Two bids were received – Border and MOB (Stellenbosch).

Copies of the original submitted proposals attached to these minutes.

Many questions were raised by the representatives which remained unanswered with information contained in the available bids.

No vote was possible and the following process was put forward in order to reach a decision:

• Updated bids to be received by 15h00 on Friday 31 March 2023 – by email or via WhatsApp (confirm that your bid has been received).
• Bids to be circulated via communication channels (email and SA Masters Provincial WhatsApp group) for dissemination to the respective clubs within their province by the provincial reps.
• A single vote per province is to be submitted on the SA Masters Provincial reps WhatsApp group by 15h00 on Friday 14 April 2023.
• The votes will be checked against the elected provincial representative and all votes submitted that do not originate from the elected representative will be voided.
• The Execute have one (1) vote each except for the Chairman who has a casting vote in the event of tie.
• The audited results will then be communicated via email, WhatsApp and published on the SA Masters Waterpolo website.

Border and MOB to provide detailed and updated bids expanding on the following:

• Proposed dates for the 2024 and 2025 tournaments – if possible incorporating the public holiday on 21 March (Human Rights Day) either for travelling or as a tournament game day
• Photos of the venue – especially in the case of MOB as there is mention of a new venue in Stellenbosch other than the university.
• If the university is being considered, what are the university rules that need to be adhered to by the players?
• Will the venue be able to accommodate three (3) swimming pools in close proximity to each other?
• Will alcohol be permitted whilst viewing games at the pool?
• Is there sufficient shade for the teams around the pool area?
• Border – what is the maintenance status of the Joan Harrison pool complex?