What is Underwater Hockey you ask? Well, just in case you have come upon this blog by accident and are confused...
Underwater hockey is a fast moving game that quickly builds swimming and free diving capability. It is played on the bottom of a 6-8 feet swimming pool by two teams of six. Players wear fins, mask, snorkel, a protective glove and headgear (the same kind as for water polo).
The stick is short, approximately 1 foot long and made of wood or plastic polymer. The puck is heavy, around 3 lb. and coated with a protective layer of hard plastic. The goals are 3 meters (9’) long.
Play and strategy is similiar to soccer or ice hockey except that the playing surface is at the bottom of a pool. The rules are "non-contact" and players generally cover zones around the puck. Success (scoring) ultimately depends on teamwork, since no single person can hold her breath forever.
Play is fast and exciting - you go at it hard while holding your breath. The sport offers great cross-training for scuba divers, runners, swimmers, and bikers. Plus, because it's non-contact and underwater, people of different sizes and genders play on an equal field.
2 comments:
Wow, I get to be the first comment. What an honor. I've contacted UW Hockey Tourist and asked them to get this site on their list. They still have the old one listed. Good job, love the pics. Maybe we could get a social page or two. Felix's belt buckle needs world wide exposure and maybe the finger food, among others. I've sent you the two links I think would be good to get posted. Maybe others have some ideas. Love it, Charlie
Good Job Amanda
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