GCWP Season Postponed

Over the past days the GCWP Committee has been monitoring the current threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacting the health and wellbeing of all Australians. We find ourselves in uncharted territory and some very challenging decisions regarding participation in Waterpolo competitions and programs have to be made.

The GCWP Committee have considered the actions of the sports governing bodies and other associations and note the following actions have taken place to date in our water polo community:

• Brisbane Water polo Competition (BWPI) season has been cancelled as of Sunday 15/03/2020

· AWP have released a statement cancelling and postponing events

· WPQ have cancelled training for cancelled and postponed events

· QAS are making arrangements to modify training for elite athletes and have cancelled other

• AWP & AIS & AOC appear to be closing the doors and training in semi and isolation

GCWP have considered the above information and have considered WPQ Statement issued today when making the difficult decisions regarding our competition.

Following much consultation between the committee and with our governing bodies GCWP have made the difficult decision to postpone and or cancel the remainder of the season’s competition. We appreciate that all of our members have invested time and effort into our competition and are looking forward to the finals series. The committee feel that it is important that we play our part as an  association to minimise the spread of this virus and consider the health and safety of our members, officials, volunteers and the wider community.

The GCWP competition for this season will be suspended until further notice. At this stage we intend providing an update Monday 23/03/2020 dependent on further information we will be monitoring with the assistance of the governing bodies.

Again we thank you for your understanding in this challenging time. We appreciate the commitment our members have to our association and hope that we can come through this trying time stronger than ever.

Please stay safe, eat healthy, continue to exercise and train and follow the guidance of the authorities and government bodies who are updating our community during this evolving situation.

Once again, thankyou for your patience and understanding, should you require further information or have any questions, please contact info@goldcoastwaterpolo.com.au

Scott Bishton

GCWP President on behalf of GCWP Committee.