VI European Masters Water Polo Championships

Hamburg 4-9 July 2011 – Entry Booklet

 Content
Greetings 3

Welcome to Hamburg 6

The City on the Waterfront 8

Venue 12

Transport 14

Accommodation 16

Entries 19

LEN Regulations 21

Forms 23

Contact 27

Imprint 27

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Dear friends of water polo!

A big welcome on behalf of the Senate of the Free and Hanseatic

City of Hamburg to the 2011 European Masters Water Polo
Championships.

I am very pleased that the sporting city of Hamburg is a venue for

European title competitions. Water polo and Hamburg are natural
allies. Water sports – swimming, rowing, sailing and, of course,
water polo – are traditionally well established in the city, with its
Alster, Elbe and Bille rivers, as we have often seen in recent years.
The German National Masters Championships in water polo, for
example, have been held here nine times already.

The Hamburger Schwimmverband e.V. (Swimming Federation of

Hamburg) is the host for this year’s European Masters Water Polo
Championships, which will take place in the SV Poseidon club’s
outdoor pool in Olloweg, Eidelstedt. This attractive pool complex
in green surroundings is excellently suited to the coming event
because it is also home to the German first division team SV
Poseidon. I hope that everyone will feel at home there, not only
the nearly 50 teams and their 1,000 or so athletes, but also the
representatives of LEN – the governing body of the European
swimming federations, the international swimming federation
representatives and all the water polo fans watching.

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg has plenty to offer all
participants and visitors. In addition to attractive sporting events,
we can boast a whole host of cultural attractions. Places of interest,
historical attractions, a wide variety of shopping and rich natural
surroundings round off a visit to Hamburg. Enjoy the maritime flair
of Germany’s second largest city! We are happy to have you here.
I hope you enjoy exciting play, lots of great goals and a good time
in my home town.

With best wishes

Yours

Heino Vahldieck
Minister of the Interior and Sports
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg

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 On behalf of LEN, I welcome all participants, their families and
friends to the 6th edition of the European Masters Water Polo
Championships in Hamburg.

Each edition of this LEN Event makes it bigger. The Masters

movement is constantly growing and the passion of these athletes
for the Water Polo discipline goes beyond what many could imagine.
But then you witness how they train and compete, with unlimited
enthusiasm, with a fraternal respect for their rivals, and with nobility
that is contagious. This is a celebration of sport, and life, and a
further demonstration of the union of healthy vitality and the joy
and festivity of our sports.

We are very happy to bring these championships to the great city

of Hamburg and are excited to again be welcomed to Germany
where Aquatics has always been such an important part of athletic
activity. We admire the work of the German Swimming Federation
and are proud to work together for the development of our five
disciplines in all age categories, and we take the opportunity to
congratulate Deutscher Schwimm-Verband for the 125th
Anniversary celebration of its rich history.

As LEN President I wish to thank the organising committee for what

will surely be a well-organised and successful competition, enjoyed
by participants and spectators. We thank the sponsors of the event
who are fundamental in making it a reality, and the many volunteers
who contribute so much of themselves. And we are very grateful to
SV Poseidon Hamburg and the Hamburger Schwimmverband for
their basic roles in bringing it all together.

Best wishes for a great event and celebration,

Nory Kruchten
President Ligue Européenne de Natation

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The German Swimming Federation is very proud to host – together
with the City of Hamburg and the Swimming Federation of
Hamburg – the European Masters Water Polo Championships 2011.

I’d like to express a warm welcome to all the players, guests and
friends of Water Polo.

Hamburg, as the First Mayor has declared, “celebrates sport in a big

way.” Every year more than 50 national and international sporting
events take place there. Hence, experience, atmosphere and
excellent conditions are guaranteed.

Germany has a very huge and enthusiastic Masters Water Polo

Community with about 50 teams and I am sure that many of them
will participate in this event. And for sure the beautiful city of
Hamburg and its hospitality will attract a lot of teams from all over
Europe.

The club SV Poseidon Hamburg, as the local host, has already

organised 9 German Masters Water Polo Championships and since
2003 successfully participated in all Masters European and World
Championships. An “old hand” who knows the standards and
requirements.

In 2011 the German Swimming Federation will celebrate its 125th

anniversary and it is a great pleasure to host a European
Championship in this very year, especially if we remember that two
of the eight foundation members back in 1886 had been clubs from
Hamburg.

Good luck to all the teams and a pleasant stay in Hamburg.

Dr. Christa Thiel

President German Swimming Federation

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 Welcome to Hamburg!
The VI European Masters Water Polo Championships 2011 will be held
from 4 – 9 July 2011 in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg in Ger-
many. It is of great honour for the City of Hamburg and the German
Swimming Federation to stage this important event in close coopera-
tion with the European Swimming Federation LEN and welcome the
best European Masters water polo squads in the “City on the Water-
front”.

