Refer following Preliminary Information was received from WPQ 20 August

Good Afternoon Clubs, Schools, Associations & Teams,

Water Polo Queensland & BWPI are pleased to release the information about the upcoming 2021/2022 BWPI Junior and A-grade summer competition (Saturday competition).

Please note: Separate information will be sent out shortly about the BWPI Senior B-Grade, C-Grade and Mixed competitions (Monday & Tuesday night competition).

2021/2022 Season Dates

Junior and A-grade Competition Dates

• Competition will run for a total of 16 weeks as follows:
  • Saturday 9 October to 27 November (8-weeks)
  • Saturday 29 January to 19 March (8-weeks including finals; Semi Finals 12 March and Finals 19 March)

Key Changes this Season

• Consolidation of the 17 and 18 Girls competition as trial for this season with a review at the end of the 2021/2022 season
• 16A and 18A boys located at the Valley
• Re-grading to occur after Week eight (8)
• Clubs/School to provide one (1) referee for every two (2) teams entered
• Athletes set to maximum of two (2) games – draw developed to allow players to play up one (1) division. Exemption process TBC.
• All time slots changed to 45 minutes
• 12 Boys to be played at Somerville – smaller goals, size 3 balls & no shot clock
• 12 Girls to be played at AHS – smaller goals, size 3 balls & no shot clock

Draw

Attached is a draft version of the 2021/22 Summer Competition Draw.

Note, there are likely to be changes to the draw dependent on nominations received.

The draw has been developed based on the points raised in the recent survey and outcomes.

Should you have any comments in regards to the draw please direct these to XXXXXX

Age Groups of a Saturday

Nominations

We understand that a number of clubs, schools, and associations are still undertaking trials for their BWPI Summer Competition Teams.

Can all clubs, schools, and associations please provide an idea of when we can expect to receive nominations.

If you are able to complete your nominations, please complete these on the following link: 

Referee Nominations & Payments

As outlined in the recent survey results, clubs are required to provide one (1) referee for every two (2) teams nominated by the club. Water Polo Queensland will be making contact with all current and former referees. We ask that clubs also pass on the referee nomination link to the referees within your club. For referee nominations please click here: https://www.waterpoloqld.com.au/events/110736/

The competition will follow the same payment scale as the 2020/2021 season:

Unqualified - $10/game (must be under the supervision of a mentor or assessor)

Community - $15/game

Development - $20/game

Advanced - $25/game

Pool Coordinators - $25/game

A key change for payment of referees in the 2021/2022 season is that all Pool Coordinators and Referee’s will be paid fortnightly.

Should your club be running trials/training/matches in the coming weeks and wish to have referees mentored or assessed through this period, please advise Pam via email on 

Team Fees

$1,100 inc. GST per team

Action Timeline

Education and Training Opportunities

WPQ and BWPI will also look to schedule education and training opportunities prior to the commencement of the season for Pool Co-ordinator’s, Referees and/or Coaches and Table Officials. Further information about the scheduling of these sessions will be provide in the coming weeks. WPA will also be releasing more information during this time about the proposed changes to the Learning and Development framework.