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What is Underwater Hockey?
What is Underwater Hockey?
A fast-paced, underwater team sport. Imagine snorkeling and air hockey table; but the table is the whole pool floor. Easy on the joints with a huge skill ceiling.
In 2026, 36 countries are competing at UWH World Championships!
Games are livestreamed; read more about it on Wikipedia!
Interested? Check out SFUWH's Adult or Youth practice.
To get started, you only need to bring is a swimsuit. SFUWH provides the equipment youth & adults need, and the training on how to use it.
Required Gear (supplied to new players by SFUWH!)
Required Gear (supplied to new players by SFUWH!)
Gear has safety requirements. Scroll the images on the right for examples!
Snorkel (no purge valve) + Mouthguard: to breathe and keep your teeth safe
Dive mask with separated lenses: can be plastic or tempered glass
Earguards: polo caps are usually used!
Fins: Any size works; soft, small fins are best for beginners.
Padded glove: protects your knuckles
Stick (black or white): to play!
Getting your own gear
Getting your own gear
As you progress, athletes should gradually procure your own gear starting around the 3 month mark. You will be more comfortable, and it allows the club to keep club gear available for new recruits.
A list of tried and true gear is in our Equipment Guide, but each person has their own preferences. We recommend asking another club member about their equipment, experience, and trying out gear before making a decision.
Resources
Resources
SFUWH Beginner's Guide: written by various SFUWH players on our old website. We're hoping to update this for our new site, volunteers welcome!
Atlantis Sports: UWH wiki | Legal gameplay
USA non-profit promoting the growth of UWH. Developed, written, andn maintained by UWH players!
CMAS Official International Rules for Underwater Hockey: Used to govern international tournaments such as World Championships. Hosted by CMAS, the international governing body for underwater sports including finswimming and diving.
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