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Inaugural WA Beach Ultimate Championships
WA Ultimate are please to present the WA Beach Ultimate Championships to the tournament calendar. SAVE THE DATE DECEMBER 18th
The event finer details are being updated as information comes to hand. Official Facebook event is here.
Where: Leighton Beach, North Fremantle
When: Sunday 18th December
Time: 8:00am til 1:00pm
Format: Mixed Gender, 5-a-side
Cost: $25 (includes, beach hire, fruit, insurance)
WAFDA will run the annual awards after this event at the North Fremantle Bowling Club, stay tuned for all the information. Registration is open here and will close on the 11th of December at 5pm.
This is a state championship event as and as such standard expectations apply, each team will need to
- Appoint a Spirit Captain
- Meet minimum rules accreditation requirements
Rules Accreditation
For the WA Beach Ultimate Championships 2016 all players on your roster MUST be STANDARD rules accredited and a minimum of 4 MUST have the advanced accreditation (this number must include your Captain).
Players can gain accreditation at: http://rules.wfdf.org/accreditation
Players can register to login at: http://rules.wfdf.org/register/
Once you are sure that all players have a valid Basic Accreditation for when the championships start, and at least 4 have the Advanced Accreditation. If you already have current valid accreditation then you are not required to take the test again simply provide your accreditation number when requested from your captain.
Not sure if your accreditation is current? Check here:
1) Go to: http://rules.wfdf.org/accreditation/accreditation-registry
2) Download the WFDF Accreditation Registry spreadsheet
Appoint a Spirit Captain
The Spirit Captain role is separate from the role of Team Captain or Team Manager and must be registered by December 14th.
About the Spirit Captain:
- The tasks of the Spirit Captain are only undertaken when they are OFF THE FIELD
- The Spirit Captain should ensure they access to a copy of the current WFDF and tournament specific rules with them on the side line
- Coordinate the discussion and collection of the Spirit score for the opposing team following each match
- Be the point of contact for your team for all matters relating to Spirit of the Game
- They may be required to discuss the level of spirit in the game with the opposing teams Spirit Captain and then share Spirit Scores with them (if requested)
- The Spirit Captain may call a Spirit Timeout
- They should have an excellent knowledge of the current rule set, and also a good understanding of its application (they should hold the WFDF Rules Advanced Accredited status)
- They do not hold the position of Team Captain or Team Manager
- They should be a senior player within the team, such that all other players will respect and listen to them if needed
- They should be able to maintain a clear, calm, objective view of the game
- They should be willing and able to approach opposing Spirit Captains and their own players, and communicate clearly and respectfully in a pressure situation.