Membership and participation in usa water polo sanctioned practices andor events is a privilege, not a right. The fina water polo rules for the period 20172021 water. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure, equipment and officiating of water polo. The fina water polo rules for the period 20172021 10122017 3 ways to work through scoreboard anxiety 05042017 fina has updated water polo rules trough 2021. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure. Usa water polo is the national governing body of water polo. What would be better to do in my opinion would be to go through the various sections of a rule book probably fina and discuss the important rules covered in each section, possibly in table format. Usa water polo announces implementation of new fina water. Introduction to water polo rules put simply, there are goals at each end of the pool and the winner of the game is the team that scores the most goals by getting the ball between the posts. An introduction to water polo water polo explained. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs.
In 2006, revisions were made to the nfhs 20062007 swimming diving and water polo rulebook uswp. Contact among players is the nature of the game, and actions such as pushing, pulling. Links to official rulebooks and other helpful information. I am looking forward to working with referees, coaches and the national evaluator group neg as we continue in the direction set forth last season of applying the rules as written. The rule book of fina and ncaa can be viewed online to detailed information about the events and their policies. Proficiency in execution of the basic water polo skills covered. Teams supporting teams promoting respect and sportsmanship. A participant penalized for a violation of rule 21. You will see a lot of contact among the players above water, and theres a lot of contact below the water that you wont see.
Collegiate water polo association looking for alumni stories of success april 14, 2020. Both offense and defense must be played by the team while striding through the pool without using hands and reaching back to the opponents possession. Rules of united states water polo usa water polo kai c. An understanding of the mental and physical health benefits to be derived from water polo. Water polo is considered to be a famous sporting activity when it comes to discuss about. This resource from usa water polo, a pca national partner, provides coaches, parents, athletes and fans with a comprehensive list of the rules and other basics of water polo. Newport beach, ca january 28 usa water polo high performance director john abdou has announced usa water polos implementation of new water polo rules passed by fina this past december. It is the duty of individual members of usa water polo to comply with all antidoping rules of the world antidoping agency wada, fina, the usopc including the usopc national antidoping policy, and of the u. Oneyear calender year membership for volunteers, friends, and fans, and for those who do not belong to a usa water polo club. The rules below are provided as guidelines to basic rules of water polo. Officials shall be free from any obligation other than the fair and impartial judging of the water polo contest. Below you will find a summary of the rule changes along with a timeline for implementation into usa water polo events. This privilege may be withdrawn, either for a period of time or permanently, in the event that a participant violates the following rules governing conduct. The board of governors may, by a majority vote, make and alter bylaws or other rules not inconsistent with this constitution.
While, learning the skills to be proficient at the sport takes time, even beginners can quickly pick up the basics. The implementation of new rules for fina competition threatens to roil the sport in the european professional ranks. The rule book of fina and ncaa can be viewed online to detailed. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats.
Competing on a 300 by 160yard grass field outdoor polo or a 300 by 150foot dirt arena indoor polo, players score by driving the ball between the opposing teams goal posts using a bamboo mallet while riding at speeds of up to 35 mph. Dyan tjhiasportsg in this article, rules of the game are explained, and basic game play will be explored. At the start of each period, teams 7 players line up. An understanding of the history, rules, strategies, current research, safety and etiquette associated with water polo. For official usa water polo rules, click usa water polo ruler. University of florida womens collegiate club coach katie larson to make april 15 collegiate club presentation on usa water polo instagram april 14, 2020. My name is amber drury and i am excited to be joining you as the new national coordinator of water polo officials. For nfhs, cwpa, and ncaa rules united states the home team is dark and the away team is. Fighting between players was common, if not the norm. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Water polo is a tough sport, but when it first began it was even tougher.
The announcement came during the usa water polo assembly in newport beach and highlights how the rules will be applied at various age and competition levels and the timeline for implementation of those rules. My child is in middle school and is interested in playing water polo in high school. This usa water polo conduct of championships governs national junior olympics and champions cup. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Water polo canada canadian water polo association inc.
At its annual meeting march 811, 1998, the ncaa mens water polo committee voted to adopt finaunited states water polo rules with certain exceptions. Antidoping agency usada, including the usada protocol for olympic and paralympic movement testing usada protocol and all other policies and rules adopted by wada, fina, the usopc and usada. The board of governors may, by resolution adopted by a majority of the board of governors, designate. Recently, the croatian water polo federationin unison with its hungarian. Each team is made up of players and due to the intense nature of the game, regular substitutions are common. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Water polo is basically a team sport that acquires swimming skills as well as a high stamina. From the field of play, to players, to major and minor foul definitions, its all here. The purpose of this guide is to act as a primer for the rules and concepts of the game. Australias bronwen knox and aaron younger present a beginners guide to the intense sport of water polo. Usa water polo guidelines now state that the age of an athlete will be determined based on their age on august 1st the year of competition. Field players must pass, catch, and shoot with only 1 hand. These should assist you in understanding water polo.
Ioc executive board accepted the programme of the 2020 tokyo. Each year, at its annual meeting, the ncaa water polo rules subcommittee considers proposals brought to the subcommittee by the membership, as well as suggestions by the subcommittee members for changes to the current rules the result is a rules book that will be in effect for two years this year. Eligible for a discount on tickets to all usawp national championship events and will receive skipshot magazine. For current information on water polo rules and officiating, please visit the new. So an athlete that is 12 or younger on august 1, 20 will be on the u12 team. The purpose of this document is to provide uniform policies and procedures for the foregoing usa water polo championships regardless of when or where they are held. Water polo equipment and history olympic sport history. Water polo is an extremely fierce, competitive and demanding game played over four, eight minute periods. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Where can i find the official rule book for usa water polo.
Georgetown university collegiate water polo association. Here you will find the basic rules of table tennis, as well as the official table tennis rules documents from both. To have full access to the site you must register under the registration tab. Fina bureau proposed radical changes, which will be discussed at the technical water polo congressbudapest, july th but, international olympic committee already made its step. The game consists of four quarters in which the two teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing teams goal. The rules of water polo were originally developed in the midnineteenth century in great britain by william wilson the game originated as a form of rugby football played in rivers and lakes in england and scotland with a ball constructed of indian rubber, probably from the 1850s onwards. The proposal of changes to the water polo rules made a big noise in the past year and a half. The awp officials code of conduct is based on the tenets of the national association of sports officials.
In 2006, revisions were made to the nfhs 20062007 swimmingdiving and water polo rulebook uswp. As one of the oldest team sports, polo is an exhilarating combination of horsepower, athleticism and control. High school water polo rules changes address risk minimization, pac. Water polo is a competitive team sport played in water between two teams.
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