Referees
USA Water Polo
For information on becoming and maintaining membership as a USA Water Polo referee in the Southwest Zone and beyond, check out USA Water Polo’s Referee Portal. This includes updated contact information for Zone Head Referees (ZHRs). Check back often as information changes regularly.
TASO Water Polo
Are you interested in refereeing high school water polo in Texas? Start here by finding the TASO referee contact who manages officiating in your region (chapter). And/or you can contact TASO Water Polo directly via email.
The Texas Association of Sport Officials (TASO) is the preeminent association used by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) for officiating all high school-sanctioned team sporting events: football, baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and now, water polo.
In 2021 TASO published this announcement which established the water polo officiating division of TASO and includes detailed instructions for those who want to become a TASO Water Polo referee, excerpts of which are below:
What are the steps to become a TASO Water Polo Referee?
- Apply to becomes a TASO Water Polo Referee (see directions below)
- Complete Payment for TASO Water Polo Referee (see directions below)
- Complete the TASO Water Polo On-Line Training (accessible through your membership portal)
- Pass the TASO Water Polo Rules Test (accessible through your membership portal)
- Clean Criminal History Report (process part of application process)
How do I become a TASO Water Polo Referee?
- To complete your TASO Water Polo application, go to here…
- In the “NEW APPLICANTS” area, select “APPLY”
- If you have ever been a TASO member in another sport, you will select “RENEW” in the “MEMBERSHIP AREA”. You will have the opportunity to select Water Polo as a new sport after you verify your TASO ID number
- The last step of the application process is paying your dues. Only credit/debit/gift card
- The TASO Water Polo dues for this year are $40.
Read the entire announcement here.
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