He was coach of the us water polo team for the ii pan american games in 1955, and armed forces coach for the us olympic team trials in 1956. 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. The rules below are provided as guidelines to basic rules of water polo. The game consists of four quarters in which the two teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing teams goal. We ensure the equitable sharing of surface and groundwater resources and that water entitlements and allocations are secure and tradeable. Water polo is a competitive team sport played in water between two teams. Water polo rules and basics teach you how to watch water polo in 10 minutes. Water polo was the first team sport to take part in the modern olympic games. Dyan tjhiasportsg in this article, rules of the game are explained, and basic game play will be explored. Appendix c regulations for disciplinary actions in water polo at fina events. Ncaa mens and womens water polo secretaryrules editor. 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. A restart not taken in accordance with this rule shall be retaken.
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. At the start of each period, teams 7 players line up on their own goal line. Water polo is an extremely fierce, competitive and demanding game played over four, eight minute periods. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins the match. Water polo equipment and history olympic sport history. Governing bodies of water polo include fina, the international governing. The proposal of changes to the water polo rules made a big noise in the past year and a half. Each team is made up of players and due to the intense nature of the game, regular substitutions are common. Watch this short tutorial video guide on how to play water polo under. Only swim caps are allowed to be worn under the water polo cap. Water polo has shown relevant rule changes since its beginning as the first team sport at the olympic games in paris 1900 2, 3.
Sport rules water polo in australia follows the rules of the sport as set out by the international governing body fina. Fina bureau proposed radical changes, which will be discussed at the technical water polo congressbudapest, july th but, international olympic committee already made its step. National federation of state high school associations. Water polo developed into different forms in the united states and europe. Early water polo games were nothing more than a type of aquatic wrestling and demonstrations of a players strength. These should assist you in understanding water polo.
Womens water polo became an olympic sport at the 2000 sydney olympic games after political protests from the australian womens team. On may 26 at a meeting in budapest, all the water polo federations present unanimously agreed and declared that the proposed changes. Ioc executive board accepted the programme of the 2020 tokyo. Water polo canada canadian water polo association inc. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations to the rules do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Play program was developed by water polo australia and nsw sport. Water polo is basically a team sport that acquires swimming skills as well as a high stamina. For official usa water polo rules, click usa water polo ruler. Test water polo rules to be applied during fina junior world water polo championships 2015 and fina youth world water polo championships 2016. If required, contact wpnsw for a rule book and any relevant policies. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Share fina proposes rule changes in water polo on linkedin. Water polo nsw wpnsw is the state sporting organisation sso for water polo in new south wales. Mens and womens water polo rules of the game the official site of the ncaa skip to main content.
His book playing and coaching water polo, published in 1936 and revised in 1948, was the first complete textbook on. Aim to ensure that all participants of polo have maximum enjoyment and anopportunity to play in a well umpired, fair and true match. 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. The rules of water polo were originally developed in the midnineteenth century in great britain by william wilson the game originated as a form of rugby football played in rivers and lakes in england and scotland with a ball constructed of indian rubber, probably from the 1850s onwards. The new rules have been interpreted by wpnsw and shall be applied as detailed herein for nsw competitions. Oct 06, 2016 during the past four years, fina, the world governing body for aquatic sports and water polo, has proposed a number of water polo rule changes, supposedly in order to speed up the game and make it more attractive for spectators and to make it easier for emerging countries to adopt the sport. Now where in the rule book does it say that the ball has to come back to the.
Both offense and defense must be played by the team while striding through the pool without using hands and reaching back to the opponents possession. Typically a player can fill more than one position, compared with other sports where players stick to one role. Copies of water polo australias current rules, regulations, bylaws and codes of conduct may. Always bear in mind that the backstroke in water polo doesnt involve any long arm stroke. However, if you wish to purchase a rulebook for yourself, nfhs has made some mobile friendly apps for your phone. Our department is responsible for surface and groundwater management including ensuring water security for nsw. Water polo new south wales wpnsw, is the recognised state sporting organisation of water polo in nsw.
