www.uanawp2012.ca Game #22 PUR 7 MEX 11 A slow start for the Puerto Rico team and a strong one for the Mexico team was all that was needed to decide the game. At the end of the first quanrter the score was 4-0 for Mexico, and at the half it was 6-0. Puerto Rico couldn’t capitalize the extra man opportunities, while Mexico was able to score 3 of their six goals on extra man situations. Puerto Rico mounted a comeback in the third quarter, but they missed a counter attack...

FINA asks for nominations for qualifiying meets for 2013 World Championships LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND--As a reminder, FINA is currently accepting applications for qualifying meets for the 2013 World Championships. The qualifying window began July 1, 2012 and continues through July 1, 2013. Applications for a meet to be considered must be to FINA by December 31, 2012; and presumably before the meet actually happens. Meet application, and further instructions, can be found on the FINA website, near the bottom of this page: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2959&Itemid=1313

WADA is accepting nominations for positions on 4 committees MONTREAL, CANADA--The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is currently accepting nominations for positions on 4 of its committees for 2013. The 4 committees are: 1) Athletes; 2) Education; 3) Finance and Administration; and 4) Health, Medical and Research. Nominations should be to WADA by October 15, 2012. Further information can be found on the WADA website here: http://playtrue.wada-ama.org/news/vacancies-for-wada-committees-in-2013/

www.uanawp2012.ca Game #19 BRA 20 TRI 7 Brazil started strong from the beginning and never looked back. They were up 4-2 at the end of the first quarter and 9-3 at the half. Most of their goals came from counter attacks and mistakes from Trinidad and Tobago. The defensive pressure of Brazil never let Trinidad to have a solid centre post attack Bernardo Gomes was the best scorer for Brazil and for the game with 8 goals. Shaquille Mitchell was the top scorer for Trinidad and Tobago with three goals....

www.uanawp2012.ca Game #15 PUR 7 VEN 9 Venezuela, with a strong centre post game and opportunistic outside shooting, beat Puerto Rico in the first game of the morning session. Puerto Rico wasn’t as fortunate with their extra man situation, having 12 opportunities and not scoring any of them. On the other hand, Venezuela missed two penalties and several counter attacks. The first half ended tied at 4, but Venezuela opened a 8-4 lead that never relinquished. Soleylyn Martinez (#8) for Venezuela was the highest scorer for the game with four...

www.uanawp2012.ca Game #9 VEN 6 BRA 15 For the second day in a row, Brazil overpowers her opponent. This time, Brazil took care of a feisty Venezuela team by the score of 15-6. Outside shooting was the key for the Brazil team as it was their extra man situation, where they scored 7 goals. Mirella Coutinho was the best scorer of the game with five goals, three of them coming on the second half of the game. Brazil’s next game will be a test of their dominance when they face...

www.uanawp2012.ca Game #11 MEX 4 USA 17 USA’s outside shooting, constant counter attack and tenacious defense was too much to handle by the Mexico team. After a fairly close half time (6-3), United States won the second half 10-1, especially in the fourth quarter when they scored seven goals to none for the Mexicans United States scored consistently on the extra man and played strong but flawless defense. Daniel Stevens and Reid Chase led the way for USA with 3 goals each. The USA team will do battle tomorrow against...

www.uanawp2012.ca Game #5 VEN 15 TRI 12 Venezuela, after a strong start, had to work real hard to maintain the lead and beat a pesky Trinidad and Tobago team that never stopped playing. The first quarter ended with a comfortable lead for Venezuela 5-0. For the next three quarters Trinidad and Tobago started reducing the lead. Venezuela trio of Velazquez, Moreno and Rojas was too much for Trinidad. All three players had three goals, and most of them came when Trinidad was closing in on the score. Venezuela plays Argentina...

www.uanawp2012.ca Game #1 PU 5 BRA 16 Puerto Rico played a strong first quarter, but Brazil was too powerful for the rest of the game. Using mostly the centre post, Brazil got easy exclusions and converted on the extra man frequently. The game opened up in the third quarter, with Brazil scoring from counter attacks and exclusions. That third quarter the score was 7-1 for Brazil. Next game for Brazil is against Venezuela, while Puerto Rico plays Canada. 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Final PUR 2 0...

UANA Meeting Minutes Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 12, 2012 ATTENDANCE -- UANA President - Mr. Coaracy Nunes Filho (BRA) Honorary UANA Life President - Mr. Eldon C. Godfrey (CAN) UANA Secretary / Treasurer – Mr. Fernando J Canales (USA) UANA Vice President - Mr. Errol Clarke (BAR) UANA Vice President and WP Technical Committee Chair - Mr. Bill Shaw (CAN) Mr. Luis Leiva Perez (CHI) Mr. Steve McFarland (USA) Mr. Ismael Gonzalez (GUA) Mr. Brian Johnson (CAN) UANA International Relations Officer - Mrs. Margo Mountjoy (CAN) UANA Media Officer –...