Rules

Home ]

Home

Rules of the game.

Take the ball that looks like: Water Polo Ball take it to opponents side and manage to put it into the goal: Goal

If you are not sure what side is your opponent, then follow these simple steps:
A. Look at the color of your hat.
B. Locate people wearing hats with the same color.
C. Ask them for direction.

Useful hints:
A. Ball is for playing with, not a floating device. Therefore, do not hold it with two hands.
B. There are five more of your teammates in the water and they all want their time with the ball! Pass the ball around.
C. The big guy who called "coach" knows this game! Listen to him and try to do what he suggests.

If you have your version of the rules, or want to add to the ones listed above, then click here to let me know.

If you want to know more about the game, then refer to the sources below:

FINA Playing Rules 2001-2002. (PDF format. Opens new window.)
NCAA Rules 2002-2003. (PDF format. Opens new window.)
NCAA Rules 2001. (PDF format. Opens new window.)
Spectator's guide to water polo game. (PDF format. Opens new window.)