Naperville Subdivision Summer Water Polo

League (NSSWPL)

Teams

Teams will consist of coed boys and girls that have not yet entered high school.  Age group athletes will compete in two division:  14 & Under (14U) and 11 & Under (11U).  Teams should generally be comprised of athletes from their own subdivision.  Pools may combine with League permission.  Recruiting selective athletes is strongly discouraged. U11 athletes may be allowed to play in U14 division at coach’s discretion, but no 12 & older will be allowed to play in U11 Division. Eligible U11 athletes must be under 11 yrs old before May 31 (mirrors the NPD Swim Conference). Eligible U14 athletes must be 14 yrs old or under on January 1. Any exceptions must be petitioned to the NSSWPL Coordinators.

Playing Rules

We will follow all current USWP rules (see USA Waterpolo Web SIte) with the following exceptions:

• U14 Quarters will be 5 minutes in length (stop/start with whistles)

• U11 Quarters will be 5 min. running time with stop/start in the last minute of each quarter

• Each team will be allowed two timeouts per game. One timeout in overtime.

• No goggles or jewelry / bands will be allowed during competitions

• Overtime will be used only during Championship games.

• Forfeits will result if ineligible players are used or if a team cannot field 7 players.

• Without exception, any brutality or unsportsmanlike foul is cause for expulsion from League play and the “Naperville Cup”.

• Without exception, all scores are final. The referee’s authority in each game is final.