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Caledonia is a composite team formed by Dunfermline WPC and Menzieshill Whitehall AS&WPC to compete in the National Water Polo Leagues which are played in various centralised venues in England. Each team plays each other twice with matches taking place over six weekends from September to December each year. Neither Club has the player nor financial resources to compete in this competition in their own right given the commitment required for the 6 weekends. Around 20 players are required and each will contribute in the region of £70 per weekend for Fuel & Accommodation giving a total cost of competing each year in the region of £6,000. Caledonia were accepted for entry into Division 3 in 2005 and were promoted as Champions to Division 2 in 2006. Caledonia decided not to contest the play-off to stay in Div 2 in 2007 but to drop to Div 3 to concentrate on developing young team.

2007 Venues and dates published - March 2007

Caledonia NWPL Div. Fixtures 2007

TEAM CALEDONIA NEWS

• 09 Sep 2007 : Caledonia lost first game of the 2007 campaign 8-11 to South Derbyshire at Sheffield yesterday. They bounced back and  won 15-12 against Invicta Marlins this afternoon. Report

• 08 Jun 2007 : Caledonia training on Sunday 17 June at 6.30p.m. then meeting afterwards for an hour. Stewart Carlile

• 12 Mar 2007 : National Leagues :Updated fixtures for the 2007 National League Div 3 are now available.

• 27 Feb 2007 : SASA Player of the Year Awards : Congratulations to Caledonia's Bruce Henderson and Alasdair Campbell who were presented with the 2006 Senior and Junior Player of the Year Awards at the Awards Dinner in Carnoustie at the weekend (Photo)

• 22 Jan 2007 : National Women's Water Polo League : Caledonia lost by a single goal in their last two Div 3 matches at Manchester last weekend and finished mid-table.

• 18 Jan 2007 : NWPL AGM 2007 : David Baxter reports that this year's AGM was very straightforward. There was discussion on the escalating costs of travelling expenses for referees and table officials. Each club will be asked to provide a list of officials so that travel costs can be minimised. The position regarding Portobello was also discussed. The ASA is aware of the urgency for hearing Portobello's appeal against suspension for 2007. There are various options to be considered if the appeal fails.

• 09 Jan 2007 : NWPL AGM 2007 : AGM will take place at 11.00am on Sunday 14 January 2007 at the usual place, ie the King George VI Memorial Hall, Hockley Heath. There are no substantial rule changes or changes in officers proposed. David Baxter will represent Caledonia at AGM. Note - Division I club Portobello have been suspended from playing in England during 2007 following an ASA disciplinary hearing. However, we understand this is subject to an appeal so whilst it currently looks like Portobello may not be able to participate in Division I in 2007 this may change in due course

• 10 Dec 2006 :National Women's Water Polo League : Caledonia won 2 out of 3 matches in week 4 of Div 3 last weekend to maintain a mid-table position.

• 05 Dec 2006 : Thanks Jim : Jim Roxburgh, City of Leeds, sent this message to Caledonia team "Sorry to hear that your guys have decided not to accept Sutton’s challenge to maintain your position in the NWPL Div 2. I hope you have a successful season in Div 3 and that when you do come back into Div 2 you have a stronger team and bit a bit more luck."

• 28 Nov 2006 : Play-off withdrawal : It has been decided that Caledonia will not, after all, contest the play-off with Sutton & Cheam. There are difficulties in raising a team.  With the expense involved, and the likelihood that team would struggle to compete next year in Div 2 it has been decided that it would be better to consolidate the team's  position in Div 3. The jump to Div 2 was too much, especially with the injuries and availability. David Stewart/Murray McLeod

• 27 Nov 2006 : Play-off details : "I have received confirmation this morning that Sutton and Cheam have challenged Caledonia for our place in Division 2 next season. Having spoken to the players at the Bath weekend and with Alan Donaldson last night, I have on behalf of Caledonia accepted the challenge. The game will take place at Aldershot on Saturday 9th December, with a likely start time of 2/2.30 in the afternoon. This works in well with EasyJet flights to travel there and back on the same day if wished. I will not be in attendance as I have an exam at college on that day but will be their in spirit!" Murray McLeod

• 25 Nov 2006 : Play-off : Sutton & Cheam take 2nd place in Div 3 of the National League and, no doubt, will now challenge Caledonia for 2nd Div spot

• 14 Nov 2006 : National League : Coach's Report now available. Team photo

• 13 Nov 2006 : Ladies National League : Caledonia lost 3-13 to Otter, drew 6-6 with Hucknall and lost 6-8 to Invicta on Weekend #3 at Middlesborough. Full details at League site

• 12 Nov 2006 : Caledonia will have to play off to stay in the 2nd Division next season. Invicta had a runaway 30-3 win over Reading while Caledonia lost 9-13 to Leeds.

