New fina rule book, he fina water polo manual 20192021. Weekend tournaments hosted by clubs are assigned by usa water polo assignors. Register with usa water polo as a referee or refereecoach member. Referees wishing to grow and advance should seriously consider officiating usawp.
This usa water polo conduct of championships governs national junior olympics and champions cup. The rule problem in water polo isnt what you think it is. Referee refers to a qualified sswpa referee appointed by the game authority. Bye refers to a team having an allocated week off in the competition. The nfhs announced water polo rule changes for the next two school years on may 1, 2020. How to become a cwpa referee collegiate water polo. Oregon water polo officials association owpoa is your resource for information about officiating in oregon and would like to have more referees available to officiate high school competition. If the teams caps do not meet specifications in the rules book regarding cap.
A better understanding of the game rules will only improve the officials efficiency. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Usawp administers age group and club water polo in the southern california area. Sutherland shire water polo association competition rules. If the player is not able to complete it, the referee must apply this rule. Questions or concerns about games or situations should be addressed to the appropriate conference supervisor of officials or myself. The referee makes a downward motion with the hand starting from a horizontal position. Case book situations for the 201011 nfhs water polo rules including applicable cases from 200708, 200809, and 200910 case books new or revised cases are shaded rule 1. Register for and pass the basic certification tutorial class, along with the associated rules test.
Boris margeta is perhaps the most experienced water polo referee patrolling the pool decks at the 2019 pan american games. The second edition of the us water polo officiating manual is dedicated to the memory of steven l. When a referee takes the ball out of the water, for cap replacement, injuries or other matters, this is considered to be interval time. Southern california aquatics federation water polo. In rule 8 penalty fouls, a new rule 89 addresses an attacking player from behind.
At this link you can find the new rule book, and at. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins the match. Atc water polo academic team champion nomination form. Failing to shoot or advance the ball within 30 seconds. Taking the ball under water when guarded is a turnover.
Water polo canada canadian water polo association inc. Sam mizener is heavily involved in the midwest as well as taking advantage of opportunities to referee at odp national championships and other usawp events. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Visit the usawp referee association page for information on how to officiate usawp games. A participant penalized for a violation of rule 21. According to the nfhs water polo rule book for 201718, rule 6 section 11.
Field players must pass, catch, and shoot with only 1 hand. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. The ihsa officials department oversees the licensing and testing of illinois high school officials. Breck weiny explains the origin of water polo rules, the philosophical issue at the heart of the rules debate in water polo, and how the rule problem in water polo isnt what you think it is. For current information on water polo rules and officiating, please visit the new ncaa advantage website. Before the start of the game, the visiting coach complains to the referees that there is only one. The wwr wants to give the opportunity to our water polo family for education, communication and cooperation with. An ordinary foul is committed when a player is within two meters of the opponents goal except when behind the line of the ball. Usa water polo referee association added 2 new photos to the album.
I have heard that both referees must agree to wear shorts in order to wear shorts, but i have definitely seem games where one ref was wearing pants and the other was wearing shorts. The official playing field is at least 25 yards long, 20 yards wide, and 7. The chart below refers to rule and section, respectively. Governing bodies of water polo include fina, the international governing organization for the rules. At the referees whistle, both teams swim to midpoint of the field known as the sprint or the swimoff as the referee drops the ball on to. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Unlike many sports where play is stopped anytime a whistle blows or a foul is called, in water polo the speed of play often increases following a whistle. For any officials that have attended either a tawpo inperson clinic, or a usawp referee school, or other tawpo approved training event in the last 12 months, this rules test will complete your training requirements to officiate tisca high school events. Association refers to sutherland shire water polo association sswpa. In addition, should a referee evaluator be present, coaches should interact with the evaluator in the same manner. Page three of five focuses on water polo rules and fouls. Constitution refers to the constitution of the sswpa. Several new rules were added to rule 7 exclusion fouls. To have full access to the site you must register under the registration tab.
The major changed segments for 200102 are identified in the rules by a screened background. Water polo is a competitive team sport played in water between two teams. 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. The game consists of four quarters in which the two teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing teams goal. At10 fhsaa state series contest pass gate signin form. A veteran of multiple olympic games as well as world. In rule 73, if a player voluntarily leaves the field of play. Ireland water polo rule book approved by the swim ireland board. Thanks for your countless hours of effort for the sport you loved so dearly.
At its annual meeting march 811, 1998, the ncaa mens water polo committee voted to adopt finaunited states water polo rules with certain exceptions. For a brutality foul, the referee crosses hisher forearms with the hands in a fist. At half time, the player does not go up to the referee to show the referee scratches on the back or black and blue marks on the skin. The nehs is calling to the attention of all schools referees and coaches the following risk management. If no experience send water polo playingcoaching experience, be sure to include dates. This guide is a complementary tool to the fina rule book 200920. Dear referee, i am excited to announce the second annual meting of the usa water polo referees association usawpra that will be held in conjunction with the 2012 usa water polo assembly in southern california january 15, 2012. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Wp6 florida high school boys water polo state championship uptodate statistics. Rule between the time a referee awards a penalty throw and the taking of the throw. The physicality of the game can lead to violence, especially among boys. Usa water polo referees association national referee. A the referee lowers the arm from a vertical position and blows.
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