991
5 Kim Lambert 2/4/1993
6 Mandy Sarour 9/1/1992
7 Bronwyn Lasarow 16/8/1991
8 Sarah Patchitt 3/11/1991
9 Megan Hosking 29/4/1992
10 Shandre Fortuin 1/5/1991*
11 Chelsea Nicol 2/7/92
12 Kirsty Nimmo 12/9/91
13 Jessica Williams 21/6/1993
Coach: Stacy Sirakis 15/2/1985
Girls U16A (confirmed)
1 Julia Braatvedt 09/11/1992
2 Kylie Traube 02/05/1992
3 Teagan Webster 12/04/1993
4 Gabriella Maree 31/03/1992
5 Kimberleigh Austin 10/06/1992
6 Holly Norton 01/01/1993
7 Kerry Campbell 27/05/1993
8 Erin Hunter 20/03/1992
9 Tracey Gilbert 14/01/1992
10 Amica Hallendorff 26/10/1992
11 Kirti Patel 31/03/1993*
12 Tisha Benetti 04/06/1992
13 Kirsten Rosslee 21/07/1992
14 Jeanie Du Toit 10/01/1992
Coach: Mr. Brain Webster
Manageress: Ms. Tegan Bilse
Girls U16 Colts (confirmed)
1 Jeanette Taylor 02/11/1992
2 Stephanie Samson 09/03/1993
3 Jessica Dignon 23/12/1992
4 Sarah-Lee Peddie 27/03/1992*
5 Shannon Bornman 19/10/1993
6 Domenique Vieira 20/03/1992
7 Nicole Pretorius 10/12/1992
8 Shannon Fraser 10/12/1993
9 Robyn Paley 17/02/1993
10 Mikela Foster 02/01/1993
11 Michelle Rahn 27/02/1993
12 Stacey Morley-Jepson 25/03/1992
13 Jessica Dent 14/10/1992
Coach: Ms Kiara Power 9/12/1987
Girls U14A (confirmed)
1 Alexandra Gascoigne 5/6/1994
2 Nicole Haird 3/10/1994
3 Rachel Mackell 23/1/1994
4 Sasheenie Moodley 18/1/1994*
5 Jessica Morshead 23/5/1994
6 Samantha Knobel 23/2/1994
7 Kim Rosslee 26/1/1994
8 Emma Loubser 8/2/1994
9 Robyn Macleod 4/6/1994
10 Laura Van Der Griendt 10/2/1994
11 Thandi Marutsa 28/3/1994*
12 Sarah Ann Bouwer 19/10/1994
13 Junita Danker 30/4/1994
Coach: Ms Naydene Smith 27/8/1987
Manager: Kristy Devine 30/6/1987
Girls U14 Colts (confirmed)
1 Ashleigh Oosthuyse 11/10/1994
2 Bronwyn Dudley 2/5/1994
3 Chloe MacGregor 1/3/1994
4 Kate McCormack 8/6/1994
5 Catherine Bezuidenhout 4/8/1994
6 Annelize Bingle 22/1/1994
7 Ashleigh Henson 17/2/1994
8 Chelsea Munro 31/8/1994
9 Mikaela Randeria 30/3/1994*
10 Chelsee Pinker 26/8/1994
11 Amy Tshibangu 12/8/1994*
12 Meaghan Oosthuizen 14/1/1994
13 Abigail Butcher 17/2/1994
Coach: Ms. Anke Jakobs 28/7/1987
Girls U13 A (confirmed)
1 Bianca Friedman 28/10/1995
2 Alison Hoernle 13/03/1995
3 Amber Liechti 13/12/95
4 Chelsey McLuckie 27/12/1995
5 Christina Georgoulakis 10/10/1995
6 Danielle Harris 12/05/1995
7 Emily Markram 28/02/1995
8 Jamie Ruiters 23/03/1995*
9 Kelsey Samson 29/08/1995
10 Mokgadi Selamolela 15/03/1995*
11 Nicola Wilson 22/06/1995
12 Savannah Roy 21/09/1995
Coach: Mr Hugh Farrel
Manager Mrs Christine de la Harpe
Girls U13 Colts (confirmed)
1 Brooke Diana Wright 05/01/1995
2 Charnay Cooper 09/03/1995
3 Francesca Roberts 31/03/1995
4 Heather Buys 06/10/1995
5 Ilham Bux 23/02/1995*
6 Jodi Leigh Patterson 13/09/1995
7 Kate Arthur 25/07/1995
8 Kayleigh Brennon 26/10/1995
9 Kirsten Beukes 20/10/1995
10 Meghan Stroberg 13/03/1995
11 Megan Harper 07/09/1995
12 Victoria Welham 15/03/1995
Coach: Ms Kate Meintjes
PROVINCIAL TEAM (NON TRAVELING):
Boys U16 B (confirmed)
1. Matthew Sham
2. James Boyce
3. Angus Morris
4. Brandon Williams
5. Gary Shaw
6. Khaya Msinkhaya
7. Matthew Wilson
8. Craig Harriet
9. Russel Oakley Brown
10. Arthur Markali
11. Gabriel Le Roux
Coach: Dave Hansen
It is my sincere pleasure to affirm the selection of the players as listed below as being duly selected to represent the Gauteng Province at the SA Schools Water Polo Tournament in East London from 6 to 10 December 2008.
Please be so kind as to bestow the proper honorarium and congratulations where necessary and as deemed fit and proper by your school.
I thank you in advance for your co-operation in releasing said player/s and staff from their responsibilities, if any, to represent themselves, your institution and our province.
