2022 S1 Round 8

Thursday 12/05/2022

Clownfish 42 def Ducks 34
Brett/Kelsey 12 //  Andrew/Nicki 8

Sharks 40 def Sisters 26
Beau 20 // Bec 14

All teams had paid rego by last week!! Thanks to everyone for making another great season happen.
Let’s try and get a few teams back next season!

Weekly Rule Highlight

Field of Play and Equipment

The Water Basketball Court

1.1 The organisation co-ordinating Water Basketball shall be responsible for providing all fixtures and equipment.

1.2 The layout and markings of the pool shall be in accordance with the Diagram above.

1.3 Distinctive markings or witches hats shall be provided denoting the 2 meter area (a.k.a. ‘Key’), 3 point/metre line and the half-way line.

1.4 Lane ropes with coloured markers shall be placed at the side of the pool, to indicate the “Exclusion / Substitution” area.

1.5 Sufficient space shall be provided to enable the umpires to have free movement along the side-line. 1.6 A standard set of goal posts are provided for each game, one set at each end of the pool.

See Roster Link for next week’s Games

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

2022 S1 Round 7

Thursday 12/05/2022

Sharks 34 def Ducks 26
Beau 20 //  Holly 14

Beached Az 46 def Clownfish 34
Sam 16 // Jordan 14

All teams have paid!! Thanks to everyone for making another great season happen.
Let’s try and get a few teams back next season!

Weekly Rule Highlight

Timekeeper and Scorers

8.1 The Time keeper must start the game timer in accordance with instructions from the umpires and in accordance with Section 9.3.

8.2 The Time keeper must keep track of time and audibly signal the commencement of the last minute of each period to all players and umpires.

8.3 The Time keeper shall audibly signal the end of each period to the umpire and their signal shall take immediate effect except:

8.3.1 In the case of a simultaneous award by the umpire of a penalty throw, in which case the penalty throw shall be taken in accordance with the Rules.

8.3.2 If the ball is in flight when time is called, and subsequently passes through the goal hoop, in which event the resultant points shall be awarded.

8.4 The Scorer is responsible for maintaining an accurate record of the game including the players (verify that names/numbers were entered correctly on the sheet), the score and gross misconduct fouls (written on back of sheet) awarded against each player.

See Roster Link for next week’s Games

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

2022 S1 Round 6

Thursday 5/05/2022

Beached Az 54 def Sisters 28
Sam 34 //  Annemarie 16

Sharks 44 def Clownfish 42
Beau 24 // Shaun & Jordan 14

Weekly Rule Highlight

The duration of the game, breaks and potential overtime

The duration of the game, breaks and potential overtime are described in Section 10.

As pretty much everyone knows, a game lasts for 4 periods of 8 minutes of playing time. Rest time between quarters is 2 minutes and with 30 seconds to go both teams should take their places on the field. Please don’t be late, since that affects everyone involved, including potentially pushes out the game finishing time which then impacts the next two teams.

Lesser known is what happens when regular time ends in a draw in a game where a result is required, i.e. a finals game. If that happens, there will be the normal 2 minute rest period followed by two further 3-minute periods (teams swap sides for the 2nd period) of extra-time with no rest period in between.

The team that previously won the toss has starting possession for the first period of overtime and the opposing team has starting possession for the second period of overtime. The Neutral ball rule should continue as is; i.e. it does not reset back to the team that started the game if it is the other team’s turn.

If the scores are level at the end of overtime, there will be a further 2-minute rest period followed by a continual period of ‘Golden Goal’ overtime. So, the team that scores the first goal wins. Note, the team starting with starting possession and Neutral ball possession for ‘Golden Goal’ overtime will be determined by a new toss.

See Roster Link for next week’s Games

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

2022 S1 Round 5

Thursday 28/04/2022

Clownfish 44 def Sisters 30
Jordan & Brett 18 //  Annemarie 16

Beached Az 44 def Ducks 34
Sam 38!! // Nicki 20

Team Fees

Team Fee Payments to your Captains by Round 4-5 would be Grateful. Captains contact Kyle Spooner if more time is required for Teams Payment to Water Basketball Tasmania.

Round 5 was this Week! Captains Pressure your Players for Payment.  Teams are Locked in now so if you take on New Players you need to update your Team Information Sheet to update the Game Sheets. Thank you.

Weekly Rule Highlight

Spirit of the Game

Grabbing Hands or Legs is considered Gross Misconduct – can be removed from the game.

16.1 When called for gross misconduct/dangerous play, the offending player shall be excluded from the game for at least the remainder of the quarter, or for the remainder of the game at the umpire’s discretion, without substitution.