Hamburg is a sporting city. Professional top-level competitive sport

and international sporting fixtures are just as important as the enthu-
siasm for and involvement in sport of the Hamburg population. Water
polo is popular in Hamburg and is played in many clubs. The City has
established a tradition of hosting international competitions and qual-
ifiers. Teams from all over the world come here to hold training camps.
Hamburg can boast a large number of well-known, internationally ac-
tive referees.

The VI European Masters Water Polo Championships will be organised

by the Hamburg Swimming Federation in cooperation with SV Posei-
don Hamburg. The club is well-known on the European water polo
Masters circuit, having participated successfully in all the European
Masters championships since 2003. SV Poseidon also have wide-rang-
ing experience as hosts, having staged the German Water Polo Cham-
pionships successfully on 9 occasions. For that reason Hamburg is
known in Masters circles as the “German capital of Masters water
polo”. Germany has a very huge and enthusiastic Masters water polo
community with about 50 teams.

Following Split in 2001, Kranj in 2003, Odense in 2005, Istanbul in

2007 and Oradea in 2009, it will be a great pleasure and a particular
honour for Hamburg to host the European Masters Championships
2011 and to ensure that the participating teams, their families and
trainers and the referees and officials from all over Europe enjoy in-
teresting meetings and memorable days in the “most beautiful city in
the world” – and feel altogether at home here.

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 The City on the Waterfront
Hamburg is the second-largest metropolis in Germany after Berlin and
the most populous non-capital city in the European Union. The city is
home to approximately 1.8 million people, while the Hamburg metro-
politan area (including parts of the neighbouring Federal States of Lower
Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein) has more than 4.3 million inhabitants.

Hamburg is a “City on the Waterfront”, located in the northern part of

Germany, the North Sea to its west and the Baltic to its east. In Ham-
burg, the rivers Alster and Bille meet the River Elbe. The central city
area is situated around two lakes, Binnenalster and Außenalster, a par-
adise for yachting and boating, and a popular meeting point for recre-
ation and jogging. The many waterways in Hamburg are crossed by
almost 2500 bridges, more than those of Amsterdam and Venice com-
bined. The island of Neuwerk is also part of Hamburg, located in the
Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park.

The official name “Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg” makes refer-
ence to Hamburg's history as a member of the medieval Hanseatic
League and a free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. Hamburg
takes its name from the first permanent building on the site, the castle
Hammaburg ordered to be built by Emperor Charlemagne in 808. Today,
Hamburg is a city-state and one of the 16 Federal States of Germany.

Hamburg is modern, friendly and cosmopolitan, and at once a city full

of contrasts: on the one hand, the colourful St. Pauli quarter with the
Reeperbahn, the most sinful mile in the world, on the other, the
wealthy and well-kept district Blankenese with its numerous villas and
romantically beautiful views from the Elbhang (Elbe escarpment) and
the lower beaches of the river. Each corner of Hamburg looks different,
but nevertheless everything fits together harmoniously.

Every year, about 13,000 seagoing vessels from all over the world enter
the port of Hamburg, which ranks second in Europe only to Rotterdam.
From the cruise terminal and the Landungsbrücken (piers) to the mod-
ern container harbour, it smells of freedom and faraway countries here.
With a tour in a river launch or a visit to one of the museum ships, vis-
itors can experience directly why Hamburg is also called "The Gateway
to World". Every Sunday morning from 5 o’clock to 9.30, visitors can
buy goods from all over the world at Hamburg's traditional Fish Market.

The historic centre of the harbour is the Speicherstadt district, a beautiful

warehouse complex built at the end of the 19th century. Coffee, tea and
spices were stored here. Today the Speicherstadt is home to several mu-
seums and exhibitions. Against this imposing backdrop, Europe's largest
inner city development – the HafenCity – is being built on former port
ground. The Elbphilharmonie is scheduled to house its first concerts in
2012 in a spectacular building on top of an old warehouse.

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The skyline of Hamburg is marked by the towers of the main churches
St. Katharinen, St. Petri, St. Jacobi, St. Nikolai and Hamburg’s landmark
St. Michaelis church. The main attraction for many tourists is the Alt-
stadt of Hamburg, the oldest quarter with storehouses and residential
buildings from the 17th to 19th century. The best-known building in
Hamburg is probably the Chilehaus, a brick office building dating from
1922 and spectacularly shaped like an ocean liner.

