The sport of Underwater Hockey has been played for over 35 years in Australia. During that time the incidence of recorded accidents and/or injuries has been very few. Robust risk management policies have been implemented states (including by the VUHC) to provide a safe environment for the participants in our sport.
If you or someone at your club experiences an injury or accident during an underwater hockey session in Victoria, please complete the UHA – Accident Report email it to secretary@vuhc.org.au and secretary@underwaterhockeyaustralia.org.au within two weeks of the incident.
To ensure proper insurance coverage, all active Victorian Underwater Hockey players should be current financial members.
Relevant documents include:
- Underwater Hockey Risk Policy
- Incident reporting templates (must be completed for all player injuries and incidents)
- AUF Sport incident claim form
All underwater hockey related incidents and/or injuries occurring in Victoria or involving VUHC members must be reported immediately to committee@vuhc.org.au.