Yours in polo
Mr. Marius Buys
Chairman Gauteng Schools Water Polo
18 November 2008
GAUTENG SCHOOLS PROVINCIAL - BOYS
Boys U19A (confirmed)
1. Michael Van Gysen 18/12/1990
2. Tebogo Letshabo 8/4/1990*
3. Jonathan Hock 19/4/1990
4. Andrew Jones 21/2/1991
5. David Du Plessis 29/4/1991
6. Jason Mostert 19/2/1991
7. Lorne Hallendorf 10/5/1990
8. Josh Lee 17/7/1990
9. Simon Purchase 21/3/1990
10. Gareth Prout 23/3/1990
11. Matt Liechti 2/1/1991
12. Shaun Campbell 11/6/1991
13. David Overton 25/2/1991
Coach: Vaughn Thompson 21/6/1979
Manager: Kevin Leathem 3/3/1980
Boys U19 Colts (confirmed)
1. Shaun Rudling 29/03/91
2. Myles Woolford 17/09/90
3. Keegan DaCosta 07/08/91
4. Greg Whitbread 25/11/90
5. Brett France 11/04/91
6. Nick Watters 13/01/91
7. Tristan Renaud 20/08/91
8. Declan Whyte 24/05/91
9. Scott Davies 19/09/91
10. Jordan Cole 30/6/1990
11. Ryan Sin 01/03/91*
12. Jason Woods 29/10/91
13. Devon Coetzee 09/07/91
Coach: Jon Marc de Carvallho 14/11/1983
Boys U16 A (confirmed)
1 Byron Snyman 03/06/1992
2 Christopher Baker 11/11/1993
3 Chad Henson 06/01/1992
4 Nicholas Hock 11/10/1992
5 Nicholas Rodda 10/11/1992
6 Jordan Zoghby 08/01/1992
7 Bryn Batty 01/03/1992
8 Dylan Cole 13/01/1993
9 Alexander Watt-Pringle 15/11/1992
10 Michael Irvine 01/06/1992
11 Zachary Hickmore 13/05/1992
12 Doyle Adams 25/12/1992*
13 Peter Cressey 28/04/1992
Coach Kevin O’Brien 23/11/1982
Manager Richenda Cole
Boys U16 Colts (confirmed)
1 Murray Dryden 27/08/1993
2 Dylan Hammond 09/07/1992
3 Lloyd van der Griendt 16/12/1993
4 Kevin Ralph 18/02/1993
5 Brendon Randell 28/9/1992
6 Drewe Higgins 10/06/1993
7 Callum Ford 4/1/1993
8 Jordan Perkins 26/05/1992
9 Brandon Lunenberg 30/7/1993
10 Jabulani Sibiya 15/10/1993*
11 Gavin Orchard 4/6/1993
12 Nicolas Eedes
13 Nicholas Wentworth
Coach Dwayne Flatscher 09/07/84
Boys U14 A (confirmed)
1 Ryan McKenzie 18/2/1994
2 Wesley Antonites 4/8/1994
3 Cameron Wright 5/10/1994
4 Conor Brockschmidt 2/8/1994
5 Julian Cowper 3/27/1994
6 Michael Frames 8/2/1994
7 Thato Kgalamono 8/15/1994*
8 Malcolm Marx 7/13/1994
9 Tevin Singh 7/18/1994*
10 Jarryd Stephenson 3/24/1994
11 Bradley Whelan 5/22/1994
12 Cameron Sugden 3/31/1994
13 Charles Verwer 12/20/1994
14 Michael Watt-Pringle 3/28/1994
15 Kyle Wesemann 6/6/1994
Coach: Andrew Ridley 8/5/1986
Manager: Kevin Whelan 19/5/1960
Boys U14 Colts (confirmed)
1 Jordan Renaud 6/16/1994
2 Luke Benetti 8/19/1994
3 James Clayton 12/12/1994
4 Richard Goodwin 11/15/1994
5 Andrew Hellens 12/18/1994
6 Gareth Joubert 3/2/1994
7 Jordan Williams 8/12/1994
8 Dean Kennon 3/3/1994
9 Jason Mitchell 1/26/1994
10 Kyle Oeschger 1/21/1994
11 Stephan Prasti 3/27/1994
12 Guy Adam 2/11/1994
13 Travus Rugheimer 8/6/1994
14 Lwazi Madi 12/12/1994 *
15 Bradley Molefe 25/3/1994*
Coach: Gareth Taylor 27/1/1987
Boys U13 A (confirmed)
1 Anele Matukane 24/4/1995 *
2 Roarke Olver 21/4/1995
3 Devon Henson 18/3/1996
4 Dan Trninic 9/7/1995
5 Stuart Stopforth 26/3/1995
6 Ben Nott 9/2/1995
7 Claudio Fernandez 9/9/1995
8 Chris Whiting 25/4/1995
9 Richard Wise 22/2/1995
10 Allan Fitzhenry 15/2/1995
11 Niel Vosloo 11/1/1995
12 Malusi Kunene parents 072 230 5730*
13 Luke Lagaay 3/12/95
Coach/Manager: Mr. Grant Ramsey 25/6/1980
Boys U13 Colts (confirmed)
1 Alex Kuttschreuter 26/3/1995
2 Matthew Potter 22/5/1995
3 Daniel France 1/8/1995
4 Nick McLaughlin 18/7/1995
5 Olivier Antonie 11/7/1995
6 Duncan Newman 2/4/1995
7 Luke Hunter 17/1/1995
8 Griffon Ruben 3/6/1995*
9 Brendan Nelson 10/1/1995
10 Gavin Ford 8/7/1996
11 Nick van der Elst 26/8/1996
12 Nic Markram 26/5/1997
13 Connor Heinricks /97
14 To be confirmed*
Coach: Jason Booij 9/4/1987
GAUTENG SCHOOLS PROVINCIAL - GIRLS
Girls U19A (confirmed)
1 Samantha Dent 05/04/1991
2 Monique Le Roux 31/1/1991
3 Kieren Paley 3/10/1990
4 Sinead Power 14/8/1991
5 Stefanie Raath 21/3/1991
6 Refiloe Msikinya 6/1/1992*
7 Jenna Thomson 26/7/1990
8 Samantha Shead 2/8/1990
9 Kelly Rosslee 20/6/1990
10 Claire Gorrie 30/12/1990
11 CaitlinTracey 21/7/91
12 Kelsey White 18/9/1990
13 Anjuli Webster 16/2/1992
14 Chelchi Webster 14/8/1990
Coach: Stanislav Gospodinov 19/5/1970