The city centre of Hamburg is situated between the Main Station and
Gänsemarkt (goose market), with a variety of shopping destinations of
international reputation. Visitors can wander through one of a dozen
covered shopping galleries or take a stroll along the boulevards of
Mönckebergstrasse, Spitalerstrasse and Neuer Wall. From Jungfern-
stieg, Alster steamers leave for tours of the Alster and through the
canals several times a day, offering appealing views of the city skyline.

Hamburg offers more than 40 theatres, 60 museums and 100 music

venues and clubs. The Beatles started their career in the early 1960s
at the Indra Club in Hamburg St. Pauli. The state-owned Deutsches
Schauspielhaus, the Thalia Theater, and the Culture Factory Kampnagel
are well-known in Germany and abroad. The Hamburg State Opera is
one of the leading German opera houses, whose orchestra is the Phil-
harmoniker Hamburg. Hamburg is also known as the place with the
highest density of musicals in Germany. The Lion King Theatre is a
large tent in the harbour; guests arrive either by boat or by walking
through the historic Old Elbe Tunnel.

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 Map of Venue

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 Venue
The championships will be held at the SV Poseidon Hamburg club fa-
cilities, a professional sports complex with two outdoor 50 m pools
(50 m x 21 m) in a wonderfully idyllic setting. Depending on the num-
ber of teams, registering for the European Masters Water Polo Cham-
pionships, two fields per pool might be prepared. Both pools are
equipped with a sound system and electronic time keeping devices.

The venue includes four indoor dressing rooms with showers and lock-
ers. Please bring your own locks. In addition, tents for dressing and
pavilions with benches for the players will be provided right by the
pools. There will be temporary stands for the public.

The venue is located in a unique area, surrounded by wide lawns and

old trees. Facilities for beach volleyball, a children’s pool and a play-
ground might be interesting for the young family members. Catering
will be offered in spacious tents in and outside the pool area.

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 Transport
Hamburg is very well-connected to Europe, and the most notable in-
ternational Airlines approach to Hamburg Airport. Also by train and by
The City of Hamburg
car Hamburg is easy to reach. The intercity train network connects
Hamburg Europe-wide. Furthermore, motorway A1 and A7 are bond-
ing the metropolis to all directions.
Hamburg
2008 a brand-new rapid train railway station opened at the Hamburg Berlin
Airport, connecting international travellers to the public transport sys-
tem of Hamburg. Thereby, visitors reach their hotels and other points
Venue
Cologne
of interest easily without being caught up in traffic.
Frankfurt
Hamburg provides a fine network of public transport connecting the
city centre with the suburbs day and night by busses and trains, un- Munich
derground (U-Bahn) as well as by rapid transit railway system (S-Bahn).
The public transport system of Hamburg also includes some pictur-
esque routes by barge, cruising through the harbour and across the
Alster.

The competition site is located northwest from the city centre (see
upper left corner of chart), well-connected to the airport as well as the
centre by public transport. Be aware, that parking area at the venue is
very limited! Teams travelling by coach: busses can't pass a low rail-
way bridge 300 meters off the venue. So, please make use of the pub-
lic transport system. Participants and visitors will find a choice of six
bus lines here, as connection to all official hotels, and as firsthand con-
nection to Jungfernstieg, a beautiful promenade in the city centre. Un-
derground and rapid transit railway stations are either close to the
venue as to the airport.

For the duration of the competition an inexpensive nine-day ticket for

the public transport network will be offered to participants, officials,
family members and visitors, enabling independent travel between
the hotel and the sports facilities. In addition, ticket-holders have ac-
cess to all public transport in the greater Hamburg area. The ticket is
valid around the clock, so public transport is a convenient choice when Venue
visiting a musical in the evening and then taking a trip down the
Reeperbahn.

The Organizing Committee highly recom-

mends using the unique public transport
system of Hamburg.

Public Transport Ticket

Valid 2-10 July 2011
Special Offer 33,50 Euro
See Public Transport Ticket Reservation (Form 1-4) on page 26

Make use of the public transport ticket and collect your order for team
members, officials as well as family members and friends. Be aware
of the order and payment deadline on 23 June 2011. We will deposit
the ordered and paid tickets at the accreditation desk (venue). Please
be careful to meet the deadlines, since the nine-day ticket will not be
offered at accreditation desk during the tournament!
Venue

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 Accommodation
There are many hotels in Hamburg.
Below, we have put together a range of
accommodation in the immediate vicin-
ity of the competition venue which is
also easily accessible by public trans-
port and conveniently situated for the
airport and city centre. 5

Please contact your favourite hotel per-

sonally and make your reservation via
email directly at the reception desk.
Please use the codeword “Euro Mas-
Venue
ters 2011” when booking, in order to 1
make sure you get the special offer for 3 4
the participants of the European Mas- 6 2
ters Water Polo Championships!

