UNDERWATER HOCKEY - give it a go
Clubs throughout New South Wales and Australia play all year round and welcome new players at any time.
Club games are usually mixed with Males/Females, Junior, Senior and Elite Players in the pool at the same time.
Clubs in New South Wales
Thinking of joining to try it out? or are you an experienced player looking for a scratch game?
The 2022 Australian Underwater Hockey Nationals
9th - 14th April 2022
Gold Coast - Queensland
NSW Divisions
Elite Open
The NSW Elite Open team have placed 2nd in the 2018 and 2019 Nationals and 3rd in the 2020 Nationals.
Elite Womens
Keep in touch for details on the 2022 Nationals.
Contact NSW Underwater Hockey for more information.
Mixed Masters
The NSW Mixed Masters team won Gold in the 2017 Gold Coast, 2018 Perth and 2019 Cairns Nationals.
Under 15s
Keep in touch for details on the 2022 Nationals.
Contact NSW Underwater Hockey for more information.
Under 19s
Keep in touch for details on the 2022 Nationals.
Contact NSW Underwater Hockey for more information.
Volunteers
Administrators, Coaches, Managers and Referees are welcome.
Wollongong 4's social competition
March 2022
Location - University of Wollongong
07 March 2020 - Congratulations to Alex, Max, Andrea and Isaak for winning the 2020 Wollongong 4's, in its 26th year. Also congratulations to Kevin for being awarded the Most Valuable Player for the competition. Thanks to the Wollongong Club for organising another great competition.
The Wollongong 4's is Australias largest and longest running social Underwater Hockey competiton. Starting in 1992, the competition regularly attracts more than 50 competitiors from all over Australia and beyond.
To qualify you need to turn up on time, put your name in the hat and be drawn onto a team with three other players. Then its game on for several hours of four on four hockey.
At the end of the day its off to a secret location for Beers, BBQ and Raffle.
Watch this page for details on the 2022 Wollongong 4s.
Australian Underwater Hockey Club Championships
Dates: TBA
Location - Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
To register interest or any questions please email sydneybookings@nswunderwaterhockey.com
Watch this page for more details on the Club Championships.
2021 NSW State Champs
2021
Location - TBA
Function to be advised.
Interstate teams are welcome.
Isaak Campbell - Most Improved Player - 2018 NSW State Champs in Canberra
Juniors hanging out before the game
Nat Marshall from New South Wales launching a puck in practice.
NSW Masters after finals victory in Perth in 2018
NSW Mens Silver Medalists - 2018 Australian Underwater Hockey Nationals in Perth
The New South Wales Underwater Hockey Squad at the Perth Nationals in 2018
NSW Womens 2014 - Rachel Bell (left), Catalina Chica and Alice van der Woude
Topz Policarpo
NSW Masters Gold Medal 2018 and 2019
2018 Australian Masters MVP
New to Underwater Hockey?
What level are you at?
Clubs games are casual - just turn up, join a team, jump in and have a go. In fact this is the case worldwide and websites exist to encourage players to play as they travel.
State Champs (representing your club) are casual - we make every effort to accommodate all players and get them on a team.
Nationals (representing your State) are serious - you need to make the cut.
Worlds (representing Australia) are more serious - The elite mens team is hotly contested and you'll need several years to make it, but it is not uncommon for Juniors to make the National team in their first or second year.
A number of clubs also organise social competitions throughout the year with the Wollongong 4's being one of the most popular and longest running.
Development
All clubs welcome beginners and learners and if your keen, you can be playing competitions in no time. Use the links at the bottom of this page to contact your local club.
Equipment
Most clubs have loan equipment available until your ready to upgrade and purchase your own equipment. You will eventually need; Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Water Polo Caps (ear protection) and Sticks (Bats).
MoreMemberships
AUF membership is compulsory to play at State, National and International level. It covers the administration of the sport and insurance.
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