In memory of our late founder Peter Mitchell MBE, Viking Canoe Polo are hosting a 4-aside Canoe Polo tournament, Open & Youth, on Saturday the 4th of January 2020, 9am-6pm at Queen’s Leisure Centre, Derby.
In memory of our late founder Peter Mitchell MBE, Viking Canoe Polo are hosting a 4-aside Canoe Polo tournament, Open & Youth, on Saturday the 4th of January 2020, 9am-6pm at Queen’s Leisure Centre, Derby.
Pete always believed in playing 4-aside in smaller pools throughout the winter and we thought that this would be a good way to honour and remember his legacy.
Spectators
This event will be free to watch for all spectators showing up at any point throughout the tournament.
Rules
Unlike usual Canoe Polo tournaments this will be a 4-aside event.
The tournament is a round robin format with 5 teams in the open and 5 teams in the youth categories. A win is 3 points, draw is 1 point and a loss is 0 points. Highest number of points at the end of the tournament wins. If teams have equal points, the tournament will be decided on goal difference, the goals for etc.
Games will be 8 minute halves with a 2 minute halftime and a 2 minute changeover period.
If games are ready to start ahead of time then they will be started early.
Parking
The tournament is held at Queens Leisure Centre, Cathedral Rd, Derby DE1 3PA
https://www.inderby.org.uk/active/facilities/queens-leisure-centre/
Parking is available:
1. On the road outside Queens Leisure Centre
2. Directly opposite Queens Leisure Centre
3. A short walk down the road at Parksafe Bold Lane, Derby, DE1 3NT https://www.parksafesystems.com/derby.html
Drop off your boats and kit on the road directly outside Queens Leisure Centre before finding your parking. We will be there to direct and assist you.
Food
We will not provide food, you are welcome to bring your own or alternatively there are many shops and cafes a short walk away as the tournament is in Derby city centre.
Photography
The tournament has an official designated photographer that will be wearing an identity badge. By participating in the tournament, all players are giving their consent to be photographed in accordance with the Queens Leisure Centre photography policies.
Insurance & Safeguarding
The tournament is covered for insurance and safeguarding under the Queens Leisure Centre policies and the club’s British canoeing membership. The tournament has been fully supported by the British Canoeing Canoe Polo Committee.
Sponsorship
The tournament is sponsored by PeakUK and includes prizes for the winners.
Prize Giving Ceremony
The prize giving ceremony will take place at the Blessington Carriage, Chapel Street DE1 3GU, at 18:15.
You are all welcome to join us for a drink.
https://www.blessingtoncarriage.co.uk/
After the tournament
Following the prize giving ceremony we (Viking members and organising staff) will be heading for dinner at The Broadway Pub, Duffield Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JB
https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/eastandwestmidlands/the-broadway-derby
It is 1 mile from the venue. You are all very welcome to join us!
Peter John Mitchell MBE
1947-2017
