Improves clarity of application of the rule and consistency in language of same rule in all nfhs rules books. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be. There is no real offside rule, except within 2m of the opponents goal line. A goalkeeper cap a water polo goalkeeper with a reserve cap on fina rules. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. Please fill out the following form online and submit. The nehs is calling to the attention of all schools referees and coaches the following risk management. Welcome to advantage, the homepage for nfhs water polo officials information.
E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be. Teams supporting teams promoting respect and sportsmanship. Once we have this page flushed out we can start to edit down the sections on the main page to help clean that up. Welcome to splash zone, the homepage for nfhs swimming and diving and water polo officials information. Headgear is required by nfhs rules in some sports and is permissive in others. Click here to view 201820 water polo points of emphasis. The goalkeeper would wait at the end of the pool until an opposing player approached the goal, when the goalkeeper would try to stop that player, for example, by dunking their head. The caps of the home team may be any dark color that contrasts with. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure, equipment and officiating of water polo. Governing bodies of water polo include fina, the international governing organization for the rules. Should if individuals or teams are be in violation of this rule, officials are encouraged to contact the head coach of the offending. A the referee lowers the arm from a vertical position and blows. Suit coverage per rule 33, students shall wear uniforms, including suit coverage, of decent appearance. The national collegiate athletic association ncaa governs colleges, and the national federation of state high school associations nfhs governs high schools.
Nfhs girls water polo high school water polo rules. The nfhs swimming and diving rules committee meets. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure. Rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have.
Major editorial changes note the nfhs water polo rules are promulgated by the water polo rules committee on an annual basis. Unfortunately, due to federal and trademark laws, we are prohibited from publishing the current rule book on our website. Nfhs rules allows official nfhs rule questions to be sent directly to your mobile device allowing you to challenge your rule knowledge and keep you aware of different situations for your chosen sports. Water polo april june 1 march 15 ice hockey april june 1 april 1. I have started to move items over from the main water polo article page. This location in the center of the course provides the optimum view of the field of play for the score table personnel and for communication between the referees and the score table personnel. Clarifies the range of water polo facility dimensions. Each team shall have two sets of caps manufactured for water po lo, one white and the other a dark contrasting color. There is still a need for some brief history on the rules, as well as a better summary. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The fina water polo rules for the period 20172021 water. 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. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed.
National federation of state high school associations water. Water polo rules proposals are considered annually in april. The free throw is taken at the point of the foul or behind. How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. The usa water polo usawp governs most levels of water polo in the country, including the national teams and amateur tournaments. Oct 12, 2017 fina has updated water polo rules trough 2021. For nfhs, cwpa, and ncaa rules united states the home team is dark and. It is our responsibility to ensure the competition is fair and equitable. Rule interpretations, points of emphasis and other documents related to the rules. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
If neither team had possession of the ball when the simultaneous exclusion fouls were called, play shall be restarted with a neutral throw. In all cases the benefit of the doubt goes to the swimmer. P to indicate the ordinary foul of impeding an opponent. However, if you wish to purchase a rulebook for yourself, nfhs has made some mobile friendly apps. The rule is broadened to ban communication with team personnel by a. 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. Consideration of rules proposals is based on merit of the proposal, and which may not necessarily be aligned with other rules codes. Players are now permitted to wear a soft padded cap but it must meet the requirements of rules 120 through 124, and 24. Summary nfhs water polo rules changes may 28, 2014 page no. In water polo, a goal is scored when the ball completely passes the goal posts and below the crossbar. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. National federation of state high school associations. 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.
Hawaii high school athletics association hhsaa tournament information, news and photos. Points of emphasis for coaches and referees page 89. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit splash zone frequently for new and valuable information. Referees officials briefing for high school meets thank you for serving. To be considered for the 2020 cif championship the form must be submitted no later than thursday, february 20 additionally, a school representative must also verify that the water polo schedule is completely up to date on scorebook live. Improves clarity of application of the rule and consistency in language of same. The pdf version of the fina rules is available below. Water polo in the united states is governed by different organizations.
Below is a table showing the major differences of rules and regulations for water polo goalkeepers between the three largest governing bodies. As in past versions of the guide, i have attempted to update and cite specific water polo rules where appropriate. All changes will be a part of the 202022 nfhs water polo rules book which will be available in late august. Pool markers rule 16, page 84if long, horizontal markers are used on the pool deck, the white marker shall be. Others points were eliminated that duplicated rules. Girls and boys water polo ball pressure shall be inflated according to manufacturer specifications. Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out. Water polo rules changes 202022 soccer points of emphasis 202021.
Find out about the general rules of water polo including ordinary fouls, major fouls and personal fouls. Appendix c page 86201516 nfhs water polo rules direction of the attacking team and shall point with the other arm diagonal to the body to the 5meter line usually to. Handbooksforms california interscholastic federation. Nfhs water polo rules changes 2010 missouri state high. Guidelines for bands performing at mshsaa football playoff contests. Click here to view 201820 nfhs water polo major rules changes. Outlines the procedure the referee is to follow by contacting the. The nfhs water polo rules are promulgated by the water polo rules committee on an annual basis. The nfhs swimming and diving rules committee meets annually in march to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. The information on officiating in a shallowbottom pool was moved to rule 205 and appendix c.
The position of the goalkeeper has existed since the game of water polo originated. Minimum and maximum dimensions for water polo facilities using floating goals and wall goals are defined. High school water polo rules changes address risk minimization, pac. Water polo uniform rules 201820 by on august 01, 2019 water polo. Contains the official rules for water polo, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game.
Page 151 appendix f2014 nfhs water polo rules simultaneous exclusion fouls were called. The purpose of this guide is to act as a primer for the rules and concepts of the game. Ihsa protocol for implementation for nfhs sports playing rule for concussions. A team may only have possession of the ball for up to 30 seconds without shooting for a goal, but if a shot is taken and the ball rebounds, the shot clock is reset and the 30 seconds begins again. Water polo teams have 30 seconds from gaining possession in which to shoot. Clarifies that an american flag, with a size restriction, may be placed on the uniform, and a commemorative or memorial patch requires state association approval before being place on the uniform.
If the rule books are sent to publishing in a word processing pdf document as all publishers have done for two decades, what expense is truly incurred by giving access to officials, or anyone with a genuine interest in learning the rules. The referee must report this deficiency immediately to the administrator in charge to see if it is possible to remedy this deficiency before the. At that time, the object of the game was to touch the ball on the opponents end of the pool. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Girls and boys water polo ball pressure shall be inflated according to manufacturer. 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. Each team shall have two sets of caps manufactured for water polo, one white and. Water polo rules changes 201820 by nfhs on april 27, 2018 141, 142. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Link to typeable and printable pdf form for ihsa pass gate.