This drill is one of the 53 drills that are described in ians books on canoepolo. Australia looks to future after 2018 canoe polo world titles. Australian canoe polo teams 1984 to present facebook group. If youre new to canoe polo take a look at what its all about or contact us straight away find a club near you. Tactics university of warwick canoe and canoe polo clubs. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Australian canoe polo championships hit sa regatta centre shores. Even against the most relentless wind or retrograde tide, somehow a canoe moves forward. A player may compete in more than one category in all tournaments of the european cup. Ive never been aware that there was so much to know about canoes, water and paddling technique. Canoe building books, methods and styles craigmarine. Players will be allowed to polish their boat to restore the original surface.
Sole dealer for specialist cps canoe polo equipment in the uk including prepreg carbon paddles and kayaks. The object of the game is to move the ball downfield, hitting the ball through the goal for a score. Some time ago in the uk the decision was made to align the rules we played by with the official rules. May 12, 2017 the sport of canoe polo has been around a lot longer than you might think.
The game is played by two teams of five players each, trying to score goals with a waterpolo ball in a net suspended above the water at each end of a playing pitch, which is often a swimming pool. Icf canoe polo competition rules 2019 6 of 126 glossary sport the sport is canoeing, kayaking and all paddling activities. If you havent joined yet, it is a must do over this chilly weekend. Although canoe polo is a contact sport the game has certain rules which are made to prevent players from getting injured. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Quite unlike other canoe sports, canoe polo is a game of two halves of 10 minutes where two teams of five players battle it out with a water polo ball. These rules are for players though you can find a comprehensive set of referee rules to download in the useful docs page.
We use the international canoe federation icf canoe polo rules. Using our most breathable and waterproof ss3 fabric, the polo top deck is a high performance, lightweight vest deck combination specifically aimed. For teams that have a lot of experience and this drill is an easy warming up exercise you can increase the difficulty level a lot by letting the players block the ball after passing. Australia was a force in the sport in the nineties and now one rising star wants to reinvigorate the national team and. Simplified rules ian beasley has prepared a simplified version of the canoe polo rules.
All players are responsible for being familiar with the current and full rules, details available here. He currently plays for the most famous welsh club, the dragons. Icf canoe polo rules the full set of icf rules is a pretty long document, and since we have documented the essential on the bcu rules page we are not duplicating it all here. Polo is played on a ten acre grass field, 300 yards in length by 160 yards, which is the approximate area of ten football fields.
Both books make important contributions to the sport. Official source of rules, statutes and regulations for all disciplines from the international canoe federation. Canoe polo, also known as kayak polo, is one of the competitive disciplines of kayaking, known simply as polo by its aficionados. Polo is a high speed equestrian game with many complicated rules and difficult maneuvers. Then purchased a canoe and two books including this one. The sport of canoe polo has been around a lot longer than you might think. These have not been reproduced yet by the british canoeing polo committee in full. Icf canoe polo rules for players and referees home facebook. Wada was ahead of his time in developing traditional. Below is a condensed version of the rules of canoe polo. In fact, the ball often travels around 100 miles per hour.
British canoeing canoe polo rules of play british canoe polo. The figure below shows a simplified picture of a can frame with 29 bits identifier extended frame format, which is used in e. Published by tamal vista publications, 222 madrone avenue, larkspur ca 94939. Goal posts are set eight yards apart on either end of the field. To understand how the can bus system works, lets break down the frames sent over the network. A sport unlike any other, polo showcases the powerful bond between a player and his or her equine partner. Icf canoe polo competition rules 2017 6 chapter i general regulations 1. The game is played by two teams of five players each, trying to score goals with a waterpolo ball in a net suspended above the water at each end of. These rules are intended to be identical to the 20 icf canoe polo competition rules except where specifically indicated uk. Polo is played on a polo field that is 300 yards long and 200 yards wide, although this may be just 160 yards wide if it is a boarded pitch. The book, canoe polo basic skills and tactics has become a standard reference and is used by players and coaches around the world.