• 11 Nov 2006 :  National League : Bright start to Weekend #5 for Caledonia with a 9-8 victory over Invicta. The  Man of the Match, Bruce Henderson. made a crucial save in dying seconds to stop Invicta claiming a share of the points. The fight to avoid the play-off position is now very tight. Tyldesey and Invicta are on 9 points with Caledonia on 8.
  Wheels came off Caledonia's campaign in their second match, losing unexpectedly to bottom club Reading 7-11. Only hope now is for Reading to beat  Invicta while Caledonia must beat Leeds in Sunday's matches.

• 10 Nov 2006 :New Webpage : There is a new webpage for the National Women's Water Polo League. It is part of the GB Swimming site. NOTE Draws, Results, Rules etc. are all in Microsoft Word format.

• 08 Nov 2006 : National League Information regarding this weekend received from NWPL, note game times are as per NWPL website and not NWPL handbook therefore games are - Sat 11:40 v Invicta, 15:10 v Reading,Sunday 12:15 v Leeds

• 05 Nov 2006 : Ladies National League : Caledonia fought out an 8-8 draw with Hucknall this weekend. later they lost 8-6 to Invicta & lost 12-3 to Otter. Report

• 29 Oct 2006 : National League: Given the recent spate of injuries plus players away on international duty it was always going to be a hard weekend for Caledonia. They lost their first match 6-10 to Otter.  The second game was closer a 10-12 defeat by league leaders Solihull. Caledonia finished weekend 4 on a happy note with a 13-10 victory over Tyldesley. Top scorer was Ryan Laird with 6 goals. The result still leaves them 3 points behind the 3rd bottom team Invicta, their first opponents in week 5. Coach's Report for Weekend 4. (Photo)

• 23.Oct 2003 : New website : This is the new home of DWPC on the Net. In moving the site and making changes I may have missed some links etc. If you come across any booboos please email me.

• 23 Oct 2006 : National League Div 2 - Brief coach's report for weekend 3 at Millfield

• 15.Oct 2006 : Great start for Caledonia ladies : Div 3 :- vs Sunderland won 12 - 3; vs Bristol won 6 - 4; vs Sheffield won 7 - 6

• 15.Oct 2006 : Tough for Caledonia Caledonia were short of players for the NL weekend at Millfield and lost all 3 games.
  Caledonia vs Hucknall 8 - 20 scorers : Calum Fraser - 4; Alasdair Campbell - 3; David Baxter - 1
  Caledonia vs Invicta 7 - 16 scoresr : Calum Fraser - 4; David Baxter - 1; Mat McGeechan - 1; Stewart Carlile - 1
  Caledonia vs Solihull 7 - 11 scorers David Baxter - 3; Vesolin Veroynin - 2; Stewart Carlile - 1; Calum Fraser - 1

  12 Oct 2006 : National League Timetable for this weekend's Div 2 fixtures at Millfield

  02 Oct 2006 : Reflections on Sheffield
  "Ifs, buts and maybes
  Those involved with Caledonia would do well to remember that referees will make bad decisions, but the difference will be in how we react. Rudyard Kipling's If sums it up for me: "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs …"
  We may be sixth in the league at the moment, but the competition is wide open - we have nine games left remember. Solihull , the Division Two leaders, lost at Ponds Forge to Otter, a team we defeated in Loughborough. It will take hard work, determination and character to bounce back from the disappointments of last weekend. However, we have the ability to succeed and need to emphasise the positives and work on the negatives." Matt McGeehan  (Match Reports)

  01 Oct 2006 : Caledonia beaten at last
  The second match of the weekend resulted in a 11-14 loss to Hucknall. This match was a tale of missed chances (mainly man-up) and wrong choices taken. Although Dave Stewart was available he was 'fouled-out' in the second quarter and Caledonia suffered their first ever defeat in the National Leagues. Scorers - Calum Fraser - 3; Alasdair Campbell 2; Steven Adams 2 Dave Baxter 1; Dave Stewart 1; Neil Strachan 2(correction)
  Caledonia's final match of the weekend also resulted in defeat, DWPC 12 Leeds 15. Again a story of missed chances and mistakes as the team lost their second successive match.

