Meets at St. Andrews Family Rec Center, equipment available, call in advance.
Underwater Hockey is a fast, action-packed sport played on the bottom of a swimming pool by two co-ed teams of six players equipped with mask, snorkel, fins and a short stick. The stick is used to pass a weighted puck from player to player across the bottom of the pool to score into the opposing team's goal.
Because it's non-contact and underwater, people of different sizes, ages and genders play on an equal field - it's not about strength, it's about teamwork and skill. It's great cross-training for runners, swimmers and bikers, and because it's a low-impact, non-gravity sport, it's a fun way to exercise that's easy on your body. And, no matter what your skill level, Underwater Hockey is a great way to have lots of fun, get fit, and make new friends!
Yes, it really exists! Underwater Hockey is an organized sport with clubs playing in over 50 cities across the U.S. and in nearly 30 countries worldwide. There are local and national tournaments each year and even a world level competition. We've been playing here in the Charleston for over 15 years and would love to introduce the sport to new players.