Underwater Hockey needs YOU!

Underwater Hockey is looking for motivated players to promote participation and organize practices and tournaments. The last group of dedicated players have moved on leaving no replacements. If you're interested in playing and are willing to help pull together a team, contact Jon and get the puck going!

What is Underwater Hockey?

Underwater hockey is a fast moving game that is great for swimmers, divers, and anyone who wants to get in shape and have fun.

It is played at the bottom of a pool in 6-8 feet of water by two teams of six. The puck is 3 pounds, the stick is only about 12 inches long, and the goal is about 9 feet. The rules are "non-contact" and the strategy is similar to soccer or ice hockey. Since no one can hold their breath forever the game depends on teamwork. 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.

Getting Started

We have equipment for everyone. All you need is a swim suit. If you have a mask, fins and/or snorkel, bring them. Swim goggles can work too. We have sticks and gloves for all new players. If you have any questions you can contact Jon.

Want to Know What's Going On?

If you want to be updated on underwater hockey practices, tournaments, and general events, e-mail PSU-UWH-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Practice Times

There are no practices currently scheduled.

Tournaments

There are no tournaments currently scheduled.

Equipment

Each player uses the following equipment. Equipment is provided by the PSU Nittany Divers Scuba Club free of charge for Underwater Hockey events. You need to supply your own swimsuit.

Mask: Allows you to see what you are doing.

Snorkel: Allows you to get a breath while keeping track of the action.

Flippers: Allow you to move quickly through the water.

Glove: Protects your hand from stray stick slaps.

Stick: The thing you move the puck with.

Puck: The thing that you need to put in the other team's goal.

Places to get Your Own Equipment

The listing of any company or organization here in no way constitutes an endorsement on the part of anyone associated with the Pennsylvania State University or the PSU Nittany Divers Scuba Club.

• Pirate's Cove Scuba Shoppe — Port Matilda, PA
• Sunken Treasure — Jersey Shore, PA
• Mike's Scuba — Duncansville, PA
• Divers Direct — Florida
• Leisure Pro — New York, NY
• Divers Supply — Macon, GA
• Mark Nakamura's Wonderstiks and Gloves — San Diego, CA
• Gloves and Sticks by Jeremy — Neatherlands
• True Blue Underwaterhockey Equipment — Australia
• Pucks from Down Under - Official World Pucks — Australia

Links to Other Clubs and Information

The listing of any company, organization, or web site in no way constitutes an endorsement on the part of anyone associated with the Pennsylvania State University or the PSU Nittany Divers Scuba Club.

• Washington DC and George Mason University
• University of Illinois
• University of North Carolina — e-mail Danny Monroe
• Virginia Tech
• University of Michigan
• West Palm Beach
• Underwater Hockey Society of America
• Traveling? See if there's underwater hockey where you're going