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Welcome to the Dallas Underwater Hockey Website!Normal Practice schedule in place - all new players welcome! 2008 Denver Battle of the Altitude is January 5th and 6th - stay posted for updates on how we did! 2007 National's was a blast. Check back for updates and Pic's.
New players are always welcome. Bring mask, fins, and snorkel if you got them but we always have plenty if you don't.
Underwater HockeyUnderwater hockey is a very fast moving game that quickly builds swimming and free diving capability. It is played on the bottom of a swimming pool by two coed teams of three to six. Players wear fins, mask, snorkel, and a protective glove and headgear. The stick is short, approximately 1 foot long, the puck is heavy, around 3 lb., and the goal is 3 meters (9') long. 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 their breath forever. Individual strength is less of an advantage than it is in many other sports. The water nullifies pure mass advantage and emphasizes clever use of torque.
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This site was last updated 01/13/08