Southern cross 2 balls from ivette boogaard on vimeo note. For a more basic description more suited to newcomers to the sport, see the introduction page these rules are meant as a guide only, and are best suited to players wanting to build up a reasonable knowledge of the rules of play, or people beginning to. The icf rules cover all sorts of stuff relating to how international competition must be run all well as the basic rules. The following information provides a snapshot of the rules of the game and should not be seen as a substitute for the official rule book. The loch is easy to access via a small pier to the side of the main university boat yard. The following year canoe polo was demonstrated at the canoe sprint world championships in duisburg, germany, and in 1990 the icf finalised their international rules for canoe polo. Discipline a discipline is a branch of a sport comprising one 1 or several events e. This is a guide for a beginner or a novice to print out and to refer to as they begin to learn the game. The 2019 icf canoe polo rule book details how changes arecan be made to the. Each polo match shall consist of 4 chukkas plays, each one lasting 7 minutes of actual play. Canoe polo is an exciting and fast game, though it can often seem bewildering to a beginner. They achieve this by sending a ball through a small trap at the end of the polo pitch. As horse and human partner up to play, the simple aim is to score the most goals. Canoe polo advanced skills and tactics is new and targeted at high performance coaches and players.
The first world championships in canoe polo took place in sheffield, england, in 1994, and consisted of 18 mens teams and six womens teams. A copy of book costs 30 euros and can be orded directly at canoe federation of slovenia, email. Canoe polo, also known as kayak polo, is one of the competitive disciplines of kayaking, known. Canoe polo called kayak polo in some countries is a competitive ball sport played on water, in a defined field, between two teams of five players, each in a kayak. The shot clock is a recent addition to the rules, and due to the expense and complexity of. For a more basic description more suited to newcomers to the sport, see the introduction page. Canoe polo rules and discussions for players and referees. Canoe polo basic skills and tactics for the southern cross you need four groups of paddlers that form a cross each in a corner of the pitch.
The facebook page for all things canoe polo in the uk. This mystery can only be explained by the fact that each pull forward is real movement and not delusion. You may also want some gloves to help you grip the paddle. The goalposts have a width of 8 yards and are open at the top. Whites are the attacking team, reds are the opposition defending team. The aim is to score into a goal, which is suspended above the water at each end of a rectangular playing pitch.
The rules are monitored by experienced canoe polo players familiar with the rules acting as referees. For example, paddler b can, immediately after throwing the ball to c, try to block the pass from c to paddler a. Many leagues require protective body gear andor life vests, unless playing in an indoor pool swimshoes will protect your toes and heels from banging about in the kayaks sometimes rough interior, and protective face and headgear is a must. Rule books can be purchased from the referee organiser at referee courses. Canoe polo is a 5 a side, fast and dynamic team sport where players compete to score goals in raised nets. The above rules and protection have meant that there are very few injuries sustained in canoe polo. Canoe polo rules page 9 hand signals antidoping advice page 32 kit specifications page 33 page 36 jem racing advert page 36 page 40 code of conduct for referees voluntary referees are essential to the running of our sport as it currently structured. Players paddle polo kayaks, on a welldefined area of water, attempting to score goals against the opposition. The southland canoe club provides access for southlanders to experience kayaking at all levels from river trips, canoe polo, surfing, slalom and sea kayaking. The rules are updated every 2 years by the british canoe union bcu in accordance with the international canoe federation icf.
This is not approved by the bcu and it does not have ce approval. Icf canoe polo rules for players and referees home. During that time, referees will call ordinary fouls and exclusion fouls against the players in the water for rule violations. The strippers guide to canoe building, by david hazen. Welcome to the british canoeing canoe polo rule book. The winning team in a game is the team that scores the most goals. Some exceptional photos that are telling the evolving tale of canoe polo in australia. This is a relatively brief run through of the rules of canoe polo, according to british canoeing. Canoe polo is a spectacular and rapidly growing discipline. Generally, archived documents are valuable records of organisations andor of individuals who have contributed for the indefinite retention of knowledge on the continuous value for legal, administrative, financial or historical purposes. Dangerous riding, which involves rideoffs that are in any manner dangerous to either the horse or rider, is not permitted and is up to the discretion of the umpire. Canoe polo is a spectacular team game, which combines elements of water polo, basketball and canoeing. Referee signals test yourself southland canoe club. Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.
