What are the signals for exclusions, misconduct, violent action and penalties?
Rule- South Africa
- Swimming South Africa
- Water polo
- World Aquatics rules
- All ages
- 2025/26
- Referees
From World Aquatics rules, Part Six, Appendix 2:
| Decision | Signal |
|---|---|
| Exclusion | Point to the player, then move the arm quickly towards the edge of the field of play; then show the player's cap number to the field and the officials' table |
| Two players excluded at once | Point at both players with both hands, signal exclusion, then show both cap numbers |
| Exclusion for misconduct | Exclusion signal, then rotate the hands round one another, show a red card, and show the cap number to the table |
| Exclusion with substitution after 4 minutes (violent action) | Exclusion signal, then cross the arms, show a red card, and show the cap number to the table |
| Penalty throw | Raise an arm with five fingers spread; then show the offender's cap number to the table |
| Goal | Whistle and point to the centre of the field |
| Yellow card to a team | Raise the yellow card and point, parallel to the side line, towards that team's bench |
| Yellow card to a Head Coach | Raise the yellow card and point at the coach |
| Red card |
Added 22 Oct 2026