The dimensions of a water polo pool differ from pool to pool. As in many sports, the risk of injury increases with age due to the style of play, contact forces, and size of. Recently, the croatian water polo federationin unison with its hungarian. The minimum water height must be at least 6 feet, however sometimes it will be less.
Rules book beginning with 201819, the nfhs water polo rules book will transition to a twoyear publishing cycle. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Story links newport beach, ca january 28 usa water polo high performance director john abdou has announced usa water polo s implementation of new water polo rules passed by fina this past december. Quite simply, your age in water polo is determined by your age as of august 1st of the next year. Zone chairperson robert albach and leading referee angela uno both spoke with joe linehan about the sports new rules and the overall state of the. Age group gender, shot clock, max course size, ball size, period length by day 1234, timeouts, period breaks. Players on a given team can be registered with different us water polo teams. This week, chris cullen and james smith on the olympic development program in our zone. Does anyone know what usa water polos plans are regarding the implementing of the new rules and bringing refs up to speed.
An introduction to water polo water polo explained. 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. Membership and participation in usa water polo sanctioned practices andor events is a privilege, not a right. Beginning january 1, 2020, select new rules and interpretations will go into effect for all usa water polo sanctioned events and tournaments.
Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and. Usa water polo is in active discussions to clear participation eligibility for inseason high school athletes during session ii of the junior olympics. 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. We aim to provide opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, locale or financial limitations, to participate in water polo.
Mens water polo at the olympics was the first team sport introduced at the 1900 games, along with cricket, rugby, football, polo with horses, rowing and tug of war. The age group an athlete belongs with is based on the age of the athlete as of july 31st of that competetive year. The dimensions of the pool differ between 20x10 and 30x20 meters. Oct 23, 2015 a beginners explanation of water polo rules and how to play it in a swimming pool. This usa water polo conduct of championships governs national junior olympics and champions cup. A beginners explanation of water polo rules and how to play it in a swimming pool. Playing rules playing rules download the complete usawp playing rules new fina rules usawp. 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. You will need a usa water polo membership number, prior to registering with newport beach water polo. These teams are by selection only, and if youre not sure whether you belong to a travel team, please contact your coach.
The shot clock gives 30 seconds of possession on each attack before the play is inverted. Having watched several games this weekend both boys and girls, multiple age groups and, aside from the introduction of the 6 meter cone, i saw virtually no difference in the way the game was being called. Governing bodies of water polo include fina, the international governing organization for the rules. Membership faqs age eligibility faqs birth date verification faqs club affiliation faqs faq birth date verification who has to complete. So an athlete that is 12 or younger on august 1, 20 will be on the u12 team. Codes of conduct irvine youth water polo corporation iywpc. What are the international age as of dates for each usa water polo pipeline. Water polo teams have 30 seconds from gaining possession in which to shoot. Usa water polo sanctioned practices and events will continue to be suspended until further notice. Jun 15, 2019 the school will highlight current usa water polo rules and interpretations including modifications for younger age divisions and presentations by your local referee leadership in regard to training and evaluation opportunities in your zone. Water polo is a highly physical and demanding sport and has frequently been cited as one of the most difficult sports. Playing rules playing rules download the complete usawp playing rules new fina rules usawp implementation timeline 20192020 download the appendix. The school will highlight current usa water polo rules and interpretations, including modifications for younger age divisions, and presentations by your local referee leadership in regard to training and evaluation opportunities in your zone.
You can also find these faqs on the usa water polo website at. Water polo 2017 2021 valid as of september 2017 version 07. Sportsmanship members of usa water polo are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship. Acute and overuse injuries are common in water polo. Duration of quarters for high school and various age groups in usa water polo. Players are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool and have to tread water the whole time.
Ive seen 12 and up play at 7 minute quarters and all the way down to 5 minute quarters. 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. Under the previous regulation age as of december 31, a water polo athlete who turned in later dates during the year ex. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Water polo is played in three clocks including the match clock, the shot clock and the exclusion clock. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure, equipment and officiating of water polo.
