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RANGITOTO COLLEGE WATER POLO

Welcome Rangitoto Water Polo Parents and Students to the 2019 Water Polo Season.

The purpose of this document it to provide you with information for 2019 Water Polo and will
be available on our Rangitoto College Water Polo Webpage
*Please note this document may be updated due to changes in the programme.

Water Polo Program Management Team

                        Scott Vaughan – Water Polo Program Manager

                                             Role:
       Coaching Coordinator
       In charge of coach, manager and player support throughout the season
       In charge of communicating with parents, student contact during school hours
       Point of contact with North Harbour Water Polo and the College’s Senior Management
       Organises team gear and ensures teams are well prepared for trainings and games

 Email: scott.vaughan@rangitoto.school.nz

Communicating with us

Email correspondence - All notice regarding attendance, training or game issues should be
communicated directly with Scott the Water Polo Program Manager via email in the first
instance between the hours of 8am-4pm. Any correspondence outside of 4pm will be
responded to the following day. scott.vaughan@rangitoto.school.nz.

Phone calls - We ask you to kindly phone between reasonable working hours and only for
issues that require attention in real time. Anything that can be redirected to email during
School hours would be greatly appreciated.

Communicating with you

       Communication to the students: The Water Polo Program Manager will
       communicate

                  ●   Training/game information
                  ●   Cancellation / postponement information
                  ●   Meetings and video sessions
       Via:

                  ●   Rangitoto Sports App:

       Communication to the Parents: The Sports Manager will communicate

                  ●   Training/game information
                  ●   Cancellation / postponement information
                  ●   Meetings and video sessions
       Via:

                  ○   Rangitoto Sports App:

Download our free mobile app. Search Rangitoto Sport in your phone’s app store. Click the
Settings icon in top right corner. Then click Subscriptions to select Water Polo and as many
other sports as you want.

Cost to play Water Polo

It depends on the team and type of competition or training, but please use the following as a
guideline.

Premier Teams

- 2019 Term 1 Season: $750.00 - $800.00
- 2019 North Island Championships: $90.00 - $100.00
- 2019 National Championships: $850.00 - $950.00
- 2019 Term 3 and/or 4 training: $200.00 per term
- 2019 Trans-Tasman Tournament (boys only) TBC $2000.00 - $2500.00

Other Senior Teams

- 2019 Term 1 Season: $350.00 - $400.00
- 2019 North Island Championships: $90.00 - $100.00
- 2019 National Championships: $400.00 - $450.00
- 2019 Term 3 and/or 4 training $60.00 - $100.00 per term

Junior Teams

- 2019 Term 1-4 Season: $650.00 - $700.00
- 2019 North Island Championships: $90.00 - $100.00
- 2019 Challenger Cup – Please click link for further information – Challenger Cup

Criteria

Water Polo is a team sport. It is difficult to base selection strictly on trials therefore some
subjective judgement may be required from previous school performances. Some of the
selection criteria is measurable however the majority is under the discretion of the coaches.
The coaching team will base their decision on what is best for the team overall.
The selection criterion is outlined below.

Basic Fundamentals:

Swimming Speed, Technique, Endurance
Water Polo Swimming
Correct egg beater
Correct breaststroke
Ability to catch / throw with one hand
Spatial awareness
Ability to press and mark players individually
Ability to work as a team

Detailed Criteria: (more relevant as we move through the age groups)

Individual / team play characteristics
Individual ball handling
Application of skills to the game situation
Passing under pressure

Ability to maintain possession
Ability to make execute correct decisions under pressure
Technical abilities in specific positions

Drivers

Ability to shoot – technical and shot selection
Ability to create a passing option / assist a team mate / good pass selection
Ability to earn an advantage or exclusion

Centre Defenders

Ability to read the game (attack and defence)
Ability to front mark
Ability to counter attack
Ability to communicate with defence and follow tactical instruction

Centre Forwards

Ability to control opposition
Ability to control the ball
Ability to execute range of shoots
Good shot selections
Ability to earn exclusions
Ability to cover and participate in team defence

Outside Shooters

Good shot selection
Ability to shoot under pressure
Ability to shoot around blockers
Ability to score from different positions/ angles

Goalkeepers

Ability to block shots
Ability to communicate with defence
Reaction to rebounds/ CF shots
Long accurate passes
Technical able depending on shot (lob etc.)
Ability to anticipate
Ability to read the game and steal balls

ALL PLAYERS

Work effectively with the team
Play and co-operate within the team

Good communication skills – in and out of the pool
Display leadership qualities
Ability to adhere to the game plan

Venues

Any of the games played throughout the year may be scheduled at various Auckland Pools:
AUT Millennium Institute,
Diocesan Aquatic Centre
Epsom Girls Grammar School
King’s College
Sacred Heart Aquatic Centre
Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre
St Cuthbert’s Centennial Centre
West Wave Aquatic Centre

Uniform

Rangitoto swimsuit and Rangitoto Swim cap for playing and training, pre and post games
and training a Rangitoto Sports T-Shirt and Shorts, all of which are available at SAS in
Mairangi Bay

SAS School Uniform Shop
44 Northcote Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0627 (inside Netball North Harbour office)
Hours:
Monday: 10am-1pm
Tuesday/Thursday:11am-6pm
Saturday:10am-1pm
Phone: (09) 481 0022

Competitions

Information on Tournaments will be updated here www.waterpolo.org.nz

North Island Senior 21st – 25th March, Auckland, 2019
National Senior B Girls 14th – 17th April, Rotorua, 2019
National Senior B Boys 18th – 21st April, Rotorua, 2019
National Premier Girls and Boys 19th – 22nd April, Wellington, 2019
Challenger Cup Juniors 20th October – 22nd October, Mt Maunganui 2019
North Island Junior 29th November – 2nd December, Auckland, 2019
Trans- Tasman 8th December – 14th December, Sydney, 2019

For more information please don’t hesitate to email: scott.vaughan@rangitoto.school.nz

Training Venue & Etiquette

   ●     The training venue for all Rangitoto College Water Polo Teams are Millennium Pool
         and National Aquatic Centre
   ●     The environment at Rangitoto is a safe, supportive and inclusive place to enjoy sport,
         please respect your environment and respect others.

