4v4 International Club Championship is presented to you by the Malaysia Underwater Hockey Association sanctioned by CMAS Underwater Hockey Commission. It will be held from the 18th - 22nd October 2023 at Arena Sukan Kuala Lumpur (4v4 International Club Championship).

The championship, organized for the very first time and will see participants from various countries. A smaller team format is also focused to encourage smaller developing Underwater Hockey playing countries to participate.

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Our Vision & Mission:

• VISION: To provide an international level competition for smaller developing countries and newer underwater hockey playing nations
   
• MISSION: A competition which is financially cheaper and requires lesser number of players that will promote the participation of more underwater hockey playing countries

Registration

• NOW!
  until
• 16 September 2023 (23:59)
   

 4v4 Championship

• 20 October 2023 (09:00)
  until
• 22 October 2023 (21:00) 

  Venue

• Arena Sukan Kuala Lumpur (SKY Arena), Setapak, Kuala Lumpur

DATES, TIMES & LOCATION: 

• 4v4 International Club Championship - 20th - 22nd October 2023 (9:00AM - 6:00PM) -  Arena Sukan Kuala Lumpur
• Medal Presentation & Closing Ceremony -  22nd October 2023 (6:30PM) -  Arena Sukan Kuala Lumpur
• Closing Party -  22nd October 2023 (9:00PM) -  TBA

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The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide campaign for doping-free sport. WADA works towards a vision of a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.

All athletes will need to sign the acknowledgment of Anti-doping testing. Please download a copy of the most recent acknowledgment form. The team manager should hand the completed forms in at registration on the 16th September 2023.

All competitors and managers should refer to the Anti-Doping Section of the CMAS website for more information.

Question: Is anti-doping testing being carried out at this competition?

Answer: Yes- Athletes who participate in the following CMAS International Events: a. World Championships; b. World Cups; c. Continental Championships are subject to CMAS Anti-doping control.
CMAS has a dedicated CMAS Anti-doping webpage and Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS) has delegated responsibility for all TUE applications to the International Testing Agency (ITA). This means that the ITA is now fully responsible for the TUE application process for all international-level athletes that fall under CMAS’s jurisdiction.

For substances prohibited in competition only, you should apply for a TUE at least 30 days before your competition, unless one of the exceptions on retroactive TUEs (see below) apply.

Question: How do I check my medications?

Answer: Check the substance on the Global DRO website to see if it or the method is prohibited. 

If the substance and/or method is prohibited and you need to use the substance, you now need to work out if you need an in-advance or retroactive Therapeutic Use Exemption. 

NOTE: not all medications are eligible for a Therapeutic Use Exemption and having a Therapeutic Use Exemption will only guard against a possible anti-doping rule violation if the medication is used as per the Therapeutic Use Exemption.

Athletes who require the use of Testosterone are strongly encouraged to review the information required with their treating Practitioner before applying for a Therapeutic Use Exemption.

Preparing a medical file does not guarantee a Therapeutic Use Exemption will be granted.

Question: How do I submit a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) application?

Answer: CMAS encourages you to submit TUE applications via ADAMS, together with the required medical information. If you do not have an ADAMS account yet, please contact [email protected] to have it set up.
Otherwise, please download the TUE Application Form (found on https://ita.sport/TUE), and once duly completed and signed, send it together with the required medical file to [email protected].
Your TUE application must be submitted in legible capital letters or typing.

The medical file must include:

• A comprehensive medical history, including documentation from the original diagnosing physician(s)
  (where possible);
• The results of all examinations, laboratory investigations, and imaging studies relevant to the application.

Any costs incurred by the Athlete in making the TUE application and in supplementing it as required by the TUEC are the responsibility of the Athlete.

Q1 : Is this a CMAS sanctioned event?
A1 : Yes! This will be a Category C sanctioned CMAS Underwater Hockey event.

Q2 : Do athlete require to have a CMAS athletes license?
A2 : Yes! All athletes participating are required to have an active CMAS athlete license. Please contact your local Underwater Federation to acquire your athletes license. For countries that do not have a CMAS affiliation, please drop us an email at [email protected]

Q3 : How do we obtain an invitation letter to support our team athletes or support personnel to obtain a VISA to enter Malaysia?
A3 : When you have your confirmed team list of athletes, coach and team manager, then please provide a list with Passport names, Passport Numbers to the us for inclusion in the invitation letter. Email a request to Local Organising Committee via the official email address. [email protected]

Q4 : How do we get approval for our Swimwear?
A4 : Rule: 3.2.1 Vol 1 version 12

All players of a team must wear identical bathing attire of the same design colour and pattern, one or two-piece suit and/or rash vest and/or shirt), which may have an imprint of their flag or country. Each team must have two sets of identical bathing attire, one light in colour (when the team is using white sticks) and one dark in colour (when the team is using black sticks), and both sets need the Tournament Director’s approval prior to arrival at the competition.

Answer: Email the proposed design to the World Tournament Director before 16th September 2023. [email protected]

Q5 : Can players within a team have a mix of 1-piece or 2-piece, swimsuits?  
A5 : Teams may have a mixture of players wearing one of 2 piece swimsuits or playing vests/suits (for religious reasons). The bathing attire will be made from material that is the same colour and pattern.

Q6 : How do we get approval for our Playing caps?
A6 : Rule: 3.2.2 Vol 1 version 12

All ten (8) players of each team shall wear identification headgear or caps, either black (or dark blue) or white, to match the colour of the sticks the team is using. The headgear or caps must have a unique number(s) between 1 and 8 for each player of the squad.

Answer: Email the proposed designs in Black and White to the World Tournament Director before 16th September 2023. [email protected]

Q7 : Can we book additional pool practice time?
A7 : Yes you may book additional pool practice time on the 18th & 19th October 2023 at USD 50 per 30 mins based on availability. Bookings can be made at the organizers booth at venue and paid on the spot or made by advance booking at [email protected].
 

Q8 : How is the allocated practice time on 18th and 19th October 2023, allocated?
A8 : Teams will be allocated one practice slot (30 mins) per day.

Q9 : Where can i see the pool practice time slots?
A9 : You can see them at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G0dm4VjdTpI04zYEIOnzNuZrv5kqKiAsr7e_ccGLX-o/edit?usp=sharing

Q10 : What do I do if I entered the wrong information during registration?
A10 : Please email us at [email protected] with the changes you want to make. We will get back to you as soon as possible within 3 working days, our business hours are Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm (excluding Public Holidays).

You can find the general terms and conditions of the event and the rewards here: Terms and Conditions