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Mercure Hotel Hamburg Arena**** GHOTEL***
Kieler Straße 333 Kaltenkirchener Straße 1
22525 Hamburg 22769 Hamburg
Tel. +49 40 54 74 00 Tel. +49 40 85 35 20
Internet: www.mercure.com Internet: www.ghotel.de
Booking via email: h0000@accor.com Booking via email: hamburg@ghotel.de
(Codeword “Euro Masters 2011”) (Codeword “Euro Masters 2011”)

Distance to Airport 9 km Distance to Airport 12 km

City Centre 6 km City Centre 3,5 km
Venue 2,3 km Venue 5,1 km

Single Room 79 Euro (incl. breakfast) Single Room 55 Euro (incl. breakfast)
Double Room 95 Euro (incl. breakfast) Double Room 99 Euro (incl. breakfast)

The rooms are provided with bathrooms and bathtub, hairdryer, mini
bar, tea- and coffee-maker, radio, satellite television, wireless Internet
access. There is a Restaurant and a bar. Guests can use the hotel
sauna free of charge, cost-free hotel parking.
Rooms are furnished in a friendly manner and have bathroom with
shower, safe, direct dial telephone, cable television and wireless In-
ternet access, cost-free hotel parking. The rooms are quiet, facing the
inner courtyard garden. The spacious double rooms are ideal for two
adults and a child.

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Motel One Hamburg Altona** NH Hamburg Norge****
Kieler Straße 171 Schäferkampsallee 49
22525 Hamburg 20357 Hamburg
Tel. +49 40 897 206 912 Tel. +49 180 500 37 83
Internet: www.motel-one.com Internet: www.nh-hotels.com
Booking via Email: sales.hamburg-altona@motel-one.com Booking via email: reservierungen@nh-hotels.com
(Codeword “Euro Masters 2011”) (Codeword “Euro Masters 2011”)

Distance to Airport 9 km Distance to Airport 9 km

City Centre 5 km City Centre 2, 5 km
Venue 3,5 km Venue 6 km

Single Room 59 Euro (breakfast 7,50 Euro)
Double Room 74 Euro (breakfast 7,50 Euro)
ll rooms are equipped with queen-size double bed or twin beds, gran-
ite bathroom with shower, air conditioning, flat screen television, wire-
less Internet access. The lounge is lobby, cafeteria and bar in one; here
you find free wireless Internet access.
Double Room 116 Euro (breakfast 16 Euro) 2-3 July 2011
Double Room 80 Euro (breakfast 16 Euro) 3-8 July 2011
Double Room 98 Euro (breakfast 16 Euro) 8-10 July 2011
Modern and comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, flat screen tel-
evision, satellite television, direct-dial telephone, wireless Internet ac-
cess and mini bar. Hotel provides Cocktail lounge and bistro.

5 6
Park Inn Hamburg Nord **** NH Hamburg Altona****
Oldesloer Straße 166 Stresemannstraße 363-369
22457 Hamburg 22761 Hamburg
Tel. +49 40 180 71 10 Tel. +49 180 500 37 83
Internet: www.park-inn-hamburg.de Internet: www.nh-hotels.com
Booking via email: hamburg@eventhotels.com Booking via email: reservierungen@nh-hotels.com
(Codeword “Euro Masters 2011”) (Codeword “Euro Masters 2011”)

Distance to Airport 6 km Distance to Airport 10 km

City Centre 11 km City Centre 5 km
Venue 4,6 km Venue 6 km

Single Room 70 Euro (incl. breakfast) Double Room 116 Euro (breakfast 16 Euro) 2-3 July 2011
Double Room 70 Euro (incl. breakfast) Double Room 89 Euro (breakfast 16 Euro) 3-10 July 2011

Comfortable rooms with individual climate control, direct-dial tele- Modern and comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, satellite televi-
phone, flat screen television, satellite television, mini bar, wireless In- sion, direct-dial telephone, wireless Internet access and mini bar.
ternet access, safety deposit box. Hotel provides a restaurant, lobby Cocktail lounge, bistro, sauna, spa, solarium and summer terrace.
bar, terrace, and cost-free parking.

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Entries Entry deadline
The final date for preliminary entries to be received by the Organizing
Committee is 7 May 2011.
The final date for named entries to be received by the Organizing Com-
mittee is 23 June 2011.

