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FINA World Conference : FINA World Conference Objectives and Initiatives for the Development of Water Polo World Wide 21-23 September 2006 // Madrid, Spain


TWPC OBJECTIVES : TWPC OBJECTIVES To consolidate water polo on the Olympic Program To increase to 12 the Women’s Water Polo teams To create a greater balance amongst the continents To achieve world wide participation To increase the FINA Development Programme By using the available funds at the Olympic Solidarity The training courses for coaches and the exchange of coaches by National Federations


TWPC OBJECTIVES : TWPC OBJECTIVES The TWPC with this occasion would like to send a message to the Water Polo Family requesting their collaboration and understanding to create a better game: More goals More movement Less contact possible Easy and understandable rules Less interference by the referee A game understood by all!


1. FINA INITIATIVES SINCE 1996 FOR THE BENEFIT OF WATER POLO : 1. FINA INITIATIVES SINCE 1996 FOR THE BENEFIT OF WATER POLO The inclusion of the Women’s Water Polo competition on the Olympic Programme The creation of the Men’s & Women’s Water Polo World League The FINA Schools for Water Polo Referees The new Water Polo Rules approved by the Congress in 2005 The establishment of a group of experts to analyse the new Water Polo rules


Slide5 : Men & Women 2007 - 2008 - 2009 FINA Water Polo World League Meeting Budapest - 16 June 2006


FINA Water Polo World League 2007-9 : FINA Water Polo World League 2007-9 Concept 3 year edition – 2007, 2008, 2009 An original competition Consistent annual format Attractive prize money Professional organisation Central TV rights marketing and distribution Administered by FINA and the World League Council


FINA Water Polo World League 2007-9 : FINA Water Polo World League 2007-9 Objectives Increase the image of Water Polo world-wide Establish a strong, recognised product Create a product for TV Attract TV coverage and audiences Raise interest of partners Attract spectators to the matches


Competition Formula : Competition Formula Group Stage 4 groups of 4 teams, playing each other on a home and away basis Matches played annually May - June 2 matches over 2 days on 1 weekend Total 96 matches – 12 matches per team Each team plays 2x 3 away and 2x 3 home matches Scoring 3 points for a win 1 point for a loss In the event of a tie at the end of the Group stage, the teams will be classified according to FINA BL 8.6


Competition Formula : Competition Formula Super Final 6 teams Qualification 4 Group winners* Host nation FINA wild-card * If the Host nation is a Group winner, then the 2nd placed team in that Group will qualify as well June – dates to be confirmed


Competition Organisation : Competition Organisation Game duration 4 periods of 8 minutes each 3 minute break between periods 1-2 and 3-4 5 minute break at half-time Points system Win 3 points awarded Loss 1 point awarded


NF Income : NF Income Exploitation of national marketing rights National team sponsorship Domestic TV rights Admission / Ticketing Match Programmes Food & beverage sales Contributions from public institutions


NF Expenditure : NF Expenditure Own travel & accommodation Accommodation for visiting teams FINA delegates accommodation Promotion & publicity Medical expenses Security Ticketing operations Staff and officials costs Venue hire, equipment costs Venue decoration & sponsor signage Local transportation for visiting teams


FINA Income : FINA Income International TV rights Title Partner rights Official World League Ball


FINA Expenses : FINA Expenses Administration: World League Secretariat Travel costs World League Delegate Neutral referees Per diems World League Delegate Neutral officials Medical Insurance for all Teams


TV Broadcasting : TV Broadcasting TV production must be provided by each host team in accordance with the FINA TV Guidelines Minimum level of TV production Minimum number of cameras Graphics package Programme format and running order Provision of commentary positions and bookings for other TV rightsholders


Marketing : Marketing Group Matches FINA may appoint a Title Partner for the World League series NF may apoint local sponsors and suppliers for its home matches Super Final FINA World League Title Partner Other Marketing rights to be exploited by FINA and the NF as agreed


TV Broadcast Rights : TV Broadcast Rights FINA & NF will jointly negotiate domestic broadcast rights to ensure the highest possible production standards All income from domestic rights will be retained by the NF All international TV rights will be marketed centrally by FINA through its agent


3. FINA SCHOOLS FOR WATER POLO REFEREES - OBJECTIVES : 3. FINA SCHOOLS FOR WATER POLO REFEREES - OBJECTIVES To enlarge the number of referees and enhance the quality of existing referees To create a uniform pattern for the interpretation and application of the Water Polo rules To use the schools as an instrument to develop and promote Water Polo worldwide. To be on FINA Water Polo Referees List to attend an edition of the FINA Water Polo School Referees to have an update every two years


4. PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP WATER POLO WORLDWIDE : 4. PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP WATER POLO WORLDWIDE To establish a four years programme Coaches and technical support for 2 or 3 months and will be repeated annually Continue the conduct of the FINA Men’s and Women’s World Leagues


5. CALENDAR : 5. CALENDAR To development a coherent Water Polo international calendar To establish a reasonable National competition program together with the National Federations The calendar to be created with the cooperation of the National Federations and Continental Associations


Conclusion : Conclusion Let’s work together for a better Water Polo Game! Thank you very much for your kind attention