There will be no referee course this year due to COVID restrictions.

Please make sure that you have at least 1 referee of good enough standard for EACH TEAM YOU ENTER
 

Non-competing spectators are not allowed to travel to the venue. This is because of capacity restrictions to help with social distancing measures.
 

Arrival:

You should arrive at the site no earlier than 7am for scrutineering. 
Scrutineering will run from 7am - 9am for all teams

Match Start:

Matches will begin at 9am. Each match will have a 30 minute window to be completed, with matches happening every half an hour

Midway Break:

There will be a 30 minute break at 3pm after the group stages have concluded to finalise results and publish the finals schedule

Match End:

The finals brackets will start at 3:30pm and run until 5:30pm

There will be no presentations this year

Event Day Timings:

These times are subject to change and will be confirmed after all entries are complete (18th May)

7:00 - Teams arrive
7:00-9:00 - Scrutineering 
9:00-15:00 - Group Stage
15:00-15:30 - Break
15:30 - 17:30 - Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Finals
17:30 - Event End
18:30 - Site must be clear
 

During the day, you will be able to follow the live scores and fixtuers on the links below

Open Tournament
Women's Tournament
 

Your Team Zone:

When you arrive you will be allocated a marked zone. This is the area where you will be based for the duration of the tournament. You must keep all your kit and players in this area when not competing.

• You MUST NOT enter other team areas or mingle with people from other universities
• You MUST always maintain social distancing from people when outside your team area

Feel free to bring camp chairs etc to make yourself comfortable when off the water and not playing

Accessing/Getting Off The Water:

We will have dedicated get on/off points for the water. These can be seen on the EVENT MAP.

The get on point will be near the pitches, and the get off point will be further up towards the swimming end of the lake.

Do not get on or off the water at any other points other than those marked

Moving Around The Event Site:

When you are outside of your team zone (this may be to access the water, seek medical attention etc), you must maintain social distancing at all times and get back to your team zone as quickly as possible

Accessing The Pontoons:

The pontoons/floating walkways are for REFEREES and EVENT OFFICIALS ONLY

Players must NOT walk on the pontoons at ANY POINT IN THE EVENT, except in an emergency.

Coaches cannot access the floating walkways.

Buoyancy Aids are MANDATORY on the pontoons for referees

Requirements For The Event:

• You will be required to check in at the entrance to the event (scrutineering - top end of the car park).
• You must have your Student ID which will be checked against the participant list submitted on BUCS Play. This is for Track and Trace purposes
• You will NOT be required to show proof of a negative COVID test on arrival, but you must not arrive at the event if you are showing any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been told to isolate by NHS test and trace
• You will NOT be required to provide proof of vaccination
• You will be required to scan the NHS QR Code on you NHS COVID-19 App upon arrival. Please ensure you have it downloaded and set up to streamline the check in process

Team Sizes:

Due to the fact that restriction easing has been delayed, we must abide by the current British Canoeing Canoe Polo COVID Action Plan. This means the following rules will be in place:

• Teams may only have a maximum of 7 players on the water at any one time. This is 5 people in active play, with 2 substitutes in the sub area
• Teams should bring 8 people MAXIMUM to the event
• Charge starts are not allowed under current guidance (see link above). This means the team on the right of the lead referee will start with the ball
• Games will; be 8 minute halves, with a 3 minute half time break
• Teams WILL switch sides at half time, in a distanced manner

Equipment:

Students can share equipment within their university bubbles.
Under no circumstances must you share equipment across university bubbles

Car Park:

Once you arrive at the event site, you must vacate the car park as quickly as possible.
If you need to return to the car park during the event, you must go alone, and as quickly as possible. 
If there are groups congregating in the car park, they will be split up and/or punished for repeated rule breaking

Mask Use:

Due to the fact the event is happening outdoors, you will not be required to wear a mask during the event. Please bring one anyway, in case situations require one.

Sanitisation:

There will be multiple hand sanitisation points around the event site. Please regularly sanitise your hands throughout the course of the event.

Spectating:

You will only be able to remain in your team area when off the water. If you are unable to spectate from your team area, unfortunately you will not be able to walk around and sit down near the water edge to maintain social distancing in walkways.

What’s expected of competitors:

1. Event competitors should stay home if they have any Covid-19 symptoms, live in the same household with someone with Covid-19 symptoms or have been diagnosed with, or suspected to have, Covid-19 in the past 14 days.
2. Competitors must follow direction from BUCS staff
3. Competitors must complete Covid-19 questionnaire before competing
4. Competitors should always follow social distancing guidance
5. Competitors should ensure they are following hand hygiene practices at all times
6. Competitors should wear a face covering when indoors
7. Competitors should not share equipment at this time unless permitted within NGB guidance
8. Follow the guidance and safety procedures outlined for the event you are attending. These can be found in the Event Guide

Competitors are expected to follow government guidance when attending an event including but not limited to guidance around travel and accommodation. This guidance should be considered prior to entry.