Water Polo ACT's Senior Winter Competition is a Fast5s style competition. 

Rules

• Five players in the water including the goal keeper
• After a goal, game re-starts from half way
• Excluded player must swim to the corner, rise to the surface and then may re-enter
• Teams must have a minimum of six players, and a maximum of 13 - however, clubs are to consider the length of games (20 minutes) when structuring their teams. A playing roster of 8 is recommended.
• Players may only play in one team per division.
• Games are played 2x10 minute running time halves with 30sec shot clock. No time outs.
• Teams must provide a referee for the game following their game. These referees must sign the scorecard to be paid.

Divisions

There are three divisions:

• Men
• Women
• Mixed social

When entering teams into the mixed social division, clubs must consider the spirit of a social competition.

Entry

For team entry email: admin@actwaterpolo.com

Provide the following information:

• Club name
• Team name
• Division
• Contact name and email address

Teams may enter for a single tournament (i.e. one day) or for all three tournaments. Each weekend is played as a discrete competition.

Teams may consist of a single club, or a composite club. Clubs are to advise on the structure of their team upon entry.

Team entry closes on Tuesday 14 August, with player names submitted on Tuesday 21 August.

Draw will be released on Monday 20 August. Structure of the draw will depend on the number of teams entered per division.

Mixed social: players may come together to create a team for this division. Players not currently registered with a Club must register with Water Polo ACT prior to playing.

Player registration

Players must be registered with the Club in which they are affiliated with. Unregistered players will not be permitted to participate in the competition.

Players not affiliated with a Club must register with Water Polo ACT ($50 for the season): https://www.actwaterpolo.com/registration/

Cost

Cost of the tournament is $26 per player per team. Pool entry is not included as part of the team entry fee.

Teams will be invoiced on the Thursday prior to the competition once team lists are received. 

Teams withdrawing from the competition after Monday 20 August will be invoiced a late withdrawal fee of $100.