Please be aware that teams must be registered for this event by 25/07/2026, and you may edit your registered team until 10/10/2026.
Payment Deadline
The final date for payment of the team registration fee is 15/09/2026
Tournament Structure
The tournament will be conducted under the following format:
Single Round Robin
Final placings based on points after the Round Robin (followed by usual BOA rules)
The following playoff games will determine promotion and demotion at the end of the day:
Div 4 Seed 1 (Automatically promoted as Div 3 play on a different weekend)
Div 4 Seed 7 vs Div 5 Seed 1
Div 5 Seed 7 vs Div 6 Seed 1
Div 6 Seed 7 vs Div 7 Seed 1.
Setup Requirements
Pool setup will take place on the morning of the competition. While specific requirements will be confirmed once the final schedule is released, all participating teams should assume they need to provide at least one representative to assist with setup duties, whoever volunteers should anticipate being ready poolside 1hr prior to the start of the first game
Refereeing Requirements
As the final number of non-playing officials is yet to be confirmed, all teams must be prepared to provide two people (one in-water referee and one timekeeper/scorer) to officiate the match immediately following their own game.
The BOA Chief National Referee is seeking additional volunteers. If you are available to officiate, please indicate your interest on the Spond event or contact referee@gbuwh.co.uk.
Important Pool Safety Announcement
In accordance with requirements from the John Charles Centre management, the following mandatory safety rules regarding regarding the presence of non-playing minors on the poolside The following mandatory rules must be observed at all future BOA events:
All non-playing minors must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times
Supervising adults must not be in the water whilst responsible for a minor
Non-playing minors are not allowed in the water at any time (including putting feet in the pool)
Non-playing minors must not be on poolside, they must remain in the spectator stand
Thank you for your cooperation in adhering to these expectations to ensure a safe and successful event. We look forward to seeing you and your teams in Leeds.