16.6 It shall be considered Gross Misconduct to commit any of the following offences:

16.6.1 To commit an act of violent behaviour (including kicking or striking or make disproportionate movements with that intent) against an opponent or official, whether during play (including any stoppages or timeouts) or the intervals between periods of play.

16.6.2 To be guilty of the persistent use of foul language and/or violent or persistent foul play.

16.6.3 To refuse to reasonably obey a umpire or official. Whether during play (including any stoppages or timeouts) or the intervals between periods of play

16.6.4 To commit dangerous play that threatens the safety of players, umpires and/or officials.

See Roster Link for next week’s Games

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

2022 S1 Round 4

Thursday 21/04/2022

Beached Az 26 def Sharks 22
Kylie 16 //  Kath 14

Ducks 39 def Sisters 32
Nicki 12 // Annemarie 14

“Special note – First Score for Stephen Donnelly with a 3 Pointer – Shot of the Night!

Team Fees

Team Fee Payments to your Captains by Round 4-5 would be Grateful. Captains contact Kyle Spooner if more time is required for Teams Payment to Water Basketball Tasmania.

Round 5 is this Week! Captains Pressure your Players for Payment.  Teams are Locked in now so if you take on New Players you need to update your Team Information Sheet to update the Game Sheets. Thank you.

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.

See Roster Link for next week’s Games

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

2022 S1 Round 3

Thursday 7/04/2022

Clownfish 32 def  Ducks 30
Brett 18 //  Nicki 10

Sisters 32 def Sharks 28
Bec 10 // Beau 16

Weekly Rule Highlight

Timekeeper and Scorers

8.1 The Time keeper must start the game timer in accordance with instructions from the umpires and in accordance with Section 9.3.

8.2 The Time keeper must keep track of time and audibly signal the commencement of the last minute of each period to all players and umpires.

8.3 The Time keeper shall audibly signal the end of each period to the umpire and their signal shall take immediate effect except:

8.3.1 In the case of a simultaneous award by the umpire of a penalty throw, in which case the penalty throw shall be taken in accordance with the Rules.

8.3.2 If the ball is in flight when time is called, and subsequently passes through the goal hoop, in which event the resultant points shall be awarded.

8.4 The Scorer is responsible for maintaining an accurate record of the game including the players (verify that names/numbers were entered correctly on the sheet), the score and gross misconduct fouls (written on back of sheet) awarded against each player.

See Roster Link for next week’s Games

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

2022 S1 Round 2

Thursday 31/03/2022

Sharks 38 def  Ducks 42
Sam 20 //  Nicki 12

Beached Az 42 def Clownfish 30
Sam 26 // Fill-ins 26

Weekly Rule Highlight

Safety is everyone’s responsibility – please keep everyone safe. 

12.1 The following general Throw-in rules form the basis for all subsequently mentioned specific throw-in scenarios:

12.1.1 A Throw-in shall be taken through the ball leaving the hand of the player taking the throw-in (e.g. a pass), or through swimming away from the designated throw-in spot with the ball before passing to another player.

12.1.2 The ball shall be in play immediately when it leaves the hand of the player taking the Throw-in or when a player swims away from the designated throw-in spot, followed by the umpire’s ‘Play On’ call.

12.1.3 The Throw-in need not be taken by the nearest player but shall be taken without undue delay. Undue delay can be called by the umpire and will result in a turn-over and free throw for the opposing team.

12.1.4 A Throw-in taken from the wrong position shall be retaken.

12.1.5 No player within two (2) metres may contest the taking of a Throw-in.

12.1.6 Any event where a umpire is unable to determine the team the throw-in should be awarded to shall be called as a Neutral Ball (Section 13).

12.2 After a goal has been scored, a Restart Throw-in shall be taken by any player on the defending team from anywhere within their defending two (2) metre crease area but along the baseline.

12.2.1 The player taking the Restart Throw-in is not permitted to carry, dribble or throw the ball beyond the half way line unless having previously passed the ball to another player.

See you all there next week – 😊

See Roster Link for next week’s Games

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

2022 S1 Round 1

Thursday 24/03/2022

Beached Az 36 def  Sisters 18
Kylie 16 //  Steve 8

Sharks 44 def Clownfish 38
Beau 28 // Alison 14

Team Fees

Team Fee Payments to your Captains by Round 4-5 would be Grateful. Captains contact Kyle Spooner if more time is required for Teams Payment to Water Basketball Tasmania.

Weekly Rule Highlight

15.19.4 Accidental contact will be interpreted by the umpire in terms of severity, location and intent, within the spirit of the game.

