This video focuses on calling the rules as written. The nehs is calling to the attention of all schools referees and coaches the following risk management. Oct 22, 20 water polo rules instructions for referees. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be. Giving an insight into the games rules, physical demands and tactical requirements. 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. I am looking forward to working with referees, coaches and the national evaluator group neg as we continue in the direction set forth last season of applying the rules as written. After the matter is solved and the ball is returned to a player and no direct. Preface to the third edition the goal of officiating any sport, and especially water polo, should be to control the game so that the play remains within the adopted rules and the intent expressed behind the written rules. Water polo referee, 19, is accused of raping a 14yearold girl at an ocean pool after offering to drive her home from a match. A the referee lowers the arm from a vertical position and blows.
This book has been written according to fina international rules, so the content is applicable all over the world. Mac polo is the leading provider of information, recruitment, training, certification, and assignment body for water polo officials in the northern california. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Their all white wardrobe and whistle dangling from their neck helps set them apart from everyone else on the deck. Each year, at its annual meeting, the ncaa water polo rules subcommittee considers proposals brought to the subcommittee by the membership, as well as suggestions by the subcommittee members for changes to the current rules the result is a rules book that will be in effect for two years this year.
Managing decorum athletes, coaches, referees and fans are all stakeholders in maintaining decorum throughout a. Below in this article you can find the clarification from the fina twpc. All changes will be a part of the 202022 nfhs water polo rules book which will be available in late august. Playing rules usa water polo official athletics website. Referee rule book the rules of water polo cover the play, procedures, equipment and officiating of water polo. Tiebreakers in the unlikely case of teams tied in game points, teams advance according to the fina tie breaker rules, stated in the fina playing rules, appendix bl. Illinois high school referees and officials are evaluated, monitored, and promoted by the ihsa. Water polo officiating manual newfield swim and tennis club. These rules are similar across the world, although slight variations to the rules do occur regionally, depending on the governing body. Officials shall master both the rules of the game and mechanics necessary to enforce the rules, and shall exercise authority in an impartial, firm, and controlled manner. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure, equipment and officiating of water polo. Page 85 appendix c201516 nfhs water polo rules makes a pushing motion away from the referees body starting from a horizontal position. If a team commits any major foul, then the referee may direct the team to play with 6 players instead of 7 for 4 minutes.
Water polo rules instructions for referees youtube. This location in the center of the course provides the optimum view of the field of play for the score table personnel and for. For current information on water polo rules and officiating, please visit the new ncaa advantage website. A 19yearold water polo referee is accused of having sex with a minor. The wwr wants to give the opportunity to our water polo family for education, communication and cooperation with. Teams will proceed with the game at the scheduled time. To have full access to the site you must register under the registration tab. The score table shall be located approximately at the center of one side of the pool, in accordance with rule 12 and the diagram on page 149 of the nfhs water polo rules book. Officials shall be free from any obligation other than the fair and impartial judging of the water polo contest. World water polo referees association home facebook. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on.
Download the complete usawp playing rules new fina rules usawp implementation timeline 20192020 download the appendix a. Playing conduct rules rules 5, 1125 may not be altered except for experimental purposes approved by the ncaa mens water polo committee. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. E if appropriate and then rotates the hands round one another in such a way that is visible to both the field of play and the table in addition to issuing the player with a red card. The rules of water polo cover the play, procedures, equipment and officiating of water polo. David fasi has been making friends on deck and giving back to our sport for a long time. Water polo rules team size in this game varies for different levels. 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 referee signals exclusion in accordance with fig. Jo specific rules national junior olympics follows usawp playing rules as modified by the usa water polo conduct of championships jo championship. The referee administering the free throw must indicate the ball is in play by dropping an arm from horizontal to vertical position when the player taking the. Water polo 2019 2021 valid as of 10 february 2019 version 02. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. At10 fhsaa state series contest pass gate signin form. Florida high school boys water polo state championship team info for working media. Iwp understands the importance of referee development in support of water polo growth throughout the region. 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. Nfhs girls water polo high school water polo rules.
P to indicate the ordinary foul of impeding an opponent. Failing to shoot or advance the ball within 30 seconds. My name is amber drury and i am excited to be joining you as the new national coordinator of water polo officials. New fina rule book, he fina water polo manual 20192021. F to signal the exclusion of a player for misconduct. Gary tonks is an exgb international player, referee and coach. The following are links to seminars on the rules by top international referees note. The duration of a game of water polo is four eight minute periods. 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. Page 85 appendix c201516 nfhs water polo rules makes a pushing motion away from the referee s body starting from a horizontal position. 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. All forms, links and materials of interest to referees.
