World Student Games Draw

26th Universidad in Shenzhen, China 2011

14 teams from four continents have entered the Men´s water polo tournament of

The 26th Universidad to be held 11 to 23 August in Shenzhen, China. Men´s

Water polo has been one of the core sports of the Student´s World Games since their very beginnings in 1959. Many young players have already gained

International experience on senior level in this event. The reigning

Title-holders are coming from Australia as historical winner of 2009 event

In Belgrade, Serbia while 2007 gold medalist Montenegro is missing this time round.

Women’s water polo will be part of the Student World Games for the second time after its debut at the 2009 edition of the Games.

South Africa will unfortunately not be sending teams to participate in the water polo event!

Draw - Men´s Water Polo Tournament

Group A                                            Group B

China                                                  Australia

Spain                                                  Russia

Turkey                                                Brazil

South Korea

Group C                                            Group D

Serbia                                                Hungary

USA                                                  Italy

France                                              Japan

Singapore

Draw – Women’s Water Polo Tournament

Group A                                            Group B

China                                                 Russia

Canada                                              Australia

Great Britain                                       France

Italy                                                   Mexico

                                                         USA

MacNificant in TURBO

The MacNificant Highlanders Team did themselves proud at the recent SA Masters Tournament 2011 held in East London.  Pictured above, in their custom tartan design TURBO caps and TURBO Scotland suits, they finished a creditable 3rd place in the 30 - 40 age group.  They were also awarded the Spirit of Masters Trophy for the 4th time!

Coach Guy Pinker in the team's custom tartan design Turbo Cap

TURBO SA congratulates Guy Pinker and his Highlander boys on their MacNificant Tournament.

MacKeeper in the custom tartan design Turbo goalkeeper cap

For all your custom Turbo costume and water polo cap needs please contact Paul Martin on 083 406 3863 or email paul@macmar.co.za

TURBO IS ALWAYS THERE

TURBO - THE CHAMPIONS CHOICE

Serbia - Gold Medal Roma 09

Spain - Silver Medal Roma 09

Croatia - Bronze Medal Roma 09

   With the current World Champions, Runners Up, Bronze Medalists and the majority of the water polo world power houses choosing TURBO, why don't you!??

Contact us directly for quotes on custom TURBO men's and women's suits, TURBO water polo caps, TURBO balls and all your kit /equipment needs (see contact details at end of page).                                                                              

                                         

DRAW FOR 2011 FINA WORLD CHAMPS ANNOUNCED

Serbian Men's Water Polo Team - Current World Champions

Sunday 17^th July – Saturday 30^th July

There are 16 teams separately in Men’s and Women’s Water Polo competition, namely, best four in World Cup, best two in World League, host team and representatives from each continent---3 teams from Europe, 2 from America, 2 from Asia, 1 from Africa and 1 from Oceania.

The South African Men’s and Woman’s teams will once again be participating in this event and the draws are as follows:

The draw for the World Championships 2011 in Shanghai, for the Women`s tournament, resulted as follows:

Group A: Netherlands, United States, Kazachstan and Hungary;

Group B: Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Uzbekistan;

Group C: Russia, Greece, Spain and Brazil;

Group D: Italy, China, Cuba and South Africa.

The draw for the World Championships in Shanghai, China, to be held from 16-30 July, resulted as follows:

Group A: Spain, Montenegro, Hungary and Kazachstan;

Group B: Serbia, Romania, Australia and China;

Group C: Croatia, Canada, Brazil and Japan;

Group D: Italy, United States, Germany and South Africa.

Group winners will qualify for the quarter finals. Numbers two and three from group A will play a cross-over duel against numbers three and two from group B. Same thing will happen in group C and D.

TURBO ACTION POLO TOURNAMENT

It is with great excitement that we announce the launch of THE TURBO ACTION POLO TOURNAMENT on Monday nights at Reddam House, Tokai.

Taking elements from both the IPL and Varsity Cup concepts, this exciting initiative has been created to “bring the fun back” to polo during the off season!

General Information:

1.   Players names with payment to be submitted by Friday 22^nd April if you would like    to be part of this POLO EXTRAVAGANZA
2.      The Tournament will Start on the 9 May and Run until the 6 June 2011.
3.       The Cost is R300.00 per player.
4.       There will be Prizes throughout the tournament.
5.       There will be Drinks and Snacks on SALE.
6.       Captains will be nominated per Team and they will liaise with their team each      week – THERE ARE NO COACHES.
7.       Neutral Refs will be supplied.

TOURNAMENT RULES:

1)      All Participants must be between Grade 8 and Grade 12.

2)      Teams are randomly drawn from a “Hat” and will be mixed boys and Girls.

3)      There are 10 Players per team and a minimum of 2 Boys and 2 Girls in the water at all time.

4)      5 Players and 1 Goalkeeper in the water, max 4 on the bench.

5)      Games are 2 x 10min Running Time.

6)      All games will run on one Central Clock and will start on TIME.

7)      All games are HALF Pool.

8)      Balls are TURBO SIZE 4.

Power PLAY Rules:

1)      Each Team has one TIME OUT .

2)      Time out Results in a POWER PLAY of ONE Min.

a.       Any Goals scored by the Team who called the Time OUT, Counts as 2 goals during that time.

Exclusions:

1)      When a player gets excluded they stay out until a goal is scored by either team.

2)      5m Penalties count as 2 Goals.

Keep following the Turbo SA blog for more information, news, results and more from the THE TURBO ACTION POLO TOURNAMENT.

Ladies Swimsuit Special

Turbo Ladies Ipanema Special

Was R530.00 - NOW R450.00

Sizes available in S, M, L, XL, XXL

Contact us directly for purchasing details.  While stocks last. 

Turbo SA Moves Office

2 Elstree RD, Heathfield, Cape Town

Above is the new address for the Turbo SA head office.
We have set out our showroom where you can view, fit and purchase all your TURBO and aquatic discipline needs. Credit card facilities are available for all purchases.

Follow this blog for updates of our pre and post season specials as well as all information as to where you can find us at events/competitions around the country.

Brief Directions:

• Travel on the M3 towards Muizenberg
• Take the Kendal Rd off ramp from freeway
• Turn left into Kendal Rd and continue to main Rd (through circle)
• Turn right into Main Rd at traffic lights
• Continue down Main Rd and turn left into Hawthorne (just after Woolworths food)
• Turn first right into Elstree - office is house on the corner of Elstree and Hawthorne