Underwater Rugby is a competitive snorkeling underwater sport taking place in 10’-15’. Players wear mask, fins, snorkel with mouth guard, and water polo cap. Baskets are placed on the bottom at either end of the pool. Coordinated short dives put the neutrally buoyant ball inside the basket. Please look under “Regions” or email us for games in your area. Tournaments are held regionally and nationally. Bi-annually there are international competitions.

For more information on U.S. Underwater Rugby, go to: https://uwrugby.org/

The following materials are available for underwater rugby clubs to utilize in their search for venues.  We are hopeful they may change some pools' perspectives on the safety of the sport and improve venue accessibility.  While the article and presentation are specific to underwater hockey, they may be useful as the sports share many of the same safety concerns.

1)  A peer-reviewed medical journal article on the misleading classification of underwater hockey as an apneic sport.
2)  A presentation from the University of Auckland regarding hypoxia
3)  A safety statement from USOA