World Aquatics Water Polo Rules update session, is taking place on the 31st August at 6pm.
This online session will cover the recent changes to World Aquatics Water Polo Rules. It’s aimed at referees, coaches & players and will explain how the new rules work in practice. The 90 minute interactive session will be led by Chris Stephens, Swim England WP Officials Lead, and there will be ample opportunity to ask questions.
Sign up via the link below:
https://forms.swimming.org/wpr/
World Aquatics has introduced new Water Polo rules, effective from 1 July 2025 for English clubs.
Key updates include a standardized 25m pitch for all matches and revised team structures allowing up to 14 players. Field players can now substitute as goalkeepers under specific conditions. Timeout and restart rules have been adjusted, and possession times streamlined to 28 and 18 seconds. Several fouls and misconduct rules have been clarified, especially around re-entry, goalkeeper conduct, and underwater play.
Download a summary of the changes here
Download the full water polo competition regulations
View the current Water Polo competition regulations on the World Aquatics website here.
