Center for safesport necessitated changes to jurisdictions for matters involving violations of the code of conduct. The sport is played all over the world and was in fact the first olympic team sport. The official playing field is at least 25 yards long, 20 yards wide, and 7 feet deep. Also i used the following search engines in my plight to find the purpose or purposes of the new fina rules. 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. Basic understanding of junior water polo rules newman. Governing bodies of water polo include fina, the international governing. Water polo is a highly physical and demanding sport and has frequently been cited as one of the most difficult sports.
The service provides automated computer translations that are only an. The official playing field is at least 25 yards long, 20 yards wide, and 7. The potential players use their techniques of swimming and treading water, which is how they defend their opponents. Rule 21 minor acts of misconduct updated rule language. All four cif ncs high school water polo finals were covered by calhi bay area. 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. Contact among players is the nature of the game, and actions such as pushing, pulling, grabbing. General rules of water polo water polo players in possession of the ball can pass the ball forwards, sideways or backwards.
Players are only permitted to use one hand to hold the ball apart from the goalie who can use two hands when within 5m of their own goal. Field players must pass, catch, and shoot with only 1 hand. At the start of each period, teams 7 players line up on their own goal line. Signalization to be used by referees download the appendix c. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be.
E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be. Cif constitution and bylaws california interscholastic. New wrestling rules updatenfhs spring sports rules for 2021multi sport patrick mahomesfall section championsover use of athletestoo much, too soon injures young bodies by kay lazar globe staff,september 6, 2019, 8. Referees have the tools to ensure that a breakdown in decorum does not occur. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure, equipment and officiating of water polo. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. Teams consist of players in total, with 7 players in play at any time, 6 field players and 1 goalie. As one of the oldest team sports, polo is an exhilarating combination of horsepower, athleticism and control. Players have to constantly swim and tread water throughout the duration of the game, keeping their heads above water in order to watch the game progress. Ncs divisions will not be finalized until approval by the bom, march 2020.
In addition, there is a proposal making its way through the winter governance cycle to change the way ncs breaks ties when moving teams down. Rules book beginning with 201819, the nfhs water polo rules book will transition to a twoyear publishing cycle. It is a great pleasure for me to introduce you the fina water polo guide, a reference document for those who are interested and involved in the promotion and worldwide progress of this spectacular team sport. Page three of five focuses on water polo rules and fouls. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Basic understanding of junior water polo rules water polo is an international team water sport, which can be best described as a combination of handball, swimming, and rugby. Water polo players must tread water and are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool with the exception of the goalkeeper. All four cifncs high school water polo finals were covered by calhi bay area. The scheduled clinics can be found at ncs officials clinics. Seven players from each team are in the pool at any one time. Water polo 2017 2021 valid as of september 2017 version 07. I definitely feel cheated, but i dont know if i would blame it on ncs, acalanes mens water polo player nathan brickman said.
The major changed segments for 200203 are identified in the rules by a screened background. Cif accreditation of officials associations that service ncs member schools 201920 ncs. In water polo the backstroke involves sitting up a bit in the water while using eggbeater leg with short arm stroke. Taking the ball under water when guarded is a turnover. Read through uspa publications, rulebooks and more.
Instruction for use of two referees download the appendix b. Fina water polo rules 20 2017 amendments, additions. For official usa water polo rules, click usa water polo ruler. The playing field can be up to 20 meters wide and 30 meters long for men and maximally 25 meters long for women. 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. However, if you wish to purchase a rulebook for yourself, nfhs has made some mobile friendly apps for your phone. Ncsles schwab tires championship series event calendar. Unfortunately, due to federal and trademark laws, we are prohibited from publishing the current rule book on our website. Rules of water polo the playing area is 30m x 20m with a minimum depth of 2m. Share fina proposes rule changes in water polo on linkedin. Water polo being an epic team water sport, it requires immense effort to play the game.
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. The object of the game is to move the ball downfield, hitting the. Cif constitution and bylaws california interscholastic federation. And rule changes for 2018 currently effective except as otherwise noted 1.