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. Republication of all or any portion of this rules book on the internet is expressly prohibited. How will new fina rules change the water polo game. Fina approves new rules for open water and water polo.
The dimensions of a water polo pool differ from pool to pool. 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. Unfortunately, due to federal and trademark laws, we are prohibited from publishing the current rule book on our website. Fighting between players was common, if not the norm.
Oct 23, 2015 ninh explains the rules of water polo. Water polo positions as we know out of seven players in a team, six will be fielders while one will be the goalkeeper. The middle of the pool is separated by a designated line. Water polo is played in three clocks including the match clock, the shot clock and the exclusion clock. Pdf history of rule changes in water polo researchgate. Fina proposes rule changes in water polo swim news. Contact among players is the nature of the game, and actions such as pushing, pulling, grabbing. Referee has discretion to award any ordinary, exclusion or penalty foul based on whether it will give an advantage to the attacking team. Please contact sportstg support if you believe that this site should still be active, or contact your sporting organisation as their website may have moved. Published by the national federation of state high school.
Swimming and diving water polo rule books national. Interpretation is added to provide consistency in the process to be followed when a modification of the re. The more water polo was played, the more thought people put into the rules so that it could be considered a serious sport. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure, equipment and officiating of water polo. Unable to find association unfortunately this website is now deleted or no longer active in the sportstg network.
Note the water polo rulebook is part of the swimming and diving rulebook. The basic rule is that the players of both the teams must wear caps in contrast to each other. During the past four years, fina, the world governing body for aquatic sports and water polo, has proposed a number of water polo rule changes, supposedly in order to speed up the game and make it more attractive for. A water polo move is the act of putting the ball into play, and any water polo. Examples include passing the ball to another player, dropping the ball from a raised hand into the water, throwing the ball in the air. New fina rule book, he fina water polo manual 20192021. No other type of head gear is allowed under the cap as the water polo cap should conform closely to the head. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. A type of 5 on 6 defense employing 4 men on the 2 my line and one player out on the outer line.
A beginners explanation of water polo rules and how to play it in a swimming pool. In water polo the backstroke involves sitting up a bit in the water while using eggbeater leg with short arm stroke. 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. Water polo being an epic team water sport, it requires immense effort to play the game. 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. If the teams caps do not meet specifications in the rules book regarding cap color, ear guard. Mens water polo olympic games qualification tournament womens water polo olympic games qualification tournament fina mens water polo world youth championships. There are 6 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper in the water at any time.
The federation international natation fina updates their rule book every four years, just after the olympic quadrennial. A comprehensive guide to water polo rules and regulations, fully uptodate with all amendments as of september 20. The potential players use their techniques of swimming and treading water, which is how they defend their opponents. Be advised that the nfhs charges for rule books and. Find out about the general rules of water polo including ordinary fouls, major fouls and personal fouls. Rule interpretations, points of emphasis and other documents related to the rules. Water polo rules and water polo basics sportspectator. Jun 23, 2017 the proposal of changes to the water polo rules made a big noise in the past year and a half. This usa water polo conduct of championships governs national junior olympics and champions cup. 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. Water polo in australia follows the rules of the sport as set out by the international governing body fina.
The minimum water height must be at least 6 feet, however sometimes it will be less. Water polo goals are 3 meters wide and 90 centimeters high. Rule between the time a referee awards a penalty throw and the taking of the throw. 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. Be dressed suitably for playing, umpiring and prize giving whites, boots and helmets. The dimensions of the pool differ between 20x10 and 30x20 meters. Sportspectator guides were created to fill the educational needs of the novice fan. 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. Free quick start guide included which outlines the history, basics, rules and fouls, pool diagram, positions, and water polo terms. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Water polo rules sportspectator guides were created to fill the educational needs of the novice fan. 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. This article was deleted as the duties of officials are detailed in rules 9 and 10.