2018 DFA Melbourne Open

The 2018 DFA Melbourne Open will kick-off the new season on Saturday, January 20.

The event is designed to give new players a taste of ADPL and allow teams match-practice, prior to the opening round of the ADPL Victoria season on Friday, February 16. 

EVENT IS OPEN TO:

– ADPL Clubs across Australia.

– Players wishing to form a team on the day and individual sign-ups.

DIVISIONS:

There will be a Men’s, Mixed and Women’s Division. Teams from across Australia (including outside Victoria) will be able to submit teams for each of the three divisions.

Teams registering for the event, can choose to play in any of the divisions.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT:

The format in each division may vary, dependent on the number of teams entering per division.

RULES & REGULATIONS:

The event follows World Dodgeball Association and ADPL regulations – http://vic.auspremierleague.com.au/adpl-rules/

Given it’s during pre-season, there won’t be any uniform requirements for this event.

SUMMARISED DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, January 20

Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm (Approximate time)

Venue: Aqualink Box Hill – Surrey Drive, Box Hill

Price: $150 a team (per division)

Early-Bird Registration: Monday, January 1 – $130 a team (per division)

Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 14

REGISTRATION FORM:

To register your team or join as an individual player, please complete the form below.

Fields marked with * are required.

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2017 State Of Origin Launch

Dodgeball Federation Australia is proud to unveil the inaugural State of Origin Series, taking place during the Australian Dodgeball Nationals on Saturday, December 2 in Melbourne. 

Victoria and New South Wales has a long and celebrated rivalry in the Australian sporting culture. We’re proud to now introduce the Dodgeball format, in what is sure to be an exciting new concept on the domestic calendar.

The series will include three matches (one per division) – Men’s, Mixed and Women’s.

Australian Dodgeball Nationals Schedule:

DFA Cup | Saturday, December 2
State of Origin | Saturday, December 2 (following DFA Cup)
Australian Dodgeball Premier League National Finals Series | Sunday, December 3

The Victoria and New South Wales squads will be announced by Friday, November 24.

Due to time constraints, we weren’t able to organise Victoria and NSW uniforms this year. Players who are selected, must wear their full Club kit during the State of Origin.

COST: $10 per game for each player.

AWARDS: Medals for Gold and Silver placings.

SCHEDULE | Saturday, December 2:

3:20pm: Victoria vs NSW – Men’s
4:00pm: Victoria vs NSW – Mixed
4:40pm: Victoria vs NSW – Women’s

2018 Dodgeroos Cap & General Info | ADPL Victoria

Australian Player Cap | 2018: 

The Australian Dodgeroos Player Cap has been unveiled for the 2018 ADPL Victoria Conference. The cap has been modified from the 2017 season, with various changes for the new season beginning Saturday, March 3.

  • Maximum of 4 points per Club squad:
    2017 Australian Dodgeroos Members – 1 point
    2017 Australian Dodgeroos Player Development Members – 0.5 point
    2016 Australian Dodgeroos Members – 0.5 point
  • Dodgeroos Cap will increase to 4.5 points if a Club registers a minimum of 18 players in their squad (at least 4 players must be first-time registered participants in the ADPL).This initiative encourages Clubs to scout and recruit new talent, aiding the growth of the league, increasing the depth, talent pool, and general development of the competition and players.
  • Players produced by their Club and selected in the Dodgeroos for the first time in 2017, will be worth 0.75 points the following season, if they opt to stay at the same Club when they were selected. However, if this player changes Clubs the following season, he / she will be worth 1 point towards the Dodgeroos Player Cap.EXAMPLE: If a player from Riverstone Raptors is selected in the Australian Dodgeroos for the first time in 2017, he / she will only be worth 0.75 points in 2018 if they opt to stay at the Raptors. If they change Clubs, they will be worth 1 point. This regulation encourages players to stay loyal towards the Club that assisted them in gaining selection to the Dodgeroos, while also assisting Clubs to hold on to talent they help produced.
  • Men’s Division: A maximum of 2.75 points from the Australian Dodgeroos Cap can participate in each Men’s category match.
  • Women’s Division: A maximum of 2.75 points from the Australian Dodgeroos Cap can participate in each Women’s category match.
  • Mixed Division: A maximum of 4 points from the Australian Dodgeroos Cap can participate in each Mixed category match.
    Male Capped Players: Maximum of 2.5 points per Mixed category match.
    Female Capped Players: Maximum of 2.5 points per Mixed category match.

The 2018 Dodgeroos cap has been designed to give the competition a level playing field, so all Clubs have a realistic opportunity to challenge for a Finals position, and success throughout the season. In doing this, the cap also encourages growth within the league, and rewards loyalty for players wishing to stay with the Club that aided their development in the Dodgeroos set-up.

