MEMBERS OFFER I WATER POLO MEMBERSHIPS EXTENDED
Published Mon 15 Jun 2020
As restrictions around sport begin to ease by the Federal and State Governments, the Water Polo State Associations together with Water Polo Australia, have been working on the return to play protocols for grassroots and high performance water polo programs and competitions.
While exact details are still being determined on the competition calendar, with the restrictions varying State to State, all levels of the sport have agreed to extend any existing memberships that are due to expire on June 30 until August 31, 2020
The automatic roll over of memberships on the National Membership data base will now occur on August 31 at midnight.
There will be more offers coming to assist getting more people playing water polo, with announcements coming over the next few days.
Water Polo Australia CEO, Richard McInnes, said there is a real desire from members to return to training and playing and the States and Water Polo Australia wanted to offer extended membership to make it easier for people to get back into the pool, without having to pay for any membership until September.
“With our 2019-2020 season cut short during to COVID-19 and some members missing their traditional end of season events or winter competitions, the State Associations together with Water Polo Australia wanted to extend our membership until 31 August 2020, to make up for those months missed during the pandemic,” said McInnes.
“We hope this delay will assist families who may have impacted financially through COVID19.
“All levels of the sport have been in regular contact during the pandemic and we want to make it as easy as possible for members to get back to enjoying water polo.
“Memberships for the 2020-2021 season will open on 1 September 2020, with further announcements around competition dates and venues to be made prior to the start of season.
“Water Polo Australia appreciates the support of the community during these difficult months and we asked for continued patience while each State Associations work through the return to play protocols for their specific regions.
“Please keep up-to-date with your relevant State’s updates on training, competitions and Club protocols around COVID-19 as it does differ for each State.
“We are eager to once again welcome everyone back to water polo and we will have information available soon around national competitions and programs coming up.
“For now, please ensure you continue to follow the advice of Medical Authorities and your State Governments,” he said.
Water Polo Australia encourages all members to take note of the return to play protocols outlined by each of the State Associations.
â— Sport ACT Return to Play Framework - click here.
â— Water Polo NSW COVID-19 Info Hub - click here.
â— Return to Play update as of 1 June - click here.
â— Aquatic Industry Approved Plan as of 1 June - click here.
â— Return to Play update of 26 May - click here.
â— Tasmanian Government COVID-19 updates - click here.
â— Victorian Sport Return to Play - click here.
â— Safety Guidelines as of 18 May - click here.
â— Water Polo WA COVID-19 Info Hub - click here.
