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Canoe Polo Trivia Quiz

Canoe Polo is a relatively new sport. See how much you know about it.

A multiple-choice quiz by georgie_734. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
georgie_734

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,655

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
187

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. On what two sports is Canoe Polo based on? Hint

Basketball and Waterpolo

Basketball and Polo

Waterpolo and Rowing

Polo and Rowing

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who invented Canoe Polo? Hint

Olympic swimmers in training

Whitewater rafters

Charles Jefferson

Janice Porterson

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many total people are allowed on the water at once? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. For how many seconds can you hold the ball? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is an opponent allowed to do with their hands? Hint

Can never use their hands as a defensive player

Push the player with the ball with both hands

Push the player with the ball with only one hand

Can push anyone on the water at anytime

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Question 6 of 10

6. If a person wet exits (leaves their kayak) after they've been pushed over, when can a substitute player enter the game? Hint

At a break in game play

When the first player is behind their own goal line

When the referee indicates that it is okay

After a two minute penalty

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Question 7 of 10

7. How old must you be to play canoe polo? Hint

Any age

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Question 8 of 10

8. What gear do you need to play Canoe polo? Hint

Kayak, Gloves, Mouthguard, Paddle, Life jacket, Spray Deck, Helmet

Kayak, Helmet, Gloves, Paddle

Kayak, Spray Deck, Life jacket, Helmet, Paddle

Kayak, Gloves, Mouthguard, Paddle, Spray deck

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Question 9 of 10

9. Can Men and Women play in the same grade?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Can you touch the goalie's boat?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what two sports is Canoe Polo based on?

Answer: Basketball and Waterpolo

Although it is played in the water, it is loosely based on basketball. The water part is taken from Waterpolo.

2. Who invented Canoe Polo?

Answer: Whitewater rafters

They wanted some way to continue practicing their kayaking during the offseason.

3. How many total people are allowed on the water at once?

Answer: 10

Thats 5 on each side, although you are allowed substitutes.

4. For how many seconds can you hold the ball?

Answer: 5

5 seconds is quite a long time in the chaos of a match. If it is held longer, the other team receives the ball.

5. What is an opponent allowed to do with their hands?

Answer: Push the player with the ball with only one hand

You can only push an opponent with one hand, and only if they have the ball.

6. If a person wet exits (leaves their kayak) after they've been pushed over, when can a substitute player enter the game?

Answer: When the first player is behind their own goal line

As long as the player and every piece of their gear is behind the goal line, a new player can go on.

7. How old must you be to play canoe polo?

Answer: Any age

There are no restrictions on age at all, unless it is sanctioned professional league.

8. What gear do you need to play Canoe polo?

Answer: Kayak, Spray Deck, Life jacket, Helmet, Paddle

A mouthguard or gloves is not a required piece of equipment and is optional. Most of the other items are safety issues.

9. Can Men and Women play in the same grade?

Answer: Yes

In the open grade, both men and women can play. In the women's grade, only women can play.

10. Can you touch the goalie's boat?

Answer: No

If you do, you will be penalised and the goalie will be given the ball.

Source: Author georgie_734

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