15.20 A player with the ball may not push into an opponent’s cylinder, if that opponent has remained static for at least 1 full second (Barging).

15.21 A player defending a static player in possession of the ball may not impede the cylinder of the player with the ball (Impeding).

15.22.2 If the defending player moves forward (towards the opposing baseline)), from an established position between the attacking player and the defensive goal, and the players physically connect, the defending player is committing a contact violation.

15.22.2.1 If the defending player has already moved to the side of or behind the attacking player, static defending rule 15.20 applies. If that defending player is still in motion and the players physically connect, the defending player is committing a contact violation.

See you all there next week – 😊

See Roster Link for next week’s Games

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

2021 – S2 Results R5

Thursday 19/08/2021

Sharks 28 def Brothers Az 20
Paul 16 / Emma 8

Ducks out of Water 36 def Sheep Stations 26
Nicki 6, Rob/Clinton/Geer 8

Beached Az 38 def Clownfish 32
Sam/Christy 14, Jordan 20

The Nuts 0 def bye The Sisters “forfeit”
N/A 0, N/A 0

Team Fees

Team Fee Payments are now Due. Captains contact Kyle Spooner if more time is required for Teams Payment to Water Basketball Tasmania.

Please get those payments in soon.

Weekly Rule Highlight

Safety is everyone’s responsibility – please keep everyone safe.  Keep a positive spin, as this is a fun social sport.  

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 THAC 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.

To update the scoring sheets, you need to let us know of the changes on your Team Information Sheet. This way the board and you have information on your players.

Team CAPS – LOGOS – And Names

Any Teams looking at getting New Caps, or would like to get some Assistance in Getting a Great Logo. Please contact Kyle Spooner.   We have access to some people to are talented in the Graphic design area.   With the Caps would like to discuss options and colours before replacing your current caps possibly a team name changes if desired.

Umpires / Captains Meeting

 September 2^nd we are having a Umpires meeting.  If you team is not providing a Umpire, Team Captains are asked to come to pass information to their Teams.

The ladder has been updater and have a look at next week’s Roster page.

2021 – S2 Results R4

Thursday 12/08/2021

Before you Look at the results, I would like to have a call out to Brett Ring – He has taken up role of updating the Stats and Printing out the Score Sheets each week.  He doing a remarkable job and want to give credit where credit is due.  So next week if you could just rub his head and say thank you 😊 Thank you Brett Ring

Sheep Stations 33 def by Beached Az 53
Greer 14 / Sam 21

Brothers 30 def by Sisters 42
Sam 14, Alex 22

Ducks out of Water 46 def by Clownfish 50
Shane, Nicki 12, Jordan 22

Nuts 34 def bye Sharks 36
Tony 26, Ellie 22

Team Fees – Round 5 Approaching

Team Fee Payments to your Captains by Round 4-5 would be Grateful. Captains contact Kyle Spooner if more time is required for Teams Payment to Water Basketball Tasmania.

Round 5 is this Week! Captains Pressure your Players for Payment.  Teams are Locked in now so if you take on New Players you need to update your Team Information Sheet to update the Game Sheets. Thank you.

Weekly Rule Highlight

Players Check yourself Overall rule – Spirit of the Game

Grabbing Hands or Legs is considered Gross Misconduct – can be removed from the game.

16.1 When called for gross misconduct/dangerous play, the offending player shall be excluded from the game for at least the remainder of the quarter, or for the remainder of the game at the umpire’s discretion, without substitution.

16.6 It shall be considered Gross Misconduct to commit any of the following offences:

16.6.1 To commit an act of violent behaviour (including kicking or striking or make disproportionate movements with that intent) against an opponent or official, whether during play (including any stoppages or timeouts) or the intervals between periods of play.

16.6.2 To be guilty of the persistent use of foul language and/or violent or persistent foul play.

16.6.3 To refuse to reasonably obey a umpire or official. Whether during play (including any stoppages or timeouts) or the intervals between periods of play

16.6.4 To commit dangerous play that threatens the safety of players, umpires and/or officials.

Team CAPS – LOGOS – And Names

Any Teams looking at getting New Caps, or would like to get some Assistance in Getting a Great Logo. Please contact Kyle Spooner.   We have access to some people who are talented in the Graphic design area.   With the Caps, I would like to discuss options and colours before replacing your current caps possibly a team name changes if desired.

Umpires / Captains Meeting

September 2^nd we are having a Umpires meeting.  If you team is not providing a Umpire, Team Captains are asked to come to pass information to their Teams.

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