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. The usa water polo national office shall allocate the maximum number of team entries for each usa water polo zone based on the number of usa water polo athlete members in each age group and gender in each zone as of december 31 of the year prior to the. 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. What was the reason for the domestic august 1 age as of date. Athlete members of usa water polo act as representatives of our sport and organization. All athletes will be registered with usa water polo as part of their registration to the club. Usa water polo announces implementation of new fina water. The game is basically consists of sixplayer teams and a ball. Membership in usa water polo and participation in usa water polo sanctioned events are privileges, not rights. All socal wp athletes are members of usa water polo which has annual dues. Where can i find the official rule book for usa water polo.
The implementation of new rules for fina competition threatens to roil the sport in the european professional ranks. 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. Usa water polo is responsible for fielding national teams and hosts 20 annual tournaments. Can myour team register for more than one division. 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 duration of quarters for the age groups varies between tournaments.
Usa water polo determines age group eligibility based on the athlete. The age cutoff for athletes competing in 16u, 14u, 12u and 10u will remain august 1, 2020. Usa water polo is dedicated to our dual mission of growing the sport throughout the united states and winning medals in world championship, pan american and olympic games. For example, a girls 18 and under team is welcome to enter the womens open division as well. These rules prescribe the conduct expected of usa water polos. The middle of the pool is separated by a designated line. As a new year commences, a lawsuit concerning age group concussions is likely to cast a long shadow over usa water polos huntington beach headquarters. The organization has its headquarters in irvine, california. As one of the oldest team sports, polo is an exhilarating combination of horsepower, athleticism and control. This is the second wave of the new rule changes and is in addition to the march 1, 2019 new rule changes. Water polo goals are 3 meters wide and 90 centimeters high. Those privileges may be withdrawn, either for a period of time or permanently, in the event that an athlete violates these rules. Once we have this page flushed out we can start to edit down the sections on the main page to help clean that up.
Check out the weekly town hall hosted by usa water polos joe linehan covering issues important to water polo in the southwest zone. This page is for those athletes who have been selected to one of west valley water polos domestic travel teams. General statement participation in usa water polo is a privilege, not a right. The 2020 masters national championship originally june 1214 will now be held august 2123 in. Water polo is considered to be a famous sporting activity when it comes to discuss about the swimming sports. Two 1minute timeouts will be allotted for all games. He started playing water polo in 1994 at the age of 38 because a group was at the high school near his house and his kids were involved in the sport.
Chicago latin water polo club clwpc is a water polo club based out of the latin school of chicago. The youngest age group for competition is the 10u coed age group. Athletes age 18 must submit paper membership form and show proof of. If this time expires, then the ball is passed over to the opposition. 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 school will highlight current usa water polo rules and interpretations including modifications for younger age divisions and presentations by your local referee leadership in regard to training and evaluation opportunities in your zone. As indicated in the rules governing coaches conduct, all coach. Womens water polo became an olympic sport at the 2000 sydney olympic games after political protests from the australian womens team. Apr 27, 2015 below is more information as well as a list of frequently asked questions faqs to help clarify the rules for athletes, coaches and parents. The game demands extreme energy from the players with high level of physical fitness.
Coach and at least two age group coaches for each gender. Players and spectators will have access to waterpark and beach. Rules governing athletes conduct participation is a privilege membership in usa water polo and participation in usa water polo sanctioned events are privileges, not rights. Just like it would be for the originally scheduled junior olympics. Teamwork, tactical thinking and awareness are also highly important aspects in a game of water polo. The announcement came during the usa water polo assembly in newport beach and highlights how the rules will be applied at various age. Jan 10, 2017 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. You can register online and receive instant verification by going to. A players age division is determined by the athletes age on august 1st of the year in which the tournament is being held.
The age group an athlete belongs with is based on the age of the athlete as of. Please talk to a coach if you are unsure if your player is ready to play water polo. Fina rules will apply except for 1210u rules will follow current usa established rules and as follows. We will go to shoot out for all games tied in regulation. Teams must play a press defense in their own defensive half of the field of play. Watch this short tutorial video guide on how to play water polo under olympic and fina rules. 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.
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