Water Polo

1. Water Polo Sport of Global Interest

2. Water Polo History • The earliest known documentation of modern water polo can be traced back to the late19th century and a man named William Wilson, a Scotsman renowned for his contributions to aquatic development. • As an iconoclastic engineer, however, he created what was first known as “aquatic football,” a form of soccer, rugby, wrestling, and American football — all while treading water.

3. Water Polo History • The first game took place along the banks of the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. • It experienced a massive gain in popularity in the following years and was played throughout Great Britain in various loosely organized official capacities.

4. Water Polo History • The sport was among the original games to be introduced in the second modern Olympics in Paris in 1900. • The sport first gained traction in Western Europe and continues to be largely dominated by these nations in modern international competition.

5. Water Polo

6. Water Polo Rules • Every player must start on the wall. Once the game begins players will swim to the middle of the pool and try to get the ball. • The ball must stay above water and one player can not hold the ball for more the 5 seconds. • No contact - you may hit the ball but not another player. • After each goal player will return to the side of the pool they started the game on.