From CanoePolo.org

International Canoe Federation (ICF) canoe polo rules from http://www.canoeicf.com/docs/pdf/cprules2005.pdf

ICF Canoe Polo website: http://www.canoeicf.com/cpolo/

Contents 1 Introduction 2 References 3 Definitions 4 Language 5 Content

[edit] Introduction

The purpose of this document is to provide information that governs the running of International Canoe Federation Canoe Polo competitions.

[edit] References

ICF Canoe Polo Rules, valid from January 1st, 2001.
Appendices: Referee hand signals; Scrutineering; Playing area; Game system

[edit] Definitions

The following words, acronyms and abbreviations are referred to in this document:

ICF	International Canoe Federation
CPC	Canoe Polo Committee
GR	General Rules (can only be changed by ICF Congress)
TR	Technical Rules (can be changed by ICF Board of Directors)
Competition	World Championships, International Competitions
Categories	Men, Women, Master Men, Master Women, Under-21 Men, Under-21 Women
Classes	Kayak

[edit] Language

The English written language is the only acceptable language for all official communications relating to these rules and the conduct of all ICF Canoe Polo Competitions.

[edit] Content

Chapter I - General Regulations

1. Aim
2. International Competitions
3. Competitors
4. International Competition Calendar

Chapter II - Organisation of the Competition

1. Form of Communications
2. Invitations
3. Entries
4. Determination of Categories
5. Selection of Entries
6. Advice of Acceptance
7. System, Programme and Schedule Limitations
8. Competition System
9. Selection of Competition System
10. League Points and Positions
11. Advancement to Later Rounds
12. Tie Breaking
13. Schedule and Programme
14. Competition Areas
15. Scrutineering
16. Honourable Play
17. Outside Assistance or Interference
18. Completion of Play
19. Results
20. Reports
21. Participating Delegations
22. Officials
23. Organising Committee
24. Competition Committee
25. Jury
26. Appointment of officials
27. Duties of the Organising Committee
28. Duties of the Competition Committee
29. Duties of Jury
30. Duties of officials
31. International Canoe Polo Officials
32. International Canoe Polo Referees

Chapter III - Game Regulations

1. Playing Area
2. Playing Area Boundaries and Markers
3. Goals
4. The Ball
5. Game officials
6. Referees
7. Goal Line Judges
8. Scrutineer
9. Timekeepers
10. Scorekeeper
11. Number of Players
12. Anti-Doping
13. Identification
14. Kayaks
15. Paddles
16. Personal Equipment
17. Trade-Marks and Advertising Symbols
18. Exchanging Equipment
19. Scrutineering
20. Playing Time
21. Time-Out
22. Choice of End
23. Commencement of Play
24. Ball Out of Play
25. Scoring A Goal
26. Restart After Goal
27. Capsized Player
28. Entry to the Playing Area, Re-Entry and Substitution
29. Illegal Substitution and Entry to the Playing Area
30. Illegal Use of the Paddle
31. Illegal Possesion
32. Illegal Hand Tackle
33. Illegal Kayak Tackle
34. Illegal Jostle
35. Illegal Screen
36. Illegal Holding
37. Unsporting Behaviour
38. Defence of Goal
39. Referee’S Ball
40. Advantage
41. Sanctions
42. Taking Throws
43. Taking A Goal Penalty-Shot
44. Completion of Play
45. Golden Goal Extra Time
46. Tiebreaker Shoot-Out
47. Taking A Tiebreaker Shot
48. Protest to the Competition Committee
49. Disciplinary Action By the Competition Committee
50. Appeal to the Jury
51. Appeal to the ICF Board of Directors

Chapter IV - Special Rules For World Championships

1. Arrangements
2. Jury and officials
3. Appointment
4. Entries
5. System, Programme and Schedule Limitations
6. Selection of Competition System
7. Playing Area
8. The Ball
9. Identification
10. Playing Time
11. Protest
12. Appeal
13. Awards
14. Anti-Doping
15. Results and Reports

Appendix I - Referee Hand Signals

Appendix II – Scrutineering

1. Kayak
2. Kayak Gauges
3. Padding
4. Paddle
5. Paddle Gauge
6. Helmet
7. Face-Protector
8. Body Protection

Appendix III: Playing Area

1. Playing Area

Appendix IV: Game Systems

1. Competition System Tables and Diagrams
2. Pool System
3. League-System