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Referees must pass the current year's rules test as well as have active clearances as required by the PIAA.
As a water polo referee, you are required to have the following equipment: white pants, a collared white shirt, white shoes, a white belt, a whistle, a coin, and red and yellow cards. A watch and ear plugs are highly recommended.
Ensuring you have the proper attire and gear is crucial for officiating matches.
Continuous education and evaluation are important for water polo referees. Organizations like USA Water Polo and CWPA offer online training, referee schools, and evaluation opportunities to ensure referees stay updated on rules and best practices. Referees are encouraged to participate in these programs to maintain their skills and knowledge.
The high school boys' and girls' seasons run concurrently from late August to early November.
Other opportunities such as AWP, CWPA, and USAWP offer referees that opportunity to work games during the rest of the year.
PAWPRA water polo referees cover the state of Pennsylvania, with teams located near Philadelphia, Reading, Harrisburg, York, the Poconos, Pittsburgh and Erie - almost a 400mi. difference between the farthest reaching teams.