Entry check list

Entry forms must be sent for each team separately.
For an entry to be accepted by the Organizing Committee, each team
must submit the following forms, validation, and fees to the Champi-
onships Office:

1. Preliminary Entry Form - Every team entering the European Mas-

ters Water Polo Championships must complete the relevant sections
of this form and send it by 7 May 2011. (Form 1-1)

2. Named Entry Form - A list with the participanting members of each

team, with age as at 31.12.2011, and a photocopy of an official docu-
ment, i.e. passport, driver license, or birth certificate showing the com-
petitor’s date of birth must be attached to the signed waiver of liability
for each player. Also the teams have to send a copy of the Federation
License for the registered referee until 23 June 2011. (Form 1-2)

3. Photographs - One passport sized photo has to be sent together

with named entries by 23 June 2011. For those who will not provide
photos for accreditation this will be done at the venue for an 8,00 Euro
accreditation fee. Please write on the back of the photo name, team
and age group.

4. Release of Liability - Form must be completed by all competitors

and send with the named entry form by 23 June 2011. (Form 1-3)

5. Public Transport Ticket Reservation Form - For team members and

visitors wishing to make use of the nine-day ticket, form must be com-
pleted by a team representative and sent including payment confirma-
tion by 23 June 2011. Deposit of tickets at accreditation desk in the
venue. Ordering public transport tickets is voluntary. The Organizing
Committee highly recommends using the public transport system as
the most convenient way to explore the City of Hamburg. (Form 1-4)

6. Payment - The entry fees are: 400,00 Euro for a team with referee
and 800,00 Euro for a team without referee. All entry fees must be
paid completely by 7 May 2011. Payment can be made by cheque, or
bank transfer and should be sent to:

Beneficiary: Hamburger Schwimmverband e.V.

Purpose of transfer: Euro Masters 2011 + Club name
Bank Hamburger Sparkasse
Bank code 200 505 50
Bank Account 1211 133 150
Swift code HASPDEHHXXX
IBAN DE30 2005 0550 1211 1331 50

Bank address HASPA Firmenkunden-Center

Schloßstraße 6
D-22041 Hamburg, Germany

For payment confirmation, please send a copy to

fax: +49 40 69 65 24 57 (OC Hamburg).

7. Championship Entries - All Championship entries must be com-

pleted and sent according to the deadlines by
fax: +352 27 44 91 64 28 (LEN) and
+49 40 69 65 24 57 (OC Hamburg).

Letter of invitation - Those requiring a Letter of Invitation in order

to secure a travel visa for Germany, please contact info@euroham-
burg2011.de or send a fax to: +49 40 69 65 24 57 (OC Hamburg).

For more information see website www.hamburg2011.len.eu

If there should be any questions, please email to

info@eurohamburg2011.de

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 EUROPEAN MASTERS WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS
(UPDATED 27 November 2010)
In addition to the LEN General Event Rules the following

REGULATIONS
shall apply:

MA-WP 1 ORGANISATION
MA-WP 1.1 The Championships shall be held every odd year.
MA-WP 1.2 The organising Federation and the place where the
Championships shall be held shall be decided by the
LEN Bureau and circulated by the LEN Office. MA-WP 3.3
MA-WP 1.3 For the Championships there will be appointed:
a) by the LEN Bureau one (1) LEN Bureau Delegate;
b) by the LEN Technical Masters Committee (LEN MA-WP 4
MaC) as many members of the LEN MaC and/or the MA-WP 4.1
LEN Technical Water Polo Committee as decided by the
LEN Bureau.
The LEN Bureau Delegate and the Technical Delegates
shall be responsible for and supervise the correct conduct of
the competitions according to LEN Rules and Regulations.
The Delegates shall decide on all matters arising on site MA-WP 4.2
at the competition which require an immediate decision.
Entries.
MA-WP 1.4 Each participating club shall be financially responsible
for all expenses, accommodation and travel of their
team(s) and the referee(s) nominated according to
MA-WP 12.1. MA-WP 4.3
form. Only thirteen (13) players out of the fifteen
nominated are permitted to play in a match.
The list of entered players cannot be changed after the
deadline for its submission.
Deadline for submission of Preliminary and Named
Entries shall be no later than the date circulated by the
LEN Office.
ENTRY FEES
The Entry Fees are different:
a) for a team with a referee;
b) for a team without a referee.
Entry fees shall be as decided by the LEN Bureau and
circulated by the Organising Committee.
Entry fees shall be paid to the Organising Committee
no later than the deadline for submission of Preliminary
Confirmation of payment shall be attached to the
Named Entries.
There shall be no refund of entry fees.

