The age of the athlete on the day of competition will determine their appropriate age division. Rule interpretations, points of emphasis and other documents related to the rules. For official usa water polo rules, click usa water polo ruler. These should assist you in understanding water polo. The rules of water polo cover the play, procedures, equipment and officiating of water polo. Men, women and children are all able to play together as an equine teammate is an amazing equalizer. Taking the ball under water when guarded is a turnover. A beginners explanation of water polo rules and how to play it in a swimming pool. Ncaa publications 201617 and 201718 water polo rules. 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.
At the start of each period, teams 7 players line up on their own goal line. The sport is played all over the world and was in fact the first olympic team sport. Unfortunately, due to federal and trademark laws, we are prohibited from publishing the current rule book on our website. Water polo officials may soon get more flexibility to address player conduct. Thanks for your countless hours of effort for the sport you loved so dearly. The major changed segments for 200203 are identified in the rules by a screened background. Get mens water polo rankings, news, schedules and championship brackets. Water polo canada canadian water polo association inc. Womens water polo became an olympic sport at the 2000. Oct 23, 2015 ninh explains the rules of water polo. The rules below are provided as guidelines to basic rules of water polo.
Water polo is a tough sport, but when it first began it was even tougher. This method of changing water polo rules in the usa college game, too me, is much better then allowing a block of eastern european, old fogies to control and dictate college rule changes. Teams can have up to six substitutes for each match. To have full access to the site you must register under the registration tab. The chart below refers to rule and section, respectively. These are mostly from the fina rules throwdown that the ncaa needs. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations to the rules do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Each year, at its annual meeting, the ncaa water polo rules subcommittee. Unlike a number of other sports, water polo has relatively few rules. However, his development of the game was quite marginal and there are no records indicating. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. 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. Seven players from each team are in the pool at any one time. At its annual meeting march 811, 1998, the ncaa mens water polo committee voted to adopt finaunited states water polo rules with certain exceptions.
In this article, rules of the game are explained, and basic game play will be explored. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Goal posts are set eight yards apart on either end of the field. In water polo the backstroke involves sitting up a bit in the water while using eggbeater leg with short arm stroke. Field players must pass, catch, and shoot with only 1 hand. An athlete can only player for one team in the tournament. Basic water polo rules teams each team shall consist of seven players including the goalkeeper with not more than six reserves. Water polo is a hard sport to referee, said former mountain view high boys coach gabor sarusi, an assistant mens coach at san jose state. 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. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations do occur regionally and depending on the governing. 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. However, if you wish to purchase a rulebook for yourself, nfhs has. Water polo subcommittee recommends tweak to penalty structure.
Their caps may be contrast with both or either of the goal keeper color or it can be same as that of the ball color. Fighting between players was common, if not the norm. Substitutes may enter after a goal has been scored, during interval quarters, and from the corner during the game. Delivery time with personalization was over 3 weeks and not the 10 days they advertised. In the figure, the blue ones are showing the defensive positions against the red ones offensive positions acquired by opponent team. The second edition of the us water polo officiating manual is dedicated to the memory of steven l. All the content and graphics published in this ebook are the property of tutorials point. 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 an extremely fierce, competitive and demanding game played over four, eight minute periods. In 2014, fina reduced the number of players from 7 to 6 for the u20 and junior level. Water polo equipment and history olympic sport history. Jul 31, 2003 200304 ncaa water polo rules ncaa water polo rules on.
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. Water polo officiating manual newfield swim and tennis club. During the later parts of the nineteenth century, may 12, 1870 the london swimming association developed a set of rules for indoor water polo. Here are water polo basics which will help you better understand the sport.
If the teams caps do not meet specifications in the rules book regarding cap color. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. For senior level, the team size is seven, as decided by fina. Water polo rules and regulations nts swimming swimming. For current information on water polo rules and officiating, please visit the new ncaa advantage website. It is played by two teams of six players, five field players and one goal keeper. Find out about the general rules of water polo including ordinary fouls, major fouls and personal fouls. Identify your team members, note what colour caps they are wearing, and which goal they hope to score in this changes after. The federation international natation fina updates their rule book every four years, just after the olympic quadrennial. Always bear in mind that the backstroke in water polo doesnt involve any long arm stroke. Polo is a sport that can be enjoyed by a variety of people ranging from the serious competitor to the weekend amateur. The sportspectator water polo guide answers these questions and more.
For nfhs, cwpa, and ncaa rules united states the home team is dark and the away team is white. Based on the 1820 rule book and interpretation memos the rule. Game play involves swimming, treading water using a kicking motion known as eggbeater kick, players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing. Water polo rules sportspectator guides were created to fill the educational needs of the novice fan. High school water polo rules changes address risk minimization, pac.
This usa water polo conduct of championships governs national junior olympics and champions cup. Each team is made up of players and due to the intense nature of the game, regular substitutions are common. Contact among players is the nature of the game, and actions such as pushing, pulling. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Fina is the international governing body of water polo. We use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. Water polo combines the rules of basketball, soccer and hockey with wrestling and swimming.
Fans guide to water polo rules and basics page 3 of 5. Ncaa publications 201819 and 201920 water polo rules. Dead man walking the demise of mens ncaa water polo. Overtime will be played to decide championship ot rules. Sometimes the pointer defender slights off his man into the zone to defend the centre position in a better way. Here six players will be field players and one will be the goal keeper. Click through each rule chapter below, or download a pdf version here new fina water polo rules. As popular as it is in certain parts of the world, it can be a little. Improves clarity of application of the rule and consistency in language of same. Click through each rule chapter below, or download a pdf version here new fina.
Usa water polo is the national governing body of water polo. Water polo is an international team water sport, which can be best described as a combination of handball, swimming, and rugby. Fina approves new rules for open water and water polo. Interpretation is added to provide consistency in the process to be followed when a modification of the re. This article was deleted as the duties of officials are detailed in rules 9 and 10. National federation of state high school associations. The creation of water polo has been credited to william wilson, who at the time called it football in water.
Polo is played on a ten acre grass field, 300 yards in length by 160 yards, which is the approximate area of ten football fields. Swimming and diving water polo rule books national. Amendments, additions, interpretations and explanations valid as of 10 february 2019. We have returned to our official triplicate scorebook.
Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Teams supporting teams promoting respect and sportsmanship. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure, equipment and officiating of water polo. The object of the game is to move the ball downfield, hitting the ball through the goal for a score. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. As popular as it is in certain parts of the world, it can be a little confusing. Basic understanding of junior water polo rules newman. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be. Identify your team members, note what colour caps they are wearing, and which goal they hope to score in this changes after the first 2 chukkas if 4 chukkas are being played. While, learning the skills to be proficient at the sport takes time, even beginners can quickly pick up the basics. Team size in this game varies for different levels.
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