Tourney: Brighton Open - National Series - 2012-06-09/10

The following items are recommended for the successful refereeing of a UK National Series Bike Polo Tournament

1 designated head ref. Please make sure that this role is filled at least 1 week before tournament. If in doubt, please consult me (Bill). This person will have last word on ALL reffing decisions, but principle task is to make sure that all games have a full complement of refs, to answer questions about reffing & rules, to remain sober during the tournament, and will almost certainly ref the last 2 or 3 games (i.e. finals) on the last day. Ideally, this person will have reffed & played at several tournaments, and is fully conversant with the rules. This person does not have to be me (Bill) or Jono.

5 copies of rules, laminated. 1 copy per court, secured to court by zip-ties at reffing position, 1 copy to be held at registration, 1 copy each for tournament organiser & tournament head ref.

**A paragraph on the entry form, **ie the form that every player signs, running something like this:

"I have read & understand the rules of this tournament, and agree to accept the decisions of the referees without question, at all times during play."

A link in the first post on the official tournament thread on this forum, and on the tournament website (if there is one) to the rule-set that the tournament will be using. This link should also be included in confirmation emails.

3 X Whistles, 3 X Stopwatches (1 per court & 1 spare)
I like the following: Acme Thunder Brass Whistle & XLR8 Electronic Basic Stopwatch

6 X flags for goal refs - we used flags for goal reffing at the London Invitational; they worked well, as it was clear not only when a goal was scored, but it also made it clear who the goal ref was. These were the ones we used, they were ok, but not especially brilliant.

loads of baby wipes (for cleaning whistles between games, prevents transmission of nasty stuff)

**clipboards, pens & paper **so refs can make a note of score during & at end of game, and hand the note to results collater.

scoreboard - no recommendation here. The LHBPA is still working on purchasing combined scoreboard / clock. Ideally, large numbers, visible from both sides, easily operated by ref - this is important! - and close to centre of court, but not right on the centre, as players will mistake it for tap-out.

tape measure or electronic measuring device, preferably capable of measuring up to 15 metres or half the length of your court, whichever is longer.

line paint - I have used this to mark goal-lines on London courts but you can use anything you see fit.

measured & clearly marked centre line essential for tap out & restarts - I think that tap-out point is unnecessary, and often annoying - they almost always seem to break during tournaments, tap out will be in the centre in any case, so optional tap-out point, mandatory centre line.

**measured and clearly marked centre spot **as close to dead centre of court as possible.

measured and clearly marked goal line - goal line should be at least 2.5 metres from back-board, and should be aligned with centre-spot, and no more than 50 mm wide.

2 goals per court - see elsewhere in NS ruleset for dimensions. If you do not have your own set of goals, check to see if another polo assoc (eg London, Cambridge etc) has a set they can lend you.

2 sets of 3 training bibs of the same colour - for use when one or both teams do not have matching shirts, or teams have similar colour shirts, eg both teams are in black. For those that don't understand why matching & non-clashing shirts / bibs are necessary, it makes it easier for the refs & non-involved spectators to work out who is on what team. Playing with shirts off, ie 'skins', is not an option. Team to wear bibs to be decided by coin toss. I can’t remember where I got mine from but these look ok.

ice box for balls, 1 per court (ice box not necessary for Cambridge tournaments)

ice (not necessary for Cambridge tournaments)

**cloths for cleaning balls, **at least 4 per court.

new balls, density appropriate to expected weather; 3 balls per court + 1 extra ball for last 3 games

There’s other stuff that is useful to have around the tournament, such as first aid supplies (and an actual qualified first aider), brooms, gaffer tape, marker pens, desks, power, someone who understands brackets, and is willing to sit at a desk diligently updating whilst all & sundry are hosing his (or her) phone etc but these are not really ref things.

All of the above are recommendations, not obligations, but are founded in a year’s experience of NS events.

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=10X8SV1Q6fNgEuR-8yP5rfNlSA8ZMWj-hMW2hI9QAKSs

Just paid for Killer Queens

London teams:

1. Thumbs Up!
   
2. Spring Break
   
3. DR
   
4. Dino's
   
5. Nice Touch
   
6. Hackney Goal Slotters
   
7. Tornadoes
   
8. Cosmic
   
9. Yomoyo
   
10. Kings
    
11. Wooden Skulls
    
12. Passed It
    
13. Sirens
    
14. Le BigMac
    
    

Non-London teams

1. Team Warin
   
2. Black Stabbath
   
3. Bubonic Plays
   
4. 5G
   
5. Hacked Off
   
6. Skip Rats
   
7. Be.Right.On
   
8. Horizontal Drop-Outs
   
9. The Commies
   
10. Brussels Allstars
    
11. Get.In.Wild
    
12. 
    
13. 
    
14. Brighton (name TBC)
    
15. Killer Queens
    
16. Acawotsit
    
17. What a Mess
    
18. LDN/CMB/BRUM Mix up (placeholder name)
    
    
    

Reserves:

1. POLO C.H (Hamburg)
   
2. Newcastle Bike Polo
   
3. Gibiers (Lille Bike Polo)
   
   
   

Eezy Goals is out so there's a free space for another team!

