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Oregon High School Water Polo contests are played using the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Water Polo Rules, which are published in the back of the Swimming and Diving Rules book.  These rules are not published on line.  You may order the Swimming, Diving & Water Polo Rules from NFHS.com  Rule books are

$6.95 each, with a $10.00 minimum product order.  Each team is provided a rule book at the beginning the season.

Oregon Water Polo Officials Association (OWPOA) is your resource for information about officiating in Oregon and would like to have more referees available to officiate high school competition.  If you are interested in becoming an official, or would like to request a referee clinic in your area, please contact Robert North at ORWaterPoloRef@gmail.com for your further officiating needs.

 
OWPOA Relationships with Officials
OWPOA serves referees by offering training clinics, by establishing playing rules and any approved modifications for all participants, and by assigning officials for local, district, and state championship tournaments.  Officers of OHSWPC, nor OWPOA employ officials in any capacity.  Referees are hired as independent contractors, by host institutions for each contest, which are responsible for payment.  On some circumstances, other individuals or groups may serve to assign referees to games or leagues schedules.