Schools Waterpolo tourney on September 25
 

by Leslie Fernando

The 15th All-Island Inter-School Waterpolo Tournament 2005 conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Aquatic Sports Association (SLSASA) will be held on September 25 at the Sugathadasa Stadium Swimming Pool commencing at 8.00 a.m.

Mrs. Ranjani de Fonseka, Secretary of the SLSASA said that more schools are expected to participate in this year's tournament which will be a trial to pick players both boys and girls for the schools waterpolo training pool in preparation for the Asian Schools Waterpolo Championship to be held in November in Thailand.

The inter-school tournament will be for both under-20 and under-15 (seniors and juniors) boys and girls. The entries close on September 13 with Secretary, SLSASA, Bishop's College, 15, Boyed Place, Colombo 03.

Two teams per school in each group will be allowed. The names of the players and reserves, total of 13 players with their date of birth certified by the Principal should be submitted. All participants should play in the age groups entered in the entry forms.

The draw will be held on the day of the tournament at 7.30 a.m. and the matches will commence from 8.00 a.m. All matches will be played on a Knock-out basis.

Mrs. Fonseka added that all teams are expected to bring their own sets of caps (blue and white) and the waterpolo balls. It is compulsory that all participating teams be accompanied by the master/teacher-in-charge throughout the day. The champions and runner-up will be presented challenge trophies, certificates and medals.

S. Thomas' College emerged champions in both senior and junior categories in 2004 while Royal College were runners-up in both age groups. In the girls tournament Ladies College won the senior title, Vishaka Vidyalaya were runners-up.

The junior title went to Vishaka Vidyalaya, runners-up were Bishop's College.