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Competition Format 2023

The 2023 Junior Canoe Polo Championships took place during 27 to 30 July 2023.

 There were 6 competition categories:

Category

1. Under 23

2. Under 21 Women

3. Under 18 Women

4. Under 18 

5. Under 16

6. Under 14

TOTAL

Number of Teams

14

4*

6*

12

14

15

55

Note : * U21W and U18W are also playing in the open category so are not counted in the TOTAL.





Competition Format 2023

U23

14 teams, 2 leagues - 2 groups of 7.  Top 6 teams then play in a Gold League.  Bottom 8 teams then play in a Silver League - 4 in Silver Odd and 4 in Silver Even.  Top 2 teams in Silver Odd and Silver Even play for 1st/2nd (Silver League).  Next 2 teams play for 3rd/4th (Silver League).  Next 2 teams play for 5th/6th (Silver League).  Final 2 teams play for 7th/8th (Silver League).  Top 2 teams in Gold League play in a final for 1st/2nd Place.  Remaining places in the Gold League are decided on league position.

U18

12 yeams, 2 leagues - 2 groups of 6.  Top 6 teams then play in a Gold League.  Bottom 8 teams then play in a Silver League.  Top 2 teams in Gold League play in a final for 1st/2nd Place.  Remaining places in the Gold League are decided on league position.  All places in the Silver League are decided on league position.  There is no Silver Final.

U16

14 teams, 2 leagues - 2 groups of 7.  Top 6 teams then play in a Gold League.  Bottom 8 teams then play in a Silver League - 4 in Silver Odd and 4 in Silver Even.  Top 2 teams in Silver Odd and Silver Even play for 1st/2nd (Silver League).  Next 2 teams play for 3rd/4th (Silver League).  Next 2 teams play for 5th/6th (Silver League).  Final 2 teams play for 7th/8th (Silver League).  Top 2 teams in Gold League play in a final for 1st/2nd Place.  Remaining places in the Gold League are decided on league position.

U14

15 teams, 3 leagues - 3 groups of 5.  Top 8 teams then play in a Gold League.  Bottom 7 teams then play in a Silver League.  Top 2 teams in Gold League play in a final for 1st/2nd Place.  Remaining places in the Gold League are decided on league position.  All places in the Silver League are decided on league position.  There is no Silver Final.

U21W

4 teams, 1 league - 1 group of 4.  Top 2 teams play in a final for 1st/2nd Place.  Remaining places in the League are decided on league position.

U18W

6 teams, 2 leagues - 2 groups of 3.  Top 2 teams in their leagues play in a final for 1st/2nd Place.  Remaining places in the League are decided on league position, based on points, goal difference etc.

Timetable 2023

Mon 24 July - Tue 25 July

 Venue open for the arrival of teams. Players can check into their accommodation and practice at the competition area.

Friendly matches

Wed 26 July

Venue open for the arrival of teams.  Players can check into their accommodation and practice at the competition area.

Friendly matches

Opening of Scrutineering

Meeting of referees and match officials

Team Captain / Manager meeting

Opening ceremony - evening

Thur 27 July 

Competition starts

Opening ceremony - evening

Sun 30 July

Competition ends

Prize giving

Departure of teams

Mon 31 July

Departure of teams







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