Renewing your/Becoming a MUPolo Member in 2012

This year the club has made it even easier for previous & new members to join with our club membership forms being available for download from the clubs website.

If you intend to renew your membership in 2012, please go to the clubs website and download the relevant form, then email it back to us or bring it to our first training session on Monday the 27th of February.

MUPolo Membership Rates for 2012

As with each year there has been a small increase in membership rates to cover additional competitions being entered, training sessions and social events throughout 2012. The full membership in 2012 will cover all training sessions for the year, fully comprehensive player insurance (for both games & training), invites to all social events held throughout 2012, and will make you eligible for selection in all MUPolo water polo teams. The rates for 2012 are as follows:

• Melbourne University Student Membership = $65.00
• Non-Melbourne University Student Membership = $90.00
• Non-Student Membership = $100.00

Training

MUPolo will be recommencing our Monday evening training at the South Yarra Sports Centre (679 chapel St, South Yarra) on Monday the 27th of February.

Men’s and Women’s training times will remain the same as previous years:

• Women train from 7:30pm through to 8:45pm
• Men train from 8:30pm through to 10:00pm

Competitions

MUPolo have entered two teams (one Men’s and one Women’s) in the 13^th Brighton Baths Fast Fives Water Polo Tournament. The Brighton Baths Fast Fives Water Polo Tournament will be played on Saturday the 11^th of February 2012 and for more information please click here. Spots in the teams are limited however if you wish to play please email me back and I will try my best to include you in the relevant team.

Depending on membership numbers, MUPolo will be entering three Men’s teams and two Women’s teams in the Victorian Water Polo State Championship & Winter Competitions held during 2012. In addition to this MUPolo will be sending a representative Men’s & Women’s team to represent the University of Melbourne at the Southern University Games in Julyand the Australian University Games in September.

Merchandise

The MUPolo website will soon have a merchandise store which will allow all club members and members of the public to purchase club merchandise such as bathers, jackets, singlets, t-shirts and other items. Stay tuned for when the store opens.

O-Week Clubs & Societies Day

MUPolo will have a table set up at the Melbourne University Clubs & Societies Day of Thursday the 23rd of February, so if you are on campus during the day please pop by, say hello & sign up for 2012.

Many thanks and if you have any questions regarding the club in 2012, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,

Ben Yeo

President
Melbourne University Water Polo Club
Mob: 0403 351 836
Email: president@mupolo.com.au
Website: www.mupolo.com.au
Twitter: www.twitter.com/muwaterpolo

Renewing your/Becoming a MUPolo Member in 2011

This year the club has made it even easier for previous & new members to join with our club membership forms being available for download from the clubs website, as well as an online credit card payment system which will be available through the clubs website in the coming days.

If you intend to renew your membership in 2011, please go to the clubs website and download the relevant form, then email it back to us or bring it to our first training session on the 28th of February.

MUPolo Membership Rates for 2011

As with each year there has been a small increase in membership rates to cover additional competitions being entered, training sessions and social events throughout 2011. The full membership in 2011 will cover all training sessions for the year, fully comprehensive player insurance (for both games & training), invites to all social events held throughout 2011, and will make you eligible for selection in all MUPolo water polo teams. The rates for 2011 are as follows:

• Melbourne University Student Membership = $60.00
• Non-Melbourne University Student Membership = $85.00
• Non-Student Membership = $100.00

In addition to these memberships, the club also has a Social Membership which covers the first three training sessions of the year for only $20.00

Training

MUPolo will be recommencing our Monday evening training at the South Yarra Sports Centre (679 chapel St, South Yarra) on Monday the 28th of February.

Men’s and Women’s training times will remain the same as previous years:

• Women train from 7:30pm through to 8:45pm
• Men train from 8:30pm through to 10:00pm

Competitions

Depending on membership numbers, MUPolo will be entering four Men’s teams and two Women’s teams in the Victorian Water Polo Summer & Winter Competitions held during 2011. In addition to this MUPolo will be sending a representative Men’s & Women’s team to represent the University of Melbourne at the Australian University Games in September.

MUPolo has also entered a Men’s and Women’s team in this weekend Brighton Baths Fast Fives Water Polo Tournament. Spots in the teams are limited however if you wish to play please email me back and I will try my best to include you in the relevant team.

Merchandise

The MUPolo website will soon have a merchandise store which will allow all club members and members of the public to purchase club merchandise such as bathers, jackets, singlets, t-shirts and other items. Stay tuned for when the store opens.

O-Week Clubs & Societies Day

MUPolo will have a table set up at the Melbourne University Clubs & Societies Day of Thursday the 24th of February, so if you are on campus during the day please pop by, say hello & sign up for 2011.

Thanks and if you have any questions regarding the club in 2011, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,
Ben Yeo

President
Melbourne University Water Polo Club
Mob: 0403 351 836
Email: president@mupolo.com.au
Website: www.mupolo.com.au
Twitter: www.twitter.com/muwaterpolo

Melbourne University Water Polo Club has entered one Men’s and one Women’s team in this years Brighton Baths Fast Fives Round Robin Competition.

The competition will be played on Saturday the 11th of Febraury 2012 at the Middle Brighton Sea Baths (251 The Esplanade, Brighton).

