Water Polo Rules Changes - 2022-24
2-4-4**:** New language defining hair-control devices and other adornments in the hair that are securely fastened and do not present an increased risk to the player, teammates or opponents are permitted.
Rationale: Clarifies adornments such as beads can be worn in the hair and aligns language with other NFHS rules codes.
2-4-8: For religious reasons, uniforms providing full-body coverage are permitted. The suit must meet the requirements of 2-4 NOTE and 2-4-6. If a competitor’s suit does not meet rule specifications, the referee must notify the state association following the completion of the contest.
Rationale: Eliminates the need for state association to authorize, per individual, in writing the use of suits providing full body coverage.
4-19: New section provides examples describing how the ball can be put into play.Rationale: The addition of this definition will further clarify methods of putting the ball into play.
6-9, 7-21: New language clearly delineates the difference between offensive and defensive impeding, and clarifies the individual penalties associated with each.Rationale: Because offensive and defensive impeding result in separate penalties, these actions require separate definitions in the rules book.
**2022-24 WATER POLO EDITORIAL CHANGES
**1-2-2,1-4-2, 1-6-4, 1-12-1, 1-13-2, 2-1-1, 2-2-2, 2-6-1, 3-2-2, 3-6-4, 3-6-5, 3-8, 3-11-3, 3-12-3, 3-17-1, 3-18-2, 4-21-2d, 4-21-5g, 4-25, 5-2, 5-10-1, 5-13-1 NOTE, 6-5-2, 6-8, 6-8 NOTE, 6-17, 7-3-13, 7-10, 7-12-4, 7-13-3, 7-13-4, 7-14-2, 7-21, 8-3, 8-9, 9-1, 10-1
2022-24 WATER POLO POINTS OF EMPHASIS
Sportsmanship
Making Good Use of Time-outs
Putting the Ball in Play
Suit Coverage