2023 WHPBC Allocation | Asignación WHPBC 2023

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We appreciate your patience in waiting for the follow up email about WHBPC spots allocation. Below are the NAHBPC results, team rankings, and WHBPC spot awards.

Important Deadlines:

Accepting WHBPC awarded spots: June 9th, 2023

Please send an email to mark@nahardcourt.com to confirm your spot. 

 

2023 NAHBPC final results & ranking

The team rankings below were calculated based on each team’s overall performance on Day 1 and 2 (wins, losses, ties + goal differential) and also how they performed in the elimination stage on Day 3.

Teams & Rankings

  1. Mosquito (CS)
  2. Superpolo (MX)
  3. More Sugar (CS)
  4. Lunch Ladies (CS)
  5. Demon Heart (ES)
  6. Les Beehive Baes (SW)
  7. Nahuales (MX)
  8. Ball Y’all (SE)
  9. Sorry Eh (NS)
  10. Fathoms (SW)
  11. Chinook (GP)
  12. Rusty Nails (GL)

Format for WHBPC 2023 in France

The format for the WHBPC this year is Quad: 4 player teams. 

WHBPC 2023 spots will be awarded based on success at the NAHBPC 2023

Traditionally we use NAHBPC as a qualification ground for WHBPC. We have only ever needed to use the NAHBPC team rankings when WHBPC is hosted in North America. Historically, when the WHBPC has been hosted outside North America, we’ve ended up with more spots available to the main event than teams interested in attending. If that trend continues, all of the following allocation guidelines and requirements outlined below, would be irrelevant.

With that said, the NAH feels that it is important that the players interested in attending WHBPC understand the process for how spots are awarded.

This system involves reaching out to qualified NAHBPC teams and working down the list as spots become available. For example, if a team cannot meet the quota of original players or their team decides they do not want to attend the WHBPC, their spot would go to the team next in line. If there are still spots remaining after going down the list of finishers at NAHBPC, the NAH will put out a general call for anyone in North America interested in attending the WHBPC to form a team and attend. 

WHBPC spot allocation process is as follows:

  • Teams of 6 will be awarded 2 spots and will require 6/6 of the original players to attend: Team 1 (Player A, B, C + added player); Team 2 (Player D, E, F + added player) or Team 1 (Players A, B, C, D); Team 2 (Players E, F + 2 added players). Both teams qualify.
    • If a team can’t bring all 6 players then they should follow the rules for “Teams of 5” or “Teams of 4”
  • Teams of 5 will be awarded 1 spot
    • If a team can bring 3/5 original players who played at the NAHBPC, then they can pick up any additional player outside their roster. 
    • If the team can only bring 2/5 of the original players who played at the NAHBPC, then they must pick up additional players from their Qualifier team roster. 
    • If a team is unable to do either of these options they will forfeit their spot and the next team on the list will be invited to participate.
  • Teams of 4 will be awarded 1 spot
    • If a team can bring 3/4 original players who played at the NAHBPC, then they can pick up any additional player outside their roster. 
    • If the team can only bring 2/4 of the original players who played at the NAHBPC, then they must pick up additional players from their Qualifier team roster.  
    • If a team is unable to do either of these options they will forfeit their spot and the next team on the list will be invited to participate.

WHBPC Spot allocation:

  1. Mosquito (CS) – 1 Spot
  2. Superpolo (MX) – 1 Spot
  3. More Sugar (CS) – 1 Spot
  4. Lunch Ladies (CS) – 1 Spot
  5. Demon Heart (ES) – 1 Spot
  6. Les Beehive Baes (SW) – 1 Spot
  7. Nahuales (MX) – 2 Spot
  8. Ball Y’all (SE) – 1 Spot
  9. Sorry Eh (NS) – 1 Spot

Teams next in line:

  1. Fathoms (SW)
  2. Chinook (GP)
  3. Rusty Nails (GL)

 

Asignación WHPBC 2023

Agradecemos su paciencia al esperar el correo electrónico de seguimiento sobre la asignación de lugares de WHBPC. A continuación se muestran los resultados de la NAHBPC y las clasificaciones de los equipos al WHBPC.

Plazos importantes

Si aceptan su lugar como equipo, otorgado por WHBPC: 9 de junio de 2023. 

Póngase en contacto con mark@nahardcourt.com para confirmar su lugar.

 

Clasificación y resultados finales de la NAHBPC de 2023

Las clasificaciones de equipos a continuación se calcularon en función del desempeño general de cada equipo en los Días 1 y 2 (victorias, derrotas, empates + diferencia de goles) y también en cómo se desempeñaron en la etapa de eliminación en el D

Equipos y Clasificaciones

  1. Mosquito (CS)
  2. Superpolo (MX)
  3. More Sugar (CS)
  4. Lunch Ladies (CS)
  5. Demon Heart (ES)
  6. Les Beehive Baes (SW)
  7. Nahuales (MX)
  8. Ball Y’all (SE)
  9. Sorry Eh (NS)
  10. Fathoms (SW)
  11. Chinook (GP)
  12. Rusty Nails (GL)

Formato para WHBPC 2023 en Francia

El formato para el WHBPC este año es Quad: Equipos de 4 jugadores.

