Water Rugby

A brief history

For many years divers wanted a way of keeping fit and getting the lungs pumping. Swimming up and down the pool was ok but boring. What was needed , something competitive, a game that improved swimming skills and overall fitness, thus rugby was born. Back in the deep dark past Bromley started playing, using the width of the pool. Two sides numbers not important, experience an advantage but all members welcome to play. Although octopush was also being played, rugby became more popular within Bromley.

The Ball

The ball can be round or as we now use, a mini American football filled with salt water to promote slow sinking.

Equipment

Mask and Fins only (remove jewelry & watches) Protective Hat as worn in water polo.

Rules

Using opposite sides of the pool a goal is scored by placing the ball on to the opposing sides pool edge, and holding for a couple of seconds. Any ball not held for appropriate time is disallowed and a throw in penalty awarded.

You may pass ball above and below water
No grabbing around neck
No pulling fins
No mask pulling
Physical contact only when tackling
No drowning, biting, karate, Thai boxing or pulling pony tails
Shouting , splashing , verbal abuse permissible

Underwater Action