Underwater rugby in Colombia

Underwater rugby in Colombia is played in a system of three major club events per year, with an inter-leagues tournament at the end of each year. During the year preceding a World Cup or major CMAS underwater rugby event, the country's best players are pre-selected to be part of the national team.

Club competition

There are three major events each year, all of which include every club team. Set for March, June, and October of each year, the events generally involve both women's and men's competitions.

Inter-leagues tournament

Each year is concluded with a final inter-leagues tournament. Since some departments in the country have several teams, a qualifying event is held first. The best players from each department advance to the final tournament, which is usually played in December.

U-21 tournament

To promote youth involvement in underwater rugby and make the game more attractive to newcomers, an Under-21 (U-21) tournament is also held semiannually. It is generally held in August during years preceding major worldwide events for which a national team is selected.

Colombian clubs

Club name Department Current activity
Ecomares club Antioquia active
UdeA Antioquia active
Orcas club Antioquia active
Coral club Antioquia active
Ciudad Marina club Antioquia active
Castores club Bogota, DC active
Medusas Bogota, DC active
Pirañas Meta active
Vikingos club Risaralda active
Cachalotes Risaralda active
Leones Marinos Risaralda active
Atlantis Tolima active
Dolphins club Valle del Cauca active
Quelonios club Valle del Cauca active
Tiburones del Valle Valle del Cauca active
Barracudas Diving Club Valle del Cauca active
UNIVALLE Diving Club Valle del Cauca active
Hipocampos Valle del Cauca active


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