2018 NZWR BASH Information & Registration - Bay of Plenty - Wheel Blacks

2018 NZWR BASH

    Information &
      Registration

    Bay of Plenty
  24th – 25th March

THE EVENT: BASH 2018

New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby (NZWR), in conjunction with Bay of Plenty Wheelchair
Rugby & Parafed Bay of Plenty, is pleased to be hosting the always entertaining BASH
event. Last year, this event had twenty competitors from all over NZ going head to head
against friends and usual team mates.

Although this is a National event, we welcome, and encourage any overseas players to
come and do battle with us!

ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Name          Email                                   Phone              Address
Neil Cudby    neil@cudbyhomes.co.nz                   027 430 1799       19 Ella Place
                                                                         Papamoa
                                                                         Tauranga

Yvonne        competition@wheelchairrugby.org.nz 027 239 9243            12 Pukemere Way
Mackie                                                                   Pukerua Bay,
                                                                         Porirua 5026

PLAYER REGISTRATION

The BASH event is open to individual entries with teams being made up by the organising
committee.

Individual entry fee is $50.00 (NZD) per person, due 5pm, Wednesday, 28th February
2017. Registrations after this date may be refused entry into the tournament. An additional
$50.00 (NZD) late entry penalty may also be imposed.

If possible please combine all entries from each region and make one payment.

Fees can be paid to:

       New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby
       ANZ Hamilton:                        Account No: 01-0315-0375683-00
       Reference:                           Name, Region, NZWR BASH
       *International transfers are required to add a transfer fee of $15.00(NZD)

TOURNAMENT VENUE

         Tournament Venue: ASB Arena

         Address:             81 Truman Lane
                              Mt Mauganui

         Phone No:            07 577 8560 or 0800 BAYPARK (229 727)

         Facilities:          http://www.asbbaypark.co.nz/venue/asb-arena/

         *Note: This is a tack-free stadium. Any player caught using Stikum, Clister, Belt Grip
         or any substance may be prohibited from competing.

         ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation            Address                            Website                          Notes

Trinity wharf            51 dive Crescent, Tauranga         www.trinitywharf.co.nz           07 577 870

Bay Palm Motel           84 Girvan Road, Mt Maunganui       www.baypalmmotel.co.nz           0800 666 543

Harbour City Motor Inn   50 Wharf Street, Tauranga          www.taurangaharbourcity.co.nz    07 571 1435

Macy's Motor Inn         96 Edgecumbe Rd, Tauranga          www.macys.co.nz                  07 577 9764

Durham Motor Inn         60 Harrington Street, Tauranga     www.durham.co.nz                 07 577 9691

                                           PLEASE BOOK EARLY.
         Bay of Plenty are hosting the inaugural Disability Sports Festival over this weekend,
         therefore accessible rooms may get booked out early. There are no pre-booked rooms.

         MEALS

         ASB Arena Café – on site.
         https://asbbaypark.co.nz/services/catering/asb-arena-cafe/

PRIZE GIVING

Prize giving will be held at the venue on the conclusion of the final.

SINGLET’S

All athletes are required to bring a black and white singlet or t-shirt to compete in.

TOURNAMENT RULES

Female:        Females will now play as their official classification. However, the teams
               total points will be increased by 0.5 for each female athlete on the court
               at any given time. i.e. A team with one female on court will be permitted
               a total of 8.5 points, a team with two females will be allowed a total of 9.0
               points.

               This will align NZWR with international rules for female classifications.

Social (S):    This will be a classification that can be applied for, and will last for the
               duration of one season of wheelchair rugby (there is no guarantee that if a
               social grading is awarded one year, that it will be re-awarded the following
               year). The aim of this grading is to encourage more athletes to continue
               playing wheelchair rugby, in doing so it should assist newer athletes and
               smaller regions to field competitive teams.
               Applying for social grade classification can be completed via the website -
               http://www.wheelblacks.com/info/

CLASSIFICATION

A full classification panel will not be available at this event. However if you have any queries
regarding a classification please contact Binnie O’Dwyer who is standing in as acting Head
Classifier at this time. Email: binnie13@hotmail.com

CODE OF CONDUCT

Athletes, coaches and officials associated with NZWR must be aware that they are often the
focus of public attention. NZWR expects that all teams and associated personnel are aware
of, and will agree to the following code of conduct and as such that a team representative
will be asked to sign the code of conduct agreement form as part of the registration process.

General
      Abide by both the rules and the spirit of all competitions.
      Conduct ourselves in a manner that won’t discredit ourselves, NZWR and other
       teams.
      At all times when travelling to and from and whilst participating in a sporting or social
       event, dress in team uniform or other attire appropriate to the occasion.
      Obey and respect any direction given by an appointee of NZWR.
      Refrain from using offensive or abusive language.
      Refrain from being intoxicated and using any banned/illegal drugs or substances.

Players
      Whilst competing obey and respect any direction given by an official.
      Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would
       be no competition.
      Never argue with an official. If we/I disagree, we/I will have my captain, coach or
       manager approach the official at the appropriate time.
      Never engage in physical or verbal abuse of officials or other players. Deliberately
       distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted.

Coaches/Managers/Officials
      Be reasonable in our demands.
      Teach players to follow the rules and set a good example.
      Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
      Condemn unsporting behaviour.
      Report incidents in writing to the NZWR within seven (7) days.