Underwater Hockey
Underwater Hockey is a unique but challenging team sport played at the bottom of a swimming pool. Each team competes to maneuver a puck into the opposing team's goal using small handheld hockey sticks. The game is played while holding ones breath which requires players to return to the surface for air. The sport requires agility, teamwork, and strategising as players navigate the bottom of the pool to score points (or defend from the opposing team trying to do the same.) Epsom Girls Grammar School offers both a Junior and Senior team.
Key Season Dates & Information
2025 Winter Season
Pre-season games and competition start mid-Term 1
Trainings are held every Wednesday from 7.30am-9am at the Epsom Aquatic Centre
Games are played weekly at various Auckland venues on Sunday afternoons
Registration and Trials will commence at the end of Term 1 2025
Major Tournaments
Northern Zone Secondary Schools Underwater Hockey Cup
Junior Teams
June 2025
Northern Zone Secondary Schools Underwater Hockey Championship
Senior Teams
June 2025
New Zealand Secondary Schools Cup & Championship
Open to Junior and Senior Teams that qualify at Regionals
September 2025
Fees
Season: Approx. $400-$450
*Tournaments will be charged in addition to season fee and vary depending on location and duration.
Uniform & Equipment Required
Students are required to wear Epsom togs that can be purchased from the Uniform Shop. Students will be provided with headgear but will need to provide their own snorkel, fins, glove and hockey stick. Students attending regional or national tournaments will also need an Epsom Tracksuit.