Manager: Jane Samson 26/2/1966
Girls U19 Colts (confirmed)
1 Cayla Hannington 16/4/1992
2 Georgina McCormack 21/6/1991
3 Victoria Pickeup 15/2/1991
4 Kylie Jones 21/2/1991
5 Kim Lambert 2/4/1993
6 Mandy Sarour 9/1/1992
7 Bronwyn Lasarow 16/8/1991
8 Sarah Patchitt 3/11/1991
9 Megan Hosking 29/4/1992
10 Shandre Fortuin 1/5/1991*
11 Chelsea Nicol 2/7/92
12 Kirsty Nimmo 12/9/91
13 Jessica Williams 21/6/1993
Coach: Stacy Sirakis 15/2/1985
Girls U16A (confirmed)
1 Julia Braatvedt 09/11/1992
2 Kylie Traube 02/05/1992
3 Teagan Webster 12/04/1993
4 Gabriella Maree 31/03/1992
5 Kimberleigh Austin 10/06/1992
6 Holly Norton 01/01/1993
7 Kerry Campbell 27/05/1993
8 Erin Hunter 20/03/1992
9 Tracey Gilbert 14/01/1992
10 Amica Hallendorff 26/10/1992
11 Kirti Patel 31/03/1993*
12 Tisha Benetti 04/06/1992
13 Kirsten Rosslee 21/07/1992
14 Jeanie Du Toit 10/01/1992
Coach: Mr. Brain Webster
Manageress: Ms. Tegan Bilse
Girls U16 Colts (confirmed)
1 Jeanette Taylor 02/11/1992
2 Stephanie Samson 09/03/1993
3 Jessica Dignon 23/12/1992
4 Sarah-Lee Peddie 27/03/1992*
5 Shannon Bornman 19/10/1993
6 Domenique Vieira 20/03/1992
7 Nicole Pretorius 10/12/1992
8 Shannon Fraser 10/12/1993
9 Robyn Paley 17/02/1993
10 Mikela Foster 02/01/1993
11 Michelle Rahn 27/02/1993
12 Stacey Morley-Jepson 25/03/1992
13 Jessica Dent 14/10/1992
Coach: Ms Kiara Power 9/12/1987
Girls U14A (confirmed)
1 Alexandra Gascoigne 5/6/1994
2 Nicole Haird 3/10/1994
3 Rachel Mackell 23/1/1994
4 Sasheenie Moodley 18/1/1994*
5 Jessica Morshead 23/5/1994
6 Samantha Knobel 23/2/1994
7 Kim Rosslee 26/1/1994
8 Emma Loubser 8/2/1994
9 Robyn Macleod 4/6/1994
10 Laura Van Der Griendt 10/2/1994
11 Thandi Marutsa 28/3/1994*
12 Sarah Ann Bouwer 19/10/1994
13 Junita Danker 30/4/1994
Coach: Ms Naydene Smith 27/8/1987
Manager: Kristy Devine 30/6/1987
Girls U14 Colts (confirmed)
1 Ashleigh Oosthuyse 11/10/1994
2 Bronwyn Dudley 2/5/1994
3 Chloe MacGregor 1/3/1994
4 Kate McCormack 8/6/1994
5 Catherine Bezuidenhout 4/8/1994
6 Annelize Bingle 22/1/1994
7 Ashleigh Henson 17/2/1994
8 Chelsea Munro 31/8/1994
9 Mikaela Randeria 30/3/1994*
10 Chelsee Pinker 26/8/1994
11 Amy Tshibangu 12/8/1994*
12 Meaghan Oosthuizen 14/1/1994
13 Abigail Butcher 17/2/1994
Coach: Ms. Anke Jakobs 28/7/1987
Girls U13 A (confirmed)
1 Bianca Friedman 28/10/1995
2 Alison Hoernle 13/03/1995
3 Amber Liechti 13/12/95
4 Chelsey McLuckie 27/12/1995
5 Christina Georgoulakis 10/10/1995
6 Danielle Harris 12/05/1995
7 Emily Markram 28/02/1995
8 Jamie Ruiters 23/03/1995*
9 Kelsey Samson 29/08/1995
10 Mokgadi Selamolela 15/03/1995*
11 Nicola Wilson 22/06/1995
12 Savannah Roy 21/09/1995
Coach: Mr Hugh Farrel
Manager Mrs Christine de la Harpe
Girls U13 Colts (confirmed)
1 Brooke Diana Wright 05/01/1995
2 Charnay Cooper 09/03/1995
3 Francesca Roberts 31/03/1995
4 Heather Buys 06/10/1995
5 Ilham Bux 23/02/1995*
6 Jodi Leigh Patterson 13/09/1995
7 Kate Arthur 25/07/1995
8 Kayleigh Brennon 26/10/1995
9 Kirsten Beukes 20/10/1995
10 Meghan Stroberg 13/03/1995
11 Megan Harper 07/09/1995
12 Victoria Welham 15/03/1995
Coach: Ms Kate Meintjes
PROVINCIAL TEAM (NON TRAVELING):
Boys U16 B (confirmed)
1. Matthew Sham
2. James Boyce
3. Angus Morris
4. Brandon Williams
5. Gary Shaw
6. Khaya Msinkhaya
7. Matthew Wilson
8. Craig Harriet
9. Russel Oakley Brown
10. Arthur Markali
11. Gabriel Le Roux
Coach: Dave Hansen
GSWP 69 – SSA Investigation follow up & other clarifications
To whom it may concern…
Please note the letter from Mr Badenhorst, copied and pasted verbatim except for numbering his points.
Some comments on his question in reply…as I highly doubt an answer from SSA will be forthcoming.
I must also with sadness note that of the 5 members contacted to attend the GSWP awards function as guests of honor, none even bothered to reply to the invitational email. A leadership body that fails to connect, communicate and inspire following only engender distance, misperception and mistrust. Not at all an ideal situation in a sport driven by people who are definitely more passionate than your average man in the street.
