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Poland's first underwater hockey tournament

Listen to this article In Trzebnica’s “Zdrój” Water Park, the first underwater hockey tournament organised in Poland will start today! “Aqua Battle” will be an opportunity for the first common confrontation of national teams practicing this fast developing discipline. The tournament will be played according to the current rules, set out by the CMAS organisation.

ByTomasz Andrukajtis

Published: June 23, 2012 - 11:21

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 05:21

Poland’s first underwater hockey tournament

Listen to this article

In Trzebnica’s “Zdrój” Water Park, the first underwater hockey tournament organised in Poland will start today! “Aqua Battle” will be an opportunity for the first common confrontation of national teams practicing this fast developing discipline.

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The tournament will be played according to the current rules, set out by the CMAS organisation. The tournament was prepared for 6 teams and the entry fee was 400pln per team. After the competition, the organizers have planned a common feast for all participants and supporters.

Wroclaw Underwater Hockey Club “Hydra”, Spearfishing Association Poland and Trzebnica’s Water Park “Zdrój” were responsible for the preparation of the whole event. The event was held under the honorary patronage of the Mayor of Trzebnica Municipality.

Gralmarine also lent its support by providing a set of underwater cameras. This way, people not taking part in the competition can follow what is happening at the bottom of the pool! Entry is free for fans.

More information at www.turniej.hydra.org.pl

About author

Tomasz Andrukajtis

Editor-in-chief of the DIVERS24 portal and magazine. Responsible for obtaining, translating and developing content. He also supervises all publications. Achived his first diving certification – P1 CMAS, in 2000. Has a degree in journalism and social communication. In the diving industry since 2008.