1. Field & Equipment

• Field Dimensions: 18y long x 12.5y wide

• Key Markers: 2m (Red buoys), 6m (Yellow buoys)

• Teams: 4 players in the water (1 Goalie, 3 Field Players). Max roster of 6.

• The Ball: Standard Size 5 (Men) 

2. Match Structure

• Duration: Two 4-minute halves with a running clock, plus a 1-minute break in between halves to regroup with teammates.

• The Start: A "swim-off" at the beginning of each half.

• Continuous Play: The clock does not stop after goals. The goalie puts the ball back into play immediately from the 2m line.

• Timeouts: No Timeouts unless for Injury

• Game Conclusions: There is only a 3-minute window between each game. Teams need to quickly exit the pool after their game ends to ensure we don’t get behind schedule. The two teams playing in the next game should be ready to jump in and play as soon as the prior game ends.

3. Scoring & Gameplay

• Goal Value: All goals are worth 1 point.

• Direct Shot: A goal may be scored directly from a free throw awarded outside the 6m 

• No Corners: If the ball goes out over the goal line (last touched by defense field or goalie), it is a goalie throw. No corner throws are used in beach polo to keep play moving.

• Live Subs: Substitutions are "flying." Players must exit/enter at their designated "touching corner" near their goal.

4. Fouls & Penalties

• Ordinary Fouls: Result in a free throw. Players have 3 seconds to put the ball in play.

• Exclusions (Major Fouls): Ejected player must touch the nearest goal or lane line and can then return to play immediately.

• No Individual Limit: No Fouling out unless the foul is for misconduct or brutality.

• Penalty Throws: Awarded for fouls within the 6m area that prevent a probable goal. Taken from the 6m line.

5. Tie-Breakers

• If the score is tied at the end of regulation: 3-round penalty shootout from the 6m

• If still tied: Sudden death shootout rounds