Referee Information
"Sports officials must be able to bring control to chaos, understand fairness, promote safety and encourage good sportsmanship. A sports official must have the positive characteristics of a police officer, lawyer, judge, accountant, reporter, athlete and diplomat. They are also someone who can be put in a position of authority and handle the responsibility without being overbearing.
Along with the rules of the game you must fully understand your role before, during and after the game has ended." From the Sport NZ website, follow link below for full article. Roles of Officials, from the SPORT NZ Website
Referee Register
Please register via the link below if you wish to referee for WPNZ. For any other questions please contact officials@nzwaterpolo.org.nz
Grades & Framework
Referee Framework and Pathway Document
NZWP Regional Referee Coordinators
The RRC will help facilitate the various referee development opportunities within a region, on behalf of Water Polo New Zealand, acting as a liaison between WPNZ and the referees within the allocated region.
2023 Rule Change Documents and Notes
- NZWP New Rules Clarification
- World Aquatics (FINA) Referee School Notes from Sam Wylie
- WWR New Rules, Interpretations and Clarifications
- World Aquatics (FINA) Media Release Regarding New Rules
Important Documents
- WPNZ Referee Grading Guidelines
- Referee Assessment Appraisal Form
- Referee Framework and Pathway
- Regional Referee Coordinator
- Referee Upgrade Request
- FINA Water Polo Referees Guide/Rules
Referee News and Other Useful Info
