SUP Polo is an awesome sport that combines standup paddle boarding, lacrosse, and water polo.
The result is a ridiculously fun and exhilarating game full of laughter, splashes, and sports center highlights.
The result is a ridiculously fun and exhilarating game full of laughter, splashes, and sports center highlights.
Rules:
- Teams are 3v3 or 4v4, alternates are allowed. Players must use provided SUP Polo paddles.
- Inflatable boards only can be used. No hard boards, and no hardware that can easily injure someone.
- The ball can only be played with the paddle, while standing on your paddle board.
- The ball can only be advanced with the paddle, the ball cannot be held or kept on the board.
- No intentional contact between players. Striking another paddle or player is prohibited. Minor board to board contact is allowed.
- Game is played over two 10 minute halves, with a 5 minute halftime. Tie games will be decided by a shootout.
- Play on the ball by anything other than a paddle from a person standing on their board will result in a throw-in at midfield by the other team.
- Intentional contact with paddles, body parts, or excessive contact with the board will result in a throw-in at midfield by the other team.
- Goal-tending, or intentionally blocking a shot with hands or feet, or from the water will result in a point for the shooting team.
- Players who repeatedly ignore the rules or intentionally commit fouls will be ejected.