Apr 23, 2014 australias bronwen knox and aaron younger present a beginners guide to the intense sport of water polo. If the teams caps do not meet specifications in the rules book regarding cap. In 1981, he published the first article on the speed of the water polo shot as timed by a radar gun. The rules require a minimum of two shot clocks, each located at one corner of the pool see rule 12 and the diagram on page 147 of the nfhs water polo rules book for location of shot clocks. Signalization to be used by referees download the appendix c. A better understanding of the game rules will only improve the officials efficiency. A referee will blow the whistle to start the game and then release a ball into play in the middle of the pool. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations to the rules do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. The referee must report this deficiency immediately to the administrator in charge to see if it is possible to remedy this deficiency before the game. In conjunction with the new twoyear rules book cycle, the nco will work with united states water polo to offer an ncaa referee school at locations throughout the country beginning in fall 2016 1 managing decorum. If you are interested in becoming an official, you must first register with the ihsa and pass a. High school water polo rules changes address risk minimization, pac.
If this time expires, then the ball is passed over to the opposition. It is the duty of the referee to make sure that the game is being played according to the rules by means. When a referee takes the ball out of the water, for cap replacement, injuries or other matters, this is considered to be interval time. Water polo canada canadian water polo association inc. Thanks for your countless hours of effort for the sport you loved so dearly. Atc water polo academic team champion nomination form. Governing bodies of water polo include fina, the international governing.
Mar 11, 2019 andy stein is a water polo player and referee. At this link you can find the new rule book click here, and at this link you can find the fina water polo manual 20192021 click here you can also find it in the education section. E if appropriate and then rotates the hands round one another in such a way that is visible to both the field of play and the table in addition to issuing the player with a red ca. The following information provides a snapshot of the rules of the game and should not be seen as a substitute for the official rule book. The safety and welfare of the players are of primary importance. Many rules elsewhere in this book apply to water polo.
Water polo is a hard sport to referee, said former mountain view high boys coach gabor sarusi, an assistant mens coach at san jose state. Australias bronwen knox and aaron younger present a beginners guide to the intense sport of water polo. Except filing must be complete before the signal to start the game is given by the game referee. Field players must pass, catch, and shoot with only 1 hand. Water polo referee accused of having sex with a 14year. It is important to call the ncaa water polo rules as written and as interpreted in this rules book. 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.
Tawpo water polo officials rules test 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. Our services include coverage of age group, high school cif, collegiate ncaa, and california community college coa water polo games. The referee makes a downward motion with a hand starting from a horizontal position. When the referee calls an ordinary foul, the offended water polo team is awarded.
Teams supporting teams promoting respect and sportsmanship. This guide is a complementary tool to the fina rule book 200920. Q to indicate the ordinary foul of taking the ball under the water. All rules revisions recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs water polo rules committee at its april 1 meeting held virtually were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Usa water polo referee association added 2 new photos to the album. The following pacer water polo academy players have successfully been admitted into the. Mar 30, 2019 water polo referee, 19, is accused of raping a 14yearold girl at an ocean pool after offering to drive her home from a match. The referee must report this deficiency immediately to the administrator in charge to see if it is possible to remedy this deficiency before the. Everyone involved in our sport shares in the responsibility for maintaining decorum on the pool deck coaches coach. The collegiate water polo association cwpa is looking back to some of its past referee education series videos. R to indicate the ordinary foul of standing on the bottom of the pool. Wp6 florida high school boys water polo state championship uptodate statistics. Oct 28, 2015 water polo is a hard sport to referee, said former mountain view high boys coach gabor sarusi, an assistant mens coach at san jose state.
The purpose of this guide is to act as a primer for the rules and concepts of the game. After the game, the referee must report this deficiency as described above in rule 11 and rule 77b. Governing bodies of water polo include fina, the international governing organization for the rules. The referee should delay the call to see if the player is able to complete the action.
Taking the ball under water when guarded is a turnover. Collegiate water polo association online referee education. The administrative rules rules 14, 610 cannot be altered except as indicated in the rules. Mac polo mac polo is the leading provider of information, recruitment, training, certification, and assignment body for water polo officials in the northern california.
Water polo referee accused of having sex with a 14yearold. Instruction for use of two referees download the appendix b. The official playing field is at least 25 yards long, 20 yards wide, and 7. He last coached at corona del mar high school, newport beach, ca in 2004 as an assistant boys water polo coach. Water polo teams have 30 seconds from gaining possession in which to shoot. Part vi water polo rules 2015 2017 official fina website. 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 awp officials code of conduct is based on the tenets of the national association of sports officials. If you are interested in becoming an official, you must first register with the ihsa and pass a standard rules test. Referees may clarify calls, not lecture individuals regarding behavior. For senior level, the team size is seven, as decided by fina.
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