Answers to the best of my knowledge:
1) The Organizational structure for Gauteng:
a. Minister of Sport
b. SRSA (Sport and Recreation SA)
c. SSA (Swimming South Africa)
d. GA (Gauteng Aquatics) & Schools Water polo SA (on a separate leg)
e. Central Gauteng Aquatics
f. Central Gauteng Water Polo Board of Control
g. Gauteng Schools
2) SSA is supposed to request funding via a SRSA for water polo through a budget plan that is approved by SRSA if the books of the previous year are in order. The monies allocated depend on the number of participants, development, transformation and mass participation.
3) At point g in the structure Gauteng Schools only receive ad hoc information from SSA through media releases and from the Central Gauteng Water Polo Board of control. I need to note that Ms. Peta Kaplan who has to represent schools at the CGA Board meetings does not, by her own admission at a CGA board meeting, represent water polo schools. The reason she has given is unclear and I have observed at the meetings that no funding for schools for water polo is submitted from her desk. Swimming on the other hand, receives significant funding from CGA and SSA.
4) My understanding is that someone hijacked the South African Olympic teams entry as the quota was not at the desired level. If you start speaking to people in positions that matter everyone suddenly develops selective amnesia.
5) To date Gauteng Schools have not been invited to a single planning meeting and in fact we were specifically told that we were NOT allowed to attend. I have spoken to Mr Ishmael Vaieej via telephone and have met Mr. John Moodley once or twice. To date only demands have been made and certainly money has not been made available. There is much talk that there is money available but I will believe it when I see it. Provincial Schools also operate under the umbrella of SWPSA which have good and functional policies and are able to usefully implement decisions made by leadership. (In my opinion)
6) SSA have held a coaching clinic in 2008. The clinic was excellent.
Yours in polo
Marius Buys
Chairman Gauteng Schools Water Polo
11 November 2008
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
Dear Aquatics Sports Management
As a passionate supporter of water polo as sport and a parent of current players, a number of questions come to mind, especially after the recent Olympic Games and having seen the Media Statement on a Commission of Enquiry to be held into SSA as attached underneath. It would be much appreciated if you could assist me in understanding these and to obtain a clearer picture of the vision of our current management for this specific aquatics sport. The following questions and comments illustrate some of the uncertainties that I currently have and that one find difficulty in getting answered by administrators:
1) How exactly does the governance of water polo work, because I understand that it resides under SA Swimming. This fact makes one think that the attention to it would be in a diluted and un-informed format? One for example does not even see water polo being mentioned in the Media Statement underneath and when searching for it on the SRSA site (srsa.gov.za) a search on water polo returns with “Sorry no matches found”;
2) What support (organisational and monetary) does the government through its governing bodies like SSA provide to water polo? I trust that this is a matter that is handled in a transparent manner?;
3) Is there an existing written strategy for the development of water polo in South Africa? One virtually never hears anything about water polo in the press or on TV and very limited coverage was received for the sport during the recent Olympic Games;
4) Talking about the Olympic Games, why didn’t our national team participate in the Olympic Games this year? As understood, they are the African champions?
5) To date I was only exposed to the sport on a Provincial level and experienced a lack of commitment, co-ordination, alignment and vision from administrators, especially from SSA and nowhere one can find anything that illustrates government and associated administrative commitment to the development of players of colour. It just seems to come in the form of demands without any tangeable support to achieve these demands or objectives for the future;
6) Similarly one does not see this type of support for coaching personnel and clinics in order to enhance the level of players in the country. Success for any individual player seems to rest solely on the shoulders of such player and his immediate friends, family and support group;
There is a real concern in my mind regarding the vision (or lack thereof) and current status of affairs surrounding water polo in South Africa and your reply on these questions and comments would be greatly appreciated. Any references or contact names where more information could be obtained would also be of great help.
Best regards
JACO BADENHORST
Tel: + 27 12 307 4070
Fax: + 27 12 307 3780
Mobile: + 27 83 609 1322
SSA MEDIA STATEMENT Commission of Inquiry 25th October 2008
For immediate release
The Commission of Inquiry appointed by Swimming South Africa (SSA) has almost completed its work, and is aiming to provide its Report to the SSA Executive Committee on or before 10 November 2008.
The Commission has met on several occasions, and has interviewed coaches, swimmers, management, and officials. It has also received many written submissions from swimmers, coaches, management, officials, and interested members of the public.
The Commission will sit again on 3 and 4 November 2008 in Johannesburg where it will interview witnesses who have to date not been available. The Commission has also sought the assistance of overseas-based coaches, and they have indicated their willingness to co-operate by teleconference.
Recently, the Commission conducted an audit of all the written and oral information received to date, and it is satisfied that it is in a position to fulfil its SSA mandate as contained in its terms of reference.
The Commission has enquired fully into the Sunday Times publication of 31 August 2008 which prompted SSA to appoint the Commission in the first place. It has enquired into performance-related issues such as the SSA national strategy; the national coach; the coaching staff; SSA relationship with SASCOC; the SSA financial support for its swimmers; the SSA management and administration in relation to high-performance swimmers; SSA communication strategies, etc.
The Commission has also enquired into the SSA preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and issues relating to high-performance support, and facilities for its elite swimmers.
The Commission has prepared a time-table with a view to finalising its Report as soon as possible, and this has been communicated to SSA. We trust that with the co-operation of all concerned, we will be in a position to deliver the Report on or before 10 November 2008.
Lastly, it remains to draw attention to the fact that the Commissioners are all volunteers, and are conducting the inquiry on a part-time basis. We therefore wish to stress that the inquiry is on-going, and we ask for patience from the media and anxious swimmers and parents. Whilst the Commission has not yet finalised its Report, it remains open to swimmers, coaches, officials, and interested members of the public to make further or additional written submissions to the Commission.
It is important that the Commission is as fully-informed as possible by all relevant role-players for it to make informed decisions in relation to its findings and recommendations.
We wish to reiterate that the Commission functions entirely independently of SSA, and that its only link with SSA relates to it making logistical and similar arrangements for the Commission to meet and convene from time to time.
NORMAN ARENDSE SC, CHAIRPERSON
KIRSTEN VAN HEERDEN, MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION
ROWEN METH, MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION
Please note the letter from Mr Badenhorst, copied and pasted verbatim except for numbering his points.
