Water Polo Category Overview
The Water Polo category, identified by ID 1145, falls under the path Sporting Goods > Athletics > Water Polo. This third-level classification is designated for specialized equipment used specifically in competitive water polo matches and training sessions.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for gear essential to the sport of water polo. Examples from the US market include various types of balls ranging from training and heavyweight options to official match balls used in professional tournaments. It also encompasses complete floating water polo game sets designed for recreational or practice use in pools. These products are specifically manufactured for the water-based team sport environment.
What Does Not Belong Here
If your items do not strictly relate to water polo, they should be mapped to more appropriate categories. For example, generic athletic apparel or swimming attire should be classified under the broader apparel or swimming sections. Equipment intended for other team sports such as basketball, volleyball, or field hockey must be placed in their respective neighbouring categories, such as Basketball or Field Hockey & Lacrosse. Similarly, general aquatic equipment that is not specific to water polo, such as standard swim fins or goggles, does not belong here.
Choosing a Subcategory
When you have highly specific items, use the designated subcategories: Water Polo Caps, Water Polo Goals, or Water Polo Balls, rather than this general category.
Feed Implementation
Use either the ID 1145 or the full path Sporting Goods > Athletics > Water Polo in your google_product_category attribute. Remember that this attribute is optional, but providing the most specific category ensures better accuracy for Google's automated systems.