BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — To aid in the development of the game of water polo, the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) announces the release of the CWPA Referee Education Video Library on the organization’s website.
Available at the Education link on the Officiating pages of the league site, the development of the Referee Education Library was driven by the work of the CWPA Technical Committee in conjunction with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Coordinator of Officials Dr. Bob Corb.
The CWPA Technical Committee has been an invaluable component of the organization’s referee education program. Through the development of their on-site evaluation process, and the group’s use of Dartfish’s video analysis solutions, the quality and consistency of officiating in the CWPA has dramatically improved over the past decade.
With the launch of the Referee Education Video Library, the CWPA is optimistic that this will have an even greater impact on officiating in the sport by making the CWPA education program readily available throughout the game. The goal of the library is to provide valuable direction and insight for each level officials – from those just beginning the process, to more advanced and veteran officials. This open source library is being designed to provide every official an opportunity to achieve the standards that have made CWPA Referees respected across the country.
The Video Library is divided into three sections:
- Hand Signals Library: World respected official Alex Stankevitch and CWPA Technical Committee member/fellow world class official Jack Horton demonstrate and explain the proper hand signals for calling the game. From contra fouls, game misconducts, timeouts, cards, minor fouls, swimoffs and all other pertinent signals during the game, Stankevitch demonstrates the proper form to make the call with Horton leading conversation on explanations.
- CWPA Dartfish TV Channel: Prepared and presented by CWPA Coordinator of Officials Ed Reed, the CWPA Dartfish TV Channel presents footage and analysis to demonstrate real-life situations from the collegiate game.
- Table Staffing Library: CWPA Assistant Commissioner and former Director of Officials Tom Tracey presents a comprehensive explanation of the responsibilities of the scoring table during a water polo game. From tips to maximum the effectiveness of the table staff, professionalism and how to properly fill out a scoresheet, the video series offers even the most advanced scorekeeper tips to eliminate errors.
