Octopush

What is Octopush?

A fantastic game of underwater hockey! Players swim with snorkels, masks, fins and a water polo hat holding a very small stick.

Aim of the Game

The aim of the game is to push a puck across the bottom of the pool to score in the opponent team’s goal.

Under water

Unlike some water sports all the action is under the water – hence the snorkel- so players have to really time their dives in order to save their breath.

Team sport

There are 10 players in a team but only 6 are in the water at any one time.

If you love swimming (you need to be at least stage 7 of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme) but don’t enjoy swimming lengths or the idea of Water Polo, this game could be for you........

Find out more

The British Octopush Association have a Junior section at www.gbuwh.co.uk/page/boa-juniors which can tell you how to find a club near you. Some clubs take players from age 8 upwards.