Hi Guys

This is just a formal “Thank You” from the entire organising committee from 2014. We as organisers think this year was 100% better organised than 2013 and coupled with the changes made to the venue made this year the best.

The photos on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CapeTownWaterpoloMasters have shown how many of us use this to gather and send into. The groups of photos received between 2,500 and 18,000 hits – none of this paid for, all viral.

The web page that had all the fixtures/ results / logs www.mycomlinc.co.za got on average unique 2500 hits a day for about 10 days (before and after). This page was great for friends and family to keep up to date with what your were up to in the pool.

Some of the Highlights from mails I have received were (in no particular order):

• The Band on the Friday night – who were paid extra to stay longer as the demand just kept coming – they also had good things to say about you.
• The number of games played in the 25+, 35+ and 55+, to play 9 pool games and then a final was just fantastic
• The Where Eddy Teams – were an absolute win and the comments have overflowed
• The Weather – booked this last year and it worked
• The Braai on the Friday night – some serious kilo’s put on…
• The registration process – set the tone for the professional way that things ran thereafter
• The 40 min’s per game slot – 99% of people preferred this as it meant there was not pressure to start and finish each game – set the whole tone for the Tournament
• Players not having to ref – yes there were still complaints about the refs, but there are at the Olympics too, so am not sure if this is the refs or the players???
• Food Vendors – This as different approach and it made the event more of a carnival and not a tournament

So please pass this on to all your players. The attached stats are not 100% correct as Thursday’s info was only based on goals and exclusions. Where it is completely wrong – that is usually because cap numbers were not correct OR the person changed caps OR the keeper is listed as a “player” in the program. If is however a bit of fun and can help with any delayed fines meetings.

Download the 2014 SAMWP Stats

I would like to send out a survey that will be specific to each age group. The idea being to get a more focused response and to pass that info onto the Durban Committee.

To Durban, we wish you well for 2015 & 16, we pass you on a baby that was lovingly produced and nurtured and although demanding at times, like all kids is hugely rewarding. Treat it well and make it growJ

So from the entire organising committee, Good Night and Good Luck….

Brett Redelinghuys
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brett.redelinghuys@liblink.co.za