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The eleven (11) Zones of USAWP represent the essential organizing mechanism for regional volunteerism within USAWP. Each Zone is expected to organize, develop and promote the sport of water polo using guidelines and goals set forth by USAWP under the direction of USAWP’s Director of Sports Development. GOVERNANCE ZONE MISSION STATEMENT The eleven (11) Zones of USAWP represent the essential organizing mechanism for regional volunteerism within USAWP. Each USAWP Zone is expected to build the water polo community within its region by creating, sponsoring and overseeing leagues and qualifying tournaments, clinics, and other services. Zone activities should be self-supporting, except for certain national obligations, such as attendance at national assemblies, which will be funded by USAWP. As ambassadors for our sport, each Zone, in collaboration with the USAWP national office, should strive to enhance the growth of the sport throughout the country and promote the sport at all levels. GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR ZONES Each Zone is expected to organize, develop and promote the sport of water polo using guidelines and goals set forth by USAWP under the direction of USAWP’s Director of Sports Development. The primary means of accomplishing this objective are: Encouraging increased water polo activity within the Zone by organizing competitions, assisting in the formation of new clubs within the Zone and facilitating training for athletes, coaches and referees; Informing USAWP members within the Zone regarding water polo competitions and developments within USAWP and encouraging their registration; Promoting USAWP member participation in the USAWP Olympic Development Program; Assisting in securing facilities for training and selection camps and regional training centers; Promoting USAWP member participation in national events by hosting national championships, national championship qualification tournaments, and regional leagues, events and camps; Providing oversight of local activities to ensure they are conducted in a manner consistent with USAWP’s Statement of Ethics and Values, as well as the policies and procedures within this manual and USA Water Polo’s Codes of Conduct for Athletes, Coaches and Referees; and Wisely using the resources available to the Zone to promote the sport of water polo and to increase the number of USAWP members in the Zone, and the quality of play, instruction and competition within the Zone. COASTAL CALIFORNIA ZONE BOARD Zone Board members shall serve without compensation for their services in that capacity. The Zone may elect to reimburse Zone Board members for their out of pocket expenses incurred in furtherance of the Zone’s business. QUALIFICATIONS Each Zone Officer shall: (a) be over the age of 18 years, (b) be a member of USAWP and (c) have his or her principal place of residence within the Zone. SELECTION OF ZONE OFFICERS The Zone Board shall select each of the following Zone Officers: (a) Zone Chair (b) Zone Vice-Chair (c) Zone Treasurer (d) Zone Secretary (e) Zone Representatives to USAWP Assembly (f) Zone Webmaster The Zone Board’s selection of the Zone Chair shall be subject to the approval of USAWP’s Chief Executive Officer. The Zone Chair, Zone Vice-Chair and Zone Secretary must be members of the Zone Board. The remaining Zone Officers may be members of the Zone Board, but need not be members of the Zone Board. The Chair of the Referee Committee shall appoint the Zone Chief Referee, subject to the approval of the Technical Committee.

