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Dimensions for Canoe Polo

Canoe polo is a competitive ball game between two teams of five players each. Players paddle solo kayaks on a well-defined area of water, attempting to score goals against the opposition. The team that scores the most goals wins.

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The information in this guide is general in nature and cannot be relied upon as professional advice concerning the design of, or marking out for, sporting facilities and playing areas. No assurance is given as to the accuracy of any information contained in this guide and readers should not rely on its accuracy. Readers should obtain their own independent and professional advice in relation to their proposed sporting activity.

Playing area

The playing area is a rectangle 35m long and 23m wide. The surround of the playing area is an unobstructed area of water, with a minimum width of 1m outside all boundaries. The water throughout the playing area must be still water at least 90cm deep.

There is a height of at least 3m without obstacles, and a m

inimum ceiling height of 5m above the playing area. There is clear walkway on each side of the playing area for the referees.

Playing area and boundary markers

The longer boundaries are referred to as the sidelines, the shorter boundaries as the goal lines. The sidelines and goal lines are marked by a floating lane rope. The section of the goal line 4m from the centre of the goal frame is free from floats so there is no interference with the positioning of the goalkeeper.

Markers indicating the goal lines, half-way line and points 6m and 4.5m from each goal line are placed along the sidelines, and clearly visible to both referees and players. Markers indicating the substitute areas are placed on the goal lines 4m either side of the centre of the goal frame and clearly visible to both referees and players.


Canoe polo playing area

Canoe polo playing area

 
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