Drop in Polo

We look forward to having you all out for a fun, recreational game of polo in whitewater kayaks, open to anyone who has completed our Intro to Kayaking course (or has equivalent experience and a calm wet exit)

When you arrive, please help set-up the 2 nets starting at 7:30pm. We will break into 2 teams. Each team can have up to 5 players on the water at once, and sub players in at any time. Each player on the water must wear a helmet with a facemask (you are welcome to use your own helmet as long as it has a facemask).

Objective: The aim is to score in the net on the other side of the pool! The team with the most goals wins!

RULES (for our fun game!)

• The game begins with a sprint. Both teams line up at their goal lines, and a referee throws the ball into the center of the pitch. The first player from each team races for possession. 
• After a goal is scored, the team that scored the goal must return to their own half as quickly as possible, at which point play can restart
• You can hold the polo ball for up to 5-seconds only (then you must pass, dribble, or shoot)
• A player must not maneuver their kayak with their hands or paddle while the ball is resting on their spray deck (the ball can never be on someone's deck during active play - even just sitting in one spot) 
• Paddles must not be used to contact other players, or be used in any way that endanger other players
• Players must be careful not to T-bone other players
• No illegal tackles. This includes:  tackling someone who does not have ball possession, hacking, paddling within 1m of an opponent's body or hand, or deliberately causing an opponent to capsize. You are not allowed to impede/hold on to a player with your body or kit. You can also not lean on other players. 
• No paddle fouls. See rules for safety and fairness here. 
• No dangerous boat tackles. See rules for safety and fairness here. 
• If you foul another team, they get procession and space to make a pass.

Happy Paddling!