SHARKS NATIONAL LEAGUE TEAMS PLAYING BARRACUDAS AND BREAKERS IN QLD NEXT WEEK.

Mens TEAM

Shark Bites

2010 COL SMEE TOURNAMENT U20 CLUB STATE

Ziggy ready to pull the trigger

Nicola Zagame sealed the victory in a closely contested bronze medal match against Sydney Northern Beaches with a goal in the last 10 seconds. The Sharks had not lead in the match until then. After being down 3-0 after 3 mins Ziggy showed great leadership and rallied the troops to claw back the deficeit. Maddy Schmid scored just before the end of the first quarter to start closing the gap. With 6 players from the U16's, the Sharks were the youngest team in the semi-finals, but what they lacked in experience they made up for in tenacity. After winning their group pool they met a very experienced Sydney Uni in the semi-final.

Even though they matched Uni 3-3 in the second half they had given them too much start in the first half eventually going down 9-6. Not to be too disappointed the team managed to pick up their spirits with the help of Ziggy and the experience of their coach, Bruce Falson to hang in there in a very tense bronze match and salvage a win. Bruce said the team "performed quite OK considering they had not trained as a team before the tournament due to the players other water polo commitments".

The Cronulla mens team also faired well by just missing out on the semi- finals and beating Hunter 11-6 for 5th.

"Book your tables for the Trivia Night, great games and great fun with many fantastic donated prizes. Your big chance to walk away a winner."

Pat Jones

Four legends of the game of water polo were elected Life Members at the recent Australian Water Polo Inc annual conference. Cronulla's Pat Jones was one. CLICK HERE

Trivia Night

Masters Games

In October Cronulla had a few teams competing in the Masters Games. The Men’s Water Polo teams managed to collect Gold and Silver and the Women, not to be out shone had a clean sweep of Gold. This was a great opportunity to show all the young kids of the club that not only were theses Sharks good in their day but they still have it. Congrats to Di Watkins for also winning gold in Hockey.

U18's State Club Titles

Last weekend the Cronulla U18s Boys and Girls teams played in the NSW State Titles. The Boys came in 5^th and the Girls team came in a very commendable 2^nd. After making the Semi-finals on a goal difference count back they then survived an extra time golden goal in the semi final only to go down 7-5 to Drummoyne in the final. Congratulations girls for a very gallant effort. Congratulations also to Mieke for coaching these young girls who appreciate your time and experience. Thankyou also to Pietro for looking after the girl’s team on the Friday. Five Girls and two Boys were chosen in the U18 State Squad.

Cronulla Sutherland Water Polo Club Inc calls for expressions of interest for those wishing to purchase tickets in the annual
Major Sponsorship GUESSING Competition.
Prize: Gold Sponsor of the Cronulla Sutherland Water Polo Club Inc.(Won last year by CARDNO ECOLOGY LAB, see right)
Including:
•     Naming rights to Our 2010 Men's and Women's National League Teams
•     Signage at all 2010 National League home games
•     Logo on National League Team Costume
•     Hospitality for Major Sponsor at home games
•     Stationery / Website / Newsletters / Programs
•     Media Coverage
Please make cheque payable to:
Cronulla Sutherland Water Polo Club Inc  
Tickets Price : $250 each (a tax invoice will be issued)
Raffle drawn 20th December 2009
Ticket price includes your name / company name published on our website,
www.cronullawaterpolo.com.au and a chance to be the club's major sponsor.
NOTE: Bronze Sponsor positions also now available. ( Previously Violet Foundation, Subway, Taubmans, Digga, Kaizen  and Hot Designs.)
Please contact John Zagame for details.
E: sharkspolo@tpg.com.au 
M: 0408 398 646
 

Sans Souci Pool is offering Cronulla Water polo players a chance to join an exciting new squad program that will incorporate specialist swim sessions and ball skills sessions. Players are free to pick and choose how many sessions and what combination of sessions they would like to access each week. We strongly urge all players to trial this idea and find the best program to suit your own needs. This is not to replace ITC squads.

Craig Stevens will be running the swim sessions, and the ball skills will be run by High level players and coaches.

