2023 S2 Finals Round 2

Thursday 30/11/2023

Flounders 34 def Sisters 25
Dan 18 // Christy 17

Nuts 68 def Clownfish 18
Jemma 40!! // Shaun 8

Ducks 30 def Rainbow Fish 16
Nicki 10 // Al 6
Rainbow Fish are our official wooden spooners for S2 2023!

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!

Roster for grand final and play-off for third place are on the Roster page.

2023 S2 Finals Round 1

Thursday 23/11/2023

Sisters 48 def Ducks 39
Christy 22 // Nicki 14

Clownfish 42 def Flounders 40
Chloe 14 // Anna/Dan 16
This game was a cracker!! It was a draw at full time and still a draw at the end of extra time! It then went to Golden Goal and Clownfish clinched it! Well done to both teams and especially Clownfish for a great win when playing with only five players!

Sheep Stations def Nuts (forfeit)

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:

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.

Roster for finals round 2 will be updated soon, monitor the Roster page.

2023 S2 Round 14

Thursday 17/11/2023

Sisters 46 def Rainbow Fish 14
Christy 14 // Molly 6

Clownfish def Nuts (forfeit)

Flounders 28 def Ducks 22 (two ducks)
Dan 16 // Ron 8

BYE Sheep Stations

FINALS START NEXT WEEK!!! Roster will be updated soon.

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.

2023 S2 Round 13

Thursday 09/11/2023

Nuts drew with Rainbow Fish (draw due to DKHAC booking mistake)

Sheep Stations 37 def Ducks 26
Tim 11 // Ron 10

Clownfish 36 def Sisters 29
Brett 18 // Holly/Kylie 10

BYE Flounders

Weekly Rule Highlight:

NOTE: Please ensure your fins have rubber edges, hard edged fins/flippers are not permitted.

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.

2023 S2 Round 12

Thursday 02/11/2023

Nuts 55 def Ducks 34
Jemma 30 // Ron 19

Flounders 30 def Clownfish 24
Daniel 10 // Shaun 10

Sheep Stations 35 def Rainbow Fish 24
Greer 24 // Al/Camila 6

BYE Sisters

Waterbasketball Tasmania AGM held 7pm 2nd November 2023:

New board elected:

• President: Shane Hamel (he/him)
• Vice-president: Steve Harwin (he/him)
• Treasurer: Kyle Spooner (he/him)
• Secretary: Camila Abella (she/her)
• General Delegate: Al Fry (they/them)
• Head Referee: Brett Ring (he/him)

Outgoing: Thank you very much to John Morrisby and Alison Scandrett for their service to our sport!

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.

2023 S2 Round 11

Thursday 19/10/2023

Clownfish 36 def Ducks 29
Shaun 14 // Shane 12

Sheep Stations 28 def Sisters 24
Greer 12 // Holly 8

Nuts 52 def Flounders 24
Tony 48!!! // Daniel 10

BYE Rainbow Fish

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.

2023 S2 Round 10

Thursday 12/10/2023

Sheep Stations 48 def Clownfish 27
Tim 14 // Shaun 17

Rainbow Fish 22 def Flounders 18
Libby 8 // Daniel 16

Sisters 39 def Ducks 22
Christy 28 // Sophie 10

BYE Nuts

Weekly Rule Highlight:

NOTE: Please ensure your fins have rubber edges, hard edged fins/flippers are not permitted.

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.

2023 S2 Round 9

Thursday 5/10/2023

Flounders 28 def Sheep Stations 21
Anna 14 // Greer 6

Clownfish 18 (+20 fill-in points) def Rainbow Fish 13
Scott 8 // Al 10

Sisters def Nuts (forfeit)
BYE Ducks out of Water

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.

2023 S2 Round 8

Thursday 28/09/2023

Flounders 46 def Sisters 23
Daniel 30! // Shaun 12

Nuts 52 def Sheep Stations 30
Jemma 36!! // Chloe/Tim 12

Ducks 38 def Rainbow Fish 34
Ron 18 // Al 10

BYE Clownfish

Weekly Rule Highlight:

Fill-in Players

6.1 Fill-in players can be registered or non-registered players.

6.2 Once a player has played 3 games with any team, they must register for Water Basketball and nominate a specific team, as agreed with its captain, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Water Basketball Board.

6.3 The ‘minimum of 4 players’ rule (Section 3.5.4 & 19.1.2) takes precedence over the fill-in rules. In other words, a team must play (on field or in substitution area) with at least 4 of its own players or forfeit the game, no matter how many fill-in players are present, with the exception as noted under 6.4.

