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INFORMATION BULLETIN (Version 26.01.2018)

FINA Water Polo World League 2018 Inter-Continental Cup

Sir Owen G. Glenn - National Aquatic Centre 3 – 8 April 2018

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On behalf of New Zealand Water Polo I have the honour and pleasure to invite you to the 2018 FINA Water Polo World League Inter-Continental Cup, to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from 3-8 April 2018.

The following information has been designed to assist your National Federation in its attendance to this event.

We are looking forward hosting you and in the meantime wish you all the very best with you preparations and planning for what we believe will be a fantastic event.

Kindest regards,

Eelco Uri

Organisation and Competition Director

EVENT STAFF CONTACTS Should you have any questions or queries regarding the information provided in this document, please feel free to contact the following event staff: Ms. Anthea Evans Team Liaison Manager E: nationalteams@waterpolo.org.nz T: +64 (0) 9 476 0376 Mr. Eelco Uri Organisation and Competition Director E: waterpolo@waterpolo.org.nz T: +64 (0) 27 294 4044

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New Zealand Water Polo 17 Antares Place Mairangi Bay Auckland 0632 NEW ZEALAND

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TEAMS - WOMEN

AUS CAN CHN JPN

KAZ USA NZL

TEAMS - MEN

ARG AUS CAN CHN

JPN KAZ KSA USA

NZL

ENTRY PROCESS AND PROTOCOL IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE Submission Preliminary Entries in GMS: 8 February 2018 Submission Sports Entries (Final Entries) in GMS: 8 March 2018 Submission of Accommodation Form to OC: 8 February 2018 Submission of Flight Details in GMS: 8 February 2018 Submission of VISA requests: 8 February 2018 Arrival in Auckland: 31 March and 1 April 2018 (earlier arrangements can be made) Technical Meeting: 2 April 2018 Competition: 3 – 8 April 2018 Departure from Auckland: 9 April 2018 REGISTRATION All National Federation’s registration and entries will take place online through the FINA General Management System (GMS). NFs must proceed with their registrations by accessing to the FINA GMS at Https://data.fina.org with the NF login details. Each National Federation have to complete their registrations before the designated deadline for the event. Support and assistance will be provided by the GMS Support Team via aquaticsdb@fina.org.

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DELEGATES Mr. Andrey KRYOKOV - TWPC Bureau Liaison Mr. Lolo IBERN - TWPC Chairman Mr. Mark KOGANOV - TWPC Vice Chairman Mr. Wim KEMAN - TWPC Honorary Secretary TBC - TWPC Member TBC - TWPC Member TBC - TWPC Member TBC - TWPC Member TBC - TWPC Member TBC - TWPC Member TBC - TWPC Member MEDICAL and ANTI DOPING DELEGATE TBC - FINA Medical Delegate NEUTRAL REFEREES TBC TBC

TBC TBC

REFEREES with TEAMS ARG – AUS – AUS – CAN – CAN – CHN – CHN – JPN – JPN –

KAZ – KAZ – KSA – NZL – NZL – USA – USA –

Each participating team has to bring a Referee with the Team. These officials also have to be registered by the National Federation via the FINA GMS. Each Official has to be on the FINA Water Polo Referees List 2018: http://fina.org/content/fina-officials-lists

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VENUE INFORMATION Sir Owen G. Glenn – National Aquatic Centre 17 Antares Place Mairangi Bay Auckland

COMPETITION INFORMATION Women Group A Women Group B A1 NEW ZEALAND (NZL) B1 KAZAKHSTAN (KAZ) A2 CHINA (CHN) B2 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) A3 CANADA (CAN) B3 AUSTRALIA (AUS) A4 JAPAN (JPN) B4 NEW ZEALAND 2 (NZL 2)* Men Group A Men Group B A1 KAZAKHSTAN (KAZ) B1 CHINA (CHN) A2 NEW ZEALAND 2 (NZL 2)* B2 NEW ZEALAND (NZL) A3 ARGENTINA (ARG) B3 JAPAN (JPN) A4 AUSTRALIA (AUS) B4 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) A5 CANADA (CAN) B5 SAUDI ARABIA (KSA)

