Official website of the Australian Underwater Hockey Commission
The Australian Underwater Federation (AUF) has opened the 2019-2020 membership renewal process.
By becoming a member of the AUF you join an Australia wide family of underwater enthusiasts who are making a contribution to bring sport, conservation and awareness to the underwater world. 2018/19 memberships expire on 30 June 2019.
Join or renew online at https://memberdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&OrgID=4073
Underwater Hockey Australia is pleased to announce the following coaching appointments for the 2019-20 Elite and Masters Australian teams:
Congratulations to the successful applicants.
The UHA is super excited to announce our Under 24 Men’s Australian team that will contest the upcoming 2019 CMAS Age Group World Championships scheduled for 14-24 August in Sheffield, England . Congratulations to:
Congrats to all players!
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE WORLDS AGE GROUP AUSTRALIAN TEAM MEMBERS:NOMINATIONS FOR ALL DIVISIONS ARE STILL OPEN
Nominations closed Midnight, 17th Feb 2019
Read the information pack:
Complete the online nomination: https://goo.gl/forms/QfDXvtUvIUEFEAKA3
Underwater Hockey Australia calls for player nominations for the U19 & U24 Australian teams that will participate in the 2019 Age Group Worlds in Sheffield, England.
We encourage all prospective nominees to complete the nomination process as soon as possible as nominations will strictly close at midnight on the 17th Feb 2019. If, for financial purposes or otherwise, alternative arrangements are required, please contact management immediately.
Only nominees that have completed the nomination process can be considered squad members eligible for final selections.
Squad members eligible for selections will be announced after nominations close.
For more information on Worlds, the nomination process or how to contact officials please read the information pack, available at:
Find out more
Lee-Maree Stinson
Team manager – Jnr Women’s
leemaree.stinson@gmail.com
+61 428 240 681
Clayton Jenderzkak
Team Manager – Jnr Men’s
jumpyliss@gmail.com
+61 417 994 004
Selections for the Australian teams participating in the CMAS Age Group World Championships in Sheffield, UK in August 2019 will be held from 2:15pm to 3:15pm on Thursday 24 January.
Court allocations for the selections are as follows:
Interested players are strongly encouraged to speak to the relevant coach and/or team manager prior to selections.
Men
U19 Coach: Greg Stinson (0403 410 235)
U24 Coach: Nick Martyn (0408 238 509)
Manager: Jumpy Jendrzejak (0417 994 004)
Women
U19 Coach: Amar Sarmiento (0404 649 080)
U24 Coach: Hannah Robert-Tissot (0407 786 656)
Manager: Lee Stinson (0428 240 681)
Submissions for these positions are now closed.
Underwater Hockey Australia calls for applications for Coaches and Managers for the Elite Men’s and Masters Men’s Australian teams for 2019 & 2020.
At this stage the tournament schedule is not decided and we will be looking for input from coaches as to proposed schedules. World championships will be in August of 2020, location TBA, while in 2019 there is a range of options across a range of dates.
Attached are coach and manager application forms, interested applicants should complete and return via email to secretary@underwaterhockeyaustralia.org.au by Friday, 1 March 2019.
Australia was well represented at the 20th CMAS Underwater Hockey World Championships held recently in Quebec, Canada, fielding teams in all four divisions (Elite Women’s, Elite Men’s, Masters Women’s and Masters Men’s).
The event, which ran from July 19 to 29, saw more than 600 players and officials from 16 Underwater Hockey playing nations converge on the beautiful French Canadian city for two-weeks of high intensity competition.
The Masters Women’s team were the best performed of the Australian contingent, returning with silver medal, after playing France in the World Championship game.
The Australian Masters Women on the podium at the 20th CMAS Underwater Hockey World Championships. [Photo: Mike Martyn]
The Australian Masters Women stand for the national anthem prior to the championship game versus France. [Photo: Mike Martyn]
The Elite Women and the Men’s Masters teams both finished the competition in 6th place. The Elite Women sat as the third seed in Group B at the conclusion of the round-robin (with a 3-1-2 record) but suffered a 3-5 defeat in the quarterfinal at the hands of a strong South African team. Their final standing following a gallant 0-2 defeat in the 5th v 6th game against the French women. The Masters Men’s team was defeated by GB 0-1 in the quarterfinal.
The 2018 Australian World Championship contingent. [Photo: Mike Martyn]
A complete list of results and the final standings can be viewed online at https://uwhscores.com/t/worlds2018 and replays of all championship games can be streamed online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOBvfJcIdm9QeKn7zdECNA.
The next CMAS Underwater Hockey World Championships for the Elite and Masters divisions will likely be held in Australia in 2020.
Underwater Hockey Australia is pleased to announce the 2018 Australian U19 teams that will participate in the Trans Tasman Championships . The tournament will be held in Rotorua, New Zealand 7-12 October 2018.
U19 Women
Congratulations to:
Men
CaUnderwater Hockey Australia is pleased to announce the 2018 Australian Elite & Masters teams that will participate in the 20th CMAS Underwater Hockey World Championships in Quebec, Canada. Congratulations to:
Elite Men
Elite Women
Masters Men
Masters Women
Team Managers
Team Physios
Referees
Expressions of interest are sought to fill a position on the Australian Masters Woman’s Team that will compete in the CMAS Underwater Hockey World Championships in Quebec 15th-28th July.
Interested players will be assessed based on their postal application and previous experiences. The panel of selectors includes Kirsteen Reid, Eden Brown and Bronwyn Mackenzie.
Criteria:
1) Has Worlds experience at either Elite or Masters level or is already suitably equipped to compete at that level;
2) Proven fitness and a commitment to developing level of fitness in the next two months;
3) Is available to attend both training camps prior to worlds (Homebush: 29th June to 1st July & Quebec 15th – 19th July);
3) Ability to follow instructions and specific direction and adapt to the team plan accordingly;
4) Can make all past and current player payments at the time of selection;
Due to time constraints and uniform and player payment schedules expression of interest must be received by Sunday 13th May.
Interested players please email the coach, Kirsteen Reid (krchook@optusnet.com.au)