MEMORANDUM
FROM: BOCCE AUSTRALIA
TO: STATE, REGIONAL & CLUB AFFILIATE BOCCE FEDERATIONS
DATE: Thursday, 01 Feburary 2018
ASIA/OCEANIA JUNIOR and UNDER 23 BOCCE (volo) INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP –
Friday 27th April to Sunday 29th April, 2018.
The Bocce Australia is delighted to announce that the 2018 Twenty First Australian Junior Bocce Championship, now known as the ASIA/OCEANIA JUNIOR and UNDER 23 BOCCE (volo) INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP will be hosted in Melbourne, at the Casa D’Abruzzo Club, O’Hearns Road, Epping.
State, Regional, Club team and player nominations are now open for registration for the U14, U18 and U23.
There is no restriction on the number of players that can participate in this event.
An overseas invitation has been given to Asia/Oceania regional Federations and to Monaco. To date we have confirmation from China and Monaco, with a strong indication that Japan will again participate.
As for costs – travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the individual player, sponsoring club or representative State Bocce Federation. Where sponsorship is provided, this must align with BFA policy.
For Interstate Players – Airfares, travel costs to and from Airport to Motel will be the responsibility of the individual player, club or State.
1. ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Bocce Australia will conduct this Championship in conjunction with the Bocce Federation of Victoria and volunteers from host club, Casa D’Abruzzo Club.
2. LOCATION
The Championship will be held at the Casa D’Abruzzo Club, Epping Victoria
55 O’Herns Road
Epping,VIC 3076
(03) 9401 4452
3. TOURNAMENT DATES
The date of the Asia-Oceania Invitational Championship is Friday 27th to Sunday 29th April 2018.
4. ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is supported by Mantra Bell City
215 Bell Street, Preston, VIC 3072
Situated only 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD by Car or Tram and
15 minutes to the Club by car
When booking mention ‘Bocce‘ to obtain the Bocce discounted rates.
MANTRA BELL CITY
We have set aside a number of twin rooms and you have the following options:
MANTRA ACCOMMODATION
One Bed Manhattan
Based on 1 person – $139(Room and breakfast) per room, per night
Simply stunning 1 Bed Manhattan offers 1 Queen Cloud Bed, self contained kitchenette including stove top, microwave, fridge, lounge and dining. All rooms feature work station, high speed internet, Foxtel, self controlled reverse cycle air conditioning/heating, minibar, LCD TV and in room safe.
Twin Manhattan
Based on 2 People – $149 (Room and breakfast) per room, per night
Simply stunning Twin Manhattan offers 2 Single Cloud Beds, self contained kitchenette including stove top, microwave, fridge, lounge and dining. All rooms feature work station, high speed internet, Foxtel, self controlled reverse cycle air conditioning/heating, minibar, LCD TV and in room safe.
BREAKFREE ACCOMMODATION (3.5 Star Hotel)
Sleep & Go Twin
Based on 2 People – $109 (Room and breakfast) per room, per night
Featuring floor to ceiling glass, these rooms consist of 2 single beds and offers work station with high speed internet, Foxtel, tea and coffee making facilities, en suite and air conditioning/heating.
Suggest that you make your reservation as early as possible so as not to miss out.
Contact Mantra details below:
Mantra Bell City
215 Bell Street, Preston, VIC 3072
Phone: +61 3 9485 0053
Mobile: +61 400 290 210
Web: www.bellcity.com.au
5. MEALS
Meals are available for all the participating players, State delegates, officials, special guests and volunteers. The meals are of a standard Bocce menu with soft drinks and iced water included. Other refreshments such as alcoholic drinks (eg. wine, beer) or coffee/tea is optional and can be purchased from the club’s bar. There is NO provision for breakfast other than what is included with the hotel package listed above. Meals – lunch and dinner for Asia-Oceania Championship bocce players, delegates, championship officials and volunteers are sponsored by Casa D’Abruzzo.
Visitors are welcome and can purchase meals at the Club Bistro or at the Bocce price of $27.
6. TRANSPORT
- Bocce Australia will only provide complimentary transfers for players and coaches to and from the venue and the Mantra Bell City Motel.
- Transport to the host city, is the responsibility of the State Federation, club or individual participant.
- Any financial support provided to teams or individual players is at the discretion of the participating State Bocce Federation and or affiliated club.
- NO transport is provided on arrival at Melbourne airport and return to the airport from the Motel.
7. COMPETITION PROGRAM
The Championship will be held over the traditional three day format with Individual titles in all six (6) disciplines for both U18 and U23 categories:
Singles, Doubles, Bowl Throw, Precision Throw, Progressive Throw, and Doubles Rapid Relay.
