INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) National Coordinator of Officials Amber Drury has announced the postponement of the NCAA Referee School for Water Polo until a firmer date for the start of competition is known. The one day online school will take place two-to-four weeks prior to the start of the season with additional individual one day sessions afterward for those who cannot make the single day format.
Topics to be covered include:
- COVID-19 Officiating
- Enhanced Referee Procedures
- New Rules
- Referee/Coach Interaction
- Advantage & Hierarchy of Fouls
- Professionalism
- Referee Interaction
- Evaluations
- Reporting
Starting in September, multiple monthly mini modules will be released by the NCAA so officials can ramp back up and prepare for the season. The modules will include the new rules, videos, mechanics, signalization, plus additional game situations.