Some comments on his question in reply…as I highly doubt an answer from SSA will be forthcoming.
I must also with sadness note that of the 5 members contacted to attend the GSWP awards function as guests of honor, none even bothered to reply to the invitational email. A leadership body that fails to connect, communicate and inspire following only engender distance, misperception and mistrust. Not at all an ideal situation in a sport driven by people who are definitely more passionate than your average man in the street.
Answers to the best of my knowledge:
1) The Organizational structure for Gauteng:
a. Minister of Sport
b. SRSA (Sport and Recreation SA)
c. SSA (Swimming South Africa)
d. GA (Gauteng Aquatics) & Schools Water polo SA (on a separate leg)
e. Central Gauteng Aquatics
f. Central Gauteng Water Polo Board of Control
g. Gauteng Schools
2) SSA is supposed to request funding via a SRSA for water polo through a budget plan that is approved by SRSA if the books of the previous year are in order. The monies allocated depend on the number of participants, development, transformation and mass participation.
3) At point g in the structure Gauteng Schools only receive ad hoc information from SSA through media releases and from the Central Gauteng Water Polo Board of control. I need to note that Ms. Peta Kaplan who has to represent schools at the CGA Board meetings does not, by her own admission at a CGA board meeting, represent water polo schools. The reason she has given is unclear and I have observed at the meetings that no funding for schools for water polo is submitted from her desk. Swimming on the other hand, receives significant funding from CGA and SSA.
4) My understanding is that someone hijacked the South African Olympic teams entry as the quota was not at the desired level. If you start speaking to people in positions that matter everyone suddenly develops selective amnesia.
5) To date Gauteng Schools have not been invited to a single planning meeting and in fact we were specifically told that we were NOT allowed to attend. I have spoken to Mr Ishmael Vaieej via telephone and have met Mr. John Moodley once or twice. To date only demands have been made and certainly money has not been made available. There is much talk that there is money available but I will believe it when I see it. Provincial Schools also operate under the umbrella of SWPSA which have good and functional policies and are able to usefully implement decisions made by leadership. (In my opinion)
6) SSA have held a coaching clinic in 2008. The clinic was excellent.
Yours in polo
Marius Buys
Chairman Gauteng Schools Water Polo
11 November 2008
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
Dear Aquatics Sports Management
As a passionate supporter of water polo as sport and a parent of current players, a number of questions come to mind, especially after the recent Olympic Games and having seen the Media Statement on a Commission of Enquiry to be held into SSA as attached underneath. It would be much appreciated if you could assist me in understanding these and to obtain a clearer picture of the vision of our current management for this specific aquatics sport. The following questions and comments illustrate some of the uncertainties that I currently have and that one find difficulty in getting answered by administrators:
1) How exactly does the governance of water polo work, because I understand that it resides under SA Swimming. This fact makes one think that the attention to it would be in a diluted and un-informed format? One for example does not even see water polo being mentioned in the Media Statement underneath and when searching for it on the SRSA site (srsa.gov.za) a search on water polo returns with “Sorry no matches found”;
2) What support (organisational and monetary) does the government through its governing bodies like SSA provide to water polo? I trust that this is a matter that is handled in a transparent manner?;
3) Is there an existing written strategy for the development of water polo in South Africa? One virtually never hears anything about water polo in the press or on TV and very limited coverage was received for the sport during the recent Olympic Games;
4) Talking about the Olympic Games, why didn’t our national team participate in the Olympic Games this year? As understood, they are the African champions?
5) To date I was only exposed to the sport on a Provincial level and experienced a lack of commitment, co-ordination, alignment and vision from administrators, especially from SSA and nowhere one can find anything that illustrates government and associated administrative commitment to the development of players of colour. It just seems to come in the form of demands without any tangeable support to achieve these demands or objectives for the future;
6) Similarly one does not see this type of support for coaching personnel and clinics in order to enhance the level of players in the country. Success for any individual player seems to rest solely on the shoulders of such player and his immediate friends, family and support group;
There is a real concern in my mind regarding the vision (or lack thereof) and current status of affairs surrounding water polo in South Africa and your reply on these questions and comments would be greatly appreciated. Any references or contact names where more information could be obtained would also be of great help.
Best regards
JACO BADENHORST
Tel: + 27 12 307 4070
Fax: + 27 12 307 3780
Mobile: + 27 83 609 1322
SSA MEDIA STATEMENT Commission of Inquiry 25th October 2008
For immediate release
The Commission of Inquiry appointed by Swimming South Africa (SSA) has almost completed its work, and is aiming to provide its Report to the SSA Executive Committee on or before 10 November 2008.
The Commission has met on several occasions, and has interviewed coaches, swimmers, management, and officials. It has also received many written submissions from swimmers, coaches, management, officials, and interested members of the public.
The Commission will sit again on 3 and 4 November 2008 in Johannesburg where it will interview witnesses who have to date not been available. The Commission has also sought the assistance of overseas-based coaches, and they have indicated their willingness to co-operate by teleconference.
Recently, the Commission conducted an audit of all the written and oral information received to date, and it is satisfied that it is in a position to fulfil its SSA mandate as contained in its terms of reference.
The Commission has enquired fully into the Sunday Times publication of 31 August 2008 which prompted SSA to appoint the Commission in the first place. It has enquired into performance-related issues such as the SSA national strategy; the national coach; the coaching staff; SSA relationship with SASCOC; the SSA financial support for its swimmers; the SSA management and administration in relation to high-performance swimmers; SSA communication strategies, etc.
The Commission has also enquired into the SSA preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and issues relating to high-performance support, and facilities for its elite swimmers.
The Commission has prepared a time-table with a view to finalising its Report as soon as possible, and this has been communicated to SSA. We trust that with the co-operation of all concerned, we will be in a position to deliver the Report on or before 10 November 2008.