Men’s Draw
Format - 7 minute halves
Teams: Melbourne University Men, Jug’s Big Ones, Honey Badgers, The Party Boys & Monash Men

Women’s Draw
Format - 7 minute halves
Teams: Melbourne University Women, Monash Women, Dinkheadz, & FIGJAMS

PLAYING RULES

1. Game time will depend on the number of teams playing. Games will be two 5 minute halves, running time, 2 minute half time break and a change of ends.
2. Refereeing & scoring of games will be arranged by the team managers from the previous game. Referees need to be competent and fair, scorers need to be vigilant.
3. All games will be played at the scheduled time. 3 points for a win, 2 for a draw, 1 for a loss and 0 for a forfeit. Teams must have at least 4 players to start a game.
4. Normal water polo rules apply except for these five rules and a ‘fast five’ format (each team has 1 goalie, 4 players; goalkeeper free after every goal without waiting for defenders to reposition; touch any pillar after an exclusion for instant re-entry).
5. A goal will be scored for the opposing team for every exclusion awarded against a team during a game, after the fifth. There are no individual penalties for having too many majors fouls.
6. A tie at the conclusion of rounds will be decided by the result between the two teams, then total goals scored and then a decision by the event coordinator.
7. There is a goal line where the ball can go ‘out’. There are no side line boundaries.

If you are interested in playing, please email president@mupolo.com.au

It is that time of year again when the water polo season finishes and everyone goes on holiday, so what better way to celebrate the end of yet another great year for MUPolo then with a game of skill, touch and patience – oh and one that actively encourages participants to enjoy alcoholic beverages whilst competing.

That’s right; the club has booked a number of rinks down at the Fitzroy Bowling & Sports Club for MUPolo’s last social function of 2010. So come on down for some leisurely bowls on Sunday the 21st of November for what is always a great day out.

We’ll be kicking off the festivities at 2pm with the club putting on a BBQ for lunch. Drinks will be available over the bar at 1940’s prices and everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a great afternoon out so feel free to bring along friends.

Thanks for making 2010 another highly successful year for MUPolo and we look forward to celebrating the year in traditional MUPolo style on the 21st of November.

Training will recommence this coming Monday the 19^th of July at the South Yarra Sports Centre (679 Chapel Street, South Yarra).

• MUPolo Women’s teams will be training from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
• MUPolo Men’s teams will be training from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.

See you poolside!

Special mention to Dave Danne who took a tactical spew after the first pint -  however we were proud to see that he walked right out of the bathrooms and up to the bar to purchase another beer! Dishonerable mentions go to Sarah’s friend who was too cool to play golf, and to Dave Hallamore who disappeared into the night after the first pub – the girls didn’t know WHAT to do without Dave’s lovely locks to lust after.

All in all it was a sordid affair, there were some laughs, some tears, and in the end i think everyone was too drunk to work out if there was a winner or not. Looks like we’re all winners. How trite is that?

Willo

In order to enter the correct number of teams in the correct leagues we need to get commitments from those who wish to play. Therefore if you could please read over the below information and send the club back an email regarding the team you would like to play for that would help us determine the correct number of teams and in what league to enter.

• Season Commences: Tuesday 3rd of August
• Number of Rounds: 15
• Match days as follows:
  • Tuesday – WSL1, WSL2 & WSL3
  • Wednesday – MSL1, MSL2 & MSL4
  • Thursday – MSL2, MSL3 & MSL5
• Finals: Major – Minor Semis, Prelims then Grand Finals on Saturday the 11th of December
• VWPI 2010-2011 Player Registration: $164.00 (registration for two VWPI Seasons)
• Approximate Season Training & Game Fees: $200.00

Please keep in mind the length of the season (15 rounds) and the VWPI Player registration fee which covers the up & coming 2010 Summer Competition, as well as the 2011 Winter Competition. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact a committee member.

• Dinner: 6:30pm for the usual, Pot and Parma at the Clyde Hotel for $15
• Tee Off: 7:30pm at The Clyde Hotel (385 Cardigan Street, Carlton)
• Dress Code: Golf Attire, lots of argyle vests, caps etc. You know the drill.

-  MUPolo Social Committee

The club has managed to secure a great deal courtesy of the Terrence Towel Clothing Company on some customised retro club jackets for us all. That’s right, what better way to dress yourselves before a game then in something that you can use to dry yourselves with after the game.

These very stylish jackets are available for you to purchase at the great price of $65. They will have teh MUPolo logo embroidered on the front right of the jacket and the words “Melbourne University Water Polo” embroidered on the back.

The standard Electric Blue Retro Track Jacket retails for $85, without any customisation, hence the great deal we are getting.

There is a limited amount of stock on offer and sizes range from Small to Extra Large, so if you are interested in purchasing one of please send me an email with your order (Size and Quantity) as this hot fashion item will run out the door very quickly.

If you have any questions regarding the tops please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,
Ben Yeo

President
Melbourne University Water Polo Club
Mob: 0403 351 836
Email: president@mupolo.com.au
Website: www.mupolo.com.au
Twitter: www.twitter.com/muwaterpolo