Fina approves new rules for open water and water polo. Please fill out the following form online and submit. Water polo is an extremely fierce, competitive and demanding game played over four, eight minute periods. Water polo 2017 2021 valid as of september 2017 version 07. Swimming and diving water polo rule books national. Governing bodies of water polo include fina, the international governing organization for the rules. Teams supporting teams promoting respect and sportsmanship.
Committee outlining their current status within water polo canada officials system. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations to the rules do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Find out about the general rules of water polo including ordinary fouls, major fouls and personal fouls. The early bird registration discount is in effect until april 3rd, so dont delay. Frequently asked questions find out more about bcssa and summer swimming.
The more water polo was played, the more thought people put into the rules so that it could be considered a serious sport. Test water polo rules to be applied during fina junior world water polo championships 2015 and fina youth world water polo championships 2016. The chart below refers to rule and section, respectively. For current information on water polo rules and officiating, please visit the new ncaa advantage website. If the teams caps do not meet specifications in the rules book regarding cap color, ear. There werent really positions, and the only offensive strategy used was that each player just try to score a goal every chance they could get. Water polo 2019 2021 valid as of 10 february 2019 version 02. Okay, youve taken the plunge, paid your registration fees, written your handful of cheques, committed yourself tovolunteering, and took a brief glance at the practice schedule. The rules of water polo cover the play, procedures, equipment and officiating of water polo. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. A game of water polo mainly consists of the players swimming to move about the pool, treading water mainly using the eggbeater kick, passing the ball, and shooting at the goal. Bcssa swimmers declaration of s or o status burnaby. Rules book beginning with 201819, the nfhs water polo rules book will transition to a twoyear publishing cycle.
The purpose of this guide is to act as a primer for the rules and concepts of the game. There are 6 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper in the water at any time. Water polo is one of the fastest growing sports, here are. Test water polo rules to be applied during fina youth mens world water polo championships podgorica 2016 and fina youth womens world water polo championships auckland 2016. The width of the water polo course may not exceed 20 meters 66 feet. Click the big red button to the left to register for the summer or scroll to the bottom if on a mobile device. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The winner of the game is the team that scores the most goals. The sport is played all over the world and was in fact the first olympic team sport. Although speed swimming saw some minor adjustments to our rules, water polo, synchro. Referees from outside of canada, wishing to receive provincial certification must apply to the bc water polo officials committee for individual consideration. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats.
Teams can have up to six substitutes for each match. Jul 18, 2018 201820 water polo editorial changes rules book the case plays are being recodified to eliminate redundancy and to provide clarity and consistency with other nfhs rules books. Most changes affect diving, water polo, and artistic formerly known as synchr. Jul, 2017 the fina open water swimming and water polo technical congresses took place today in budapest hun, and approved the new rules of the respective disciplines for the period 20172021. The following section of our rulebook is an important part of what makes. Page one of five focuses on water polo history and the object of the game. Abridged water polo rules the full rules are available here water polo matches are made up of four periods quarters the time period varies depending upon age and competition. Has the athlete been registered as an a, ns, ps or m amateur athlete from syncro bc. For official usa water polo rules, click usa water polo ruler. Thank you for these training tips, seems as if after reading this i really need to work on my explosive power and muscular endurance. We will again have a great slate of speakers, and courses for you to be involved in. At its annual meeting march 811, 1998, the ncaa mens water polo committee voted to adopt finaunited states water polo rules with certain exceptions.
Also i saw some similar water polo posts on a page if you want to check those out. September 1, 2002 fina playing rules 20022005 effective september 1, 2002 edited to be consistent with american spelling and for consistent formatting. Water polo rules subcommittee the chart below lists the members of the subcommittee who voted on and approved the rules included in this edition of the book this information is being included for historical purposes name institution term expiration matt anderson, chair connecticut college 9120. At the bottom of the page is a link to the official us water polo rules. At the start of each period, teams 7 players line up on their own. Begin to introduce the concept of playing as a team. Water polo is a tough sport, but when it first began it was even tougher. Field players must pass, catch, and shoot with only 1 hand. In 1897, new yorker harold reeder formulated the first american rules for discipline, which were aimed at curbing the sports more violent tendencies. Water polo is a great sport and a different dynamic than others. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. Mostly its to get you comfortable with a water polo ball, being on a team.
