RI Underwater Hockey in the news

[RIOceanographer]

Nov-May I play underwater hockey every Thursday night up in Warwick as a great way to stay wet and active in the winter when diving conditions aren't so inviting.

The sport is played with a mask, fins and snorkel and a weighted metal puck coated in plastic that sits on the bottom of the pool. You have to hold your breath and and swim to the bottom to knock the puck around with a short stick held in one hand. Think of it as an oxygen deprived, upside-down version of water polo.

A couple of weeks ago the Providence Journal did a story on our league:
http://www.projo.com/lifebeat/content/lb-waterhockey_01-27-07_DT428QS.835188.html

This story got the attention of Channel 10 in providence, who came and filmed a story on us last night. The story should air Monday night on the 6pm broadcast, assuming they don't move it around. Check it out if you get a chance.

 

[ScubaSarus]

Questions come up. Nice article.

Whats the longest snorkle allowed.
Have you ever taken a lungfull of water.
Do people get hit with the stick in their mask.
How would you fair against the Boston Bruins.

Looks like a lot of fun and that should condition your lungs for air consumption. Keep going Chris; wondering if we can get a weighted soccer ball......

 

[RIOceanographer]

Whats the longest snorkle allowed.

There is complex mathematical model used to determine allowable snorkel length based on the person's shoe size, weight, blood type and age. However, if a supercomputer is unavailable to run the necessary calculations Subsection 13 Paragraph B of the official rules permits the player to use any old snorkel they can find.

Have you ever taken a lungfull of water.

Well.... not entirely "full".....

Do people get hit with the stick in their mask.

No, but getting kicked in the head is pretty common.

 

[spectrum]

That sounds like a lot of fun!

 

[GottaDive]

This story got the attention of Channel 10 in providence, who came and filmed a story on us last night. The story should air Monday night on the 6pm broadcast, assuming they don't move it around. Check it out if you get a chance.

You Know... I work at Channel 10, and have for 17 years! I am a diver with video camera and housing. Do they tell me they are doing a story that could be greatly enhanced with a camera at the bottom? NO! I can only offe so many times.

I'm off today and tomorrow, but I'll see if and when we use it.

Glad you guys are getting some exposure! I'll play if I can wear doubles!

~Steve~

 

[RIOceanographer]

You Know... I work at Channel 10, and have for 17 years! I am a diver with video camera and housing. Do they tell me they are doing a story that could be greatly enhanced with a camera at the bottom? NO! I can only offe so many times.

I'm off today and tomorrow, but I'll see if and when we use it.

Glad you guys are getting some exposure! I'll play if I can wear doubles!

~Steve~

That's too bad! Would have been nice. They just used a waterproof camera bag rather than a full-blown UW video housing.

It also turned out that they didn't air the piece today. They told us it will now be airing Friday instead. Unfortunately I don't know if it will be the 6 or 11pm newscast.

 

[GottaDive]

If it doesn't air until Friday, I could still get some footage this week if you guys are playing. I'll check on what the newsroom is planning tomorrow.

~Steve~

 

[TomH]

This is the coolest idea ever.

 

[ThatsSomeBadHatHarry]

That is great. Gettin' some press!

Are you going to have a part in the news?

 

[GottaDive]

It looks like the story will air tomorrow in 6pm sports. I'll be looking for it.

I'm not sure if it will make it to our website or not. I'll let all know if it does.

~Steve~