Rules

Playing Rules:

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FINA rules will apply except for:

Two 20 second timeouts will be allotted for all games.

We will go sudden death for Tie Breakers in two team brackets; except for the medal round games which will go 2 x 3 minute over time & if still tied after that shootout

Rules for the female age groups will be as follows:

12 years old – 25m x 20m, women’s ball, 4 x 6 minute quarters

14 years old – 25m x 20m, women’s ball, 4 x 7 minute quarters

16 years old – 25m x 20m, women’s ball, 4 x 7 minute quarters

18 years old – 25m x 20m, women’s ball, 4 x 8 minute quarters (when possible)

Rules for the male age groups will be as follows:

14 years old – 25m x 20m, regular ball, 4 x 7 minute quarters

16 years old – 30m x 20m, regular ball, 4 x 7 minute quarters

18 years old – 30m x 20m, regular ball, 4 x 8 minute quarters (when possible)

Tie Break System Clarification:

As adopted by the USWP/FINA TIE BREAK SYSTEM:
BL6.4.1.2.1 1 If two teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
BL6.4.1.2.1.1 The team winning the game between the two teams shall be placed higher.
BL6.4.1.2.1.2 If the game between the two teams resulted in a tie, a further classification shall be established based on their results against the other teams in order of their ranking; first based upon goal difference, and next, based on goals scored. The comparison shall be made first, compared to the highest team, and then, if still tied to the next highest team, and so on.
BL6.4.1.2.1.3 If they are still tied, the tie shall be resolved by each team shooting five penalty shots at its opponent's goal in alternate succession. The first team shall take its first penalty shot and then the other team shall take its first penalty shot, etc. If a tie shall exist after that procedure, each team shall then take alternate shots until one team scores and the other misses. Different members of the team must shoot each shot. The procedure shall be conducted following the final game of that round or at the first practical opportunity.
BL6.4.1.2.2 If three of more teams shall have equal points, further classification shall be established as follows:
BL6.4.1.2.2.1 Any time during the application of this BL6.4.1.2.2, when the number of the then tied teams is reduced to two BL6.4.1.2.1.1, BL 6.4.1.2.1.2 and BL6.4.1.2.1.3 shall be followed.
BL 6.4.1.2.2.2 The results among the tied teams shall determine the placing. The comparison shall be made upon first, the points of the games among them, next the goal difference, and next, based upon goals scored.
BL 6.4.1.2.2.3 If more than two teams are then still tied, a further classification shall be established based on their results against the other teams in order of their ranking; difference, and next, based upon goals scored. The comparison shall be made first, compared to the highest team, and then, if still tied, to the next highest team, and so on.

For Score reporting and advancements: CALL MIKE SATTLER 714-350-7009

All pools must report games in this format by texting: location game# time team name & score. For example Santiago 16UB01 1 pm CHAWP 7 SD Shores 10.

Games should be reported every 4 games the first two days and every two games on Sat and Sun except for the medal round games which need to be reported every game.

Teams can have up to 18 players but each team will get 15 medals for 1-3rd. The teams will need to order extra medals at their expense.