The chart below refers to rule and section, respectively. However, they didnt feel that ncs was completely to blame because they had to follow the rulebook. If this time expires, then the ball is passed over to the opposition. It is played by two teams of six players, five field players and one goal keeper. The goalposts have a width of 8 yards and are open at the top.
The rules below are provided as guidelines to basic rules of water polo. As a rule polo mallets measure 49 to 54 inches long. Water polo canada canadian water polo association inc. As popular as it is in certain parts of the world, it can be a little confusing. These should assist you in understanding water polo. A standard polo pitch measures up to 270 meters by 150 meters 300 x 160 yards. Water polo is a competitive team sport played in water between two teams. The object of the game is to move the ball downfield, hitting the ball through the goal for a score. The suspension of uspa tournaments and events will be lifted for uspa member clubs in locales where hosting polo matches and tournaments is permitted under applicable state and local laws, executive orders and similar decrees. Oct 23, 2015 ninh explains the rules of water polo.
Water polo is an international team water sport, which can be best described as a combination of handball, swimming, and rugby. The basic rule is that the players of both the teams must wear caps in contrast to each other. Cif northern regional water polo championships handbook. Watch this short tutorial video guide on how to play water polo under. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats.
For the last years, the water polo family has witnessed, and actively contributed, to a consistent development of this discipline. Bookshelf uspa united states polo association uspa. 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. Only games played under national federation water polo rules may be included in the record. Water polo teams have 30 seconds from gaining possession in which to shoot. The game consists of four quarters in which the two teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing teams goal.
A beginners explanation of water polo rules and how to play it in a swimming pool. 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. View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics prefacecif southern section office administrative and general. Basic understanding of junior water polo rules newman water. At its annual meeting march 811, 1998, the ncaa mens water polo committee voted to adopt finaunited states water polo rules with certain exceptions. This overview will enhance your enjoyment as a spectator, whether youre a novice to water polo or a longtime fan. Governing bodies of water polo include fina, the international governing organization for the rules. Fina water polo rules 20 2017 amendments, additions, interpretations and explanations version 1.
Rule interpretations, points of emphasis and other documents related to the rules. 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. Goal posts are set eight yards apart on either end of the field. Home 2020 championship brackets socal girls championship information handbooksforms championship merchandise book lodging. Teams with the potential of moving down have been highlighted, but wont be finalized until january 2020.
Download the complete usawp playing rules new fina rules usawp implementation timeline 20192020 download the appendix a. Always bear in mind that the backstroke in water polo doesnt involve any long arm stroke. Water polo combines the rules of basketball, soccer and hockey with wrestling and swimming. These clinics are free and have no obligation other than the time to attend typically two hours. The sportspectator water polo guide answers these questions and more. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations to the rules do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Dyan tjhiasportsg in this article, rules of the game are explained, and basic game play will be explored. Water polo is played in three clocks including the match clock, the shot clock and the exclusion clock. 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. Managing decorum athletes, coaches, referees and fans are all stakeholders in maintaining decorum throughout a water polo contest. Balls measure three and a quarter inches in diameter and weigh around 4. In my search i used, fina water polo rules, new fina water polo rules, new fina water polo rules purpose and several other key words.
Fans guide to water polo rules and basics page 3 of 5. Typically a player can fill more than one position, compared with other sports where players stick to one role. Fouls are common in water polo, and referees really have to have their wits about them due to the amount of infringements that can take place out of view under the water. Turner road, suite a, lodi, ca 95240 209 3345900 fax. Teamwork, tactical thinking and awareness are also highly important aspects in a game of water polo. All forms, links and materials of interest to referees. Water polo ncs championships form a alpha list of officials associations serving ncs member school use this form to submit your alpha list to ncs form c officials availability individual officials use this form to submit directly to the ncs office. This sport calls in for great strength, stamina, and excellent hand with eye coordination. Rules of polo polo is played on a polo field that is 300 yards long and 200 yards wide, although this may be just 160 yards wide if it is a boarded pitch. Each team is made up of players and due to the intense nature of the game, regular substitutions are common. Note the water polo rulebook is part of the swimming and diving rulebook. 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.
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