You shouldn't be afraid of water, because in canoe polo, there won't be a dry spot on your skin. Our sport is often described as a mix of handball, basketball, and rugby on the water. Certainly not entirely wrong, and yet canoe polo has its own unique characteristics. In addition to a high degree of strength, speed, and endurance, you need excellent boat and ball control, coupled with tactical skills, to be successful as a team. The idea of the game is quickly described. On a playing area of approximately 35 x 23 meters, five players, sitting in special canoe polo kayaks, attempt to get the water ball into the opponent's goal (which is 1.5 meters wide x 1.0 meters high and has its bottom edge suspended 2.0 meters above the water) with their hands or paddles in two 10-minute periods, while scoring more goals than the opposing five players. It sounds dry, but it's really a lot of fun and action-packed. The best way to see for yourself is to watch our teams train or even visit us at one of our numerous tournaments. If you'd rather learn more about canoe polo from the comfort of your own home, you can learn more here:
