Canoe polo rules
Look at the referee’s gesture, read what it means, and follow links to the relevant rules.
20 referee signals found
Signal 1
Game flow
Look for One bent arm shows an open palm beside the head; the other arm points along the pitch.
It means Look for the referee’s next direction or decision.
Signal 2
Game flow
Look for Both arms cross in front of the chest, palms facing out.
It means The half or game has finished; stop play.
Signal 3
Scoring
Look for Both arms extend together towards the centre of the pitch, palms touching.
It means A goal has been awarded. Wait for the centre restart.
Signal 4
Scoring
Look for Open arms cross repeatedly low in front of the thighs.
It means The apparent goal does not count; follow the restart decision.
Official signal 4 ↗
Signal 5
Restarts
Look for One arm points to the sideline; the other shows the direction of play.
It means The referee has awarded a sideline or corner restart.
Signal 6
Restarts
Look for One open hand points straight forward while the other arm extends sideways along the goal line, forming an L shape.
It means A team restarts from its goal line.
Signal 7
Game flow
Look for The hands form a T above the head.
It means The clock is stopped until play is restarted.
Signal 8
Restarts
Look for Both arms extend forward at shoulder height with clenched fists and thumbs raised.
It means The referee will put the ball back into play between opponents.
Signal 9
Fouls
Look for A clenched fist is held high, then the referee points to the free-shot position.
It means A player has illegally blocked an opponent’s progress.
Signal 10
Fouls
Look for A clenched fist rests against the hip, followed by a point to the free-shot position.
It means The referee has penalised a kayak tackle.
Signal 11
Fouls
Look for Five fingers are spread beside the head, then the referee points to the free-shot position.
It means The ball has been held too long or possession was otherwise illegal.
Signal 12
Fouls
Look for One hand chops against the other upper arm; the other arm shows the direction of play.
It means The referee has penalised dangerous or illegal paddle use.
Signal 13
Game flow
Look for A bent arm circles across the body at hip height.
It means Play continues because stopping it would disadvantage the non-offending team.
Signal 14
Restarts
Look for An open hand points along the pitch in the direction of play.
It means A team has a free throw; a goal cannot be scored directly from it.
Signal 15
Restarts
Look for One index finger points towards the attacking goal.
It means A team has a free shot and may shoot directly.
Signal 16
Scoring
Look for Both index fingers point together towards the goal.
It means A goal penalty shot has been awarded.
Discipline
Look for A green, yellow or red card is held above the shoulder while the other arm points to the player.
It means The referee is sanctioning the player indicated by the other arm.
Signal 18
Discipline
Look for An index finger is waved from side to side.
It means The referee has identified unsporting conduct.
Signal 19
Fouls
Look for A raised clenched fist moves up and down, then the referee points to the free-shot position.
It means The referee has penalised holding or a hand tackle.
Signal 20
Discipline
Look for A red card is held above the head with the arms crossed and fists clenched.
It means The player has been ejected; listen for the referee’s verbal call.