Events for the U14’s category. The events for this category will consist of Singles, Doubles, and a modified Doubles Rapid Relay Throw with players shooting into the circle to a target white bowl.
The competition rules will be as per BA Australian Junior Bocce Open Competition Rules & policy, and in accordance with FIB International Technical Regulations – Playing Rules Edition 2011.
Format and Program timetable may be altered depending on the number of players and teams participating.
8. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Competitors U14, U18 & U23
State, Regional and additional Club teams – Open to all players
Coach – 1 per U14, U18 and U23 category*
*Coach Allocation is based on per State or Regional Affiliate – with every coach looking after a maximum of four players in any one category. If a State or Region has more than four players in one category a second coach must be appointed.
9. ELIGABILITY and AGE OF PARTICIPANTS
All participating players, delegates and official must be registered financial members (through their State Bocce Federation) of Bocce Australia.
The competition is Open to all Junior (male and female) U14, U18 and U23 Bocce members.
For the U14 competition players must be born in 2004 or after. It is recommended that participants be no younger than 10 years of age. Proof of age may be requested; therefore it is imperative that all competitors bring their ID with them.
For the U18 competition players must be born between 2000 and 2006. Proof of age may be requested; it is therefore imperative that all competitors bring their ID with them. Subject to approval of Bocce Australia and the players’ coach Under 14 players can be considered for competition in the Under 18 category.
For the U23 competition players must be born between 1995 and 2006. Proof of age may be requested. It is therefore imperative that all competitors bring their ID with them. Subject to approval of Bocce Australia and the players’ coach Under 18 players can be considered for competition in the Under 23 category.
10. UNIFORMS
For team events each team member must wear an appropriate matching playing uniform identifying their State of origin to be used at all times during the Championship. Eg. Doubles Traditional and Double Rapid Relay. For individual events, an appropriate sporting uniform identifying State of origin is expected.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
11. PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP
Bocce Australia recommends to the Member State Federations and Regional Affiliates, that appropriate training and pre-championship competitions be in place and contested by their players, under the direction of qualified coaches.
Implement a program to encourage novice players from schools to participate in competition with existing players or at least at the same club. Alternatively encourage young players to bring a friend along to try the game and experience greater enjoyment.
12. TROPHIES
Specific trophies for U14, U18 & U23:
| Under 14
Singles 1st & 2nd – 2 Trophies Doubles 1st & 2nd – 4 Trophies
Doubles Rapid Relay 1st & 2nd – 4 Trophies
Best and Fairest – 1 Trophy or Medallion
|
Under 18
Singles 1st & 2nd – 2 Trophies Bowl/throw 1st & 2nd – 2 Trophies Doubles 1st& 2nd – 4 Trophies
Precision Throw1st & 2nd 2 Trophies Progressive Throw1st & 2nd 2 Trophies **Rapid Relay doubles 1st & 2nd 4 Trophies Best & Fairest 1 Trophy or Medallion |
Under 23
Singles 1st & 2nd 2 Trophies Bowl/throw 1st & 2nd 2 Trophies Doubles 1st & 2nd 4 Trophies
Precision Throw 1st & 2nd 2 Trophies Progressive Throw1st & 2nd 2 Trophies **Rapid Relay Doubles 1st & 2nd 4 Trophies
Best & Fairest 1 Trophy or Medallion |
**A minimum of 4 teams must enter the event otherwise it WILL NOT be contested.
REMINDER: IF YOUR STATE CURRENTLY HOLDS A PERPETUAL TROPHY, YOU MUST BRING THIS WITH YOU TO CHAMPIONSHIP
13. ANTI DOPING POLICY
Please note that the ASADA’s anti-doping policy applies for this Championship. Use this site to check the status of medications and other substances –
· Google Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority: ASADA
- Click on Check your substances (medications) and follow the simple prompts
- ASTHMA MEDICATIONS – asthma medications have special conditions on their use. asdmac.gov.au/athletes/conditions.html
NOTE: SUPPLEMENTS – this site DOES NOT provide information about supplements or homeopathic products FOR THIS YOU MUST GO TO www.asada.gov.au/substances/supplements.html
14. COACHES
All Coaches or Team Managers or other officials accompanying and charged with the care and responsibility of a team must have a valid police check clearance from their State (Government requirement).
15. TEAM and PLAYER REGISTRATION by 23/03/2018
Enclosed is the Team and Player registration form for your attention. Please return the properly completed form giving player background detail, together with 2 team photographs. This information is for team and player registration, and maybe used in the official program and newspaper publicity.
These must be received no later than 23/03/2018. Please ensure that you also have the parents complete the attached parent consent form to photograph their children – this must also be returned to Bocce Australia.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on mobile 0417 339 640 or via e-mail address: frankfunari@gmail.com
Always in Bocce,
Frank Funari