Training Times

These training times are done in line with previous years and may be subject to change at
the discretion of coaches, pool space limitations & number of teams. Trail dates also to be
confirmed

Premier & Senior Teams

Term 1

 Tuesday                                          8.00pm – 9.00pm
 Thursday                                         8.00pm – 9.00pm

Term 2

                                           No Training

Term 3

 Tuesday                                          8.00pm – 9.00pm
 Thursday                                         8.00pm – 9.00pm

Term 4 – Tournament Team Only

 Tuesday                                          8.00pm – 9.00pm
 Thursday                                         8.00pm – 9.00pm

Junior Teams

Term 1

 Tuesday                                          8.00pm – 9.00pm

Term 2

                                           No Training

Term 3

Tuesday                                        8.00pm – 9.00pm

Term 4

 Tuesday                                       8.00pm – 9.00pm

Draws and Results

College Sport Auckland Competitions
drawsresults.sportsrunner.net/?org=CSA

North Harbour Water Polo Competitions
www.northharbourwaterpolo.co.nz/competitions-clinics/junior-league

NZ Water Polo Competitions
www.waterpolo.org.nz

Download the free College Sport mobile app. Search College Sport Auckland in your
phone’s app store. Click My Account and then Subscriptions to select Water Polo and as
many sports as you want.

First aid/incident reporting

- Utilise pool lifeguards
- Each manager will have a first aid kit supplied by the school
- Email details of accident/incident to Scott Vaughan as soon as possible.

Concussion management

If a student has a head knock during a game or training and shows signs of concussion: The
student will refrain from training/game for the remainder of their school game/ training.

Parents if a student athlete shows sign of concussion post-match or post training, please
ensure your student athlete is escorted to the ER and please let us know by email.
scott.vaughan@rangitoto.school.nz

For more information on Water Polo Concussion use the following link:
http://waterpolo.org.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=9969e968-4e10-457a-8bb0-
c216c4102cfb

Term 1 Training plan: *subject to change depending on team

Week 1

Tuesday 29th January 11am -1pm, Rangitoto College Sports Expo. Hockey turf
Wednesday 30th January 2pm -3.30pm, Rangitoto College Sports Expo. Hockey turf

Tuesday 29th 6.45am- 8.15am, Open trial/ training Senior Boys & Girl. Millennium Pool

Come down and meet the coaching team of Rangitoto College Water Polo

Week 2

Senior
Tuesday 5th February 6.45am- 8.15am, Premier boys & girls training. Millennium Pool
Thursday 7th February 7.30pm-9.30pm, Premier boys & girls training. National Aquatic
Centre

Junior
1x Training TBC

Week 3

Senior
Tuesday 12th February 6.45am- 8.15am, Premier boys & girls training. Millennium Pool
Thursday 14th February 7.30pm-9.30pm, Premier boys & girls training. National Aquatic
Centre

Junior
1x Training TBC

Week 4

Senior
Tuesday 19th February 6.45am- 8.15am, Premier boys & girls training. Millennium Pool
Thursday 21st February 7.30pm-9.30pm, Premier boys & girls training. National Aquatic
Centre

Junior
1x Training TBC

Week 5

Senior
Tuesday 26th February 6.45am- 8.15am, Premier boys & girls training. Millennium Pool

Thursday 28th February 7.30pm-9.30pm, Premier boys & girls training. National Aquatic
Centre

Junior
1x Training TBC

Reminder: Water Polo fees due 28 February

Week 6

Senior
Tuesday 5th March 6.45am- 8.15am, Premier boys & girls training. Millennium Pool
Thursday 7th March 7.30pm-9.30pm, Premier boys & girls training. National Aquatic Centre

Junior
1x Training TBC

Week 7

Senior
Tuesday 12th March 6.45am- 8.15am, Premier boys & girls training. Millennium Pool
Thursday 14th March 7.30pm-9.30pm, Premier boys & girls training. National Aquatic Centre

Junior
1x Training TBC

Week 8

Senior
Tuesday 19th March 6.45am- 8.15am, Premier boys & girls training. Millennium Pool
Thursday 21st March 7.30pm-9.30pm, Premier boys & girls training. National Aquatic Centre

Junior
1x Training TBC

Week 9

Senior
Tuesday 26th March 6.45am- 8.15am, Premier boys & girls training. Millennium Pool
Thursday 28th March 7.30pm-9.30pm, Premier boys & girls training. National Aquatic Centre

Junior
1x Training TBC

Week 10

Senior
Tuesday 2nd April 6.45am- 8.15am, Premier boys & girls training. Millennium Pool
Thursday 4th April 7.30pm-9.30pm, Premier boys & girls training. National Aquatic Centre

Junior
1x Training TBC

Week 11

TBC

Game Day Support

Water Polo Coordinator: Scott Vaughan
scott.vaughan@rangitoto.school.nz
(09) 4770150 ext. 704

We hope that you enjoy your sporting experience at Rangitoto College.

Yours sincerely,

Scott Vaughan                                 Kai’a Lene
Performance Sports Administrator              Director of Sport