General Squad Info:

  • A maximum of 30 players can be in an ADPL Club squad for the 2018 season.
  • Each Club is required to participate in the Men’s, Mixed and Women’s divisions during the season.
  • A maximum of 20 male players can be in each ADPL squad.
  • A maximum of 12 players can participate in each ADPL and DV Cup match.

Proposed Second Division (Development League):

The ADPL is looking to create an ADPL Victoria Division 2 in 2018. The purpose of this league, is to continue the growth of the ADPL, increase the talent pool and create further pathways for players. More opportunities will be granted to players new to the game, or those wishing to play at a level more suited to their ability.

ADPL VIC Division 2 | Details:

  • Mixed Division
  • Maximum of 4 Male Players on the court at any given time
  • Current ADPL Clubs can submit a Division 2 team
  • New ADPL Clubs can register for Division 2
  • Maximum of 1-point from the Dodgeroos Cap can participate in a Division 2 match
  • Competition would possibly begin around April or May

 

Further details regarding the 2018 season will be given out in the coming weeks.

Dodgeball Victoria Cup | Round 3 Draw

The Dodgeball Victoria Cup moves into the business end of the knockout-style competition. The draw for Round 3 of the DV Cup has taken place, with only four Clubs remaining in each of the Men’s and Mixed Divisions. 

The Round 3 (Semi Final) fixtures take place Friday, July 21, with the winners’ subsequently progressing to the Grand Final on Friday, September 1.

The top-two Clubs in the Mixed Division (Grand Finalists) will qualify for the national DFA Cup, on Saturday, December 2, playing-off against the top-two Clubs from the Dodgeball NSW Cup.

We wish all the Clubs the best of luck throughout the next round of matches.

DODGEBALL VICTORIA CUP | ROUND 3 | Friday, July 21: 

Each tie is played over a two-match series. If the series is tied (head-to-head record), an Overtime set will be played to determine the Club progressing to the following round.

MEN’S DIVISION:

7:55pm & 9:15pm: Preston Panthers vs. Riverstone Raptors
7:55pm & 9:15pm: Skye Rainbows vs. Vermont Vipers

MIXED DIVISION:

7:15pm & 8:35pm: South Morang Stingrays vs. Surrey Hills Sloths
7:15pm & 8:35pm: Riverstone Raptors vs. Skye Rainbows

 

ADPL NSW | Open Friendlies

In preparation for the ADPL NSW season, we’re hosting an Open Friendlies session at Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre in Riverwood, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm on Saturday, May 27. 

All players are welcomed to come along. The event is designed to introduce players to the ADPL, while also giving us the opportunity to designate players to teams for the upcoming NSW season, set to be held from July – November.

The ADPL follows the World Dodgeball Association international regulations, which uses the 5-ball Cloth game. This fun, fast-paced version of dodgeball has takten off in Victoria, which we aspire to emulate in NSW.

Cost: $10 per player.

For information on the upcoming ADPL NSW season, visit – http://auspremierleague.com.au/adpl-to-launch-nsw-conference-in-2017/

Women’s Open Friendlies

In the lead-up to the 2017 ADPL VIC Women’s Division, we will be hosting a Women’s Open Friendlies Night on Friday, May 26 from 8:00pm – 10:00pm at Aqualink Box Hill.

Friendly matches will run throughout the night, with players of all skill-levels welcome to join us.

Event Is Open To:

  • New female players keen to trial the new women’s competition
  • Established players already involved in the ADPL

Benefits Of The Event:

  • Introducing new female players and friends to the ADPL and Dodgeball
  • Helping grow and establish the Women’s Division
  • Opportunity for Clubs to recruit new female players for the upcoming season

With the inclusion of the Open Friendlies Night, the season launch has been pushed back to Saturday, July 8. The Women’s Division will feature numerous alterations to the format and regulations of the competition.

Women’s Division Format & Info – http://vic.auspremierleague.com.au/adpl-womens-division-to-launch-in-2017/

ADPL WOMEN’S SEASON DATES:

Saturday, July 8 | Women’s ADPL Round 1
Friday, August 4 | Women’s ADPL Round 2
Friday, August 18 | Women’s ADPL Round 3
Saturday, October 21 | Women’s ADPL Round 4
Saturday, November 4 | Women’s ADPL Finals Series

REGISTRATION:

Registration is $10 per player for the Women’s Friendlies Night.

