General Information

The National State Challenge (NSC) is an exciting event featuring the best talent from around the country. Held during late summer, teams will meet to determine a National Champion and the chance for their club to win $1000.

Competitive Format

Teams will play four games to determine a national champion with seeding handled through a random draw the first year.

Competition for will be limited to 18 & under boys and girls divisions.

Date of Competition

July 25-27, 2008

Games will begin on Friday during the day and conclude Sunday afternoon.

Costs

Insurance

All participants and clubs must be registered with American Water Polo. NOTE: Individuals must bring proof of membership or be prepared to sign up at the site. It is the coach's responsibility to see that everyone is properly registered and all membership information will be verified by the office.

Rules

The league follows the NCAA rules book with the following modiifications:

• one timeout per half
• six-minute quarters

Accommodations at Villanova

Hampton Inn - Plymouth Meeting
2055 Chemical Road
Plymouth Meeting, Pa. 19462

To reserve a room contact Laura Lotz (Sales Manager) at 610-567-0900.

Property includes full breakfast. Conveniently located off the Plymouth Meeting exit of the PA Turnpike, just minutes from Villanova University.

Registration Information

Any state wishing to participate must contact the office (610) 277-6787, to have their qualification process approved.

Qualification
Each state may determine their own qualification process using one of the models below. The process for selecting the model will be coordinated by American Water Polo through dialogue with each of the AWP clubs within the state. Typically a conference call is held with all parties to make a final decision, with each club receiving an equal voice.

League Champion Model
A league structure is established that includes regular season games and a process that determines an ultimate champion, either by won/loss record or through a season-ending championship. There is no roster limit in this model.

All-Star Model
Similar to the League Champion Model, a league is coordinated to determine a winner, either by won/loss record or through a season-ending championship. At the close of the season the top eight teams (as per their finish in the league) select their best field player from their squad to participate on the team. The remaining athletes are determined by a ballot from all of the coaches using the process outlined by American Water Polo. Thirteen field players and two goalies are selected through the ballot process. Additionally, the team is led by the individuals who coached the winning team during the league.

Tryout Model*
If less than four clubs exist within the state, a series of tryouts may be held over a period of months in order to select a team (minimum of three required). All athletes participating in the tryout must be registered with American Water Polo and the tryout participant list submitted to the office immediately following the event so registrations can be processed in a timely manner.

Thirteen field players and two goalies are selected through this process.

*This model may be used for only one year. Following the first year, the state must adopt one of the league selection models to be eligible for future competition.

Deadline

States must contact the office by March 15 to begin the process. May 15 is the date for all qualification processes to be approved.

Awards

The winning team in each division will receive $1000. NCAA rules prevent the distribution of this money directly to the athletes. Funds may be used for the general operational expenses of the winning club

Info will be posted when teams have qualified