rules to play kayaking

Helmets and face guards are cmpulsry t prtect players head and face frm injury caused by accidental cntact frm paddles r ther kayaks.

A special kayak is used. They are cnstructed frm carbn kevlar r a similarly lightweight material. This makes them faster and mre maneuvrable than ther kayaks. They are fitted with an inch f prtective fam arund bth ends f the kayak t prevent injury and damage at high speeds.

A Paddle is used t prpel the players during the game. The paddle can be used t flick and play the ball. Paddles are strictly frbidden f being played within hands reach f an ppsing player t reduce the risk f injury.

A Spray deck is used t secure the cckpit f the kayak and prevent water filling the kayak during play.

Be able t perfrm a wet exit. Wear a lifejacket Wear a helmet with a faceguard.

Spray skirt grab lp need t be n the utside in case yu need t perfrm a wet exit. D NT push yur paddle against the bttm r sides f the pl it may tear the pl liner. D NT empty the water frm yur kayak nt the deck as it will lwer the salinity levels in the pl. Please empty the water frm yur kayak back int the pl.

There are 5 players n each team. Theres a gal at the each end f the pl. The bject f the game is t scre mre gals than the ppsing team. Each gal cunts fr 1 pint fficial games cnsist f tw 10 minute halves (20 min. ttal) with a 1 3 minute break between halves.

The first thirty minutes f the prgram will be used t teach new participants wet exits, assisted rescues, and rules f the game. Any inverted player can ask fr assistance by patting their hull. The clsest player t the distressed bat must ffer assistance.

Yu can nly keep pssessin f the ball fr 5 secnds. Yu have pssessin if yure hlding the ball r if its n the water within yur arms reach. Within the 5 secnds yu must dispse f the ball by passing, it dribbling it, r mving it ut f arms reach.

T dribble, thrw the ball just in frnt f yur bat, paddle 2 3 strkes up t it, pick it up, and thrw it again. T mve the ball arund the pl, yu may pass the ball t anther player n yur team r dribble. Yu cannt paddle with the ball resting n yur spray skirt r carry the ball in yur lap.