REC NIGHTS

DAYS: Wednesday Nights-March 26th, April 2nd, April 9th, April 16th, & April 23rd

TIMES: 8:00 PM-10:00 PM

PLACE: Natatorium

Inner Tube Water Polo is fast becoming the most popular intramural sport on America's college campuses.

Rules & Regulations

• Game length: One 15 minute halves with a running clock, teams will switch sides half way through the half.

• Timeouts: One 45 second timeout per half. Player in control of ball is required to call the time out.

• Substitutions: Only during timeout, halftime or after a goal is scored.

• Goalie Zone extends 5 feet from end of pool and no part of any offensive player’s body is allowed in that zone, unless they are retrieving a ball. If a defensive player is caught in their own zone without making an attempt at a ball, the player must sit out for seconds unless the offensive team scores a goals & then the player can return.

• Teams will consist of 2 Offensive Players and 2 Defensive players and a goalie.

• Scoring: Each goal will count as 2 points. Penalty shots will count as 1 point.

• A player will shoot penalty shots from half court. Only the goalie will be allowed to stop the penalty shot. All other players must be within 5 feet of the side of the pool.

• The goalie can not throw the ball further than half the distance of the pool.

• If there is change of possession due to a penalty, out of bounds or goal, the referee will hand ball to opposing player who must pass the ball inbounds. Inbounding player can not shoot a goal on the inbounds pass. No defensive player can be within 2 feet of inbound pass.

• One pass must be made/attempted before shooting a goal

• 11a. No player (including the goalie) may leave their tube, either intentionally or unintentionally at any time.

• If a penalty shot is missed, the ball is live. If made, the referee will hand ball to goalie who inbound the pass to a defensive player.

• A ball that is deflected off of a wall, tube, player or the water and enters the goal will count as a good goal assuming that it does not go out of bounds prior to entering the net.

• No player may make contact with an opposing player’s head, neck or face. Penalty: Illegal contact

• No player will be allowed to hold another players tube, legs, arms or any other body part. Incidental contact with the arms will be allowed.

• Pushing another player’s tube will be allowed.

• Appropriate Swimming attire must be worn at all times. NO SHOES will be allowed. If a person can not swim, it is advised that they do not participate in this activity.

• Attacking, striking or kicking a player in a violent manner will not be allowed and will result in ejection.

• A team must have at least 4 players to start and play a game. The Pick-Up Rule will apply.

• A coin toss will determine possession.

• Stealing the ball will be allowed.

• Overtime will be Sudden Death—First team to score will win. Coin Toss will determine who has first possession in overtime.

• Splashing will be allowed.

Penalties