The major changed segments for 200203 are identified in the rules by a screened background. Most changes affect diving, water polo, and artistic formerly known as synchro but their are a few that affect speed swimming. An introduction to the rules of water polo here is a brief introduction to the rules of water polo. Unlike a number of other sports, water polo has relatively few rules. These should assist you in understanding water polo. Basic water polo rules tc aquatics booster club, inc. Going to take everything else you mentioned and work on that as well. This overview will enhance your enjoyment as a spectator, whether youre a novice to water polo or a longtime fan. The purpose of evaluations is to assist in the development and mentoring of officials. We use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. Team points for water polo will be awarded as follows. Many of the rules of water polo are similar in many respects to basketball with fouls, free throws, and time limits for shooting among some of the main similarities. In this article, rules of the game are explained, and basic game play will be explored. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure, equipment and officiating of water polo.
Contact july wilkey, our registrar, if you have questions. At the start of each period, teams 7 players line up on their own goal line. Working with the bcssa 2 hour rule to your benefit. Water polo canada canadian water polo association inc. Championships will proceed with manual timing three stopwatches with starting gun, see section 4. Handbooksforms california interscholastic federation. A beginners explanation of water polo rules and how to play it in a swimming pool. Basic water polo rules water polo combines the rules of basketball, soccer and hockey with wrestling and swimming. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on.
I should have known that the water polo community would. National federation of state high school associations. The sportspectator water polo guide answers these questions and more. Water polo medals shall be presented to each player on the first, second and third place teams. Usa water polo 20022005 fina playing rules release date. To have full access to the site you must register under the registration tab. Water polo equipment and history olympic sport history. Remember, these are just the basic rules, to help give you an understanding of the game. Watch this short tutorial video guide on how to play water polo under. To be considered for the 2020 cif championship the form must be submitted no later than thursday, february 20 additionally, a school representative must also verify that the water polo schedule is completely up to date on scorebook live. Teamwork, tactical thinking and awareness are also highly important aspects in a game of water polo.
Each team is made up of players and due to the intense nature of the game, regular substitutions are common. For fina water polo rules please click the link below to open the pdf. Contact among players is the nature of the game, and actions such as pushing, pulling. In the figure, the blue ones are showing the defensive positions against the red ones offensive positions acquired by opponent team. High school water polo rules changes address risk minimization, pac. As popular as it is in certain parts of the world, it can be a little confusing. Water polo is a highly physical and demanding sport and has frequently been cited as one of the most. Fighting between players was common, if not the norm. Ensure any water polo ball used in cif competition has the nfhs authenticationmark. Steffens explained it as a game for 10andunders, and its mainly swimming and learning the rules of water polo. The 6th grade group will consist of athletes ages 912 who have limited water polo experience. The bcssa has changed many rules for the coming year. Clocks and scoresheets are vital to a water polo game and you can learn a lot. Water polo synchronized diving in the past 3 years has the athlete achieved a senior national qualifying time in any has the athlete participated in any water polo activity listed in the current bcssa player eligibility section of the rule book.
Sometimes the pointer defender slights off his man into the zone to defend the centre position in a better way. Here are water polo basics which will help you better understand. While, learning the skills to be proficient at the sport takes time, even beginners can quickly pick up the basics. Seven players from each team are in the pool at any one time. The rules below are provided as guidelines to basic rules of water polo. 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. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The following section of our rulebook is an important part of what makes bcssa special. I should have known that the water polo community would continue to thrive regardless of the lockdown whilst maintaining social distancing at all times.
Frequently asked questions bcssa bc summer swimming. Game play involves swimming, treading water using a sort of kicking motion known as eggbeater kick. Download your ncaa rules books reader guide pdf instructions. At the start of each period, teams 7 players line up. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be. Although speed swimming saw some minor adjustments to our rules, water polo, synchro, and diving have had some major changes.
While the rules of the game have evolved considerably over this time, the sport has consistently remained, physiologically, a highly demanding activity. Many rules elsewhere in this book apply to water polo. Oct 23, 2015 ninh explains the rules of water polo. Hytek swimming british columbia summer swimming association. The fina open water swimming and water polo technical congresses took place today in budapest hun, and approved the new rules of. When i sat down to write this i thought there would be little to report but how wrong i was. Also the time of play was established, the size of the goal cages, a lether soccer ball replaced the small rubber pulu. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Early water polo games were nothing more than a type of aquatic wrestling and demonstrations of a players strength. Major league water polo 2011 handbook water polo canada email.
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