  30 Sep 2006 : Another Draw for Caledonia
  Caledonia's first match at Ponds Forge today vs Reading ended tied at 13-13. Caledonia were fielding a team missing several first seven players and had youngsters Simon Metcalfe and Andrew Woodall involved for the first time this season. It took another storming finish - 2 goals down with 28 secs left - to maintain the unbeaten record. The equaliser came with an Ally Campbell/Calum Fraser break with a few seconds remaining. Scorers : Vesolin Voynov 1; Ally Campbell 2; Steven Adams 1; David Baxter 1; Neil Strachan 2; Calum Fraser 5; Matt McGeehan 1.

  20 Sep 2006 : Notice to NWPL Division Two Secretaries.

  Firstly, thank you for your support in helping us to overcome pool problems at Loughborough. On behalf of the league, I can only repeat our sincere apologies for what happened. In rearranging the three "lost" matches, we were determined if at all possible to avoid the need for clubs to commit themselves to an additional weekend/extra travel/expense. Fortunately, we have managed to secure extra time at Ponds Forge on 30 September/1 October. Accommodating the additional games does necessitate a significant revamp of the programme. Therefore, once again, your co-operation in completing the revised schedule will be very much appreciated. Games will now take place as follows :-

  Saturday					Sunday
  10.45	Reading	vs	Tyldesley		09.00	Otter	vs	Invicta
  14.30	Leeds	vs	Invicta		10.15	Caledonia	vs	Hucknall
  15.45	Reading	vs	Caledonia		14.00	Reading	vs	Invicta
  17.00	Tyldesley	vs	Hucknall		15.15	Caledonia	vs	Leeds
  18.15	Otter	vs	Solihull		16.30	Tyldesley	vs	Otter
  					17.45	Hucknall	vs	Solihull

  Chris Ducker, Hon General Secretary
   

• 17 Sep 2006 : Draw for Caledonia :Caledonia 11 Tyldesley 11; Match reduced to 4 x 7mins; Scorers :- Neil Strachan - 3, Mark Speed - 2, Alasdair Campbell - 1, Alan Shepherd - 1, Ryan Laird - 1, Steven Adams - 1, Stewart Carlile - 1, Vesolin Voynov - 1  Report (Team Photo)

• 16 Sep 2006 : Team Caledonia start with a win The Division 2 campaign started well with a hard-fought 13-12 ( 0-2; 4-4; 4-4; 5-2) victory over Otter at Loughborough. Otter were ahead all the way until the last 2 minutes when Caledonia finally overtook them. Although Caledonia showed some good countering and covering they also gave the ball away too often and must tighten up on possession. Scorers David Baxter (2); Vesolin Voynov (2); Ryan Laird (3); Mark Speed; Alasdair Campbell (2) and Calum Fraser (3).  Report

• 14 Sep 2006 : The programme for the NWPL this weekend has been effected by a pool problem with times etc. The following has been required to happen
      1) - Saturday v Otter will now commence at 6:45
      2) - Sunday v Tyldesley will now commence at 13:55
      3) - v Hucknall match postponed game will be rescheduled once the NWPL committee have had more time to check schedule for rest of season.
      4) - All warm up will occur behind goal and teams must be capped up and ready to start immediately previous game commences.
      5) Dave Andrews Competition Coordinator will be in attendance should we have any issues to raise.

• 14 Aug 2006 : The following training sessions have been booked at Carnegie Centre
  Saturday 26th August 3.30pm to 5pm    Sunday 27th August 12noon to 1.30pm   Sunday 3rd September 1pm to 2.30pm
  David Stewart

• 01 Mar 2006 : The e-mail vote on the proposed "parachuting" of the GB Juniors into the NWPL was overwhelmingly in favour

Last updated 10 September 2007 - Data supplied by Murray Mc:Leod, David Stewart & Alan Donaldson