That list is totally inaccurate. If anyone has any updates, email.

brighton.polo@gmail.com

**Updated list of participants for Brighton 2012

Registered**
Thumbs up
Spring Break
Dead Rappers
Dinos
Hackney Goal Slotters
Cosmic
Ill pigs
Bubonic Plays
5g
yomoyo
Kings
Wooden Skulls
Passed it
Skip rats
Horizontal Drop-Outs
The Commies
Get.In.Wild
LeBigMac
Acawotsit
What a mess
Skull attack
Killer queens
Nice Touch
Tornadoes
Team warin
Wikcsies team
Be.Right.On
Brighton A

Waiting for payday
Sirens

The rest
Les Chacals
Brussels Allstars

Brighton B - I'm going to keep this team open for another Brighton team for the time being.

I'm not sure whats happening with skip rats but cab mentioned they may not have a full team, i'll prod cab to let you know asap.

I'm not sure whats happening with skip rats but cab mentioned they may not have a full team, i'll prod cab to let you know asap.

Well they've paid so they are considered registered.

Also Hacked off are out due to broken legs and businesses to run so there should be enough Bristol players to make a team.

"the rest" means what? I guess we need to pay but are we defo in?

Updated list of participants for Brighton 2012

Registered
Thumbs up
Spring Break
Dead Rappers
Dinos
Hackney Goal Slotters
Cosmic
Ill pigs
Bubonic Plays
5g
yomoyo
Kings
Wooden Skulls
Passed it
Skip rats
Horizontal Drop-Outs
The Commies
Get.In.Wild
LeBigMac
Acawotsit
What a mess
Skull attack
Killer queens
Nice Touch
Tornadoes
Team warin
Los Conjones del Pulpo
Be.Right.On
Brighton A

Waiting for payday
Sirens

The rest
Les Chacals
Brussels Allstars

Brighton B - I'm going to keep this team open for another Brighton team for the time being.

Hackney goal slotters will need a sub as I can't make it. They will also need housing as we were going to stay with Sam but he's out as well as we have a family engagement that we can't miss...

"the rest" means what? I guess we need to pay but are we defo in?

Defo in, I'll wait til you've sorted travel then ask for moneyz

Hackney goal slotters will need a sub as I can't make it. They will also need housing as we were going to stay with Sam but he's out as well as we have a family engagement that we can't miss...

if i'm not mistaken we have acquired a sub
and im sorted for accomdation (student accomdation woo)

if i'm not mistaken we have acquired a sub
and im sorted for accomdation (student accomdation woo)

Brighton or Sussex uni?

You may be able to wake up with a courtside view if you're in the right set of halls!

Who's the sub Felix?

I'm glad you've sorted yourself out then Felix

Name change...

Updated list of participants for Brighton 2012

Registered
Thumbs up
Spring Break
Dead Rappers
Dinos
Hackney Goal Slotters
Cosmic
Black Stabbath
Bubonic Plays
5g
yomoyo
Kings
Wooden Skulls
Passed it
Skip rats
Horizontal Drop-Outs
The Commies
Get.In.Wild
LeBigMac
Acawotsit
What a mess
Skull attack
Killer queens
Nice Touch
Tornadoes
Team warin
Los Conjones del Pulpo
Be.Right.On
Brighton A

Waiting for payday
Sirens

The rest
Les Chacals
Brussels Allstars

Brighton or Sussex uni?

You may be able to wake up with a courtside view if you're in the right set of halls!

brighton, 30 seconds away from the skate park

I'm glad you've sorted yourself out then Felix

i thought accomodation was DIY
i can see if theres room in my mates halls, IIRC he said 5 people will have moved out by then

brighton, 30 seconds away from the skate park

i thought accomodation was DIY
i can see if theres room in my mates halls, IIRC he said 5 people will have moved out by then

Pheonix halls. I'm pretty sure each individual room locks on a latch so unless they are left open it may be tricky. The kitchens have space for at least three people to sleep though.

I'm glad you've sorted yourself out then Felix

I'll probably have room for at least 2 in the awning if wild camping is still happening.
Is wild camping still happening?

I'm in for wild camping.

paid! sos for being a pain.

Sub needed: I'm the only Skip Rat that can make it now. Juan (from Your Mum) is coming with me, but we've exhausted possibilities of Bristol players. Help us out?

Thumbs Up! are out, Bogey has found another team, I'm going to play in the German Champs.

Harvey is a free agent. If you want a wall in goal, and a deadly shot get onto him now before someone else does...

As it's pretty late in the day you can keep the entry fee (if you get a replacement I wouldn't mind it back).

Bogey has found another team, .

Twice in one Tourney. Solid.

Can't comment on your situation Joni, but I'd like to point out that Bogey has switched teams with my full backing (before anyone gets the wrong idea).