SUMMARISED DETAILS:

Date: Friday, May 26

Venue: Aqualink Box Hill – Surrey Drive, Box Hill

Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm

REGISTRATION FORM | Women’s Open Friendlies Night:

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Australian Dodgeroos Selection Process | 2017-18

The Australian Dodgeroos have a busy road ahead during the 2017-18 campaign. The 2017 Asia Pacific Championships will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from September 29 – October 1, followed by the 2018 World Cup in New York, USA.

With preparations underway for this year’s Asia Pacific Championships, the selection process has been updated for the 2017-18 Dodgeroos squads.

ROAD TO THE 2017 ASIA PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Stage 1. Dodgeroos Training Squad (Trained from January – April, 2017)

Stage2. Dodgeroos Provisional Squad (Train from May – June, 2017)

Stage 3. Final Dodgeroos Squads (Train from June – September, 2017)

 

STAGE 2 | Provisional Dodgeroos Squad Announced: May 8, 2017

3 x Training Sessions from May to early June (Dates TBA)

 

Players will be selected for Stage 2, based on the following criteria:

– Form, work ethic and attitude during the Stage 1 Dodgeroos Training Camps

– ADPL performances during the early-part of the 2017 season
Players who missed out on the Training Squad (Stage 1), may be in contention for Provisional Squad (Stage 2) pending form, work ethic and attitude in the ADPL.

PLEASE NOTE: Players in the ADPL who wish to be considered for Stage 2 selection, can do so by emailing Dodgeball Federation Australia – info@dodgeballfederationaustralia.com.au

Players who don’t email, can still be in contention for selection, if willing to commit to the training and requirements involved during the trial process.

 

STAGE 3 | Final Dodgeroos Squads Announced: June 8, 2017

The Dodgeroos squad will include a maximum of 30 players (15 males / 15 females), who will be selected for the 2017 Asia Pacific Championships.

Players will not be divided into the Men’s, Women’s or Mixed teams. Training sessions will be predominately run based on gender, with a decision to be made at a later date on who will play in which teams.

 

Provisional Training Schedule:

Fortnightly Training Session: June – July

Weekly Training Session: August

Weekly Training Sessions (1 – 2 sessions): September

ROAD TO THE 2018 WORLD CUP

Australian Dodgeroos Academy Launch | December, 2017

Dodgeball Federation Australia will officially launch the Australian Dodgeroos Academy in December, 2017 following the current ADPL season.  The Dodgeroos Academy will act as a centre of excellence for players wishing to excel at the high performance level, through coordinated training programs and coaching.

Players wishing to be in contention, selected and actively be involved in the 2018 Dodgeroos Academy and / or World Cup squad must:

– Be actively playing in the ADPL (Victoria / New South Wales)

– Perform and excel at a high level during competition

– Demonstrate the attitude required to succeed as a high performance athlete

 

The Dodgeroos Academy will involve training sessions, education, expertise coaching, while also having the ability to trial for the 2018 Australian Dodgeroos World Cup squads.

Through this academy, the objective is to enhance our high performance programs at national team level, learn different training regimes, tactics and importantly, the playing philosophy and ethos of the Australian Dodgeroos.

The number of players selected in the initial intake for the 2018 Dodgeroos Academy will be determined in December. Players who miss out on the initial intake, are still in contention to be included in the Academy at a later date, through their performances during the ADPL season.

Organised training sessions will be conducted monthly, with a training schedule planned for the year. Further details regarding the Dodgeroos Academy and the 2018 World Cup selection process will be revealed in due course.

DV Cup Draw Unveiled | Rounds 1 & 2

The Dodgeball Victoria Cup live draw took place on Saturday, April 15 for the opening two rounds of the newly-formed competition. 

The DV Cup is a knockout-style competition making its debut during the 2017 season. Clubs are drawn randomly, with each tie featuring a two-match series. If the series is drawn at 1 – 1, an overtime set will be played to determine who progresses to the next round.

PRIZES ON OFFER (Men’s & Mixed Divisions):

• Winners | $250 Prize Money, Cup Trophy & Medallions

• Runners-Up | Free set of ADPL Dodgeballs (valued at $100), Medallions

If a Club manages to do the double (win both the Men’s and Mixed Divisions), they will be rewarded with a prize pool of $600.

