PREPARE FOR PENALTY SHOOT-OUTS!
BWPL clubs could find themselves targeting a three-point win next season – and facing the drama of penalty shoot-outs when games are drawn.
The League Committee have agreed that new World Aquatics regulations, also adopted by European Aquatics, should be introduced in all divisions.
This would mean every match being played to a finish. So, when a draw occurs after four periods, the outcome will be decided on a penalty shoot-out, with points awarded as follows:
Win in regular time - three points
Win after penalty shoot-out - two
Loss after penalty shoot-out - one
Loss in regular time - no points
The new system requires a change in BWPL rules. Therefore, before the new system can be introduced, there will be an opportunity for clubs to have their say at the League annual meeting, which takes place online on Sunday, 2 June, 1pm. Clubs will be notified of logon details.
SCOTS AND WATFORD GO THROUGH
Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth and Watford won twice on day two of the women’s promotion tournament at Haberdashers (21 April), ensuring that both will head for Division 2 at the start of the 2024/25 season. City of Bristol and Otter Lutra miss out.
In the men’s promotion tournament, also at Haberdashers, Bridgefield were given a tough battle by City of Birmingham before winning 9-8. Bridgefield therefore qualified for Division 3 next season alongside Cheltenham Spartans, who beat Castleford 15-12. Birmingham and Castleford drop out.
BWPL clubs could find themselves targeting a three-point win next season – and facing the drama of penalty shoot-outs when games are drawn.
The League Committee have agreed that new World Aquatics regulations, also adopted by European Aquatics, should be introduced in all divisions.
This would mean every match being played to a finish. So, when a draw occurs after four periods, the outcome will be decided on a penalty shoot-out, with points awarded as follows:
Win in regular time - three points
Win after penalty shoot-out - two
Loss after penalty shoot-out - one
Loss in regular time - no points
The new system requires a change in BWPL rules. Therefore, before the new system can be introduced, there will be an opportunity for clubs to have their say at the League annual meeting, which takes place online on Sunday, 2 June, 1pm. Clubs will be notified of logon details.
SCOTS AND WATFORD GO THROUGH
Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth and Watford won twice on day two of the women’s promotion tournament at Haberdashers (21 April), ensuring that both will head for Division 2 at the start of the 2024/25 season. City of Bristol and Otter Lutra miss out.
In the men’s promotion tournament, also at Haberdashers, Bridgefield were given a tough battle by City of Birmingham before winning 9-8. Bridgefield therefore qualified for Division 3 next season alongside Cheltenham Spartans, who beat Castleford 15-12. Birmingham and Castleford drop out.
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Particular thanks to James Reddick, of Polytechnic, for his help in creating this website. For more information about advertising, please contact BWPL Secretary Chris Ducker, chris.ducker@bwpl.org.