Water Polo
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Playing Water Polo increases your endurance levels & improves your cardiovascular health
Water Polo consists of two teams with seven players on each side. On each team their is one goalkeeper, two drivers, one centre back, two wing players and one centre forward. Their are four quarters of the match which go for eight minutes each. The central objective for both teams is to be the highest scoring team at the end of the game.
To score a goal, the ball must pass the goal line, between the goal posts and underneath the cross bar. A goal can be scored from any length of the pool. However, the goal keeper cannot touch or intercept the ball past the half way mark. Players usually work strategically to move the ball down field, where attackers gain possession of the ball and score.
Water polo is a contact sport however their are a number of rules which prevent players from engaging in foul play. For example, if a defender obstructs a free throw issued by an umpire, deliberately splashes water at an opponent, sinks or holds an attacker who is not in possession of the ball, they will be exempt from playing in the game for twenty seconds. This is usually referred to as an “injection”.
Season and times:
- Summer competition (8 November 2016– 1 April 2017);
- Winter competition (17 June – 13 August)
Location played:
Locations include ADFA, AIS, Gunghalin Leisure Centre, Tuggeranong, Civic pool.
Clubs in Canberra:
Three main clubs are Dragons, Nordek and Vikings. (in Winter, ADFA is an addition to the competition, while in Summer the Canberra Grammar Old Boys community joins in).
Cost:
Membership fees will vary between clubs.
Level of experience required:
Social and competitive levels.
