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Read the
Underwater Hockey Handbook [.pdf, 1Meg] for information on how to play
Underwater Hockey.
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For regular players, the cost is $60 per night, per term (5 months), which includes a per term $45 deposit. For students, the cost is $60 including a per term $45 deposit and they can play one or two nights a week.
Here is how it works for regulars
(i.e. non-students):
- Play Two Nights a Week - If you play two nights a week, Monday and Wednesday, you then owe $60 per night for a total of $120. You pay $85 up front and the rest, a $45 deposit, is given to us under a separate check dated to the end of the term, January 31st, 2008 in this case.
- If you work a single bingo any time during the five month term (or have
existing bingo credits), then we hand back your $45 check at the end of the
term, uncashed.
- If you do not work a bingo, we cash your check.
- Play One Night a Week - If you play one night a week, you then owe
$60 but pay $15 upfront and give us a postdated $45 check
- Work a bingo, you get your $45 check back, uncashed
- No bingo, we cash your check
Here is how it works for students:
- Play One or Two Nights a Week - If you play one or two nights a
week, you pay $15 upfront and $45 with a postdated check.
- If you work a bingo, you get the $45 deposit back at the end of the term
(January 31st, 2008 in this case)
- If you do not work a bingo, your $45 check is deposited.
The annual membership fee of $20 has not changed and is still due.
Note: You can bank bingo credits and use them for future pool fees
(not including the annual $20 fee), for example:
- If you want to pay all your pool fees by working bingos, you require a
credit from an existing bingo. In other words, if you do not have credit from
last term, you have to pay all fees up front this term. You can then work
extra bingos this term and use that credit for future terms.
- Besides paying your deposit, Bingos make a lot of money for the club which
we use to buy new goals, walls, pucks, equipment, tournaments and introductory
classes. Work a bingo!
- You do not need to be a member of our club to work a bingo for us. For
example, if you are a student who is too young to work in a bingo hall, your
parents can work them for you.
PART-TIMERS
For those who cannot attend on a regular basis, buying an EUHC swim
pass may be a better option. There is no expiry date on the pass.
5 swim pass for $25.00 ($5.00/swim) or,
10 swim pass for $45.00 ($4.50/swim) or,
15 swim pass for $60.00 ($4.00/swim)
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Notice for Under 18's
All the following criteria must be met for minors
wishing to participate in the Octopushers Adult programs.
1) Must be 15 yrs of age. (intermediate)
2) *Must maintain a Bronze skill level from the Junior program
3) *Must be of a minimum physical stature
4) Initial play will be limited to Mondays (half court). Player
will join on probationary basis for 5 Games (nights). After this
time the executive(s) maintains the right to decide whether or not
the minor should continue playing.
The player is also encouraged to evaluate his/her ability to continue.
If allowed to carry on, the minor can participate on any night with
the adult programs. They would also become a voting member. If not
allowed to continue, the minor can try again at the start of the
next session (3 months).
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Coronation Pool times (competitive) and Kinsmen Pool Times
(beginner)
Visit the
Schedule
Tournaments:
Locally
We usually have a fall tournament in October or November. Our annual Valentines potluck tournament is held around February.
Travel:
- October - There are many tournament that members attend here are some main ones.
Pacifc Coast Championships October
- January - Victoria Potluck
- Easter - Calgary
- May - Nationals
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Amphibians (Junior Club)
To join the Amphibians, you must be between 7?17 yrs-old and have
your level four (or higher) in swimming lessons. This is a co-ed program.
If you are 18 or over, check out the adult program (octopusher) options.
When playing in a tournament, the age divisions are "Under 15"
and "Over 15". We frequently play against our Calgary rivals.
We had a great time at our last tournament in Calgary this past April
and we are looking forward to our next big tournament when they come in
March. There are also players coming from parkland to participate.
Visit the
schedule page for a detailed schedule.
Fees
$10.00 AUC fee (Insurance) covers the entire year
$30.00 per 10 week session
$4.00 drop-in fee
Bring a friend day is free
For any additional information visit the contact page.
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Level System
Basic Minimum Requirements:
? can swim 50m front crawl
? can touch the bottom of the pool (5 or 6 feet deep).
It is suggested that adult players be at a "black" level
before participating in faster games.
It is mandatory for juniors to be bronze. Mouth Guards are now mandatory!
Octopushers see the links section for more on workouts.
Red:
? player meets basic minimum requirements
? understands three basic rules: 1) no dropping the puck; 2) stick-to-puck,
not stick-to-opponents-arm; 3) always be sportsmanlike
? has completed some simple drills (passing rings on coaches stick;
foot ball pass and receive; two line touch in one breath)
? game setting: helps with refereeing (signal goals retrieve puck)
Yellow:
? player exceeds basic minimum requirements; must wear all equipment;
push puck one line; push puck to coach or yellow player; keeping stick
flat; diving at an angle
? game setting: yellow tape rule (stay focused, stay calm) Green:
? can put on equipment unassisted; push puck 2 lines; swim 5 lines
underwater; able to complete a "rapid pass" (pass to coach back
and forth twice on one breath); dolphin kick; puck placement rolling on
blade; line touches; can swim pool width with legs only (flutter)
? game setting: offence and defense (look for the space, always stay
in motion)
Blue:
? leave equipment on during whole game; push puck 4 lines; one width
under; one curl; flick puck; pass chase pass with player or coach; wrist-shot
aiming (the puck should roll along the length of the blade during the
shot such that it is near the end of the stick when you snap your wrist);
using inside of stick
? dolphin game setting: team captain; defense-mostly passing (play
back if needed, balance team strength, be fair)
New levels updated March 1, 2002
Black:
? 25m under; 3Curls(left right left < > < ); raise shot
one inch or more onto fin; push puck 20m; one width; understand simple
swing position; be sportsmanlike
? recommended own all equipment (no purge valves, 2hats); Captained
(2 occasions); played in blue/black level game
Bronze
? 25m in 16.5sec or less; 25m sprint 15.5sec or less; 40m under (at
own pace); 4 curls followed by accurate shot (> < > < shoot);
raise shot over fin boot (three feet); push puck 25m and shoot at end;
describe one swing-position scenario; demonstrates good positioning and
stick handling skills in game; very sportsmanlike; owns all equipment
Silver
? 25m in 15 sec or less; 25m sprint 14sec or less; 50m under (at
own pace); over under over under (100m at own pace); 4 curls followed
by raised shot (> < > < shoot); raise shot into crate; push
puck 25m and shoot at end; describe four swing-position scenarios; demonstrates
good positioning and stick handling skills in game; very sportsmanlike;
owns all equipment
As skills improve there will be a gold or higher level.
Coach requirements:
? black level; refereeing for kids scrimmages and training hours;
supervised testing of two levels by a coach; desire to coach all levels;
self or club improvement (committee, equipment, UWH personal trainer,
etc.)
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