Officials


Referees are essential in water polo to enforce rules and maintain fair play, ensuring the game remains competitive and safe for all players. Their impartial decisions help prevent disputes and maintain the integrity of the sport. 

We greatly value our referees in Saskatchewan and highly encourage all members, especially athletes and coaches, to participate in these courses. Learning about the rules of water polo, regardless of if you are officiating a game, is very valuable.

For information about Minor Officials, head over to our Minor Officials page.

 

WPS Refereeing Requirements/Certification

Water Polo Saskatchewan requires the following for referees in Saskatchewan:

 
Requirement
Renewal
Age/Group
How to Submit 
1
Registration in RAMP
Every season
All referees
Head to your club's RAMP Registration Portal to register for the season:
2
Community/Provincial Referee Course
Once
All referees
Community Referee Course: officiates Community level events, such as CL & Provincials events
Provincial Referee Course: officiates at provincial events and NCL
 
Water Polo Canada retains records of all courses, therefore referees do not need to submit proof to WPS.
3 Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC)
Must be valid within 3 years at the end of the season
All referees 18 years and older at any time during the season. Option to: a) obtain a E-PIC from your local police department and upload the document during registration, OR b) complete an Enhanced Online Police Information Check (Criminal Record Check) during registration.
4
Every 3 years
Every year you do not submit the Disclosure Form
All referees To be submitted during registration.  

 


Referee Courses

Water Polo Saskatchewan provides Referee Courses for its members in the Fall when clubs have expressed interest. There are 2 main refereeing levels that we host here in Saskatchewan:

1. REGIONAL REFEREEING COURSE:

The Regional Referee course is for referees who will officiate for regional and provincial events (Community League and Provincials). See the WPC Regional Referee Training and Certification Pathway for more information.

2. PROVINCIAL REFEREEING COURSE:

The Provincial Referee course is for referees who will officiate at provincial levels with some training at National level competitions (NCL and NPC). See the WPC Provincial Referee Training and Certification Pathway for more information.

  

CourseInformationRegistration

Community Referee Course

Fall 2023

(This course will be delivered in-person over two days, listed below. Individual participants will be contacted after registration to be given further information on resources needed for course completion.)
Official level: Community (officiates Community level events, such as CL & Provincials events)
 
Recommended for: Any member who has not previously taken a referee course
 
Age Minimum: 14 years of age at as of June 31, 2024
Facilitators: Lily Olson
 
Dates: Nov 4th, 2023 from 8am-3:30pm (Classroom) & Nov 25th, 2023 from 4-8pm (Practical)
 
Fee: $50 to pay by credit card at the time of registration. **Athletes who are registered in a provincial center program (HC, or HSE) have this fee included in the registration fee for the centre. Contact Taylor at taylor@wpsask.ca for a promo code.
Log into your club's registration portal and find the course under Camp & Clinic Registration.
 
 
Not associated with a club? Use the WPS portal: Water Polo Saskatchewan Registration Portal
 
1. Login using the same username and password as for your respective club.
2. Select "Community Referee Course"
3. Complete all waivers and payment.
 
Deadline to register: October 31st, 2023

Provincial Referee Course

Fall 2023

Official level: Provincial (NCL 17U once they are 18 and certified)
 
Recommended for: Any Community level referee looking to increase their knowledge and wanting to officiate at a higher level.
 
Age Minimum: 16 years of age as of December 31st, 2023
Facilitators: Evan Andrews
 
Dates: October 12th & 13th, 2023 
 
Fee: $50 to pay by credit card at the time of registration. **Athletes who are registered in a provincial center program (HC, or HSE) have this fee included in the registration fee for the centre. 
Contact Taylor at taylor@wpsask.ca to register for this course.

 

 


Referee Resources


 

RAMP Registration

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