Here six players will be field players and one will be the goal keeper. Each team is made up of players and due to the intense nature of the game, regular substitutions are common. National federation of state high school associations. The fina open water swimming and water polo technical congresses took place today in budapest hun, and approved the new rules of. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on.
Signalization to be used by referees download the appendix c. Basic water polo rules teams each team shall consist of seven players including the goalkeeper with not more than six reserves. Water polo is an international team water sport, which can be best described as a combination of handball, swimming, and rugby. Specifies how to record the time of a goal scored when ball is in flight and crosses the goal line when time expires.
Download the complete usawp playing rules new fina rules usawp implementation timeline 20192020 download the appendix a. Early water polo games were nothing more than a type of aquatic wrestling and demonstrations of a players strength. The sportspectator water polo guide answers these questions and more. Water polo canada canadian water polo association inc. Unfortunately, due to federal and trademark laws, we are prohibited from publishing the current rule book on our website. The creation of water polo has been credited to william wilson, who at the time called it football in water. The sswpa has its own official set of competition rules. Republication of all or any portion of this rules book on the internet is expressly prohibited.
Water polo equipment and history olympic sport history. However, if you wish to purchase a rulebook for yourself, nfhs has. Substitutes may enter after a goal has been scored, during interval quarters, and from the corner during the game. Water polo is a tough sport, but when it first began it was even tougher.
This overview will enhance your enjoyment as a spectator, whether youre a novice to water polo or a longtime fan. 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. Always bear in mind that the backstroke in water polo doesnt involve any long arm stroke. We manage nsw water resources through planning, policy and regulation, and we lead negotiations with the commonwealth, including the murraydarling basin authority and other jurisdictions. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure, equipment and officiating of water polo. Latest news 050520 wpnsw return to sport update may wpnsw update on the return to sport for water polo in nsw read more 020420 201920 sydney metro summer competition minor premiers wpnsw would like to congratulate the minor premiers for all grades in the 201920 sydney metropolitan summer season. Water polo in australia follows the rules of the sport as set out by the international governing body fina. Play program was developed by water polo australia and nsw sport. The middle of the pool is separated by a designated line. There are 6 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper in the water at any time. Instruction for use of two referees download the appendix b. Water polo goals are 3 meters wide and 90 centimeters high. It is played by two teams of six players, five field players and one goal keeper.
Fina is the international governing body of water polo. Published by the national federation of state high school. Sport rules water polo in australia follows the rules of the sport as set out by the international governing body fina. Water polo is an extremely fierce, competitive and demanding game played over four, eight minute periods. Womens water polo became an olympic sport at the 2000 sydney olympic games after political protests from the australian womens team. Water polo 2017 2021 valid as of september 2017 version 07. High school water polo rules changes address risk minimization, pac. Governing bodies of water polo include fina, the international governing organization for the rules. Water polo new south wales wpnsw, is the recognised state sporting organisation of water polo in nsw. Amendments, additions, interpretations and explanations valid as of 10 february 2019. Wpnsw and the australian sports drug agency policy and regulations. 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. The dimensions of the pool differ between 20x10 and 30x20 meters.
In water polo the backstroke involves sitting up a bit in the water while using eggbeater leg with short arm stroke. 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. Improves clarity of application of the rule and consistency in language of same. Team size in this game varies for different levels. Fighting between players was common, if not the norm. A federations internal transfer rules shall, however, not stand in contradiction to the len transfer regulations tr 1. Where odds for both outright and handicap betting are available, all bets are settled on the outright price, unless the handicap or qualifying price has been specifically selected at the time your bet was placed. Swimming and diving water polo rule books national. For senior level, the team size is seven, as decided by fina. To stay uptodate read the latest water news and media releases or subscribe to our monthly enewsletter. Clarifies schools shall meet the responsibility of following the rules, including any state association modifications. Contact among players is the nature of the game, and actions such as pushing, pulling.
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. Click through each rule chapter below, or download a pdf version here new fina water polo rules. Water polo rules and regulations nts swimming swimming. Water polo 2019 2021 valid as of 10 february 2019 version 02. Teams can have up to six substitutes for each match.
In 2014, fina reduced the number of players from 7 to 6 for the u20 and junior level. We have returned to our official triplicate scorebook. Mens water polo at the olympics was the among the first team sports introduced at the 1900 games in paris along with cricket, rugby, football soccer, polo with horses, rowing and tug of war. The new rules have been interpreted by wpnsw and shall be applied as detailed herein for nsw competitions.
The minimum water height must be at least 6 feet, however sometimes it will be less. The dimensions of a water polo pool differ from pool to pool. Water polo is a highly physical and demanding sport and has frequently been cited as one of the most. 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 played in three clocks including the match clock, the shot clock and the exclusion clock.
E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. However, his development of the game was quite marginal and there. Usa water polo is the national governing body of water polo. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is especially important for all existing players to read these rules, to avoid any confusion or ambiguity during play. Teamwork, tactical thinking and awareness are also highly important aspects in a game of water polo. Clarifies by state association action, the water polo rules may be modified.
Fans guide to water polo rules and basics page 3 of 5. Fina approves new rules for open water and water polo. For current information on water polo rules and officiating, please visit the new ncaa advantage website. 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 newman. The purpose of this guide is to act as a primer for the rules and concepts of the game. On may 26 at a meeting in budapest, all the water polo federations present unanimously agreed and declared that the proposed changes from the fina bureau to. A beginners explanation of water polo rules and how to play it in a swimming pool. 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. These are based on the fina rules, with certain amendments specific to our competition e. In this article, rules of the game are explained, and basic game play will be explored. Bets will be settled according to the official result as declared by the water polo governing body. The more water polo was played, the more thought people put into the rules so that it could be considered a serious sport. Water polo nsw wpnsw is the state sporting organisation sso for.
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