Lastly, it remains to draw attention to the fact that the Commissioners are all volunteers, and are conducting the inquiry on a part-time basis. We therefore wish to stress that the inquiry is on-going, and we ask for patience from the media and anxious swimmers and parents. Whilst the Commission has not yet finalised its Report, it remains open to swimmers, coaches, officials, and interested members of the public to make further or additional written submissions to the Commission.
It is important that the Commission is as fully-informed as possible by all relevant role-players for it to make informed decisions in relation to its findings and recommendations.
We wish to reiterate that the Commission functions entirely independently of SSA, and that its only link with SSA relates to it making logistical and similar arrangements for the Commission to meet and convene from time to time.
NORMAN ARENDSE SC, CHAIRPERSON
KIRSTEN VAN HEERDEN, MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION
ROWEN METH, MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION
GSWP 68 – Some good water polo news from the East
To all water polo complainers… Please note this good news story from the East Rand.
Ms Helen Keller, was once asked what the worst thing was, in her opinion, besides the blindness that she was suffering from… her answer…”To have perfect sight but no vision”
She might have been referring to constrained persons who see things as they are and ask why? Why do we not get money from SSA for development? Why do we not get TV coverage of water polo? Sound familiar?
In direct opposition unconstrained persons see things as they could be and ask …why not. Like the story below…Well done William, Bones and Jonel! Keep up the good work!
Yours in polo
Marius Buys
Chairman Gauteng Schools Water Polo
7 November 2008
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
The new dawn of flipper / splash polo.
Stingray aquatics and Olympian water polo joined forces at the start of the season. Both our clubs were on the point of extinction. Most of the swimmers left due to the Boksburg indoor heated pool not being heated and very green during winter. Olympian water polo got to the stage where the average age of the players in our side was 57 years of age. We started the swimming season off with 5 swimmers and no old men down to train. (Old men say they don’t train… they just play). “Now what?”
After hours of soul searching between Jonel Enslin ,swimming coach, and myself, me being the polo thinker, came up with the idea of flipper polo. Now as we all know water polo and swimming coaches are not the best of friends. We treaded around each other for Sep / Oct. No plan to put into action. Still 5 swimmers no old men.
So unbeknown to her, I got hold of the local newspaper and did a press release about flipper polo, swimming and the history of Brakpan to both forms of the sport. (No 1 water polo team in S A in the 80’s 9 springboks in the side).
Last Friday in October, I sat down after work, picked up the local Brakpan herald, and, as most males do, turned to the back sports page. Walla! Flipper polo took up the whole back page! Naught was left to do but wait for a million kids to phone and join.
We started off with 5 kids on our first day which was disappointing to say the least. 3 training sessions later we are now at 19, with 3 more hopefuls and six little youngsters from the local informal settlement. We have 3 coaches, Bones Loyd, his water polo assistant and Jonel on the swimming coaching side. The response from the kids was: “I have never had so much fun Sir! Can I bring my friend, brother and sister tomorrow?” And so began the phenomenal growth in our regenerated club.
We started off with all age groups playing apart. It soon came to our attention that you can’t leave a few 7/8 year olds alone in the pool as they all want the ball. Stop. NEW PLAN! We joined all the age groups together. Older boys (10 to 12) have a better idea of spreading the ball wide and finding the openings. The little ones quickly picked up on their game plan. By the end of the fourth practice a fair game of water polo was being played by all.
Swimming coaching is done during practice, 4 at a time, with the rest of the competitive, grown up, swimmers. We would love for other clubs and schools to follow our example, so we can start a little league between clubs and schools. We are also thinking of having a 2/3 day swimming /water polo camp at our pool in December for interested kids (Age 7 to 12) to grow the sport.
Flipper polo anyone? We would gladly like to interact with any other interested people. Costs involved to date in setting up the club.
1: 15 mini balls R 20 each
2: 15 yellow swimming caps R49 each.
3: whistle x 3 R 21
4: PVC goals of 1900mm x 700mm for about R400
5: A set of water polo caps with numbers on.
And so… In the spirit of Christmas to come….what we are looking for is sponsors. Our funds are quite limited and we will take anything toward the ideal of R500 per child per month that is set out in the cost breakdown below:
1) TAXI TO AND FROM POOL. PRESENTLY WALKING.
2) SUPPER AFTER GAME. PARENTS ARE NOT WORKING.
3) CLUB SUBS.
4) SWIMMING ATTIRE.
5) A BIT OF A LIFE IN AN OTHERWISE DISMAL WORLD.
REGARDS WILLIAM TEMPLETON. 082 569 5975.
JONEL ENSLIN 072 348 0793.
Ms Helen Keller, was once asked what the worst thing was, in her opinion, besides the blindness that she was suffering from… her answer…”To have perfect sight but no vision”
She might have been referring to constrained persons who see things as they are and ask why? Why do we not get money from SSA for development? Why do we not get TV coverage of water polo? Sound familiar?
In direct opposition unconstrained persons see things as they could be and ask …why not. Like the story below…Well done William, Bones and Jonel! Keep up the good work!
Yours in polo
Marius Buys
Chairman Gauteng Schools Water Polo
7 November 2008
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
The new dawn of flipper / splash polo.
Stingray aquatics and Olympian water polo joined forces at the start of the season. Both our clubs were on the point of extinction. Most of the swimmers left due to the Boksburg indoor heated pool not being heated and very green during winter. Olympian water polo got to the stage where the average age of the players in our side was 57 years of age. We started the swimming season off with 5 swimmers and no old men down to train. (Old men say they don’t train… they just play). “Now what?”
After hours of soul searching between Jonel Enslin ,swimming coach, and myself, me being the polo thinker, came up with the idea of flipper polo. Now as we all know water polo and swimming coaches are not the best of friends. We treaded around each other for Sep / Oct. No plan to put into action. Still 5 swimmers no old men.
So unbeknown to her, I got hold of the local newspaper and did a press release about flipper polo, swimming and the history of Brakpan to both forms of the sport. (No 1 water polo team in S A in the 80’s 9 springboks in the side).
Last Friday in October, I sat down after work, picked up the local Brakpan herald, and, as most males do, turned to the back sports page. Walla! Flipper polo took up the whole back page! Naught was left to do but wait for a million kids to phone and join.
