The 2020 Australian Underwater Hockey Championships were held at Knox Grammar School, Sydney from 19-24 January 2020.
For information and results about the competition:
Pacific Rim Age Group Championships announced for Cairns
January 17, 2020 by
Note
Dear members, Unfortunately due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation we have had to cancel the 2020 Asia Pacific Cup that was due to be held in Cairns in December. Australia and NZ are working closely to look at potential UWH replacement tournaments for both elites and age teams once there is more certainty around international travel.
We will keep you posted.
UHA Committee
The Tobruk Memorial Pool in Cairns will play host to an Australian / New Zealand Age Games Invitational from the 5th to the 8th of December 2020.
Categories include U19 & U24 Male & Female divisions.
An information pack will be released soon.
Register your interest via email to secretary@underwaterhockeyaustralia.org.au
Australian Junior Training Academy
December 23, 2019 by
DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 SITUATION THIS TRAINING CAMP WILL NO LONGER PROCEED.
The UHA is pleased to announce the first annual Weekend Training Academy for Age Players in May 2020 on the Gold Coast.
- Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 May 2020
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Thanks to Coordinator Sean Hartley (and team) for their efforts in bring this to fruition.
The idea behind this is to provide an annual weekend for U19 and U24 players along with Age Games Appointed Coaches and/or equivalent trainers.
The Academy is for those junior and young adult players wishing to “represent” and further their hockey skills and understanding to the next level. We anticipate the attendance of:
- U19 girls + coach
- U19 boys + coach
- U24 women + coach
- U24 men + coach
- +experienced players to assist and act as mentors
- +specialist presenters to be confirmed
- a chaperone from each state to accompany underage players
The flyer below provides an indication of what to expect and estimated costings (which are based on the attendance of 30 to 40 players).
PROCESS FOR PLAYER ATTENDANCE:
- Advise your State Rep / local junior coach or Australian Age Games Coach you wish to attend (they will submit your name and contact details to the organisers)
On confirmation of attendance the process for flight bookings will be communications.
For further information please contact Eden Brown edenbrown63 [at] @yahoo.com
Call-out: Australian Team Selectors
December 17, 2019 by
The UHA is calling for nominations for national team selectors for the 2020 Australian teams for the following categories:
- Elite Womens AUS
- Elite Mens AUS
- Masters Women AUS
- Masters Men AUS
Selectors are required to be in Sydney for the Australian Underwater Hockey Championships on the 24th January.
If you are interested in applying for any of these roles please email UHA at secretary@underwaterhockeyaustralia.org.au
Call-out: Australian Junior Coaches (2020-21)
December 17, 2019 by
The UHA is calling for nominations for COACHING positions for Australian Age Games Teams in 2020-21.
Applications are requested for the following teams:
- U19 Men
- U19 Women
- U24 Men
- U24 Women
Commitment requirements include:
- Address interested athletes at 2020 Nationals in Sydney on Friday 24 January (30 mins);
- Attend annual weekend training academy scheduled for 30-31 May 2020 on the Gold Coast (funded)
- Attend selection process for Pacific Rim Competition (funded; date & venue tbc)
- Attend Pacific Rim Competition scheduled for 5-8 December 2020 in Cairns (funded)
- Attend formal selection process for Worlds squad at the 2021 Nationals (Jan 2021 – date & venue tbc)
- Attend annual weekend training academy and/or training camps in May 2021 (funded)
- Attend World Championships in mid-2021 (date & venue tbc; funded)
Administrative requirements include:
- Develop tailored training programs and team strategy documentation;
- Provide regular individual feedback to players;
- Liaison with parents and team managers;
- Liaison and formal progress reporting to UHA committee;
All coaches will be required to obtain a Working with Children check and have or are keen to gain their formal Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Qualifications.
If you are interested in applying for any of these roles please submit an overview of your experience to the UHA (secretary@underwaterhockeyaustralia.org.au) by midday 23 January 2020.
2020 World Champs: Oz team information pack
December 13, 2019 by
The 21st CMAS Underwater Hockey World Championships are being held at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre from 20 July to1 August 2020. This is a state-of-the-art facility that hosted the swimming and diving events during the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and is up to full Olympic standard.
Information for players interested in trialing for Australian teams is now available as follows:
Non-playing referee call out
November 13, 2019 by
The UHA is calling on any and all parties interested in being a non playing or playing referee for the upcoming 2020 Nationals in Sydney.
