description Canoe Polo Overview
Canoe polo is a competitive ball sport played by two teams of five paddlers in a swimming pool or on a defined area of flat water. Athletes maneuver specialized kayaks to pass a water polo ball and score goals, which are suspended two meters above the water at each end of the playing area. It is a fast-paced, full-contact sport that requires advanced kayak control and ball-handling skills. The International Canoe Federation (ICF) governs the sport and has organized official Canoe Polo World Championships since 1994.
help Canoe Polo FAQ
How many players are on a canoe polo team?
Canoe polo uses two teams of five players on the pitch, with substitutes available under competition rules. Players use specialized kayaks and paddles to move a water-polo-style ball and attack a raised goal.
How long is a canoe polo match?
International Canoe Federation rules use two halves of 10 minutes. The game is played on a rectangular pitch that may be set in a swimming pool or on flat open water.
How high are canoe polo goals?
Each goal is suspended 2 meters above the water at an end of the pitch. Players must combine passing and shooting with kayak control rather than aiming at a goal line on the water.
What equipment does canoe polo require?
Players use a specialized canoe polo kayak, paddle, water-polo ball, buoyancy aid, helmet and face guard, plus suspended goals. The ICF rules archive includes the 2022 Canoe Polo Competition Rules, while the core format remains five-a-side.
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