BEACH WATER POLO TOURNAMENT
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SPORT
It’s wonderful to welcome everyone to our second ever Beach Polo Tournament. The tournament follows the same format as in 2023 and we welcome eight men’s club teams and fourteen open age-group school teams. It’s a great pleasure to welcome CBC from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
A tournament like this requires a huge amount of work, and I would like to thank Rene Swart, John Nkuna, Robyn Keys, Jack Sachane, and the support staff for their continued efforts to ensure our facilities and events are well prepared and organised. Thanks to Nobuhle Mtshali and the marketing department for the programme and marketing of the tournament.
I would also like to thank Garron Robinson and the catering department for the refreshments and food provided.
Thanks to Natanya Nell, our head of functions and events, for overseeing and ensuring everything is superbly organised.
Our Water Polo parents continue to be a huge support to the club, and I would like to thank all the parents involved or who have contributed to the organisation of the tournament. It really is a massive help, and I am truly grateful for all they have done.
Finally, thank you to Nardus Badenhorst and his water polo staff who have continued to drive this event and run it so successfully.
We hope you enjoy the weekend and our hospitality, and we encourage you to support the tournament and players positively.
Yours sincerely
GARTH TURVEY
(Director of Sport)
BEACH WATER POLO RULES
Please note that we will be following the FINA Beach Water Polo Rules. Click here to refer to the document sent along with this information booklet.
Teams consist of 7-10 players, including substitutes.
All U18 Section Pool Matches will consist of 2 x 7-minute running chukkas, and placement matches will consist of 4 x 5-minute playing time.
All Senior matches will consist of 4 x 5 min chukkas of playing time.
VENUE INFORMATION
Pool Location: The swimming pool is behind the Tom Hamilton Wellness Centre. For pool allocation and the location of the entrances and bathrooms, please refer to the school map image
Food and Beverage Stands: All vendors will be set up next to the Tom Hamilton Wellness Centre. We have the following stores on campus this weekend:
- Shorty’s Coffee Shop (Inside Tom Hamilton Wellness Centre)
- Tuckshop (Inside Tom Hamilton Wellness Centre)
- Parent’s Braai Stand
- Beer Tent
- Cocktail Bar
Sanitorium: The SAN is open and on duty throughout the weekend for any First Aid needs.
Parking: Please note that it is one-way traffic throughout the weekend, and all guests need to exit via the Maldon Road exit. Parking is available along David Butcher Drive, beside the THWC and swimming pool. Should parking space be limited, we will open the Maldon Road gate for guests to park on Wormser Field.
LIVE SCORING AND STREAMING
It’s Happening Africa: The schedule, live scoring, and match stats will be available on the app. Download the IH Africa App from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/ih-sports-app/id6443482989
Or from the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iha.waterpolo
SuperSport Schools: All matches will be live-streamed and broadcasted on SuperSport Schools https://live.supersportschools.com/
EVENT SPONSORS
TOURNAMENT FIXTURES – U18 SECTION
TOURNAMENT FIXTURES – SENIOR SECTION