6.4 During the first 3 games of the season, there is no 4 own (as in, not registered with other teams) requirement and the minimum of 4 players can be met through use of fill-ins from other teams. All scores, including those from fill-ins, count towards the total team score for the match.

6.4.1 During the remainder of the season (after the first 3 games) the 4 own players rule (see 3.5.4) applies.

6.4.2 During the remainder of the season (after the first 3 games) fill-in players are allowed to shoot for goal but their score will not count towards the team’s total points. Determining this is the scoring Duty member’s responsibility. The umpire will indicate the score and the Duty member will ensure the scores are noted in the fill-in section on the scoring sheet.

6.4.3 At no time during the season will fill-in scores count towards that player’s top scoring ranking, nor will a player be eligible for Best and Fairest votes when filling in.

6.5 Fill-in players must be arranged before the game only and are not allowed to be added during the game, unless arrangement have been made with the opposing captain and at least one umpire.

6.5.1 Fill-in players must write their name in the Fill-In section (below each team) and indicate whether he/she is a registered (with another team) or nonregistered player. The Captain is ultimately responsible for this to be done correctly.

6.6 As stated under 3.5, during the regular season teams are allowed to field up to 6 players, with a minimum of 3 females. The following deviations are possible but must be agreed to by both the captain of the opposing team as well as at least one of the umpires:

6.6.1 Insufficient team members, which spots are filled appropriately (in accordance with minimum 3 females rule) by fill-in players.

6.6.2 The team fields insufficient female players (less than 3), which spots are filled by additional male players from the same team. In this instance, the male players from the same team are considered to be regular team players with regards to scoring and award point rules.

6.7 During the Finals period of a season, teams may not use fill-ins from other teams or non-registered players and may not field additional male players from the same team should there be less than 3 females available.

6.7.1 When a team has less than 6 players (registered with that team) available to play during Finals and the missing player(s) cannot play due to medical reasons (a medical certificate must be presented to a Board member before the game), replacement fill-in(s) may be used. They must be registered but can play regardless of whether they have played the minimum of 3 games with that team (3.4).

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

2023 S2 Round 7

Thursday 21/09/2023

Sisters 45 def Rainbow Fish 24
Luke 25 // Al/Molly 10

Nuts def Clownfish (forfeit)

Ducks 35 def Flounders 34
Nicki 12 // Sam 14

Sheep Stations BYE

Weekly Rule Highlight:

Umpires

7.1 At Water Basketball matches a minimum of one and maximum of three umpires must be present at all times during game and rest times.

7.2 The umpires shall be in absolute control of the game and have authority over the players during the whole duration of the game within the precincts of the pool.

7.2.1 All decisions by the umpires shall be final and their interpretation of the Rules shall be obeyed throughout the game. The umpires shall not make any presumption as to the facts of any situation during the game but shall interpret what they observe to the best of their ability.

7.2.2 A umpire may alter their decision provided he does so before the ball is put back into play.

7.3 The umpires shall whistle to start and restart the game and to declare goals, goal throws, corner throws, neutral balls and infringements of the Rules.

7.4 The umpires shall refrain from declaring a foul if, in their opinion, such declaration would be an advantage to the offending player’s team. In these circumstances, the umpire may call “Advantage – Play On”, without blowing the whistle, to signify to players that they have allowed play to continue after refraining to declare a foul.

7.4.1 The umpires may declare not to award a minor foul when there is still a possibility to play the ball OR no player was disadvantaged by the incident (e.g. accidental contact). In these circumstances, the umpire may call “Play On” to signify to players that they have allowed play to continue after refraining to declare a foul.

7.5 The umpires shall have the power to order any player from the water (S. 16) and to abandon the game should a player refuse to leave the water when so ordered.

7.5.1 If the game is thus abandoned, the offending player’s team shall forfeit the game in accordance with Section 19.

7.6 The umpires shall have the power to order the removal from the precincts of the pool any player, substitute, spectator or official whose behaviour prevents the umpires from carrying out their duties in a proper and impartial manner.

7.7 The umpires shall have the power to abandon the game at any time if, in their opinion, the behaviour of the players or spectators, or other circumstances prevent it from being brought to a proper conclusion.

7.7.1 If the game has to be abandoned the umpires shall report their actions to the Water Basketball Board nominated Chief Umpire.

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