Underwater Melon League,
the underwater team sport open to everyone!
NETBALL + UNDERWATER RUGBY + FREEDIVING + QUIDDITCH
Underwater Melon League, or its abbreviation UML, is a sport played under apnea(breath hold), in a swimming pool of 3-4m meters depth.
UML was established in 2019 by Mark Cheung in Apnea42 Freediving
, who was Inspired by our Local UW Rugby Club, and UTL Underwater torpedo league team in LA, who plays with a torpedo.
It was used as a fun training activity to improve aquatic and breathhold techniques during freediving training. It is inspired by a medley of sports, such as underwater rugby, netball, freediving and even Quidditch!
How is it played?
There are two sides in a game, each team consisting of 3-6 players. Players don their fins, masks and snorkels, and pass a melon-sized ball to their teammates in order to score in their opponent’s goal. UML is a low impact, non-contact sport which relies on agility, speed, and support between team members. The rules of gameplay are constantly being improved by our enthusiastic team, who enjoy the sport and see it as a fun way to train underwater endurance, physical stamina, hand-eye coordination, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Rules here
Can i join?
Yes! Check your join section to contact us.
“Fun & Challenging! ”
“You learnt the spirit of teamwork, mindfulness and pushing your limits in UML!””
““Takes your breath away””
“Never knew choosing between scoring and breathing is such a tough choice to make.
Never knew choosing to score is so empowering.
The lesson that i’ve learnt from that one “1-second decision” have taught me so much about myself introspectively.
I have to absolutely agree with one of my UML team mate: “It takes my breath away”.
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“The only team-playing sport where you have a clear open goal but turn back to pass the ball to your team mate so he/she can have the opportunity to score too””
“STAY FIT WHILE HAVING FUN””
““Look left, look right, look up, look down. There’s always a new way to score 😉””
TRAINING DAYS
EVERY FRIDAYS
@ Methodist Girls School (Bukit Timah)
8-10 PM
News
February Dates 2020 Join
Free tryouts for new comers (non freedivers)
Rules Updated! 2 Feb 2020
JOIN US!
How & when can I join?
Sign up in the form below! and we will contact you!
We have beginners sessions every alternate week.
Sign up for your first Introduction oF UML Session @$35 inclusive of equipment, our trainer will guide you with the rules of the game.
Introduction to UML
Theory & Rules
Snorkel & Finning
Duckdives & Passing
Gameplay
Any requirements to join?
I am not very confident in water! But i’m interested!
There are no requirements.
UML is a good place to start and learn to be comfortable underwater.
Getting comfortable and learning the basic equipment.
Our UML team of consists of experienced swimmers, freedivers, coaches and instructors. This makes it a good place to start!
We have also have our UML trainers to guide beginners into the game.
Fees
Fees section here
SIGN UP FOR A FREE TRYOUT SESSION!
UML RULES
1. General Rule
Ø Use UML padded cap to improve gameplay visibility and safety.
Ø Remove watches, big earrings, arm accessories, weights.
Ø Compulsory to use: snorkel, mask, fins (no fins during a no fins match)
Ø No 2-piece swimsuit (i.e. bikini) due to the nature of the activity
Ø Maximum 2-8 per group (team size can be increased with substitutes on the side)
Ø Keep 1 hand on the ledge while waiting for countdown of game to start
Ø Unsporting or provocative behavior will be given warning & ban if behavior continues
2. Personal equipment
Use equipment without sharp edges
Avoid carbon fins for UML
3. Team Leader
TLs to set the roles of the team members.
TLs will be rotated at halftime.
Discuss strategies with the team
Ensure team members obey the rules
Provide feedback and improvement tips to newbies
4. Foul
Deliberate use of any body part to create intentional or unintentional contact with other players with or without ball
[i.e. pushing, pulling, nudging, grabbing, bulldozing are not Allowed]No Direct Passing; Ball must be released from the player’s hand to another player during game
No Shifting / Grabbing of goal basket
Any part of body is not allowed inside the basket.
- You are allowed to cover the basket with your hands / arms.
-You are not allowed to force / squeeze the ball into the basket when it is covered.Ball outside the playing area (throwing ball above the water surface)
No Travelling with the ball on surface
Prolong holding of ball on surface (10Seconds - Refeeree to Call)
Ball to be passed once before scoring
Any foul in the following list committed will result in a warning.
Thereafter a 1-min penalty will be imposed after a player receives 2nd warning.
Stay at home base for 2-min penalty after 3rd Warning.
5. Free throw
1 free throw is given to the opposite team during a foul. Executor of the free throw will take the ball, once s/he brings the ball to the surface, the referee will signal the game to start. Should the executor need more time, s/he can hold the ball without letting it touch the surface
UML TEAM 2019-2020
We enjoy having a good time underwater.
We are always looking for more team support. if you are keen let us know. form below!