1. Show Up with Spirit

• Bring your good energy: your attitude matters just as much as your passing.

• Leave the day's stress at the door. We’re here to sweat, laugh, and elevate each other.
   

2. Accommodate Varied Skill Levels

• Align against an opponent of roughly your skill level and adapt your level of aggression to match what is wanted by them. 

• Don’t hesitate to ask people what level of physicality they prefer or make requests for the type of play you like.
   

3. Play Hard, Play Fair

• No dangerous play

• Hustle, but don’t hack. Physicality is part of the game, but control and safety come first.

• Do not argue with the referee about a call - even when it’s questionable.

• No grudges, no grumpiness. Mistakes happen. Let it go and reset.

 

4. Pass the Ball—and the Joy

• Water polo is a team sport - look for the pass, not just the goal and include everyone in the rhythm of play.

• Play the game in a way that makes others want to play with you and return to practice.
   

5. Communicate Clearly and Kindly

• Give constructive feedback if needed - but always with kindness and context.

• If in doubt, ask before giving advice in the water.

• Talk to one of the team admin if something’s not working for you.

• Bring your sense of humor - this is supposed to be fun!
   

6. Respect

• Show respect for your teammates, and opponents.

• Refrain from publicly criticizing players or referees.

• Refraining from cruel, intimidating, humiliating, offensive, and physically harmful behavior, or any behavior that contributes to a hostile or intimidating environment.
   

7. Team Responsibilities

• Pay your dues. We collect fees on an honor system. No one is paid—all fees go to cover costs.

• Help with set-up and clean-up of cages, caps and lane lines.

• Be willing to take a set of balls and caps home periodically when you know you’ll be attending the next practice.

• Sub-out equally, regardless of your skill level.

• Take time to learn the current rules—they change over the years. This will help you ref better and become a stronger player.

• Keep your nails cut short

• Maintain a current USA Water Polo membership.

 

8. Honor our Code of Conduct.

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