Re COVID... With the recent travel & border restrictions imposed by the Qld Govt on Metro Victorians travelling to Queensland it is expected most of the 23 Metro Victorians who had registered, will not be able to attend the carnival UNLESS the Qld Govt changes the status of the declared hot spots (which would allow travel without isolation or quarantine requirements). 

See the Qld Govt covid web page HERE.

All registrants (on Wed 17th Feb) were emailed a survey/questionnaire seeking their confirmation or withdrawal of their attendance.

The carninval will proceed, but with 9 or 10 teams (instead of 12). This will mean some adjustments to team lists (which had already been emailed to players).

Registrations are still OPEN. Register here to attend the Social Carnival at the Gold Coast on the last weekend of February, 2021.

As at Thursday 18th Feb, 2021, 19 players had withdrawn. Plus, there are at least 4 other players who have indicated they will wait a few days to see if Qld Govt border restrictions are changed. 

Originally the target (which had been reached prior to the Covid border restrictions by Qld Govt on 13th Feb) was 168 players (12 teams x 14 players). As those from Melbourne cannot enter Qld without a 14-day exemption, the number of teams will reduce by two (unless there is an influx of players from non-covid affected locations).

Players who are a “year or three” under 60 years of age (as at 31/12/2021) and have already registered will be included in the first "168 playing group". 

Payment is required to secure your spot in the Carnival.

IMPORTANT: If your name doesn't appear on the WHO'S GOING list, it means your registration has not been received. Contact Garry if you think there's an error.

When you register, you are required to pay your entry fee by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) aka Direct Deposit. This will be to a personal bank account as the event is not a Queensland Masters hosted event. Preference will be given to players who register AND pay the entry fee, on a “first in” basis.

The entry fee is $55.00.  Bank details are BSB: 182182 Acct: 001817014 Name: Garry Royle  Bank is Macquarie Bank. 

Use your Surname and DOB (xx/xx/xxxx) in the Reference field.

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How will it all work? (Before covid interferred!!!).

1. There will be 12 Teams (with a maximum of 14 players). Each team plays 6 games. Each team will play 1 game on Friday night; 3 games on Saturday; and 2 games on Sunday.
2. Games will be 20-minute halves with a 5-minute half-time break. Five mins between games.
3. There will be no tech bench, no team cards. Official umpires (with Cards!) will be used.
4. There will be no finals nor trophies etc.
5. Teams will be proportionally balanced using age, skill and fitness criteria.
6. Playing shirts will be provided in team colours. You can keep the shirt.
7. Prior to the event, teams will be published online, with a team coordinator appointed. 
8. Game times and draw will also be published online. Game times are yet to be confirmed, but likely to be a 5:00-5:30pm start on Friday with last game finishing at approx 7:30-8:00pm. 
9. On the Friday night, after having played and showered, players are invited upstairs to catch up with their “long-time no-see mates” in the (air-cond) bar, or balconies overlooking the fields, where some light snacks will be available for purchase.
10. On Saturday the start time is approx 9:00am with last game finishing approx 4:30pm.
11. On Sunday, the start time is approx 9:00am, with last game finishing approx 2:15pm.

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NOTE: This event has no relevance to Qld Mens' Masters Hockey Committee or its Selection trials. It is a one-off social event. Qld Mens Masters Hockey has simply facilitated the registration process via its RevSport website system. All enquiries directed to Garry Royle, macgarry@mac.com or mobile 0418 534 401.

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