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Last Updated: March 10, 2010
What you NEED to bring : Bathing Suit
What you don't need to bring but should if you have it.
- Mask, Snorkel, Mouth guard
- Ear guards
- Tropical Fins
- Underwater Hockey Glove
- Underwater Hockey Sticks
- Duct Tape
- Vaseline (to prevent blisters on the feet)
- Water Bottle
- Towel
Offical gear rules
Source: International rules for underwater hockey
- 11.3.1 Each player shall be equipped with a mask, which must have safety glass or other safety
material fitted; a non-metal, pliable snorkel; a pair of conventional underwater hockey fins
(made of non-dangerous, pliable, synthetic material) which is approved by the World AquaChallenge
Association; a mouth protector approved by the World AquaChallenge Association; hand protection
for the playing hand(s), and an underwater hockey stick. - 11.3.1.1 The mask must be a dual lens design mask unless the single lens mask has a centre
divider/support that is part of the frame of the mask. - 11.3.2 Hand protection (e.g. gloves) must not contain rigid or sharp reinforcing material.
- 11.3.4 Headgear or caps with firm polyethylene or rubber ear protectors must be worn.
- 11.3.5 Protective knee and/or elbow pad(s) may also be worn if required, provided they are
constructed of soft materials. - 11.3.6 Wet suits and/or weight belts may not be worn.
Any questions or comments may be sent to uwh-officers[at]mit.edu