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| Club Safety Rules |
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Safety is not a set of rules. It is an attitude or frame of mind. Rules alone will not prevent accidents; however... |
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| Policies & Codes |
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Kilcock Canoe Polo Club has a full set of policy documents dealing with discipline, child protection, and other matters. |
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Rules of Canoe polo
If you are interested in playing canoe polo, you will want to familiarise yourself with the rules. What follows are a short version of the rules, which are designed to start you off. If you want a copy of the full set of rules and competition guidelines, see the website of the International Canoe Federation:
http://www.canoeicf.com/cpolo/rules.php
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Canoe polo is a game played between 2 teams of five players in polo kayaks. Up to three substitute players may be used by each team |
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Each team attempts to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team’s net, which is suspended above the water. |
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Players may not carry the ball on their boats. Players move the ball up the pitch by throwing it ahead of them, or by passing it. |
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Players may not push another player, unless that player is in possession of the ball. |
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A player’s paddle may not make contact with another player’s hand. |
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Players must wear polo buoyancy aids and a helmet with a face guard. |
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