We started off with 5 kids on our first day which was disappointing to say the least. 3 training sessions later we are now at 19, with 3 more hopefuls and six little youngsters from the local informal settlement. We have 3 coaches, Bones Loyd, his water polo assistant and Jonel on the swimming coaching side. The response from the kids was: “I have never had so much fun Sir! Can I bring my friend, brother and sister tomorrow?” And so began the phenomenal growth in our regenerated club.
We started off with all age groups playing apart. It soon came to our attention that you can’t leave a few 7/8 year olds alone in the pool as they all want the ball. Stop. NEW PLAN! We joined all the age groups together. Older boys (10 to 12) have a better idea of spreading the ball wide and finding the openings. The little ones quickly picked up on their game plan. By the end of the fourth practice a fair game of water polo was being played by all.
Swimming coaching is done during practice, 4 at a time, with the rest of the competitive, grown up, swimmers. We would love for other clubs and schools to follow our example, so we can start a little league between clubs and schools. We are also thinking of having a 2/3 day swimming /water polo camp at our pool in December for interested kids (Age 7 to 12) to grow the sport.
Flipper polo anyone? We would gladly like to interact with any other interested people. Costs involved to date in setting up the club.
1: 15 mini balls R 20 each
2: 15 yellow swimming caps R49 each.
3: whistle x 3 R 21
4: PVC goals of 1900mm x 700mm for about R400
5: A set of water polo caps with numbers on.
And so… In the spirit of Christmas to come….what we are looking for is sponsors. Our funds are quite limited and we will take anything toward the ideal of R500 per child per month that is set out in the cost breakdown below:
1) TAXI TO AND FROM POOL. PRESENTLY WALKING.
2) SUPPER AFTER GAME. PARENTS ARE NOT WORKING.
3) CLUB SUBS.
4) SWIMMING ATTIRE.
5) A BIT OF A LIFE IN AN OTHERWISE DISMAL WORLD.
REGARDS WILLIAM TEMPLETON. 082 569 5975.
JONEL ENSLIN 072 348 0793.
GSWP 67 – SSA Staff Appointments for season 2008/9
SWIMMING SOUTH AFRICA - CONTACT DETAIL:
T +27 11 404 2480
F +27 11 402 2486
P.O. Box 17009, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2O28, RSA
124 Van Beek Street, North Wing, Ground Floor Johannesburg Stadium, New Doornfontein
www.swimsa.co.za
SWIMMING SOUTH AFRICA -TECHNICAL AND SELECTION COMMITTEES
At a meeting held 04 – 05 October 2008, the Executive Committee ratified all the Technical and Selection committees. The make-up of all these Committees is depicted in the attached schedule.
Affiliates are requested to advise all their representatives of their appointments. In the interest of our sport, it will be noted that as the Swim Instructors Committee is in its first year, the Executive Committee deviated from the established procedure by allowing all the nominated members to operate on the Committee to obtain experience.
However, at the next Annual General Meeting, the format as outlined in the Constitution, will be implemented. It is important to record that the Executive Committee intends to introduce a similar format for the Officials Society.
The Executive Committee is also investigating the formation of a Coaches Committee, together with athlete representation on all the Technical Committees. The role of the Technical Committees is extremely important in the progress of our sport, and is second only to the Executive Committee. It is therefore essential that there is a strong leadership and all deliberations are aimed at meeting the goals of our Federation.
The SSA executive committee wishes all the committees and their members a successful period in office.
SWIMMING SOUTH AFRICA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
President J.Naidoo
Secretary R.Andrews
Treasurer S. van der Walt Vice
Presidents A.Fritz, S.Silent
Members W.Albertyn , I.Ball, B.Reynolds
Hon. Life Presidents S.Ramsamy, G.Sam
SWIMMING SOUTH AFRICA WATER POLO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 2008:
Liason Member R.Andrews
Chairperson I.Vayieej Elected
Members G.Pinker**, S.Lamarque*
Appointed Members J.D.Van der Walt**, T.Mpambukeli*
Notes : The nominated Chairpersons hold office for four years. All other members of the above Committees hold office for two years, except for the first year of the new four-year cycle.
The members with ** beside their names hold office for two years. The members with * beside their names hold office for this first year - they retire at the end of this first year.
At the next AGM, the retiring members create a vacancy, for which elections will take place. In the case of the Swim Instructors Committee, being their inaugural year, the Executive Committee has decided that for this first year, all the nominated members be included on to the Committee.
However at the next AGM, the established procedure will be conducted, namely, a nominated Chairperson; election of two members, with the member securing the highest votes holding office for two years and the other elected member holding office for one year; and the appointment of two members, with one member holding office for two years and the other member holding office for one year.
SWIMMING SOUTH AFRICA WATER POLO SELECTION COMMITTEE:
Water Polo (Men) D.Willis P.Lavette A.Adam
Water Polo (Women) B.Bowley G.Mackenzie R.Meth
Notes : Both the elected and appointed members hold office for one year only.
Yours in polo
Marius Buys
Chairman Gauteng Schools Water Polo
3 November 2008
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
T +27 11 404 2480
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SWIMMING SOUTH AFRICA -TECHNICAL AND SELECTION COMMITTEES
At a meeting held 04 – 05 October 2008, the Executive Committee ratified all the Technical and Selection committees. The make-up of all these Committees is depicted in the attached schedule.
Affiliates are requested to advise all their representatives of their appointments. In the interest of our sport, it will be noted that as the Swim Instructors Committee is in its first year, the Executive Committee deviated from the established procedure by allowing all the nominated members to operate on the Committee to obtain experience.
However, at the next Annual General Meeting, the format as outlined in the Constitution, will be implemented. It is important to record that the Executive Committee intends to introduce a similar format for the Officials Society.
The Executive Committee is also investigating the formation of a Coaches Committee, together with athlete representation on all the Technical Committees. The role of the Technical Committees is extremely important in the progress of our sport, and is second only to the Executive Committee. It is therefore essential that there is a strong leadership and all deliberations are aimed at meeting the goals of our Federation.
