Main Rules
Octopush is an exciting, competitive, non-contact sport with an international following. It started in Southsea in 1954 and has grown steadily ever since. Octopush, or underwater hockey, is played in a in a swimming pool with a plastic coated lead puck. Two teams use short pushers to move the puck and score by flicking it into the opposing goal. The stick colours - black or white - distinguish the teams. 10 players make a team, with 6 playing at any time, and the others substituting in and out rapidly as the game progresses.
- 2 teams of 6 players in the water
- The sticks are coloured Black and White to distinguish the teams
- The Puck is placed in the middle of the pool and game starts with both teams touching the wall on their side of the pool.
- The Puck is pushed into the opposition's goal to score a goal
- Skill and teamwork are needed to get the puck past the opposition
- Equipment
As with any sport, the right equipment is vital. The club has a small amount of equipment available for loan to get you started, but please contact us first to ensure the right size is available and turn up in good time to get kitted out. For details, pictures, list and recommended local suppliers download the list here, Equipment 1.1.pdf.
Basics of the Game
For two leaflets showing basic exercises, rules, formations etc, download the file here. Basics Sheet 1+2.pdf. (Printed double-sided they can be folded in half to make a booklet.