South African Underwater Hockey Federation

Game Rules & Regulations

Game and Refereeing Rules

The SAUWHF adheres to the official International Underwater Hockey Rules & Regulations. The Official Game Rules are available in PDF format and define (with illustrations) a valid goal, the fouls and signals, and the dimensions of the playing area, sticks, and goals.

Volume 1 of 2

International rules for underwater hockey tournament regulations and playing area requirements.
Version 12.0
Last updated – November 2022

Volume 2 of 2

International rules for underwater hockey rules of play.
Version 12.00
Last Updated – November 2022

Anti Doping Rules and Guidelines

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide campaign for doping-free sport. WADA works towards a vision of a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.

Click here to visit the WADA Anti Doping web page for more information.

Prohibited List & TUE Application Form

The Prohibitd List is an International Standard identifying substances and methods prohibited in-competition, out-of-competition and in particular sports.

Please note that from 1st January 2015 the Beta-blockers are prohibited In-Competition only, in the following disciplines: in constant-weight apnoea with or without fins, dynamic apnoea with and without fins, free immersion apnoea, Jump Blue apnoea, spearfishing, static apnoea, target shooting and variable weight apnoea.

Team Announcements

Teams for qualifiers

We are happy to announce the teams that will represent South Africa at the World Qualifier event in Dordrecht, Netherlands, from August 17th to 23rd, 2025
Teams for qualifiers