I gotta admin this one caught my attention. Heard of underwater hockey? We hadnt either. But imagine that wicked workout we get on the ice, only submerged. That has got to be a crazy cardio workout.
The Denver Underwater Hockey Club is looking for new players to join us for pick-up practices, tournaments, socializing, and more.
Underwater hockey is a fast-paced, fun-filled, co-ed team sport played in a swimming pool. It’s great for athletes of all ages. Swimming, scuba diving, or snorkeling experience is helpful, but not necessary — they’ll happily teach you everything you need to know to enjoy this unique, 3-D sport.
WHERE: Weekly, drop-in practices held at Carmody Rec Center in Lakewood.
Wednesdays, 8-9:30pm
Sundays, 4-5:30pm
WHAT TO BRING: If you have snorkeling gear (mask, fins and snorkel) that you’re comfortable with, bring it. But we also have plenty of equipment for you to borrow.
All you really need is a swimsuit!
To find out more about the equipment used, visit their Equipment Page.
You can finally be a hockey badass in a Speedo!
See the Underwater Hockey video
July 23-26, 2009 - Stella Cup Women’s Hockey Tournament
Las Vegas, Nevada
3 game guarantee
Teams or Individual Player spots available
Contact: (800) 932-6806
The Midnight Hockey League in Long Island, New York is now using Hockeyfinder.com for their pickup hockey games. They run adult pickup hockey games five times per week at the Iceworks Arena in Syosset, NY.
Players/goalies can view the skate times online at http://www.hockeyfinder.com/skate-times/23/ and sign up in advance to hold their spot. Simply register with hockeyfinder.com for free and then go to the above link to find a list of the coming games.
Having organized adult pickup hockey games for over two years I can safely say that while very rewarding it can be a royal pain in the hockey breezers. For all you other organizers out there you’ll easily relate to this blog post and for you players…please remember how lucky you are that all you have to do is show up and play the greatest game on earth.
The skinny of what an adult pickup hockey organizer has to deal with.
- Securing Ice - Sounds easy enough but depending on where you are this can be a process.
- Letting players know - Again sounds easy especially with email but you’d be surprised how many people don’t check or don’t reply and just assume you’ll know they want to play
- Confirming Goalies - Nothing like getting a call a couple of hours before game time and one of your goalies can’t make it. Try showing up and telling the guys/gals.
- Collecting money - First of all if someone says they’re coming and doesn’t there goes money out the window. Secondly, you’d think people would offer up their $10-$15 when they see you but no…you have to chase half the people down.
- Keeping the teams even. There’s always going to be someone complaining that the teams are uneven. Try matching up the skills of 18-20 adult hockey players.
I haven’t even covered everything but you get my point. The good news is there’s a tool to make organizing an adult hockey pickup game or kids pickup game for that matter. It’s Hockeyfinder.com! Have players sign themselves up online, have the teams already made up, collect money in advance, attract extra players to fill up spots so you don’t have to incure the extra cost of ice….and much more!
Find adult pickup hockey opportunities at Hockeyfinder.com
We asked if people would be interested in hockey clinics in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area and the response was sufficient enough to put some skate times together. Hockeyfinder.com is working with a skating coach and a couple of hockey coaches to bring adult and kids hockey clinic opportunities to the Metro area.
We just need to workout times and dates. Please contact us and let us know what days and times work best for you. Also include your age.
If you are interested in running clinics through hockey finder please contact us as well.