It is a requirement that a lifeguard from the hosting pool is present to ensure the osh standards of the pool are followed by all canoe polo players and observe on water activities. For player eligibility see icf rules chapter 1 point 3. The original version of this rule book can be found on. These rules include fouls for illegal use of the paddle and boat. Australian men fight hard as women break through in canada. Both domestic and international updates including team gb. The object of the game is to get the ball into the opponents goal, the team scoring the most goals in a set time being the winner. Some tules have been implemented in division one only. For a basic description of canoe polo, more suited to newcomers to the sport, see the introduction page. The full set of icf rules is a pretty long document, and since we have documented the essential on the bcu rules page we are not duplicating it all here. Canoe offers a variety of content, articles, videos, photos about sports, entertainment, weird news.
Note that the icf introduced a number of new rules in january 2015. Its really not as confusing as it first seems, and hopefully this guide will shed some light on the rules. Download the 2019 international canoe federation canoe polo competition rules. Canoe polo is played at a world championship level and is a sport in the world games. The rules of polo are designed to allow both the players and their equine partners the opportunity to maximize their athletic skills in a safe and fair environment. Kayak polo is a competitive ball game between 2 teams, each of five players with up to 3 subs per team. Novelty carbon canoe kayak helmet, polo, slalom, white water, surf, sea. Canoe polo european canoe association headquarters kneza mislava 11 zagreb hr0 croatia eca td canoe polo. Canoe polo european canoe association headquarters kneza. Canoe and kayak rules polo, slalom, sprint, paracanoe. The aim of canoe polo is a competitive ball game between two teams, each of five players. This is a basic introduction to the rules of canoe polo, aimed at players new to the sport.
The aim is to score into a goal, which is suspended above the. I found a quote here clydes polo page which i think sums up the ideas here too. This code of conduct is indented to help our volunteers operate a. Canoeing technical books european canoe association. The object of the game is to move the ball downfield, hitting the. As one of the oldest team sports, polo is an exhilarating combination of horsepower, athleticism and control. Young australians show grit at canoe polo world championships. Sanzo wada 18831967 was an artist, teacher, costume and kimono designer during a turbulent time in avantgarde japanese art and cinema. Canoe polo, also known as kayak polo, is one of the competitive disciplines of kayaking, known simply as polo by its aficionados each team has five players on the pitch and up to three substitutes, who compete to score in their opponents goal, which is suspended two metres above the water. The referee blows his whistle to start play and then releases or throws the ball into the centre of the playing area.
This site is for anyone who wants to learn about a new sport, brush up on some rules, or even settle an argument in the pub. The 11bit identifier base frame format looks similar, but with shorter can ids. Canoe polo is played at a pool venue and operates under the osh standards of the hosting pool. All this takes place as the fourman team play the rules of polo while mounted on horseback. Rules university of warwick canoe and canoe polo clubs. Australian canoe polo competitions are run according to icf rules for canoe polo. Canoe polo is currently played in kwazulunatal durban and pietermaritzurg, gauteng, knysna and cape town. This is presented as a bit of a collection of rules, but remember. Commencement of play all players line up with the back of their boats touching the edge of the pool. Players are also required to wear a helmet with face mask as a precaution to protect against paddle blows and life jackets which are classed as body armour. Polo combines paddling and ball handling skills with an exciting contact team game, where tactics and positional play are as important as the speed and fitness of the individual athletes. National federation member national federation of the international canoe federation. The following books turn up now and then, but are not mentioned quite so often compared to those above.