Introduction to UPOC & Octopush
What is Octopush?
Octopush is also know as Underwater Hockey. Which is played at the bottom of a swimming pool, sounds fun? It certainly is! Two teams of six play for 7 minutes a half and try and score as many goals as possible. You don't need to be an expert swimmer, but it will help. It is a sport that will get you fit and have fun while doing it.
Warm-Up Tournament at Plymouth [Provisional]
A tournament has been proposed to take place on the 7th February 2009. Which will be held by Plymouth. This will act as a warm-up to the student nationals. However, this event is provisional. More details to follow.
Student Nationals 2009
The Student National Tournament date has been confirmed as the 14th March 2009. This year Bangor University in Wales will be hosting the tournament. More details to follow.
I want to play Octopush but it's the middle of term, can I still join?
Yes! New players are always welcome. Even in the middle of term! Just come along to on of the training sessions. (Check the calendar for details of when and where the training sessions are.)
Want more information? Well if you can't find what you are looking for on the web site, Contact Us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Possible tournaments lined up!
There is a chance of playing a tournament in feburary, hosted by Plymouth uni - a good warm up for nationals, Emily is sorting that one out, let her know if you are interested.
Also a chance to play in a tournament in October (FOR THOSE OF YOU HERE NEXT YEAR!)Thats hosted by Brighton octo club, me (Gemma) and Matt will be trying to sort that one out, we will let you know details when we have them. If you are here next year and interested in playing in that let me know cause we need to let Brighton know by the end of Jan.
NUS Registration
It is essential that you are a member of the National Union of Students if you are going on tour, it is also reccomended that you become a member even if you are not going. Why? The NUS card provides you with a level of insurance while participating in sporting events organised by the Union.
Two types of NUS card are avaliable:
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Vacancy: Social Secretary
There is currently a vacancy on the committee. Bruce has decided to step down as Social Secretary. (Many thanks to you Bruce for filling the role.)
If you are interesting in filling this role please speak to a committee member: Emily, Tug, Mariesa, Gemma Or Harry.
The social secretary is the most enjoyable committee position because you are always having fun! Your main purpose in the role is to organise events like pub crawls, bowling and anything else you can think of.
Membership Fees: Your Last Chance
Any outstanding membership fees must be paid by Sunday 30th November (Next week). Anyone who has not paid will not be allowed in the pool after this date.
Bowling
We are going bowling after Training/Pub on Sunday 30th November. It's £2.50 per game because Sundays' are student nights at the bowling alley. So be there or be square!
Don't forget to bring your Student ID. (Campus or NUS Card.)
(We will probably head down to the lains for 9 ish.)