2018 Dodgeroos Cap & General Info | ADPL Victoria
Australian Player Cap | 2018: 
The Australian Dodgeroos Player Cap has been unveiled for the 2018 Australian Dodgeball Premier League (ADPL) Victoria Conference. The cap has been modified from the 2017 season, with various changes for the new season beginning Friday, February 16.
– 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 2.75 points per Mixed category match.
Female Capped Players: Maximum of 2.75 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 25 players can be in an ADPL Club squad for the 2018 season.
– Each Club will participate in the Men’s, Mixed and Women’s divisions during the season.
– A maximum of 16 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.