MA-WP 2 EVENTS AND PARTICIPATION MA-WP 5 DRAWS

MA-WP 2.1. Events are: MA-WP 5.1 The time and place of any draw shall be announced by
a) Men club teams; the Secretary of the LEN MaC and circulated by the
b) Women club teams. LEN Office.
Women may be members of men’s teams.
MA-WP 5.2 The LEN Office will circulate the results of the draws
MA-WP 2.2 Age groups are: to the clubs entered.
a) 30 years and older for men and women;1)
b) 35 years and older for men;2) MA-WP 6 ACCREDITATION
c) 40 years and older for men;2) MA-WP 6.1 The accreditation card for a player shall bear his/her
d) 45 years and older for men;2) photo.
e) 50 years and older for men;2)
f) 55 years and older for men;2) MA-WP 6.2 Entered teams will receive accreditation free of charge
g) 60 years and older for men;2) for a maximum of three (3) team staff members and
h) 65 years and older for men.2) the players entered.
The age of the youngest member of the team shall
determine the age group of the team. MA-WP 6.3 Any President of a LEN Member Federation will receive
accreditation free of charge.
MA-WP 2.3 Each Club may enter one (1) men’s team per age group
and per club and one (1) women’s team per club. MA-WP 6.4 Accreditation of approved referees is free of charge.
Clubs must be affiliated to the Federation approving the
entry. MA-WP 7 TECHNICAL MEETING
A player may compete in only one (1) team. MA-WP 7.1 The Technical Meeting will be held one day prior to the
start of the Championships. The LEN Office will circulate
MA-WP 2.4 Players shall be eligible for a club either affiliated to a information about time and place of the Technical Meeting.
Member Federation or affiliated to a Federation
registered by LEN. MA-WP 7.2 At the Technical Meeting each team shall be repre
sented by not more than two persons.
MA-WP 3 ENTRIES Approved referees shall also be present.
MA-WP 3.1 Preliminary Entries shall be sent to the organising
Federation with a copy to the LEN Office. LEN General MA-WP 7.3 Entered players shall be numbered one (1) to fifteen
Event Rule E 15.4 will apply 3). (15) and wear a cap with that number throughout the
The Preliminary Entries shall be signed by the President whole Championships.
or by the Secretary of the club to which the team is
affiliated and certified by the President or by the Secre- MA-WP 7.4 The Technical Delegates shall check the personal iden
tary of the Federation to which the club is affiliated. tification documents of the players and ensure that:
a) the names of the players are in accordance with
MA-WP 3.2 Named Entries including Release of Liability signed by the list of entered players;
each player, shall be sent to the organising Federation b) the ages of the players are in accordance with the
with a copy to the LEN Office, listed on the official form, age group for which they are entered.
comprising name, surname and passport/identity card Players which cannot present their personal identifi-
number of entered players; for each player one photo cation documents corresponding to the list of entered
(passport size) shall be enclosed. players or which are not listed will not be eligible to play.
Up to fifteen (15) players may be listed on the official

