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page has been updated with 2011-12 information

The rules posted below are for regular league play. 
Competition information for the CA Cup State Finals may vary.
 

2011-12 CALIFORNIA CUP PACKET w/application form click here

PLEASE GO TO LEAGUE INFO FOR AGE/TEAM INFO, COSTS, DEADLINES & HOSTING


Point System for Advancement:
     4 points: Outright Win
     3 points: Shootout Win
     2 points: Shootout Loss
     1 point : Outright Loss
     0 points: Forfeit


League Rules:

  • All athletes, coaches and administrators must be registered with USA Water Polo.

  • Athletes who have played for a club in the previous year and have transferred to a club who participated in the league during the previous year will have to sit out a 90 waiting period which shall begin the day the receiving club notifies the League. It is up to the receiving club who wants to roster the athlete to request eligibility for season.  The 90 day wait period shall begin upon the league receiving the email informing the league of the transfer.  This waiting period will not apply to those athletes whom transfer from non-CA Cup teams

  • Teams who play ineligible player will be sanctioned.

  • To insure attendance, failure to show or provide adequate notice that you cannot field a team will result in your team being suspended from the next play date. In addition, if you fail to show you will receive 0 points for your forfeit.

  • A USAWP verified roster must be at the score table prior to game and or upon request from the league or host. 

  • USAWP rules will apply except for ties, which will go to shoot-out.

  • Each club is expected to host games at their facilities with their own staff to manage the desk and report the scores to the league.  The league will pay referees, awards, and administration.

  • Each team will have two 1 minute time-outs.

Equipment: (Kap 7 is the Preferred Ball)

  • 10 & U Coed will use junior size ball for competition.

  • 12/14 & U Boys and 12/14/16/18 & U Girls will use women’s size ball for competition

  • 16/18 & U Boys will use men’s size ball for competition.

Game Duration and Course layout:

  • The 10 & U Coed will play 5-min. quarters at 25 yards.

  • The 12 & U Boys and Girls will play 6-min. quarters at 25 yards or meters if possible.

  • The 14/16 & U Boys and 14/16/18 & U Girls will play-7 min. quarters at 25 meters

  • The 18 & U Boys will play 7-min. quarters at 30 meters whenever possible.

Standings and Scores:

  • Each team will earn 4 points for a win, 3 points for a shoot-out win, 2 points for a shoot-out loss, 1 point for a loss, and 0 points for forfeits.

  • FINA rules will be used for tiebreakers in league standing.

  • After each league weekend, scores and standings will be posted on the league website.

Referees:

The purpose of the California Cup League is to elevate water polo play and the referees who are calling our games.  It is the league’s desire to afford coaches input to our assignor regarding referee performance and suggestions for the finals.  Please email us any observation, recommendation and or feedback regarding referees so we can improve the quality of the league.

PLEASE GO TO LEAGUE INFO FOR AGE/TEAM INFO, COSTS, DEADLINES & HOSTING

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