 

Los lugares de WHBPC 2023 se otorgarán en función del éxito del NAHBPC 2023

Tradicionalmente usamos NAHBPC como base de calificación para WHBPC. Solo hemos necesitado usar las clasificaciones del NAHBPC cuando WHBPC está alojado en América del Norte. Históricamente, cuando el WHBPC se ha llevado a cabo fuera de América del Norte, terminamos con más lugares disponibles para el evento principal que los equipos interesados ​​​​en asistir. Si esa tendencia continúa, todas las siguientes pautas y requisitos de asignación que se describen a continuación serían irrelevantes.

Dicho esto, la NAH cree que es importante que los jugadores interesados ​​en asistir a WHBPC comprendan el proceso de cómo se otorgan los lugares.

Este sistema implica comunicarse con equipos calificados de NAHBPC y trabajar en la lista a medida que haya lugares disponibles. Por ejemplo, si un equipo no puede cumplir con la cuota de jugadores originales o su equipo decide que no quiere asistir a la WHBPC, su lugar pasará al siguiente equipo en la fila. Si aún quedan lugares después de pasar por la lista de finalistas en NAHBPC, la NAH hará una convocatoria general para cualquier persona en América del Norte interesada en asistir a WHBPC para formar un equipo y asistir.

Si los equipos no pueden enviar el número requerido de jugadores originales que jugaron en la NAHBPC, perderán su lugar y se pasará al siguiente equipo clasificado en línea para calificar para la WHBPC.

Proceso de asignación de puntos de WHBPC es el siguiente:

  • Equipos de 6 recibirán dos cupos para el mundial, siempre y cuando cumplan con la asistencia de 6/6 de los jugadores que asistieron al NAHBPC. Ejemplo de combinaciones: Equipo 1 (Jugador A, B, C + jugador añadido); Equipo 2 (Jugador D, E, F + jugador agregado) o Equipo 1 (Jugadores A, B, C, D); Equipo 2 (Jugadores E, F + 2 jugadores añadidos). Ambos equipos se clasifican.
    • Si no pueden ir los 6 jugadores, entonces deben seguir las reglas para“Equipos de 5” o“Equipos de 4”
  • Equipos de 5 tendrán 1 cupo.
    • Si el equipo sólo puede cumplir con 3 de 5 jugadores que jugaron en NAHBPC, entonces pueden elegir un jugador adicional fuera de su lista.
    • Si el equipo solo puede cumplir con  2 de 5 jugadores que asistieron al NAHBPC, entonces deben elegir 2 jugadores que hayan participado con su equipo en el clasificatorio regional.
    • Si un equipo no puede hacer ninguna de estas opciones, perderá su lugar y se invitará a participar al siguiente equipo en la lista.
  • Equipos de 4 tendrán 1 cupo.
    • Si el equipo sólo puede cumplir con 3 de 4 jugadores que jugaron en NAHBPC, entonces pueden elegir un jugador adicional fuera de su lista.
    • Si el equipo solo puede cumplir con  2 de 4 jugadores que asistieron al NAHBPC, entonces deben elegir 2 jugadores que hayan participado con su equipo en el clasificatorio regional.
    • Si un equipo no puede hacer ninguna de estas opciones, perderá su lugar y se invitará a participar al siguiente equipo en la lista.

 

Asignación de puntos de WHBPC:

  1. Mosquito (CS) – 1 Punto
  2. Superpolo (MX) – 1 Punto
  3. More Sugar (CS) – 1 Punto
  4. Lunch Ladies (CS) – 1 Punto
  5. Demon Heart (ES) – 1 Punto
  6. Les Beehive Baes (SW) – 1 Punto
  7. Nahuales (MX) – 2 Puntos
  8. Ball Y’all (SE) – 1 Punto
  9. Sorry Eh (NS) – 1 Punto

Equipos siguientes en la fila:

  1. Fathoms (SW)
  2. Chinook (GP)
  3. Rusty Nails (GL)

2022-23 NAH Tournament Season Timeline

Dear NAH community, 

In a recent survey, we collected your feedback  for the 2022 – 2023 NAH competitive season  schedule leading up to the 2023 WHBPC in France. We also met with and gathered input from the Regional Representatives. With your and the Regional Reps feedback, we’ve selected Option A, which includes the following schedule:

  • NAH Regional Qualifiers will be held between Sept. 1 – Oct. 31, 2022.
  • The NAHBPC will take place between April 15 – June 15, 2023. 

Overall survey and Regional Rep feedback 

  • Most players preferred Option A (Qualifiers in the fall of 2022 and NAHBPC in the spring of 2023) because it gives players and clubs time to get back in shape, to practice, to get organized after more than a year away from competitive polo due to Covid, and to help grow new players’ skills and get them excited about playing in their Region’s qualifier in the fall. 
  • However, some players from Regions with snow were concerned that Option A — which would host the NAHBPC in spring— won’t give them enough time to practice or compete before they attempt to qualify for the Championship. Because of these concerns, we have extended the window for hosting the NAHBPC into mid-June, pending a search for a venue.

