Canoe polo requires two referees to supervise the matches. Each of the referees control one side of the pitch. The referee has the duty to keep an eye on the right hand side of play. Therefore if the ball is in the referees play area that referee will watch the goal area for fouls, whilst the referee on the other bank watches for fouls around the ball.

The refereeing officer for 2010 is Michael Griffen.
 
There is a 2009 update for the canoe polo rules. These is under review by the National Committee. See Canoe Polo Rules