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 MA-WP 7.5 The names of the 13 players and the names of the
coach and the officials to sit on the bench at a match
together with their accreditation cards shall be submit-
ted to the LEN Technical Delegate in charge no later
than thirty (30) minutes prior to the match.
MA-WP 8 System OF COMPETITIONs
MA-WP 8.1 The distance between the goal lines will be minimum
23.5 meters and the width of the field of play minimum
17 meters.
MA-WP 8.2 FINA time standards (FINA Rule WP 11) shall apply except
that the duration of the matches shall be four periods of
five minutes each of actual play for all age-groups.
MA-WP 8.3 The system of competition in each age group depends
on the number of teams taking part. It shall be decided
by the LEN MaC.
Ranking matches shall be played for all places.
MA-WP 9 CLASSIFICATION
MA-WP 9.1 Scores and points at Preliminary Rounds
MA-WP 9.1.1 Each victory shall count three (3) points for the winning
team and each draw one (1) point per team and zero (0)
points for the losing team.
MA-WP 9.1.2 The final classification within a group shall be estab-
lished according to the points gained by each team in
all matches of its group.
MA-WP 9.1.3 For each match in which a team is disqualified a goal
score of 10:0 shall be awarded to the opposing team.
MA-WP 9.2 Equality of points
MA-WP 9.2.1 In case of equality of points between two teams in a
group the classification shall be established as follows:
a) Precedence shall be given to the team having won
the match between the two teams.
b) If this has been a tie, precedence shall be given to
the team with the largest difference between goals
scored for and against.
c) If there is still a tie precedence shall be given to the
team having scored the higher number of goals.
d) If there is still equality, the classification of the
teams shall be decided by lot.
MA-WP 9.2.2 In case of equality of points between more than two
teams the classification shall be established as follows:
a) Only points gained in those matches played among
the teams with equal points shall be decisive.
b) If there is still equality the classification shall be es-
tablished according to the goal difference from only
those matches played among the teams with equal
points.
c) If there is still equality the classification shall be es-
tablished according to the highest number of goals
scored in the matches played among the teams
with equal points
d) If there is still equality the classification shall be es-
tablished according to the goal difference from all
matches played in the group.
e) If there is still equality the classification shall be de-
cided by lot.
MA-WP 9.3 Matches to be played to a final result
MA-WP 9.3.1 If a match ends with a tie after the normal time, there
shall be, after an interval of five (5) minutes, two extra
periods each of three (3) minutes actual play with an
interval of one (1) minute for the teams to change sides.
MA-WP 9.3.2 In case of further equality, there shall be a penalty shoot
out to determine the result.
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Note: If a penalty shoot out is necessary this shall
follow the procedures according to the FINA Rules.
MA-WP 10 EXCLUSION AND SUSPENSION
OF PLAYERS AND TEAMS
MA-WP 10.1 The LEN Code of Discipline shall apply.
MA-WP 10.2 Any member of a team excluded for brutality shall be
suspended:
a) in the first case for at least one (1) match;
b) in any further cases for at least three (3) matches.
MA-WP 10.3 A team forfeiting a match shall be excluded. Results
achieved in that stage of the Championships shall be
expunged.
The Jury of Appeal may decide an exception if there is
reason.
MA-WP 10.4 The LEN Delegate(s) may suspend a team if:
a) the Rules, Regulations and/or the instructions
issued to all participating teams are not complied
with by the team, or;
b) the financial liabilities in regard of the team are not
fulfilled.
MA-WP 11 AWARDS
MA-WP 11.1 Victory Ceremonies will take place after the conclusion
of the respective age group.
MA-WP 11.2 Members of teams ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age
group shall be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals
if they have played in at least one match.
Members of teams ranked 1st to 8th in each age group
shall be awarded a diploma if they have played in at
least one match.
MA-WP 12 OFFICIALS
MA-WP 12.1 Each team shall enter at least one (1) qualified referee
(see MA-WP 1.4). The qualification of the referee shall
be confirmed by the Federation to which the club of the
team is affiliated.
Federations may also enter qualified referees on FINA
and LEN lists at their own cost.
Referees shall be prepared to judge at least two (2)
matches per day.
Nominations shall be submitted to the LEN Office no
later than the date circulated by the LEN Office.
MA-WP 12.2 The organising Federation shall provide at least 6
referees and all other officials.
MA-WP 12.3 Entered referees shall be approved by the LEN MaC.
MA-WP 12.4 For each match the Technical Delegates shall nominate
the Technical Delegate in charge and the referees.
MA-WP 12.5 Acting referees may be evaluated.
1) The Championship in this group will be held when there
are three (3) or more teams entered.
2) Only if there are three (3) or more teams entered into this
group.
Otherwise, these teams will play in the next youngest age
group.
3) General Event Rule E 15.4: In Water Polo a withdrawal
may be made before the draw. A Club withdrawing a
Water Polo team after the draw shall be fined:
b) at the European Masters Water Polo Championships
one thousand and four hundred (1.400) EURO.
 Preliminary Entry Form
(Form 1 -1)

Club Name
Street, Number
Postal Code
City
Country
Phone
Fax
E-Mail
Contact person

The Club will participate in the VI European Masters Water Polo Championships,
which will be held from 4 – 9 July 2011 in Hamburg, Germany.

Entry fee: 400,00 Euro for teams with a referee.

800,00 Euro for teams without a referee.
There will be no refund of entry fees.

Entry fee payment Euro

Account: Hamburger Schwimmverband e.V.

Purpose of transfer: Euro Masters 2011 + Club name
Bank: Hamburger Sparkasse
Bank code: 200 505 50 | Bank account: 1211 133 150
IBAN: DE30 2005 0550 1211 1331 50
Swift code: HASPDEHHXXX

Bank Postal address: Hamburger Sparkasse

Firmenkunden-Center
Schloßstraße 6
D-22041 Hamburg
Germany

A copy of the bank transfer order shall be attached to the entry form.

Age Groups The Club will participate in the following age groups:

Men 30+ 35+ 40+ 45+ 50+ 55+ 60+ 65+

Women 30+

Place & date

Signature
Signature of the President or Secretary of the Club Signature of the President or Secretary of the Federation
to which the Club is affiliated and stamp of the Federation

Entry deadline: 7 May 2011

Return this form together with fee payment confirmation to
Organizing Committee by fax to +49 40 69 65 24 57 and to LEN Office in Luxembourg by fax to +352 27 44 91 64 28

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 Named Entry Form
(Form 1 -2)

