After much talking about it, we're finally making progress on getting a juniors (under 16s) octopush/underwater hockey club up and running in York. We're working closely with the university team and York council to get everything in place so we can start on June 14 (2008).
Many of the details are still to be confirmed, but I've just about got the basics of a website up and running at www.yorkoctopush.org.uk. We're also looking for adult members too, so that once the university breaks up for the summer, we'll still be able to keep playing, so if you're interested, please get in contact.
Meanwhile, keep your eyes peeled here or on the above website for further information!
Despite the enthusiasm of my last post, we still don't have a regular pool session for octopush training in York. This is being worked on, and I hope there will be news soon. In the mean time, if anyone knows of another club or team that wants to share the Yearsley pool with us (it's 50 yards, and the octopush club needs the deepend only), preferably on a Saturday or Sunday evening, then please let me know!
Until then, watch this space!
PS We got our mascot, Ferdinand the Duck, back from Durham this afternoon. So we thought we'd better let them beat us in the match that followed...
Unfortunately, York University Octopush Club lost it's pool at the end of the spring term. However, now everyone is back for the summer, they've sorted out a new pool and new training times.
Training is now on Saturday evenings at Yearsley Swimming Pool. The times may change slightly over the next few weeks, but the first session is tomorrow (Saturday 10 May 2008) 17.00 to 18.00. Meet at the pool just before 17.00, or at the Information Centre/Market Square at the University of York campus at 16.15.
Hopefully this information, and the times of future sessions, will be posted on the club's website and/or on their Facebook group.
Fingers crossed, this term should see the ONE League tournament, and possibly a friendly match against Durham (we need to win the duck back...). There are also plans afoot to set up a youth club/team, and perhaps more, so watch this space!