* Team "NZL 2" will be competing in the tournament according to the above Draw, however their ranking in the final standing will not count for qualification for the FINA Water Polo World League - Super Final 2018. If applicable, the next ranked team will take their spot. TECHNICAL MEETING New Zealand Water Polo shall organise a Technical Meeting on Monday 2 April 2018 to be held at The Heritage Hotel in Auckland CBD at 6pm. The FINA TWPC Commission shall chair this meeting. FINA LUNCH Official invitations to Team Delegations, FINA Referees and FINA Delegates will be extended. This official breakfast will be held at the New Zealand Yacht Squadron on Thursday 5 April 2018 (exact time TBC).

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TRAINING INFORMATION Pre Competition Training Dates: 1 and 2 April 2018, from approx. 8am – 9pm at the Competition Venue. Earlier Training Facilities can be arranged by contacting: Mr. Eelco Uri Organisation and Competition Director E: waterpolo@waterpolo.org.nz T: +64 (0) 27 294 4044

Competition Training Dates: 3 – 8 April 2018; teams are allocated a one (1) hour training slot per day during the competition on the day teams have a game. On days where teams do not have a game, two (2) one (1) hour slots will be allocated. Once teams have no more games, no training slots will be allocated. TRAINING SCHEDULE TBC GAME SCHEDULE Competition Dates: 3– 8 April 2018 FINA Rules will apply with the Competition Schedule in accordance with BL 9.4.10.2 (BL 9.4.7.2.1) Women Preliminary Rounds – April 3, 4 and 5 Women QFs – April 6; Women SFs – April 7; Women Final Ranking Games – April 8 Men Preliminary Rounds – April 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7; Men Final Ranking Games – April 8 Quarter Finals (QF), Semi Finals (SF) and Final Ranking Games must be played to a conclusion; accordingly it may be necessary to apply FINA Water Polo rules relating to penalty shoot-out.

