Hibiscus Coast Water Polo Club

SUNDAY LEAGUE RULES

The relevant junior waterpolo and/or water polo rules are applicable but there are some tournament rules that we have in addition to the standard rules. If there is any conflict then the standard rules will apply. FINA rules will be used for game and pool ties to determine a winner, if required.

BEFORE THE GAME

Each team is required to provide a parent to man the officials table. This involves running the scoreboard, recording the results and updating the exclusion board.

GAME DURATION

The game will consist of two 10 minute halves (unless otherwise informed) with a 2 minute break between halves to change ends.

DURING THE GAME

Teams and their supporters are expected to abide by the codes of conduct established for the club.
Players are not allowed to change caps. If the goalkeeper is replaced then the goalkeeper must take a new cap number not previously worn by another player – they are not allowed to use the cap of an existing player. The change may only happen during a break between halves and the change must be recorded on the record of the game along with the time of the change.
Substitutes and coaches are required to stay within their allocated areas for the duration of the game.
Managers are required to control the behaviour of their teams and supporters.
One parent is to keep a record of the time and indicate to the referee when the time has elapsed for each half.
The timekeeper is to record the timing for each ejection. The timing starts when play restarts after the ejection (the ejected player must remain in the pool). At the end of the ejection period (30 seconds) the timekeeper must signal the referee who will then allow the player to return. The player must wait for the referee and may not re-enter on the signal from the timekeeper. The player must enter the pool properly and the timekeeper is to indicate to the referee if there is a breach of this.
The other parent is to record the goal scorers and also the ejections against the relevant player. The referee will indicate the cap number of the goal scorer for each goal scored and for each ejection. The recordkeeper is to indicate to the referee when the ejection is the third for that particular player and that they are permanently ejected from the game.

In the event of brutality the recordkeeper is required to record this against the players name. The referee will stop the game and ask the offending player to leave the building. Only when the player has left can the game be restarted. An official investigation in to the incident will ensue.

Coaches are expected to provide discipline to their teams and Managers are required to ensure that parents/spectators are behaving appropriately. Codes of Conduct have been established for the different contributors in the sport.

No parents or supporters, other than time keepers, the coach and team manager are allowed onto the pool deck.
Any issues during the game should be reported to the referee during breaks by the coach or the manager.
The Sunday league co-ordinator is allocated to organise and supervise junior waterpolo and water polo and they can also be approached with any concerns ONLY by the coach or the manager.

Written complaints can be received by the Sunday league co-ordinator and/or a Committee Member after the game.

AFTER THE GAME

Caps are to be returned.The last playing teams are required to assist with the dismantling and storage of the equipment and assisiting in the resetting of the lane ropes.
The score sheets are to remain with HCWC.
Teams are expected to show good sportsmanship towards each other, opposition and officials.
Teams may choose to present their teams with “player of the day” or similar awards.
Any players ejected for brutality will need to present themselves for further sanction and action.

GENERAL

Sanction may be applied during or after any game in terms of the club procedures.

POINTS ALLOCATION

League points allocated :
2 for a win
1 for a draw
0 for a loss

Defaulting team will record a 0-5 loss and receive 0 points.

FINA PROGRESSION RULES

At the end of the season the league winners will be decided by either a finals session or where no finals are played by the FINA criteria listed below :

BL 9.6.1 Classification of Teams
The classification of teams in the Preliminary Round will be made on points namely two (2) points for each match won, one (1) point for each match drawn and zero points for each match lost.
BL 9.6.2 Forfeited Games
If a team declares a forfeit or is disqualified for one (1) or more matches, the match or matches shall be awarded to the opponent with a goal score 5 - 0.
BL 9.6.3 Tie Breaking
BL 9.6.3.1 If two (2) teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
BL 9.6.3.1.1 The team winning the game between them shall be placed higher.
BL 9.6.3.1.2 If the game between them was tied, then the results against the highest placed team(s) in the group shall be considered.
BL 9.6.3.1.3 The first comparison shall be based on goal difference, and if still tied, then based on goals scored.
BL 9.6.3.1.4 The comparison shall be made first compared to the highest placed team (or teams, if tied) in the group.
BL 9.6.3.1.5 If still tied, the results against the next highest placed team (or teams, if tied) shall be used in succession until all results have been considered.
BL 9.6.3.1.6 If still tied, the teams shall shoot penalty shots to determine which team shall be placed higher. Each team shall nominate five (5) players and a goalkeeper who will participate in the penalty shoot-out. The team shall shoot five (5) penalty shots at the goal of the other team, alternating shots. If a tie exists after each team has taken five (5) shots, then teams shall take sets of alternate shots until one team scores and the other does not. The procedure shall be conducted following the final game of the round or at the first practical opportunity.
BL 9.6.3.1.7 If there is more than one tie in a group, the highest placed tie shall be determined first.
BL 9.6.3.1.8 If it is the situation where there is more than one tie in a group and it is not possible to determine the highest placed team then all results within the group shall be used to determine the highest placed team.
BL 9.6.3.2 If three (3) or more teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
BL 9.6.3.2.1 The results among the tied teams shall determine which team is placed highest.
BL 9.6.3.2.2 If, at any time during the application of the procedure set out in this BL 9.6.3.2, the number of tied teams is reduced to two (2), then BL 9.6.3.1 shall be used to determine which of the two (2) remaining teams is placed higher.
BL 9.6.3.2.3 The comparison shall be made first, upon the points of the games among the tied teams, second, the goal difference, and third, based upon goals scored.
BL 9.6.3.2.4 If still tied, the games played against the highest placed team (or teams, if tied) shall be considered.
BL 9.6.3.2.5 The first comparison shall be based on goal difference, and if still tied, then based on goals scored.
BL 9.6.3.2.6 If still tied, the results against the next highest placed team (or teams, if tied) shall be used in succession until all results have been considered.
BL 9.6.3.2.7 If still tied, the teams shall shoot penalty shots to determine which team shall be placed highest. Each team shall nominate five (5) players and a goalkeeper who will participate in the penalty shoot-out. Each team shall shoot five (5) penalty shots at its opponent’s goal in alternate succession. The first team shall take its first penalty shot and then each other team shall take its first penalty shot, etc. If a tie shall exist after that procedure, the teams shall then take sets of alternate shots until one team misses and the other(s) score. The procedure shall be conducted following the final game of the round or at the first practical opportunity.
BL 9.6.3.2.8 If there is more than one tie in a group, the highest placed tie shall be determined first.
BL 9.6.3.3 For the purpose of calculating either goal difference or goals scored the goals in any penalty shoot out will not be taken into consideration.