The UWRA Commission is the body responsible for all national matters relating to the sport of Underwater Rugby in Australia.

In 2015, Underwater Rugby achieved official recognition as an (amateur) sport in Australia under the auspices of the Australian Sports Commission and our governing body the Australian Underwater Federation (AUF). In conjunction with clubs, we aim to promote, advance, foster and cultivate the game of underwater rugby, and provide access to social and competitive experiences throughout Australia for all people at all levels.
 

Our OBJECTIVES

  • Promote and develop the sport of Underwater Rugby in Australia and surrounding Pacific region.

  • Become an active member of the World Underwater Rugby community by participating/attending seminars, training camps, tournaments and any other activities that are promoted by the International UW-Rugby community and open to other international UW-Rugby Commissions.

  • Promote and adhere to the rules and constitution of the AUF and CMAS UW-Rugby Commissions.

  • Provide Vision, Direction and Oversight to all affiliated clubs, universities, individuals and entities that partner with the UWRA in the promotion and development of Underwater Rugby in Australia and the surrounding region.

  • Partner/collaborate with all clubs, associations, universities, companies and individuals that have a common goal that is in the interest of the UWRA in the pursuit of our objects stated above.


The UWRA commitee is made up of executive members, and delegates from each of the affiliated clubs in Australia.

In accordance with the UWRA by-laws, the executive members are elected every two years. These members form the UWRA executive committee, who, along with the club delegates, make decisions regarding the administration of the sport in Australia.

 

cHAIRMAN

Sarah McCarthy
chairman@uwra.org.au

WOMEN’s National Team Coach

Lyle Taualai (2023)

WOMEN’s National Team MANAGER

Rachael Berry (2023)
aus.wnt.manager@gmail.com

SECRETARY

Sophie Lamande
secretary@uwra.org.au

MEN’s National Team Coach

Ricardo Iriate (2023)

MEN’s National TEAM MANAGER

Jared Carnie (2023)
aus.nt.manager@gmail.com

TREASURER

Jared Carnie
treasurer@uwra.org.au

Women’s Development officer

Abby Walsh

chief referee

Manakon Eammano

MEDIA OFFICER

media@uwra.org.au

IT OFFICER

itofficer@uwra.org.au

Club delegates

Adelaide White Pointers
Adam Hamilton

Brisbane Gauls
Rohan McEvoy

Canberra Underdogs
Alicia Strous

Perth Raiders
Warren Milward

Sydney Underwater Rugby
Lyle Taualai

Tasmania Convicts
Matthew Baker

UNSW Sydney Whales
Nick Coumbis

Victoria Seadragons
Jorge Vargas


Contact UWRA

General enquiries
info@uwra.org.au

Media enquiries
media@uwra.org.au