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Latest Water Polo updates

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:15:46 +0000

New Information for Water Polo Referees, Delegates and Coaches Download the latest news and instructions and presentations from the latest World Aquatics referee school and new rules clinic. Download the presentations These documents provide updates and clarification on equipment and field of play, rules including foul play and particular areas for referees to pay special … […]

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Swim England publishes new gradings for water polo referees

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:00:42 +0000

New gradings for water polo referees have been published by Swim England following a comprehensive review. They will now be known as club, regional, national or international referees and be given clear guidance on how to maintain that standard or develop further. The changes have been introduced by the Swim England Water Polo Leadership Group … […]

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Water Polo Leadership Group agree new qualification structure for referees

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:03:45 +0000

The Swim England Water Polo Leadership Group has agreed a new qualification structure for water polo referees. The new qualifications are based on each referee’s level of competence at club, regional, national and international competitions. The structure includes a clear development pathway from club to international level and will replace the previous grades A, B, … […]

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Once you start volunteering, it leads to a wide range of interesting roles and people

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:01:23 +0000

When it comes to volunteering, Mike Hesketh has been there and done that. Mike, a well-known face in the water polo community, was named Swim England Volunteer of the Year at the 2019 National Awards. Yet his volunteering journey didn’t start with the sport he is now so passionate about. “Like many children, my daughters … […]

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Free table officials resource aims to recruit new water polo volunteers

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:21:47 +0000

A new free resource aimed at anyone with an interest in water polo and officiating has been launched by Swim England. The Introduction to becoming a Table Official – Water Polo resource is the first step on the journey to becoming a vital volunteer at matches. It has been created to give confidence to those … […]

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Become a water polo referee

Mon, 02 Jan 2017 14:57:22 +0000

The role of the water polo referee is to ensure that all matches are played fairly and in accordance with the rules of the game. Wherever possible, all games should have two referees, although many local games end with a single referee. Run a referee training course Do you want to organise a referee training … […]

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Become a water polo table official

Mon, 02 Jan 2017 10:11:40 +0000

While there are multiple roles at international level, the two main roles for a water polo table official in England are match secretary and timekeeper. No game should go ahead without a minimum of two table officials as one person can’t control three stopwatches and write at the same time! Timekeepers record periods of play, … […]

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