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We're excited you want to become a Water Polo Referee in SoCal!

There are many steps to take to get started, but don’t worry! We’re here to help you become a water polo referee in SoCal.

Please understand that USA Water Polo/USAWP (Age Group/Club) and SCAF-WP (High School/JC/NCAA) are completely and distinctly different entities. If you choose to officiate both, you will need to pay both USAWP and SCAF WP registration fees. You will also have to complete both sets of instructional and training requirements.

SCAF-WP administers High School, Junior College and NCAA/NAIA water polo in the Southern California area. High School, Junior College and NCAA/NAIA games are assigned by local area assignors and NCAA Conference assignors.

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The Southern California Aquatics Federation has officials who referee in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. Our officials cover the CIF Southern Section. Kickstart your journey to becoming a water polo referee in SoCal by learning about your area and who to connect with to get started!

Getting Started

Fees as a Water Polo Referee in SoCal

SCAF-WP Membership Dues: $100 due around May – June each year
Assignors Fee: $140 Per Season (HS Boys and HS Girls are separate seasons). Fee is usually due by the end of the first meeting each season.

Please visit the CIFSS site, page 145 for more information on high school fees.