Next Steps

We will work with the Regional Reps to schedule Qualifier dates and locations for 2022 and to find a host city for the 2023 NAHBPC.

If your club is interested in hosting the NAHBPC in late Spring of 2023, please reach out to Mark (mark@nahardcourt.com) to discuss the possibility and to have any of your questions answered.

Coming up in the next month(s), we will send information regarding the following items:

  • Regional allocation for the qualifiers to gain entry to the NAHBPC. 
  • More detail on how NAH plans to prioritize in-region teams and players for their local qualifier. 
  • We will make an official call for bids to host the NAHBPC in spring 2023. 
  • We will announce dates and locations for regional qualifiers as they become available. 

It’s a very exciting time for bike polo in North America and we hope to be able to host many successful and exciting events this year and beyond. Most importantly,we can’t wait to see you all on the court!

For any questions regarding the NAH competitive series including the NAHBPC, please contact Mark Aseltine directly at mark@nahardcourt.com.

For questions regarding your Regional Qualifier please reach out to your rep directly here: https://www.nahardcourt.com/clubs/

2020 NAH Season Update

Dear NAH community,

Like many of you, we are closely following COVID-19 developments. We are continuing to monitor the latest advice from our federal health agencies. Currently, the state of affairs is such that we are advising all of our regional reps to press pause on 2020 Regional Qualifier tournament planning. We are also strongly encouraging anyone hosting a tournament in the coming months to follow all guidelines put in place by your local or federal governing bodies. It is critical that we all do our part to help our health system to function as best it possibly can. This means avoiding all unnecessary contact with others.

Furthermore, we were informed last week that the WHBPC 2021, which was scheduled to be held in July 2021, will now be taking place in October 2021. This of course significantly impacts the schedule NAH announced on March 10th.

The NAH Executive team is working to reconfigure the 2020 and 2021 tournament season schedules given the concerns and information outlined above. We will be in close contact with your Regional Reps to work out how we would like to move forward in the coming months. Please stay tuned and most importantly stay safe.

The NAH Executive Team

2020-2021 NAH Competitive Series

🚨Please see our updated post about the upcoming season and COVID-19


This year we find ourselves in a unique position. For the first time ever we have significant advanced notice of the next World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship (WHBPC): it will be held in July 2021. With that knowledge, we are able to preplan two full seasons of NAH tournaments.

2020 Regional Qualifiers will be the qualification grounds for the 2020 North American Bike Polo Championship (NAHBPC) which in turn will be the qualification grounds for the 2021 WHBPC. This will ensure that all qualified teams have adequate time to raise funds, plan their trip, and collect any travel documents required for travel to Europe.

In spring 2021 we will, as usual, host our Regional Qualifiers. The 2021 Qualifiers will be the qualification grounds for the 2021 NAHBPC. The 2021 NAHBPC will take place after the 2021 WHBPC and will not be a qualification grounds for the 2021 WHBPC*. As in other years where we have not had a WHBPC to qualify for, the NAHBPC will be the climax of the 2021 season in North America.

Timeline

Tournament Dates Year
Regional Qualifier ‘20 April-July 2020
NAHBPC ‘20 Sep-Nov 2020
Regional Qualifier ‘21 April-June 2021
WHBPC ‘21 July 2021
NAHBPC ‘21 Aug-Oct 2021

*These decisions were made with Regional Rep support and after consideration of the scheduling logistics for this year and 2021 season. Logistically, we cannot use the 2021 Regional Qualifiers and 2021 NAHBPC to qualify teams for the WHBPC because there will not be enough time to host all required tournaments. In addition, this schedule provides qualified teams a greater chance of attending the 2021 WHBPC in Europe by providing them with enough time to get needed travel visas, arrange travel, request time off work, raise funds, etc.

For any questions regarding the NAH competitive series, please contact Mark Aseltine directly at mark@nahardcourt.com.

Results of the Bids for the 10th World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship

The World Bike Polo Organising Committee have received 1 bid to host the 10th World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship. The bidding city is: Perpignan, France (EHBA)

They offer a venue with 3 courts, and dates in July 2021.

Venue: Perpignan – Parc des sports – avenue Paul Alduy – Perpignan

Since there is only one bid there will be no voting and Perpignan is the chosen host already. However, the committee is now asking them to expand on the information provided, including providing pictures of the venue. They have to present their detailed bid by the end of February. Once they fulfil this formality the event will officially happen in Perpignan in 2021. We will make an announcement once we receive the information.

If you have questions get in touch with the worlds committee:

Asia
Ai Tanaka
xxxaiaiaixxx@gmail.com
Member of the Japanese Bike Polo Association

Australia/New Zealand
Nick Dixon-Wilmshurst
xoqz01@gmail.com
Canberra representative on the Australasian Hardcourt Bike Polo Association

Europe
Gernot Gruber aka. Django
eurobikepolo@gmail.com
Member of the European Hardcourt Bikepolo Association

Latin America
Vero Enríquez Ruiz
vero.enriquez.ruiz@gmail.com
Member of the Latin American Bike Polo Association

North America
Mark Aseltine
mark@nahardcourt.com
NAH Tournament Director