Youth Underwater Hockey
New Fall 2026! Youth Underwater Hockey on the East Coast!
Underwater hockey is already growing with youth teams on the West Coast and across the country - now it's your chance to dive in!
We're offering a Beginner Youth Course designed for ages 8-14 (co-ed). Fall, Winter, and Spring Sessions are available. This program is a fun, supportive way to learn the sport and build new skills. Youth can sign up for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions!
Why Underwater Hockey for your child?
** Builds strength, endurance, and confidence in the water
** Encourages teamwork and communication
** Provides a unique way to stay active and make friends in the community
** Stands out as an uncommon, impressive activity for college applications down the line!
Course Dates: 5:45 - 7:00pm
Fall Session: October 17, 24, & November 7, 2026
Winter Session: January 9, 16, 23, 2027
Spring Session: February 20, 27, & March 6, 13, 2027
Cost:Fall - $100; Winter - $100; Spring - $130
Sign-up Deadline: Fall: October 14, 2026; Winter: January 3, 2027; Spring: February 10, 2027
Spots are limited to 18 participants per session - sign up now using this form
Parent or Guardian Participants Welcome!
Parent/Guardian participants get a 50% discount on registration.
Come learn underwater hockey alongside your child! Sign-up at the same time as your youth, using the same form.
Prerequisites for taking this course:
** Able to Swim 25yards unaided (any stroke) and
** Able to touch the bottom of a 5ft pool with hands (using fins).
Safety & Supervision
** High coach-to-player ratio ensures individual attention and lifeguards on duty during all sessions.
** Low-contact sport with protective gear designed to keep players safe.
Gear Provided
All equipment will be supplied. Individuals just need swimsuit and towel.
If you already own full-pocket fins (Speedo, Finis or similar), you're welcome to bring those.
For questions, contact: youthcapitaluwh@gmail.com
Meet Your Co-Head Coaches
Coach Kat
Coach Kat has been playing underwater hockey since 2006, starting at the University of Illinois. She has been on 4 USA Worlds Teams: 2013 Women's Elite; 2018, 2023, & 2025 Women's Masters (Capt on the 2025 team). For 4 years she coached the GMU UWH team. Starting a youth underwater hockey team has been a dream of hers - hopefully this is just the beginning!
Starting around age 7 and throughout high school, Coach Kat was swimming at NVSL A & B meets; mainly as a butterflier. She works for FCPS - previously as an art teacher and now as tech support.
Coach Andrew
Coach Andrew is a former NVSL youth league coach. He has been playing underwater hockey for 3 years. He is equally passionate about getting youth to play this new sport that he recently found. He has attended National and club-level tournaments.
Other Coaches
We have about 5 other coaches who will be joining us throughout the course. They range from 8 - 30 years of experience. They have played across various levels: college, club, and some have played on multiple Worlds Teams.