Shark Bites

Important

L1, L2, L3 and 18's

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Attention Time Keepers 

Game times at Sutherland Pool
The Cronulla Waterpolo club is required to pay for pool space at the Sutherland Leisure Centre.  It is therefore imperative that games start as close to scheduled times as possible.  Where delays occur the club may be required to pay additional fees or games may need to be suspended if the Centre is due to close. Whilst it is appreciated that the pool may not always be set up by the required time, your assistance in commencing games as close as possible to scheduled times is sought. If it appears significant delays have/or may occur, it may be necessary to reduce game times.  Consultation should occur with both teams and designated referees. It is also important that games are run according to schedule as many players are required to back up for other teams and will subsequently have the associated time constraints - delays may result in some teams having to forfeit matches.

"Late Registrations"Click here for registration form

Attention all Members especially referees. Fina recently made some Rule changes. Please read the attachment with these changes as it is important to have a good knowledge of the game, even if you are a spectator. Click here

Attention all Members. Don't forget the Volunteer Program "Put Your Hand Up" which your club is running this Year. Please print out the attachment and see if your can complete 10 hours during the season. Click here

Check out our new Youtube with plenty of Water Polo footage including some from the mighty Sharks club. There is action varying from the Academy and National League right up to FINA 09 Click here

Attention all managers: Check out this new website which is a handy tool for communications between the Coach, Manager and Team members. Simply register and set up your own team page where you can network throughout the season with the marvel off modern technology.  Click here

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Cronulla Sharks Spring Camp

Five Cronulla Teams competed last week at the inaugural U16 National Club Titles with all posting impressive results. The Girl’s A team walked away with Gold after beating SNB in the final and the Boy’s A Team the Silver going down to Melville in the final. The boys survived a very exciting semi-final against Adelaide beating the in extra time.

All five teams performed exceptionally well at U16 Club Championships in Brisbane, and really enjoyed the experience.

 On behalf of these teams, we would like to thank the Coaches for all their efforts throughout the season and particularly during the week. Also, we would like to thank the Managers for keeping us organised and fed during the week, and the Referees who contributed to a well-run tournament.

 Finally, we would like to thank those parents/supporters who assisted on the Table or Goal Judging.

 The tournament would not have been as enjoyable without the assistance of everyone.

 Thanks

Sharks player Holly Lincoln-Smith was recently named Australian Player of the FINA World Championships and Australian player of the tour. Nicola Zagame and Alicia McCormack also featured as Player of the match in games during the tour.

Nicola Zagame (above) named player of the match against South Africa after scoring 5 goals.

Holly Lincoln-Smith (above) named player of the FINA World Championships.  Alicia McCormack (below) named player of the match against Greece and Hungary in a Test Series.

Academy shines over winter

Four Sharks players namely Jess Brooks, Kristyn Watkins, Lara Turnbull and Michaela Davies were an integral part of the NSW Blues Under 16 Girls team that captured the Pelorus Trust U18 Women’s Trophy when they beat the Marist U18 team 9-6 in the final at West Wave in Auckland. The girls were undefeated in the Tournament including beating the New Zealand Youth Team. Congratulations girls. Sharks Mel Forrester and Elysha Vom Brush competed inthe NSW Waratahs. Cronulla also had 6 boys in the Waratahs (Dillon Turner, Nick Brbot, Cameron Bartlett, Blake Penny and Toby) and one in the Blues (Sam Baraket). Sam was also very proud in being named Captain of the Blues and also Captain of the squad. The Blues won 3, lost 2 and 2 draws.

Four Sharks girls namely Maddy Schmid, Jade Appel, Christina Riley and Zoe Barber were members of the NSWCHS Under 15 Girls who took back the Trans Tasman Under 15 Girls Shield with a 3 nil series win over the NZ Under 15 Girls. Cameron McDowell and Liam Thickett also competed in the boys series.

Cronulla Sharks U14 boys and U14 Girls dominated NSW teams at the East Coast Challenge held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre last month.Eleven Cronulla players were in NSW teams and all 11 swam away with a medal against the Queensland, Victorian and South Australian sides. Mackenzie Moores-Sipos, Amy Graetz and Bianca Smith won Gold for the girls' Blues side against Queensland 9-6 in the Final match. While fellow boys Sam Cocokios, Zac Hughes, Nicholas Brooks and Mathew Schweighoffer also defeated Queensland Maroon 7-3 in the Final to collect their Gold medal.

Girls 16B

Grand Final: Cronulla Grey 9 (Bianca Smith 4, Zoe Ridge 1, Zoe Carr 1, India Jameson 1, Rhiannon Summerfield 1, Carly Barter 1) d Cronulla White 3 (Emily Colquhoun 1, Charlotte Williamson 1 and Zoe Barber 1)