The mission of USAWP is to grow the sport of water polo throughout the United States and win medals in the Olympic Games, FINA World Championships and Pan American Games. USAWP - ZONE MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS USA WATER POLO MISSION STATEMENT The mission of USAWP is to grow the sport of water polo throughout the United States and win medals in the Olympic Games, FINA World Championships and Pan American Games. In order to accomplish this mission, USAWP sponsors and organizes water polo competition and training programs from introductory youth Splashball programs through 60+ Masters competitions, as well as selecting and training the Men’s and Women’s National Teams. In addition, USAWP provides training to, and certifies, water polo coaches and referees. ZONE MISSION STATEMENT The twelve (12) Zones of USAWP represent the essential organizing mechanism for regional volunteerism within USAWP. Each USAWP Zone is expected to build the water polo community within its region by creating, sponsoring and overseeing leagues and qualifying tournaments, clinics, and other services. Zone activities should be self-supporting, except for certain national obligations, such as attendance at national assemblies, which will be funded by USAWP. As ambassadors for our sport, each Zone, in collaboration with the USAWP national office, should strive to enhance the growth the sport throughout the country and to promote the sport at all levels. GOALS & EXPECTATIONS FOR ZONES Each Zone is expected to organize, develop and promote the sport of water polo using guidelines and goals set forth by USAWP under the direction of USAWP’s Director of Club and Membership Programs. The primary means of accomplishing this objective are: • Encouraging increased water polo activity within the Zone by organizing competitions, assisting in the formation of new clubs within the Zone and facilitating training for athletes, coaches and referees; • Informing USAWP members within the Zone regarding water polo competitions and developments within USAWP; • Promoting USAWP member participation in the USAWP Olympic Development Program; • Assisting in securing facilities for training and selection camps and regional training centers; • Promoting USAWP member participation in national events by hosting national championships, national championship qualification tournaments, and regional leagues, events and camps; • Providing oversight of local activities to ensure they are conducted in a manner consistent with USAWP’s Statement of Ethics and Values, as well as the policies and procedures within this manual and USA Water Polo’s Codes of Conduct for Athletes, Coaches and Referees; and • Wisely using the resources available to the Zone to promote the sport of water polo and to increase the number of USAWP members in the Zone, and the quality of play, instruction and competition within the Zone. USAWP ZONE MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS ON THE USAWP WEBSITE: https://usawaterpolo.org/sports/2018/12/18/zones.aspx#coastal

Coastal Zone has designated a CCA Competition Officer to monitor each element of each event to comply with the USAWP event sanction and insurance coverage that comes with it. EVENT HOST GUIDELINES OVERVIEW Coastal Zone has designated a CCA Competition Officer to monitor each element of each event to comply with the USAWP event sanction and insurance coverage that comes with it. The Host’s key point of contact is the Competition Officer. The Competition Officer notifies the Referee Assigner that all sanction requirements are in place by sending the Host’s schedule, prompting assignment of USAWP certified referees to events. Host guidelines for scheduling, sanctions, etc. are set forth in the Coastal California Competition Manual, and, therefore, apply to all events sanctioned by CCA for USAWP. FIVE IMPORTANT STEPS Review zone calendar for open dates Request event dates from Coastal California Zone Request event sanction from Coastal California Zone at USAWP website (by Club Administrator log-in). A completed “Sanction Request” is required for insurance coverage and referee assignment. Send event schedule to CCA Competition Officer and Zone Assignor. Budget accordingly, see updated Referee Game Fees below. CONTACTS CCA Competition Officer: event@ccazone.org Zone Assignor: ccaassign@gmail.com

Article from The Norwalk Patriot about Sergio Macias "Sergio Macias: A success at many layers" Article from The Norwalk Patriot about Sergio Macias, head coach for the women's water polo and swimming teams at Cerritos College. He also works as a water polo official. NORWALK — Many personalities in life have multiple layers to them. If you peel back those layers of longtime Cerritos College women’s water polo and swimming coach Sergio Macias, each one has a story. There are layers of success in high school, college, coaching and officiating for Macias. “I love the sport, any day or chance,” said Macias, who started playing water polo at the age of eight or nine years old. “I love to be near water polo.” Continue to read article here: http://www.thenorwalkpatriot.com/news/2021/1/11/sergio-macias-a-success-at-many-layers

Coaches Event Committee convenes to collaboratively, objectively, and with respect to USA Water Polo's Conduct of Championships schedule and organize events including but not limited to CCA Fall Age Group League, CCA HS Leagues, Champions Cup Qualifiers, and Junior Olympics Qualifiers. COACHES EVENTS COMMITTEE TASK: To collaboratively, objectively, and with respect to USA Water Polo's Conduct of Championships schedule and organize events including but not limited to CCA Fall Age Group League, CCA HS Leagues, Champions Cup Qualifiers, and Junior Olympics Qualifiers. CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION: Members must represent a club who entered 4+ Teams in the CCA Zone JO Qualifier Events. Members who do not meet this criteria but wish to participate are welcome to petition the CCA Zone Board to join the Coaches Events Committee. Members will make themselves available for teleconference meetings every two months. Members should plan using their club pools to host CCA Zone Events. Interested Clubs/Members should email Zone Vice-Chair Connor Levoff (connor@805wpc.org ) to submit their names for consideration.