Which rules book applies to high school water polo this season?

Q: Which rules book applies to high school water polo this season?

High school games played under NFHS rules use the NFHS 2026-27 and 2027-28 Water Polo Rules Book, a two-year book covering both seasons. It is published in print and through NFHS Digital. The NFHS Water Polo Rules Committee recommended 22 rule changes at its January 2026 meeting, and the NFHS Board of Directors approved them. The 2026-28 points of emphasis are goalkeeper play, free throws, simulation, the NFHS Authenticating Mark on game balls, and misconduct. Your state association sets some procedures itself. For example, whether player misconduct must be reported and any suspension that follows are decided by state association procedure. Changes from the 2024-26 book that are still part of the rules include the goal area (1-6-1e) and the removal of the yellow-or-gold ball color requirement (1-16).

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High school games played under NFHS rules use the NFHS 2026-27 and 2027-28 Water Polo Rules Book, a two-year book covering both seasons. It is published in print and through NFHS Digital.

The NFHS Water Polo Rules Committee recommended 22 rule changes at its January 2026 meeting, and the NFHS Board of Directors approved them.
The 2026-28 points of emphasis are goalkeeper play, free throws, simulation, the NFHS Authenticating Mark on game balls, and misconduct.
Your state association sets some procedures itself. For example, whether player misconduct must be reported and any suspension that follows are decided by state association procedure.

Changes from the 2024-26 book that are still part of the rules include the goal area (1-6-1e) and the removal of the yellow-or-gold ball color requirement (1-16).