STATE CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION
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FORMAT: 16 Team Championship Format for each gender (32 teams total). All teams will receive at least two games.
DATE: Friday & Saturday, April 24-25, 2009
FACILITY:
Southlake Carroll ISD Aquatic Center
RULES: 2009 National Federation Rules for all competitions. Team on top of bracket wears white caps. Tournament games # 1 - 20 are 6 minute quarters. 3rd place and championship games are 7 minute quarters.
STATE QUALIFIERS:
Girls Tournament:
Region I (North Texas): 1) Southlake Carroll 2) Denton-Ryan 3) Plano West 4) Denton-Guyer
Region II (San Antonio): 1) Alamo Heights 2) O’Connor 3) Clark 4) Health Careers
Region III (Houston East): 1) Sterling 2) Alvin 3) Friendswood 4) Clear Brook
Region IV (Houston West): 1) Stratford 2) Atascocita 3) Tomball 4) Memorial
Boys Tournament:
Region I (North Texas): 1) St. Marks 2) Southlake Carroll 3) Denton-Guyer 4) Flower Mound
Region II (San Antonio): 1) Clark 2) Alamo Heights 3) Marshall 4) Health Careers
Region III (Houston East): 1) Sterling 2) Clear Brook 3) Ball 4) Brazoswood
Region IV (Houston West): 1) Tomball 2) Atascocita 3) Westside 4) Memorial
AWARDS: First through third place banners, MVP trophies and All State recognitions for both girls and boys. All State Team selections will receive a certificate for their accomplishments.
National Team Veteran Brenda Villa coming to TISCA Water Polo State Championships: TISCA Water Polo is proud to bring in USA Water Polo three time Olympian Brenda Villa to the State Championships for a meet and greet on Friday afternoon, April 24th from 5:00-7:00 pm and again on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Brenda is the most experienced member of Team USA. Boasting a quick and powerful shot that is known throughout the water polo world, she has been a member of the Senior National Team since 1996. Brenda is one of two national team members to earn three medals in three different Olympic Games. Brenda is the most accomplished USA Water Polo player of her generation from being selected ALL CIF in the Boys Division in High School to winning NCAA Championships and Player of Year Awards at Stanford to playing professionally the past four seasons in the Italian Division 1 League. There can be no better ambassador for the sport of water polo. TISCA Water Polo welcomes Brenda to the Southlake Carroll HS April 24-25. Ms. Villas attendance at the event is courtesy of AntiWave who is a sponsor of this years State Championships and will be providing all the goals and lane lines for the event. Please visit the AntiWave booth at the diving board side of the stands throughout the event.
D&J Sports: In the lobby of the CISD Natatorium, D&J Sports will set-up their swim shop for all athletes, parents, coaches, and spectators. They will be selling water polo suits and equipment throughout the event. Additionally, they will be selling officially licensed USA Water Polo apparel from Water Marque. There will also be discounted AntiWave lane lines and goals available to order. Please inquire while at the State Tournament.
Kap 7 Game Balls: the balls used for all games at the TISCA Water Polo State Championships will be Kap 7. Kap 7 is sponsoring the event and you can visit their website at www.kap7waterpolo.com.
MAC Designs & Photography: MAC Designs will be on hand throughout the event professionally photographing all the action in the pool. Photographs will be available in the lobby of the CISD Natatorium. Additionally, all coaches will receive a complimentary picture plaque team picture. The Pool Deck will have limited access and MAC Designs will provide high quality photography throughout the weekend for all to enjoy.
