UNDERWATER HOCKEY 2026

LEVELS         

Years 9 - 13


TERMS          

Terms 2 - 3. Juniors play on Fridays and Seniors play on Tuesdays


TEAM SIZE

Ideal team of 8-10 girls. 6 in the pool at one time.


GAME LENGTH

2 x 9-minute halves, with a 2-minute break in between.


COST            

$260.00

This fee includes all pool hire and competition entry costs.

If the team qualifies for Nationals, the cost to attend this will be additional.


TRIALS         
Should trials be deemed necessary, all registered players will be notified of the dates, times and location of the trials.


PRESEASON/HAVE A GO SESSIONS

Year 9 - 13Sunday 1st March4.00pm - 5.00pmWRAC
Year 9 - 13Sunday 8th March4.00pm - 5.00pmWRAC



COMPETITION 

Year 11 - 13Tuesdays - Beginning 5th May7:30pm - 10:00pm WRAC
Year 9 - 10Fridays - Beginning 8th May7:00pm - 9:30pmWRAC

*Teams play up to 2 games per night.                  


TOURNAMENT

Year 7 - 13Central Zones - National Qualifier20-22nd JuneWaitākere

If the team comes iin the top 4 at Central Zones, they will qualify for the National tournament - Dates to be confirmed. 


PRACTICES 

Year 7 - 13Dates TBCTimes TBCKilbirnie Pool

      

UNIFORM     
Marsden UWH Togs, we will do an order from our overseas supplier at the beginning of the season. Caps provided.


EQUIPMENT          
Each player will need to provide their own fins, mask, snorkel, mouth-guard, glove and stick.

Hydro UWH is a good place to purchase equipment - their website is HERE

For newbies the Hydro starter pack is a perfect option - contain everything a new player needs: https://hydrouwh.com/products/starter-packs

Should you need assistance acquiring equipment, please contact the Sports Office.

Extra UWH Information


  • - In 2025, Marsden Junior A Underwater Hockey team were National Champions! 

  • - Our Junior A Coach, Isabel Harvey-Green, was named Student Coach of the Year at the College Sport Wellington Sports Awards
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  • - Our Senior A team is coached by a National team player! 
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  • - UWH is an amazing sport if you enjoy swimming and being in the water. There are opportunities in March to have a go and learn a bit about how to play, before committing to the season fully! 

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