Day 1 - TUESDAY - April 3

Game # Time Gender Group # Team 1 Group # Team 2 Round

1M 10:00am M A1 KAZ A5 CAN R1

2M 11:20am M A2 NZL 2 A4 AUS R1

3M 12:40pm M B1 CHN B5 KSA R1

2W 2:10pm W A2 CHN A3 CAN R1

3W 4.30pm W B1 KAZ B4 NZL 2 R1

1W 5.50pm W B2 USA B3 AUS R1

4W 7.10pm W A1 NZL A4 JPN R1

4M 8:45pm M B2 NZL B4 USA R1

bye M ARG & JPN

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Day 2 - WEDNESDAY - April 4

Game # Time Gender Group # Team 1 Group # Team 2 Round

6W 10:00am W B2 USA B4 NZL 2 R2

8W 11:20am W B1 KAZ B3 AUS R2

7W 12:40pm W A2 CHN A4 JPN R2

5M 2:10pm M B4 USA B5 KSA R2

6M 4.30pm M B1 CHN B3 JPN R2

8M 5.50pm M A1 KAZ A3 ARG R2

7M 7.10pm M A4 AUS A5 CAN R2

5W 8:45pm W A1 NZL A3 CAN R2

bye M NZL 2 & NZL

Day 3 - THURSDAY - April 5

Game # Time Gender Group # Team 1 Group # Team 2 Round

9M 10:00am M A3 ARG A4 AUS R3

10M 11:20am M A2 NZL 2 A5 CAN R3

11M 12:40pm M B3 JPN B4 USA R3

11W 2:10pm W B3 AUS B4 NZL 2 R3

9W 4.30pm W B2 USA B1 KAZ R3

12W 5.50pm W A3 CAN A4 JPN R3

10W 7.10pm W A2 CHN A1 NZL R3

12M 8:45pm M B2 NZL B5 KSA R3

bye M KAZ & CHN

Day 4 - FRIDAY - April 6

Game # Time Gender Group # Team 1 Group # Team 2 Round

13M 9:00am M A2 NZL 2 A3 ARG R4

14M 10:20am M A1 KAZ A4 AUS R4

16M 11:40am M B1 CHN B4 USA R4

13W 1:10pm W 2A 3B QF1

14W 4.40pm W 3A 2B QF2

15W 6.00pm W 1A 4B QF3

16W 7.20pm W 4A 1B QF4

15M 8:45pm M B2 NZL B3 JPN R4

bye M CAN & KSA

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Day 5 - SATURDAY - April 7

Game # Time Gender Group # Team 1 Group # Team 2 Round

19M 9:00am M A3 ARG A5 CAN R5

20M 10:20am M A1 KAZ A2 NZL 2 R5

17W 11:40am W Lsr QF1 Lsr QF4 SF5-8

18W 1:00pm W Lsr QF2 Lsr QF3 SF5-8

19W 4.40pm W Wnr QF1 Wnr QF4 SF1

20W 6.00pm W Wnr QF2 Wnr QF3 SF2

17M 7.30pm M B1 CHN B2 NZL R5

18M 8:45pm M B3 JPN B5 KSA R5

bye M AUS & USA

Day 6 - SUNDAY - April 8

Game # Time Gender Team 1 Team 2 Place

21W 8:30am W Lsr G35 Lsr G36 7-8th

22W 9:50am W Wnr G35 Wnr G36 5-6th

21M 11:20am M 5A 5B 9-10th

22M 12:40pm M 4A 4B 7-8th

23M 2:00pm M 3A 3B 5-6th

24M 3:20pm M 2A 2B Bronze

23W 4:50pm W Lsr G39 Lsr G40 Bronze

24W 6:10pm W Wnr G39 Wnr G40 Gold

25M 7:40pm M 1A 1B Gold Please note that the Management Committee of FINA Competitions may change the order and schedule of games to meet with the requirements of the Host Federation and/or television provided that at least twenty four 24 hours’ notice is given.

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DOPING CONTROL: Doping Control will be conducted in accordance with the FINA Rules and by Drug Free Sport NZ, who are WADA Accredited. ATHLETE MEDICAL SERVICES These will be situated at the Competition Venue. EVENT INFORMATION DESKS These will be situated at the Competition Venue and at the Teams’ Hotel. Information Boards will also be placed at the Referees’ Hotel and the FINA Delegates’ Hotel. ACCREDITATION, ACCREDITATION DESK This will be situated at the Competition Venue. RULES The 2018 FINA Water Polo World League Inter-Continental Cup will be conducted under FINA rules. VISA INFORMATION Visiting participating countries might need a VISA to enter New Zealand. Information can be found through the following link: http://www.newzealand.com/int/visas-and-immigration New Zealand Water Polo will provide assistance where possible. TRANSPORTATION Airport transfers from and to Auckland International Airport will be provided by New Zealand Water Polo, as well as transport between official hotels and the competition and training venues.

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ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS

FINA & Referees’ Hotel Heritage Hotel (5*) 35 Hobson Street Auckland CBD - Outdoor rooftop swimming pool - Gym - Tennis court

Room Rates based on full board: Single NZ$ 325.00 p/p/p/n Double NZ$ 235.00 p/p/p/n The Heritage Hotel is right in the middle of the CBD, with waterfront restaurants, ferry building and high end shopping all within walking distance.

Teams - Women Spencer on Byron Hotel (4*) 9-17 Byron Avenue Takapuna Auckland - 20m heated outdoor pool (no training) - Spa pool - Gym - Tennis court

Room Rates based on full board: Single NZ$ 315.00 p/p/p/n Double NZ$ 225.00 p/p/p/n This team hotel is situated in the heart of Takapuna; one of Auckland’s premier beach communities and shopping destinations.

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Teams - Men

City Life Hotel (4 plus*) 171 Queen Street Auckland CBD Facilities on offer: - Swimming pool - Gymnasium Room Rates based on full board: Single NZ$ 315.00 p/p/p/n Double NZ$ 225.00 p/p/p/n

The City Life Hotel is right in the middle of the CBD, just a stone throw away from the FINA Hotel, with waterfront restaurants, ferry building and high end shopping all within walking distance.

TICKETS NZ$10.00 per day or NZ$50 for a season pass.