Underwater
hockey is a fast movig game taht quickly builds swimming
and free diving capabilities. It is co-ed, a great
workout, and alot of fun! It is played on the bottom of
a 6-8 feet swimming pool by two teams of six. Players
wear fins, mask, snorkel, and a protective glove and headgear
(the same kind as for water polo).
The
stick is short (1 ft.), the puck is heavy (3 lbs.), Play
and stratedgy are similar to soccer or ice hockey except
that the playing service is at the bottom of a pool. The
rules are "non-contact" and players generaly
cover zones around the puck. Success (scoring) ultimately
depends on teamwork, since no single player can hold his/her
breath forever. Play is fast and exciting - you go at
it hard while holding your breath. The sport offers great
crosstraining for runners, swimmers, and bikers. Plus,
because it's non-contact and underwater, people
of different sizes and genders play on an equal field.
The club has
gear to lend to new players, but if you have a mask and
snorkel you are comfortable with, please bring them along.
Contact
St.
Andrew's
Family Fitness Plus!
1642 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-3850
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The
stick is short (1 ft.), the puck is heavy (3 lbs.), Play
and stratedgy are similar to soccer or ice hockey except
that the playing service is at the bottom of a pool. The
rules are "non-contact" and players generaly
cover zones around the puck. Success (scoring) ultimately
depends on teamwork, since no single player can hold his/her
breath forever. Play is fast and exciting - you go at
it hard while holding your breath. The sport offers great
crosstraining for runners, swimmers, and bikers. Plus,
because it's non-contact and underwater, people
of different sizes and genders play on an equal field.
