2009-10
CA Cup Information Packet & Entry Form-click
here
The California Cup League is an elite league
to offer high level game competition to interested clubs. This
league spans over the five California Zones of USA Water Polo and
will allow for at large teams to compete if possible.
Last years'
participating clubs: CHAWP, Commerce, LAWPC, San Diego Shores, Los
Al, Santa Barbara, SoCal, Rosebowl, SET, Northwood, Foothill, ORWP.
The 2009-10 California Cup competition will consist of the top club
teams in all age groups, 10 mixed through 18 boys and girls. A
second division will be added at certain levels based on
participation in the league. League play will determine which teams
will play in a final California Cup Championships. The top teams
from the south and the top from the north will automatically
qualify. The remaining spots will be decided by committee members.
The final tournament results will be considered for seeding the 2010
United States Club Water Polo Championships
USclubchampionships.com.
- For initial brackets, the
teams are listed in alphabetical order.
- In some cases after the games
have been scheduled out, but before they have been played, some
teams interchanged bracket positions based on locale or other
conflicts.
- Most of the age groups will
go an initial round robin, then if more than one division bottom
two and top two interchange for 2-day tournament formatt, one
for each division within that age group.
- 14U Girls is single flight of
round robin; others will play round robin then play
single-elimination tournament to get all of their games
completed.
- Note! Since this is a
multi-zonal league, every attempt is made to accommodate the
teams travelling the furthest!
- Some teams may have an ideal
schedule with plenty of rest, some with less rest, and for some
travelling not in an ideal manner, etc.
- PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT EVERY
ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO EQUALLY BENEFIT EACH TEAM THROUGHOUT THE
LEAGUE. Obviously this cannot occur on the same or single day.
- Please also understand that
some teams may travel more simply based on their locale.
- Schedules will be posted and
updated as soon as is possible, based on the information and
availability supplied by the hosts.
Hosting:
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click here for listing of hosting schedule
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All clubs should host the share of games most
being one day events.
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Host club will receive $40 for 10s and $45 per
game for all others and officials will be paid by the League.
All other cost will be covered by the host unless other
arrangements are worked out prior to hosting.
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Host must provide all necessary equipment,
operate the table, and report results.
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Results will be posted on the web site, so please
send them ASAP after games. If there are any discrepancy please
email admin@cacup.com.
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Clubs that cannot enter all 8 levels may apply
for an opening if it is available in any age group. Clubs that
apply and are not selected will be refunded and placed on a list
to play if another club cannot attend a league or is dropped.
League
Costs and Deadlines:
The cost of the league is $600.00 for 10s, $1,000 for
12 boys and $650 for 12 girls, and $1,200 for 14, 16, & 18 boys and
girls. To insure attendance there is a $100 per game penalty for
forfeiture. If a division has limited # of teams the entry fee will
be reduced. If for any reason your team or club is removed from the
league you will be charged and administrative fee to be determined
by the league administrators.
To enter the California Cup league each club that
has multiple teams will need to pay a commitment fee of $2,400.00
for up to 3 teams or $800 per team to be scheduled at all levels in
the league. This initial payment per club is due December 23, 2009
so that the schedules can be finalized and remaining league slots
can be filled. Final payments can be made over the session but
all fees need to be paid no later than February 1, 2010.
Club
Selection:
Referees:
The purpose of the California Cup League is to
elevate water polo play and the referees who are calling our games.
It is the league’s desire to afford coaches with the opportunity
after each game to discuss calls and non-calls with the referees; we
will pay more for referees to allow us this mentoring process. We
will try to have a meeting with the referees prior to the start of
each day to promote a better understanding of game play.
PLEASE GO TO
COMPETITION INFO FOR LEAGUE
RULES, EQUIPMENT, GAME DURATION & COURSE LAYOUT
California Cup Advisory Board
Tom Curran, CA Cup Founder and CHAWP Founder
Tim Reed, At-Large Allocations, PNW United WP Club
Boyd Lachance, Lamorinda WP Club
Brad Schumacher, SET WP Club
Cathy Nueshal, Santa Barbara WP Club
Doug Peabody,
San Diego Shores WP Club
Dustin Litvak,
Los Angeles Water Polo Club
Ed Reynolds, SOCAL WP Club
