🦁 Newark, New Jersey · NUWR

Newark Underwater Rugby Sea Lions

From the depths, we rise. Newark's underwater rugby club: back-to-back US National Champions, now preparing for the Champions Cup in Berlin this November and the 2027 World Championships.

🏆 2026 US National Champions 🇩🇪 Berlin 2026 🌍 Road to Worlds 2027
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Our Story

From the depths, we rise

For 17 years, the Newark Sea Lions have been building underwater rugby in Newark: training year-round, developing players from first-timers to internationals, and competing at home and abroad.

In 2025 the club won the American National Championship at home in Newark and went on to win the Champions Cup in Berlin. In 2026 the Sea Lions won Nationals again, and are now preparing to defend their title at the Champions Cup in Berlin this November and building toward the 2027 World Championships.

Sea Lions players also won the Ascensco tournament in Villavicencio, Colombia, competing as Cachalotes. Since December 2025 they represent in Colombia as Atlantis.

In 2026 the club is focused on building an organized team with a high skill ceiling that plays smart, homegrown strategy, and on sending as many players as possible to the US National Team.

10 of 15
Our 2026 National Team goal

Our primary goal is to have 10 of the 15 players on the US National Team come from Newark.

2026 · US Nationals
US National Champions
Back-to-back national titles, earning a return trip to Berlin.
2025 · Berlin, Germany
Champions Cup Winners
Competed at the highest level in Berlin and brought the Champions Cup home to Newark.
2025 · Newark, NJ
American National Champions
Won the national title at home in Newark, earning the trip to Berlin.
2025 · Villavicencio, Colombia
Ascensco Tournament Champions
Won the Colombian national tournament competing as Cachalotes, now Atlantis.

Train With Us

Where We Practice

Practice runs year-round. Times and pools below come straight from the club's schedule in Lions Den.

Saturday
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
JFK Aquatic Center Primary
211 W Kinney St
Newark, NJ 07103
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Saturday
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Ironbound Aquatic Center Secondary
226 Rome St
Newark, NJ 07105
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First Time?
Your first month is free
Equipment provided
No experience needed. Bring your swimsuit and a willingness to try something new; our coaches will walk you through the sport from scratch.
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2026 Season

The Road to Worlds

The 2026 season on the way to Worlds 2027: selection stops, international competition, our home tournament and celebrations.

Phase 1
Administrative Renaissance
January – mid-March

Off-season. New positions filled, operations streamlined, strategy planned. Practice continues; not counted for internal selection.

Phase 2
Nationals Preparation
Mid-March – June

High-intensity practice, position-specific coaching, strategy work and film review ahead of Nationals and the first Worlds selection stop.

Phase 3
Worlds Training
June – December

National Team training, international travel and the Champions Cup defense in Berlin, with continuous skill development for the whole team.

Club Leadership

Who Runs the Pride

Administration

Chairman
Rovier A. Mosquera

Pool access, City Hall relations, funding and growth initiatives.

Treasurer
Chris Wamble

Club bursar: dues, payment plans and monthly financial reports.

Secretary
Matthew Goncalves

Meeting summaries, official club records and club correspondence.

City Ambassador & Logistics
Kevin Barahona

City relationships, equipment, facilities, travel and tournament logistics.

City Ambassador & Social Media
John S. Barahona

City relationships and the club's weekly Instagram presence.

Sports Development

Head Coach
Danilo Uribe

Tournament plans and strategy, monthly directives, structure and deadlines.

Creative Director
Bryan Mosquera-Shahidi

Creative projects, media content and sponsorship through social media.

Join the Pride

Newcomers Always Welcome

Underwater rugby is a full-contact team sport played entirely underwater: two teams try to put a negatively buoyant ball into the opponent's goal on the pool floor. No experience needed.

Your first month is free

Practice with us for up to a month at no cost. Learn the game, meet the team and decide if it's right for you, with no pressure.

  • 🏊 Full practice access
  • 🥽 Equipment provided
  • 🏋️ Coaching & instruction
  • 🤝 Team community
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Membership through Lions Den

After your free month, pick a plan below and set up dues in Lions Den, the club's member app. Register free, check in at practice with your QR code, and earn points on the leaderboard.

Questions?

Email nuwrsealions@gmail.com or message us on Instagram or Facebook.

Membership Plans

After your free month, choose the plan that fits your commitment. Dues are set up in Lions Den.

Distance
Cub Pass
$20 / month
or $200 / year: save $40

For members who travel to practice from 70 or more miles away.

  • All practices, unlimited
  • National team selection eligible
  • Coaching not included
  • Highlight reel
  • Auto tournament enrollment

📍 Requires proof of residence 70+ miles from Newark, NJ.

Most Popular
Full Membership
Lion Pass
$30 / month
or $300 / year: save $60

Full training and development access for regular players.

  • All practices, unlimited
  • National team selection eligible
  • Coaching & player development
  • 1 highlight reel per year
  • End-of-year rewards
  • Auto tournament enrollment
Competitive
Pro Pass
$50 / month
or $500 / year: save $100

The complete package for players pursuing national team selection.

  • All practices, unlimited
  • National team selection eligible
  • Coaching & player development
  • 1 highlight reel per year
  • End-of-year rewards
  • Auto-enrollment in tournaments
No Monthly Commitment
Drop-In Options

Not ready for a monthly plan? Come to a single practice with a Daily Pass, or buy a Punch Pass for a bulk set of sessions to use at your own pace.

Daily Pass
$10 / practice

For one-time practice appearances. Paid at practice.

  • Single practice session
  • Equipment provided
  • Not national team eligible
  • Coaching not included
Punch Pass
$90 / 12 sessions

A block of 12 practices, used whenever you can make it.

  • 12 practice sessions
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Not national team eligible
  • Coaching not included