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About Us
Alberta Water Polo 2020-2024 Strategic Plan
Professional: We support the laws of the game, regulations of the administration system and that we are honest in all of our interactions.
Collaborative: We believe we must work together to advance water polo in Alberta.
Transparent: We will ensure all debates are had in the open and that the entire membership has access to the latest information.
Fair: It is our practice to treat all in an equal and just way.
Leadership: We model leadership through volunteer development, structure and best practices.
Mission statement:
To promote, govern, support, and advance water polo in the province of Alberta. We collaborate with our partners and members to provide a safe, positive, and progressive sport environment.Vision:
Our innovation and leadership, recognized at National and Provincial levels, has resulted in a network of thriving water polo clubs and communities in Alberta.Values:
Accountable: We hold all members responsible for their actions.Professional: We support the laws of the game, regulations of the administration system and that we are honest in all of our interactions.
Collaborative: We believe we must work together to advance water polo in Alberta.
Transparent: We will ensure all debates are had in the open and that the entire membership has access to the latest information.
Fair: It is our practice to treat all in an equal and just way.
Leadership: We model leadership through volunteer development, structure and best practices.
About the Sport of Water Polo:
Men's Water Polo was the first team sport at the Olympic Games, in Paris, 1904. The women joined the Olympic family in Sydney, 2000. The sport combines swimming speed, ball handling skills and team play into a game that is played in an all deep pool. Games last about an hour and during a weekend tournament, teams can play 4 to 5 games.
General Rules
- Teams are made up of 13 players - 7 in the water at one time, including 1 goalie and 6 field players
- Play starts with a sprint by both teams to the ball, dropped at the halfway mark by the referee
- After a goal, play starts in the middle of the pool. Teams can use this time to substitute players.
- When the referee whistles to indicate an infraction - players must pass the ball to a teammate before shooting on goal, with the exception of a direct shot on goal from outside the 6 m line or a penalty shot
- Players can advance the ball by swimming or passing
- 1 hand on the ball, except goalies who may use 2 hands within their 6 m line
- No standing on the bottom
- Players may only be "dunked" if they are in possession of the ball. There may be contact away from the ball, but it will be up to the referee to decide if there will be any consequence.