Aquatics: Waterpolo
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The battle in the water
Eggbeater your way into the exciting world of water polo, a sport where strategy, strength and endurance combine. Swim with six other people to score goals in an intense water battle. Do you have what it takes to withstand the pressure?
If you want the victory, register and get your adrenaline pumping in the water!
Remember that you will need to show your accreditation when accessing to the competition.
A team may list 7-19 players plus up to 2 coaches on its roster.
Don’t forget your water bottle, there will be drinking water stations to refill it.
Bring your own swimsuit and water Polo Cap that includes ear protectors.
They need to be numbered for identification (1 for the goalie, 2–13 for field players).
You may want to use contrasting colors (usually white and blue; red for goalies).
Sport fee
General registration
$245.00
Residents in Spain
$165.00
(special price, 32% off)
+
Sport fee
$60.00
15% discount for residents in Valencia 10% discount for residents in Spain
HOW
Competition System
Match Duration
All of the divisions should play 4 x 7 minutes. No differentiation between divisions.
- 4 periods of 7 minutes of effective playing time
- 2-minute break between the first and second periods
- 5-minute break between the second and third periods
- 2-minute break between the third and fourth periods
Scoring System
- Competition, Intermediate and Recreational Divisions
- All matches must end with a winning team.
- In the event of a tie at the end of regular time, a penalty shootout will take place according to current World Aquatics regulations for all categories.
- The applicable scoring system will be:
- Win in regular time: 3 points
- Win after penalty shootout: 2 points
- Loss after penalty shootout: 1 point
- Loss in regular time: 0 points
Classification Settings
- Competition, Intermediate and Recreational Divisions
- Group rankings will be determined by the total number of points obtained.
- In the event of a tie between two teams, the result of the direct confrontation shall prevail, including the penalty shootout if applicable.
- In the event of a tie between three or more teams, the criteria established by World Aquatics will apply, including:
- Points obtained between the teams involved
Goal difference
- Goals scored
- Results against higher-ranked teams
Timeouts
- Competition, Intermediate and Inclusive Divisions
- Each team may request a maximum of two timeouts per match.
- Each timeout shall last one minute.
- Timeouts may only be requested when the requesting team has possession of the ball.
Game Resumption
- Competition, Intermediate and Recreative Divisions
- Game resumptions shall be conducted according to current World Aquatics regulations.
- Restarts after goals shall be taken from the halfway line.
- Free throws shall be taken from the location of the infringement in accordance with the applicable regulations
WHEN
Training
Competition
| SPORT | 27 JUNE | 28 JUNE | 29 JUNE | 30 JUNE | 1 JULY | 2 JULY | 3 JULY | 4 JULY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterpolo |
Sunday June 28 (AM) – Tuesday June 30 (PM)
- 08:30am – 08:30pm: Group Stage
Wednesday July 1 (AM)
- 08:30am – 08:30pm: Quarterfinals
Thursday July 2 (AM)
- 08:30am – 08:30pm: Semifinals
Friday July 3 (AM)
- 08:30am – 02:30pm: Final
This calendar is subject to minor changes. Any change will be communicated to participants.
WHO
Each gender category (Women / All-Gender) may include both Competitive, Intermediate and Recreational divisions, depending on the number of registered teams — divisions may be merged if participation is limited to keep the tournament viable.
An individual may play for only one team per division, but women are allowed to compete in two different divisions (for example, Women’s and another such as All-Gender or Competitive/Recreational), provided they pre-register with the Tournament Director for each team.
Each Team will play a minimum of five games.
No team shall be required to play more than two games in one day.
WHERE
This registration is also for you if you live with a disability.
Our facilities are adapted and accessible to everyone; however, for this sport there may be limitations in terms of such modifications. If you need more information, please contact us.