Nominations for the 2015 Vawdon Cup are now open. It is recommended that all Affiliates, their Coordinators, Team Management, Players and Officials are aware of all information pertaining to this event via the Vawdon Cup Conditions of Entry & NSWTA General Conditions of Entry and the Memorandum.
This year’s event sees the introduction of the Youth Division (U/17), the removal of the 2014 Mixed Pilot, and several changes to both the Vawdon Cup Conditions of Entry and NSWTA General Conditions of Entry. So please be sure to be across all of the information before nominating or registering.
Divisions Available
The divisions to be offered for the 2015 Vawdon Cup are as follows;
- Men’s Open (Born 1999 or prior-must be 16 years to participate)
- Premier League, Division 1, Division 2, Division 3 & Division 4
- Women’s Open (Born 1999 or prior-must be 16 years to participate)
- Premier League, Division 1, Division 2, Division 3 & Division 4
- Mixed Open (Born 1999 or prior-must be 16 years to participate)
- Division 1 & Division 2
- Boy’s Youth League (Born between 1998 and 2001-must be 14 years to participate)
- Division 1 & Division 2
- Girl’s Youth League (Born between 1998 and 2001-must be 14 years to participate)
- Division 1 & Division 2
- Men’s Seniors (Born 1975 or prior)
- Men’s Masters (Born 1965 or prior)
Youth Division Brief
In 2015 the Youth League has been added to the Vawdon Cup as was advised in 2014. All affiliates need to note that players will need to be aged from 14yrs to 17yrs to play in the Youth League. i.e. born between 1998 and 2001.
Youth Players will need to have turned 14 years before they participate. Important to note, for both Affiliates and participants that players wishing to participate in the Open age divisions in the 2015 Vawdon Cup will need to have turned 16 years before they participate.
Mixed Pilot Concept Removed
The Mixed Pilot that was trialled in 2014 is now removed and the division realigns itself with the Men’s and Women’s Divisions and Player Import Points System.
Rationale- While this removal has already been accepted by the Board the removal of the points system in 2014 only assisted in the participation of better players for the top three teams who looked to bring in many good players from other affiliates. The rule change did not have the desired effect of having people build teams across the entire division. By reverting to the previous set up those clubs who tried to take advantage will be faced with the situation whereby the points for players they poached will activate and 2014 will not count toward long term status.
New Website-New Location for Vawdon Cup Information
As you can see we have upgraded our website and information is now located in a different location to previously. In the information below are essential links and you will find all of this for the Vawdon Cup at https://nswtouch.com.au/representative/vawdon-cup/
The nominations are available via the above link and close on Wednesday June 17th.
Other crucial information in relation to the 2015 Vawdon Cup include items such as today’s release of;
- Memorandum 2015 Vawdon Cup 20.5.15 (Essential Reading)
- 2015 Vawdon Cup Conditions Final (Public) 20.5.15
- 2015 NSWTA General Conditions of Entry 19.5.15
- Memorandum 2015 Official Rankings 2015 18.5.15
- 2015 Import Player Points Values 19.5.15.
To assist in entering the competition or any questions contact;
Robert Summers
Event Manager
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (02) 9558 9333
Mobile: 0407 497 806
Fax: (02) 9558 8799
or
Becky Choake
Events Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (02) 9558 9333
Fax: (02) 9558 8799