DV Cup Info & Structure: https://goo.gl/td4OKv

ROUND 1 | FRIDAY, APRIL 28:

MEN’S:
7:55pm: South Morang Stingrays vs. Prahran Penguins
8:35pm: Prahran Penguins vs. South Morang Stingrays

MIXED:
7:55pm: Preston Panthers vs. Skye Rainbows
8:35pm: Skye Rainbows vs. Preston Panthers

ROUND 2 | FRIDAY, JUNE 9:

MEN’S:
7:15pm / 7:55pm: Riverstone Raptors vs. Surrey Hills Sloths
7:15pm / 7:55pm: Northcote Night’s Watch vs. Vermont Vipers
8:35pm / 9:15pm: Preston Panthers vs. Endeavour Hills Eagles
8:35pm / 9:55pm: Skye Rainbows vs. South Morang Stingrays

MIXED:
7:15pm / 7:55pm: Endeavour Hills Eagles vs. Skye Rainbows
7:55pm / 9:55pm: Vermont Vipers vs. Riverstone Raptors
8:35pm / 9:15pm: Prahran Penguins vs. Surrey Hills Sloths
8:35pm / 9:15pm: South Morang Stingrays vs. Northcote Night’s Watch

ADPL NSW Venue Announcement

The Australian Dodgeball Premier League is excited to announce Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre (MIISC) in Riverwood, NSW as the competition venue for the 2017 ADPL NSW season. 

The modern-day venue has numerous facilities, and played host to last year’s DFA Sydney Open.

The 2017 NSW Conference will host rounds predominantly on Saturday afternoons (from 1:00pm), with the occasional Friday night round to take place during the season.

The opening round of the 2017 campaign will be held in June, with the ADPL NSW Finals Series to take place in November. This will be followed by the DFA Cup and ADPL National Finals Series in December.

Once all Clubs are confirmed for 2017, the official dates, game-times and fixtures will be published, closer to the season’s commencement.

For further details on how to register your Club or join on an individual basis, visit – http://vic.auspremierleague.com.au/adpl-nsw-registration/

 

ADPL To Launch NSW Conference In 2017

Dodgeball Federation Australia is excited to announce the expansion of the Australian Dodgeball Premier League, with the inclusion of a New South Wales conference in 2017. 

On the back of the Australian Dodgeroos’ success at the 2015 Asian Championships and 2016 World Cup, the ADPL initially launched its Victorian Conference last year.

Following an outstanding first season, we witnessed a wave of new talent and player depth come through the system. Now, the time is right for NSW to have its own conference, and aid the development and growth of the game across the country. 

The ADPL is sanctioned by the World Dodgeball Association and Asian Dodgeball Federation. The competition is an elite pathway for our high performance programs, and is also utilised to scout talent for the Australian Dodgeroos.

The format of the NSW Conference will have many similarities to the Victorian division.

NSW Conference Structure:

  • Inaugural ADPL NSW season to run from July – November, 2017.
  • NSW will have a Mixed Division – maximum of 4 male players on court, at any given time.
  • Each Club will play two matches each round, against different opposition.
  • Rounds will be staged on Saturdays, every 3 – 4 weeks, on average.
  • All matches will be filmed, and viewable via the ADPL website / YouTube Channel.
  • Two referees, in addition to two line-judges will be appointed for each ADPL fixture.
  • Clubs will all play at Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre (MIISC) in Riverwood.
  • The official ball will be 7-inch cloth (used at the 2016 World Cup).
  • ADPL follows the official WDA international regulations.
  • Dodgeball NSW Cup – Is a knockout-style competition, and will be introduced during the 2017 season. The top-two Clubs (Grand Finalists), will gain qualification into the DFA Cup, the national version of the Cup competition.
    FURTHER INFO – http://vic.auspremierleague.com.au/dfa-cup-re-branded-for-state-qualifiers/
  • ADPL National Finals Series – Top-four Clubs from the ADPL NSW Conference will qualify for the national ADPL Finals Series, also featuring the Victorian Clubs.
  • The national DFA Cup will be held Saturday, December 2.
  • The ADPL National Finals Series will be held Sunday, December 3.
  • Clubs will have their own dedicated page on the website, including Online Playing Squads, media, videos, stats and more.
  • NSW Conference will have its own dedicated section on the ADPL website.
  • Club names can be formed by choosing a suburb / area to represent, along with a nickname. (EG: Bondi Bees, Parramatta Giants, Newcastle Dolphins, Liverpool Dodgers, etc.)

Future Australian Dodgeroos Selection:

  • The ADPL NSW Conference will be utilised to track player performances during the season.
  • Australian coaches will be able track performances via the video replays of all the matches, in addition to correspondence with NSW representatives.
  • Selection of future Australian training squads will be based on the ADPL competition. Players from the NSW Conference will be in contention for the 2018 Dodgeroos Training Squad, in preparation for the 2018 World Cup in New York.
  • The 2018 Dodgeroos Training Squad will be announced in December, 2017.

REGISTRATION:

  • To Register a Club, complete the Online Form – http://vic.auspremierleague.com.au/adpl-nsw-registration/
  • Individual / Small Groups of players can also register, to be placed on a team.
  • Clubs can gather sponsors, to be displayed on their playing uniforms and individual Club pages via the website.