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2024 Sunshine State Games Events

Water Polo

Dates and Location
June 21-23, 2024

Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center
501 Seabreeze Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

CLICK HERE for complete 2024 SSG Water Polo Championships schedule(Posted June 14)

Events

  • Mixed 12 & Under
  • Mixed 14 & Under
  • Boys 16 & Under
  • Girls 16 & Under
  • Boys 18 & Under
  • Girls 18 & Under
  • Men Open
  • Women Open

    • ***If an athlete played on a team issued a suspension from the previous year (2023) the athlete will also be suspended for the current games (2024) and not allowed to play on another team’s roster. ***

    CLICK HERE for Fun Things to do in Fort Lauderdale during the Sunshine State Games.

Format

  • Each team is guaranteed four scheduled games.
  • Bracket size will determine format.
  • Females may play with Men’s and Boy’s teams (assuming age eligibility) from their club, as long as their club does not enter a female team in the same age group.
  • Players will only be allowed to play for one club no matter the age division.

 Sport Rules

  • United States Water Polo / Fina Rules, with the following exceptions
  • Six-minute quarters.
  • Brutality is a tournament suspension.
  • Red Card- Players or coaches that receive red cards will be served a 1 game suspension for the division they received the red card in. Athletes and coaches who receive a red card will not be able to participate in other divisions until their suspension is served in the division in question.
  • Seeding and tiebreaker rules will be provided with final game schedule.
  • Final rosters with pictures of players and coaches must be printed and submitted at the mandatory coaches meeting at a date to be determined.  Rosters may have a maximum of 20 players. No changes will be permitted after the start of the first game. Roster shall be verified with USAWP printed roster. Coaches should have a printed copy of their rosters with them at all times.
  • If a team is found to be playing unrostered athletes, said team will forfeit all future matches and be removed from the tournament.
  • Players shall wear the same cap numbers for the entire tournament.
  • ALL athletes competing MUST have a minimum Silver membership with USA Water Polo.
  • Athletes and Coaches are permitted to compete with one club only. Competing with multiple clubs will not be allowed.
  • There is a strict No Refund Policy. Any team that forfeits or is a no show to a game is subject to a $125 fee for the game.
  • The Florida Sports Foundation reserves the right to remove and/or permanently suspend teams, coaches, or athletes from the current and/or future tournaments if teams do not uphold Code of Conduct for the Tournament.

Entry Fee
$600 per team. Registration deadline is closed.

Awards
The winning team in each division will receive a plaque while the individuals on the top three teams will each receive a gold, silver or bronze medal, respectively.

Hotel Information
Hotel information is forthcoming.

Registration
Registration is closed.

FSF Staff Contact
To contact the FSF staff please send an email to games@playinflorida.com.

State Director
Anna Rosen
admin@breachaquatics.com