Club Name
Street, Number
Postal Code
City
Country
Phone
Fax
E-Mail
Contact person
Age Group
The Club will participate in the VI European Masters Water Polo Championships in Hamburg 2011, with the following players:
Age as on
Team List Cap Last Name First Name Date of birth 31.12.2011 Passport No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Officials Last Name First Name Date of birth Passport No
1
2
3
Referee Last Name First Name National International
1

Place & date

Signature
Signature of the President or Secretary of the Club Signature of the President or Secretary of the Federation
to which the Club is affiliated and stamp of the Federation
Entry deadline: 23 June 2011
Return this form to Organizing Committee by fax to +49 40 69 65 24 57 and to LEN Office in Luxembourg by fax to +352 27 44 91 64 28

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 Release of Liability (Form 1 -3)
To be completed by all competitors

Last Name, First Name

Street, Number
Postal Code
City
Country
Phone
E-Mail
Club Name
Team
Date of birth
Age as on 31.12.2011
Passport No.

Release of Liability: I, the undersigned participant, intended to be legally bound, hereby certify that I am physically fit
and have not been otherwise informed by a medical practioner. I acknowledge that I am aware of
the risk inherent Masters Water Polo (training and competition) including possible permanent dis-
ability or death, and I agree to assume all risk.

I hereby waive all rights to claim for loss and damages, araising out of my participation in Masters
Water Polo Events or any activities incidental thereto, against Ligue Europeenne de Natation (LEN)
or any individuals participating in masters Water Polo. In addition I agree to abide by and be gov-
erned by the rules of the Ligue Europeenne de Natation (LEN).

I further declare that I have sufficient health insurance valid in Germany to cover any medical,
pharmaceuticals, hospitalisation and repatriation expenses that may occur in connection with my
stay and participation at the European Masters Water Polo Championships 2011, I understand
and agree that the Organizing Committee of the German Swimming Federation, LEN or German
authorities may request to submit evidence of such insurance coverage for myself as well as for
any person intending to join me for this event.

Place & date

Signature
Signature of the competitor

Entry deadline: 23 June 2011

Return this form to Organizing Committee by fax to +49 40 69 65 24 57 and to LEN Office in Luxembourg by fax to +352 27 44 91 64 28

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 Public Transport Ticket Reservation Form
(Form 1 -4)

Club Name
Street, Number
Postal Code
City
Country
Phone
Fax
E-Mail
Contact person

Number of Tickets x 33,50 Euro

Amount = Euro
Service Fee + 5,00 Euro
Total Amount = Euro

The price for a nine-day ticket (valid 2-10 July 2011) is 33,50 Euro.
It enables holders to use all public transport facilities in the City of Hamburg 24 hours per day.
The Organizing Committee highly recommends using the unique public transport system of Hamburg.

Deadline for order and payment is 23 June 2011.

We will deposit the tickets for you at the accreditation desk in the venue.
There will be no refund of ticket or service fees.

Account: Hamburger Schwimmverband e.V.

Purpose of transfer: Ticket Euro Masters 2011 + Club name
Bank: Hamburger Sparkasse
Bank code: 200 505 50 | Bank account: 1211 133 150
IBAN: DE30 2005 0550 1211 1331 50
Swift code: HASPDEHHXXX

Bank Postal address: Hamburger Sparkasse

Firmenkunden-Center
Schloßstraße 6
D-22041 Hamburg
Germany

A copy of the bank transfer order shall be attached to the reservation form.

Place & date

Signature
Signature of the President or Secretary of the Club

Entry deadline: 23 June 2011

Return this form together with payment confirmation to Organizing Committee by fax to +49 40 69 65 24 57

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Contact
Organizing Committee
Thomas Ahme - Venue/Tournament
ahme@eurohamburg2011.de

Angela Delissen - Marketing/Communications

delissen@eurohamburg2011.de

Organizing Committee Office

info@eurohamburg2011.de

Postal Address
Hamburger Schwimmverband e.V.
Organizing Committee Euro Masters 2011
c/o Olympiastützpunkt
Hamburg / Schleswig-Holstein
Am Dulsbergbad 5
D-22049 Hamburg

Fax: +49 40 696 52 457

For more information see website

www.hamburg2011.len.eu

Imprint
Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg
Behörde für Inneres und Sport
Sportamt
Große Bleichen 30
D-20354 Hamburg

Phone: +49 40 428 24 369

Fax: +49 40 428 24 372

www.hamburg.de/sportstadt

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Karsten Bartelt | Heimathafen.org

Text:
Hamburg Marketing GmbH,
Hamburg Tourismus GmbH, Wikipedia

Printers:
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Friedrich-Ebert-Damm 313 | 22159 Hamburg

Photographs:
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4; LEN | 5; DSV | 7; HHSV | 8; 11; 27;
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Published: January 2011

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