- Non playing referees are reimbursed their airfares, accommodated and fed during the day.
- Playing referees are eligible for some reimbursement for airfares depending on the number of games refereed.
We are especially keen for players who may have just missed the cut, are injured but could still referee or anybody who wants to develop their refereeing long term. If you are on this space, you can still be a part of Nationals!
Some may ask “what is in it for me?” well, so far this year Australia have sent referees to worlds in Sheffield, UK, Two comps in China and about to send referees to the SEA Games in the Philippines. We are also about to run a referee course in China.
So, if you love the game, and would like to get involved, Nationals is the starting point.
For more information, please email Angus at referee@underwaterhockeyaustralia.org.au and let me know what you want to do!
Player EOI for 2020 Australian Teams
June 21, 2019 by
Elite and Masters players interested in participating in Australian team training camps programs preparing for the CMAS Underwater Hockey World Championships (to be held at the Gold Coast in July 2020) are asked to complete an online expression of interest.
NOTE: COMPETITION INFORMATION AND TEAM SELECTION DETAIL WILL BE CIRCULATED IN DECEMBER 2019
At this stage training camps in 2019 are being planned for:
- Elite Womens: October 5-6th, Hobart
- Elite Mens: Sept 6-8th, Perth
- Womens Masters : October 5-6th, Perth
- Mens Masters: October, date & venue TBC
Further details can be obtained from the coaches:
- Elite Womens: Nathan Whelan <nathwhelan@hotmail.com>
- Elite Mens: Greg Bush <Greg.Bush@rpsgroup.com.au>
- Womens Masters: Eden Brown <edenbrown63@yahoo.com>
- Mens Masters: Arnold Piccoli <arnie.picc@gmail.com>
The team managers (Mike & Andy) can be contacted via email at manager@underwaterhockeyaustralia.org.au
Applications Open: UHA Treasurer committee position
May 20, 2019 by
Underwater Hockey Australia is calling for expressions of interest for the committee position of Treasurer. The role is a two-year term (2019-2020).
View the position description for UHA Treasurer online
Please email: secretary@underwaterhockeyaustralia.org.au to express your interest.
Calling all referees: 2019 EOI
May 20, 2019 by
The UHA calls for expressions of interest from prospective referees interested in any assisting on upcoming competitions.
A number of opportunities exist for new starters right through to highly experienced referees, including:
- Kings Cup
8-9 June
Refereeing opportunities exist to participate in the upcoming National club comp. No set funding available. - New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship
5-8 September
These championships are open to those who have some experience refereeing, and wish to further their long term refereeing. It is an ideal competition to use as a stepping stone to international level refereeing. Funding for airfares, accommodation and most meals is available. Assistance with special leave documentation for representation at a National and or International event also available on request. - QLD state titles
5-6 October - WA state titles
November (TBC) - SEA Games
30 November – 11 December, Philippines
********EOI CLOSING DATE 27/05/2019*********
Calling for experienced referees with international experience, or international elite players who can demonstrate their ability to referee at this level. Funding for airfares, accommodation and most meals is available. Assistance with special leave documentation for representation at a National and or International event also available on request. - Australian Nationals Championship
19-24th January 2020, Sydney, Australia
Open to all those who wish to further their refereeing career. A level 1 accreditation is preferable, as is previous refereeing experience at club level. All referees at this competition will be considered and assessed for the Worlds competition. Please contact me for clarification. Funding for airfares, accommodation and most meals is available. Assistance with special leave documentation for representation at a National and or International event also available on request. - 2020 CMAS Elite and Masters World Championships
July 2020, Australia
We will require experienced referees with at least Level 2 accreditation, and/or previous international experience or international elite players who can demonstrate their ability to referee at this level. Previous refereeing at Nationals is highly desired, either as a playing or non-playing referee. It is expected that anybody interested in this competition will referee at the Nationals in January 2020. There will be far more places available at this competition as it is located in Australia. Funding for airfares, accommodation and most meals is available. Assistance with special leave documentation for representation at a National and or International event also available on request.
Interested parties should contact Angus Sinclair via email (referee@underwaterhockeyaustralia.org.au).
Submissions should include the following:
- Preferred competition and availability
- Current referee qualification ranked Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and star (if known).
- An account of recent refereeing activity at club, state, national or international. This can be a general statement or a summary of events attended as a referee (preferred).