2024 S1 Round 5

Thursday 21/03/2024

Dugongs 32 def Ducks 24
Christy 16 // Ron 8

Flounders 44 def Sisters 16
Daniel/Lauren 20 // Nathan 12

Sheep Stations 37 def Rainbow Fish 24
Chloe 13 // Leah/Libby 8

BYE Clownfish

WEEKLY RULE HIGHLIGHT:

Substitutes & Entry during Game

Note: the “Substitution area” is near the middle of the pool denoted by a change in the color of the floating divider (blue or white sections)

5.1 At any time during a game a player may be substituted by leaving the field of play at the “Substitution area” by diving below the rope and surfacing in the field of play.

5.1.1 The substitute may enter the field of play from the Substitution area as soon as the exiting player has visibly risen to the surface of the water within the Substitution area. This is subject to interpretation by the umpires and is generally not enforced unless an unfair advantage is gained through abusing this rule.

5.1.2 The game shall continue during substitution.

5.2 Any player entry to the pool during gameplay (e.g. substitution or late arrival) must take place through the Substitution area.

5.2.1 Entering the field of play in any other manner may result in a minor foul and turn over to be taken from the half-way line if the offending team is in possession of the ball at the time.

5.2.2 If the offending team is not in possession then the player must leave the field while play continues and the player must re-enter through the Substitution area. In this scenario, play will only be stopped by the umpire if the inpossession team suffers any disadvantage from the illegal entry, or if there is a potential risk of harm to any player.

The ladder and Top Scorer has been updated, have a look at next week’s Roster page.

2024 S1 Round 4

Thursday 14/03/2024

Ducks 48 def Sisters 28
Holly 12 // Steve/Robert/Holly 8

Sheep Stations 38 def Clownfish 27
Clinton/Tim 13 // Molly 15

Flounders 35 def Dugongs 16
Kathryn 11 // Christy 10

BYE Rainbow Fish

WEEKLY RULE HIGHLIGHT:

Duration of the Game

10.1 A game shall comprise of four (4) periods of eight (8) minutes of playing time.

10.2 Rest time between playing quarters shall be two (2) minutes.

10.3 In a game where a result is required;

10.3.1 If the score is level at the end of the fourth period in a final, there shall be a two minute rest period followed by two further periods of extra-time comprising of three (3) minutes of running time with no rest period in between.

10.3.1.1 The team that previously won the toss has starting possession for the first period of extra-time and the opposing team has starting possession for the second period of extra-time.

10.3.2 If the scores are level at the end of extra-time, there shall be a further two (2) minute rest period followed by a continual period of “Golden Goal” extra-time, whereby the team who scores the first goal shall be awarded the winner of the game.

10.3.2.1 The team starting with starting possession for “Golden Goal” extra-time will be determined by a new toss.

The ladder and Top Scorer has been updated, have a look at next week’s Roster page.

2024 S1 Round 3

Thursday 7/3/2024

Sheep Stations 40 def Sisters 26
Greer 16 // Holly 8

Flounders 36 def Rainbow Fish 14
Daniel 18 // Camila 6

Ducks 38 def Clownfish 26
Holly 12 // Lauchie 8

BYE Dugongs

WEEKLY RULE HIGHLIGHT:

Caps, Swimwear, Jewellery and Fins (Flippers)

2.1 Caps of different colours shall be worn by each team, one team wearing light, the other dark and must be fastened under the chin.

2.1.1 Caps are to be worn through the entire duration of the game.

2.1.2 Caps are to have malleable ear protectors of the same colour.

2.1.3 Caps shall be numbered on both sides with numbers 10cm in height and/or clearly visible to the umpires. A player cannot change their cap number during the game except with permission from the umpire.

2.2 Players shall wear non-transparent costumes or costumes, of durable material that remains close to the body at all times (to avoid getting caught in the loose material).

2.3 Players shall remove jewellery and other articles likely to cause injury (e.g. watches, rings, bracelets etc.).

2.3.1 The umpire will assess and have the final say in whether wearing jewellery during the game presents a danger to any player.

2.3.2 If considered a danger, the item must either be removed or thoroughly covered with waterproof/resistant tape. If that is refused or not possible, the player will be excluded from the game. Refusal to do is dealt with under ‘16 Gross Misconduct/Dangerous Play’.

2.4 Players must wear flippers with the extended fin component not to exceed 30 centimetres beyond the players toe line.

2.4.1 If the umpire determines that a player is not wearing fins or non-regulation size fins, the umpire will stop play and direct the player to leave the pool via the substitution area and that player may not return until he/she is wearing the appropriate fins.

2.4.2 Should a player be sent off in this manner, the player may be substituted if a substitute is available for that team.

2.4.3 Once the player has left the pool, the umpire will signal ‘play on’ from the situation in which play was stopped (ball possession does not change).

2.4.4 An exception may apply if a player cannot wear fins due to a medical reason (sprained ankle, etc.), which will need to be pre-approved by at least one of the umpires for the relevant game.

The ladder and Top Scorer has been updated, have a look at next week’s Roster page.

2024 S1 Round 2

Thursday 29/2/2024

Flounders 40 def Sheep Stations 37
Shaun 12 // Tim 18

Dugongs 49 def ClownFish 18
Christy 27 // Lauchie 8

Sister 32 def Rainbow Fish 22
Holly 20 // Camila 10

BYE Ducks

The ladder and Top Scorer has been updated, have a look at next week’s Roster page.

2024 S1 Round 1

Thursday 22/2/2024

Flounders 50 def Clownfish 12
Shaun 36!! // Molly/Lauchie 4

Ducks 32 def Rainbow Fish 18
Kyle/Holly 8 // Leah 12

Sheep Stations def Dugongs (forfeit)

BYE Sisters

Sorry for the delay in posting this!

Umpiring Water Basketball

Just want to say thank you to all the referees. We are always keen for more to join the ranks so please consider becoming a ref (expectation is two ref’s from each team). Talk to your team captain or Brett Ring (head ref) about having a go next season!

Weekly Rule Highlight:

Game Stoppages

18.1 The umpire may stop a game in the event of accident, injury or illness

18.2 In the event of a game stoppage a player shall be allowed to leave the water, or sit or stand on the steps or side of the pool with the permission of a umpire.

18.3 If accident, injury or illness, including bleeding, occurs, a umpire may at their discretion suspend the game for not more than three minutes, in which case he shall instruct the timekeeper as to when the stoppage period is to commence.

18.3.1 The team in possession of the ball at the time of the stoppage shall put the ball into play at the place of stoppage when the play is resumed.

18.3.2 The player who puts the ball back in play after a stoppage is not permitted to shoot.

18.4 The captain of a team may forfeit in accordance with Section 19, but it must occur during a game stoppage.

The ladder and Top Scorer has been updated, have a look at next week’s Roster page.