Underwater Hockey 

Welcome to Wellington College Underwater Hockey

Underwater Hockey continues to have a proud and inspiring history at Wellington College, including recognition with NZ Secondary Schools titles and awards, and players selected for regional teams and New Zealand representation. We enjoy a close knit, inclusive community of players, coaches, referees, supporters and families that share our passion for this unique sport.

2025 saw the Senior A Team win both local and Central Regional Competitions aswell as the NZSS Champs. They were deservedly awarded Wellington College Sports Team of the Year.

Hamish Wright was named CSW Underwater Hockey Player of the Year.

REGISTRATION: 

• 2027 Registrations close on Sunday 14th March 2027. To register please follow the link to your right
• Late registrations may be available, contact Coordinator, uwhwellingtoncollege@gmail.com

COST: 

• 2027 Fees are $140 per player, to be confirmed, payable on registration. Fees don’t include pool admission to Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (WRAC) or Te Ngaengae Pool.

EQUIPMENT:

• Specialist UWH equipment will be required per player: Mask, Snorkel, Glove, Black and White UWH Sticks, and Fins (without buckles). Advice on equipment email uwhwellingtoncollege@gmail.com
• WC UWH Caps are supplied by Wellington College. WC UWH Swimwear is ordered at the beginning of the season. Equipment will be available to use at Have-A-Go Sessions

TRAINING: 

• Starts from 14th February 2027, at WRAC, unless notified otherwise
• Sunday Evenings, Juniors, Y9 - Y10, 6:15 pm – 7:45pm 
• Sunday Evenings, Seniors, Y11 - Y13, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
• Thursday Fitness, 4pm – 5pm, from 18th February, WRAC

HAVE A GO SESSIONS: 

• Join in with a 2027 Training Session @ 6:15pm on Sunday Evenings, WRAC: 14th February, 21st February, 28th February, 7th March 14th March, or 21st March 2027. Register at uwhwellingtoncollege@gmail.com with 12 hours notice

LEAGUE:

• College Sport Wellington League Played at WRAC, between 4th May to 24th August 2027
• Juniors, Friday evenings, games between 7:00pm – 10:00pm
• Seniors, Tuesday evenings, games between 7:00pm – 10:00pm
• Finals, Juniors + Seniors, Tuesday, 24th August 2027

TOURNAMENTS:

• WUHA Blitz UWH Tournament, WRAC, Friday 2nd April - Saturday 3rd April 2027
• Central Zone Secondary Schools Championship, WRAC, Wellington, Friday 11th – 13th June 2027
• NZ Secondary Schools Underwater Hockey Championships, WRAC, Wellington, 2nd – 5th Sept 2027
• NZ U18 Interzone Championships, WRAC, Wellington, 23rd - 25th October