The SSA executive committee wishes all the committees and their members a successful period in office.
SWIMMING SOUTH AFRICA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
President J.Naidoo
Secretary R.Andrews
Treasurer S. van der Walt Vice
Presidents A.Fritz, S.Silent
Members W.Albertyn , I.Ball, B.Reynolds
Hon. Life Presidents S.Ramsamy, G.Sam
SWIMMING SOUTH AFRICA WATER POLO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 2008:
Liason Member R.Andrews
Chairperson I.Vayieej Elected
Members G.Pinker**, S.Lamarque*
Appointed Members J.D.Van der Walt**, T.Mpambukeli*
Notes : The nominated Chairpersons hold office for four years. All other members of the above Committees hold office for two years, except for the first year of the new four-year cycle.
The members with ** beside their names hold office for two years. The members with * beside their names hold office for this first year - they retire at the end of this first year.
At the next AGM, the retiring members create a vacancy, for which elections will take place. In the case of the Swim Instructors Committee, being their inaugural year, the Executive Committee has decided that for this first year, all the nominated members be included on to the Committee.
However at the next AGM, the established procedure will be conducted, namely, a nominated Chairperson; election of two members, with the member securing the highest votes holding office for two years and the other elected member holding office for one year; and the appointment of two members, with one member holding office for two years and the other member holding office for one year.
SWIMMING SOUTH AFRICA WATER POLO SELECTION COMMITTEE:
Water Polo (Men) D.Willis P.Lavette A.Adam
Water Polo (Women) B.Bowley G.Mackenzie R.Meth
Notes : Both the elected and appointed members hold office for one year only.
Yours in polo
Marius Buys
Chairman Gauteng Schools Water Polo
3 November 2008
076 800 6983
buysm@stdavids.co.za
GSWP 66 – GSWP Corporate Sponsorship Request
Dear Sir / Madam
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for any contributions in the form of sponsorship and / or donations that your company may be able to make for and on behalf of your good will to the Sport. As a Provincial Sporting Body, we are not adverse to, as a token of our appreciation, to supply you with a blazer pin, a framed letter of thanks, a thank you on our awards function, placing your logo on the full page advert we will take out in the Multi Age Group National Tournament brochure to thank all sponsors.
Gauteng has 16 teams who take part in the National South African Schools Inter Provincial Water Polo Championships from 6 – 10 December 2008 in East London and Gauteng has, in addition, been selected to host the 2009 National Championships should you want to include your sponsorship as a planned budget item.
I would appreciate any of the following to increase the enjoyment of the experience of the 247 strong complement of Gauteng Staff and players or to lessen the financial burden of around R6000 per person that the parents have to fork out for the tour for their sons or daughters. Our needs are 247 units of any or a number of the items which follow:
Kit Bags, towels, water bottles, T-shirts, caps, sweaters, goodie bags, corporate gifts etc. Vouchers and prizes are an alternative as well as the donation of new or second hand catering equipment as we prepare all our meals for the players in buffet style on site and need to procure said.
16 Umbrellas with a large plastic water / cool drink dispenser would also come in extremely handy as we make up energy drinks for each team at their venue. A lightweight Marquee style Gazebo which would function as the main GSWP area is also required. All of the above may carry your branding.
We would also welcome some alleviation of the 60K sponsorship we have to raise for players who come from rural communities or underprivileged homes and cannot afford the tour whatsoever.
Yours in polo
Marius Buys
Chairperson
28 October 2008
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for any contributions in the form of sponsorship and / or donations that your company may be able to make for and on behalf of your good will to the Sport. As a Provincial Sporting Body, we are not adverse to, as a token of our appreciation, to supply you with a blazer pin, a framed letter of thanks, a thank you on our awards function, placing your logo on the full page advert we will take out in the Multi Age Group National Tournament brochure to thank all sponsors.
Gauteng has 16 teams who take part in the National South African Schools Inter Provincial Water Polo Championships from 6 – 10 December 2008 in East London and Gauteng has, in addition, been selected to host the 2009 National Championships should you want to include your sponsorship as a planned budget item.
I would appreciate any of the following to increase the enjoyment of the experience of the 247 strong complement of Gauteng Staff and players or to lessen the financial burden of around R6000 per person that the parents have to fork out for the tour for their sons or daughters. Our needs are 247 units of any or a number of the items which follow:
Kit Bags, towels, water bottles, T-shirts, caps, sweaters, goodie bags, corporate gifts etc. Vouchers and prizes are an alternative as well as the donation of new or second hand catering equipment as we prepare all our meals for the players in buffet style on site and need to procure said.
16 Umbrellas with a large plastic water / cool drink dispenser would also come in extremely handy as we make up energy drinks for each team at their venue. A lightweight Marquee style Gazebo which would function as the main GSWP area is also required. All of the above may carry your branding.
We would also welcome some alleviation of the 60K sponsorship we have to raise for players who come from rural communities or underprivileged homes and cannot afford the tour whatsoever.
Yours in polo
Marius Buys
Chairperson
28 October 2008
Gauteng Schools Splash Polo Programme
This is a list of Splash Polo Persons who are willing to be involved in the Gauteng Schools Water Polo Development of Splash Polo.
The idea is to build up a groundswell and kick off when the foundation is up and running which will probably take a year or two. If were going to do this right the program must be financially sustainable and with key result areas where the progress is measured. I do not necessarily see the programme working as outlined by SSA and will run a GSWP version of it. This means we cut out the talkers and reward the persons who achieve results and do the actual work...NOT the managers and talkers.
This post will be updated each and every time when information changes:
1) Gus Pinker
2) Rui Morais
3) Quentin Gasqoigne
The idea is to build up a groundswell and kick off when the foundation is up and running which will probably take a year or two. If were going to do this right the program must be financially sustainable and with key result areas where the progress is measured. I do not necessarily see the programme working as outlined by SSA and will run a GSWP version of it. This means we cut out the talkers and reward the persons who achieve results and do the actual work...NOT the managers and talkers.
This post will be updated each and every time when information changes:
1) Gus Pinker
2) Rui Morais
3) Quentin Gasqoigne
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