Hello Zarpians! In and out of the arena I'm a coach for the US/EU Competitive Water Polo Team!
I could go on and on about why this is the best sport, but lets skip to the good stuff.
A few days ago, we lost 3/4th's of our team do to a swimming accident, that was caused not by me, but a natural disaster. We need more competitive players out there! Now, here are the rules and some intresting facts about Water Polo!
Fact 1:
The game was originated as a form of rugby played in rivers and lakes in England and Scotland.
Fact 2:
Water polo players wear white so that their coaches can identify them at night.
Fact 3:
William Wilson is the person who developed the rules of water polo in the nineteenth century.
Fact 4:
There are different variations of Water polo and thus each variation has it's own set of rules.
Fact 5:
The goal keeper is the only player who can touch the ball with his two hands within five meters area in front of the goal.
Fact 6:
Prince William was the captain of his water polo team at St Andrew’s University.
Fact 7:
Water polo was considered a brutal game for women, until they start playing it in the 1950s.
Fact 8:
Water polo was introduced in the Olympics in 1990.
Fact 9:
The special kick that water polo players do while they're not swimming in the water is called "Egg beater". It's allows them to move easily in pool without swimming.
Fact 10:
The first time women water polo was included at the Olympics was in year 2000.
My last competitive game, was a blast, we destroyed the pool competition, and took home the gold.
Here are a few pictures.
Now, if you're interested in joining, you'll need the following items and memorabilia.
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Swimwear
The type of swimsuit necessary depends on the gender of the player and whether you’re playing for fun or in competition. You want a suit that fits tightly and won’t cause drag in the water so that you can move quickly. In official competition, women wear one-piece swimsuits that zip up the back and don’t have traditional swimsuit straps so that opposing players cannot grab the straps.
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Headgear and Mouth Guard
Water polo headgear, or caps, are intended to protect the players’ heads and ears from the ball and limbs of other players. Caps are also used to show the separate teams and goalies, similar to jerseys in soccer. Another important piece of water polo equipment is a mouth guard, particularly for the goalie. Mouth guards protect the players’ teeth from the ball and the contact of other players.
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Intervention
The Intervention is very important, if you're going to destroy the competition, you'll need a good sniper! The Intervention is probably one of the best in the competitive leagues, which is why it's needed.
APPLICATION
What's Your Experience with Water Polo?:
How many Quickscopes have you gotten in a competitive game, if high, with what sniper?:
Age?:
Gender?:
You're preffered ball in water polo?:
Now that we've gone through the basics, here are some tips I have for you. You might think Water Polo is very serious, but it's not. It's a fun game,
and a great way to meet new people! So, go out there, give it your all, all the ladies are watching under the water!