Cardiff and Newport Underwater Hockey

Cardiff and Newport Underwater Hockey We're are a mixed team who are always on the look out for new players and welcome existing ones. on a Wednesday.

Octopush was originally concieved as a way for sub aqua divers to keep fit in winter. It has been played for around 50 years now and there are about 70 teams in the UK. It is played by both men and women, frequently on the same team (as at Cardiff). There are up to 10 players on an Octopush team, 6 of whom can be in the water at any given time. The players wear a padded glove to protect the hand t

hat holds the Pusher from knocks. Rubber fins for good manueverability provide propulsion and the ensemble is completed by a mask and snorkel (and a swimming costume naturally!)

A shallow metal goal 3 meters long is positioned at each end of the pool and the object is to push the Puck (or Squid) into the goal. We are a friendly club and we are always pleased to see new players. We will show you how to play and we pride ourselves on allowing beginners the time and the space to enjoy learning the game. If you’d like to come along and have a shot then just turn up at Cardiff International Pool at 9 p.m. Alternatively, if you’d like to try hockey on a Monday in Newport, just turn up at Newport International pool at 9:00pm! If you fancy it, it’s worth dropping us a line first on [email protected] so we can expect you and get kit ready!

26/02/2026

UPDATE
We're back in the water!
Repairs to the pool have started. Good luck to Cardiff International Pool and Gym in the continued repairs to give us full use of the tank.

Wednesday sessions suspended until further notice!Don't forget you can use our Monday sessions in Newport.
18/02/2026

Wednesday sessions suspended until further notice!
Don't forget you can use our Monday sessions in Newport.

🏊‍♀️ Competition Pool Update 🤽‍♀️

Following our successful return to the 50m configuration in January 2026, we have unfortunately encountered a secondary, unforeseen mechanical failure that has forced us back into 25m operation.

We want to be entirely transparent about the technical challenges we are currently navigating. The pool’s submersible boom which allows us to offer the 50m or 25m option is a complex piece of engineering powered by bespoke hydraulic rams and high-pressure hoses.

In early 2025, we identified that the RAMS were nearing the end of their lifespan. We immediately committed nearly £200,000 for bespoke replacements, which had a 3–4 month manufacturing lead time. Unfortunately these works were then conducted in late 2025 but further issues arose.

On Tuesday 10th February, the boom nearest to the ice rink appears to have caught on the side of the pool and we are now unable to move it up or down, our dive team was on site the following day to start an investigation. We have now discovered further damage has occurred and are working closely with contractors on the solution, our dive team and engineers are back on site now working hard. Timelines for completing repairs are still not clear but we will of course keep you updated.

Cardiff International Pool & Gym is a flagship leisure facility in Cardiff and Wales, we are dedicated to its longevity. This current project is part of a much larger commitment to the building’s health; in the last year alone, we have invested £1.2 million into our core infrastructure and we continue to plan work in 2026 and beyond to maintain and improve the centre.

The pool will remain in its 25m configuration while we work towards a solution. We are just as frustrated as you are by this sequence of events, especially after briefly returning to 50m last month.

We appreciate your patience as we work through these complex engineering hurdles to ensure Cardiff International remains your ideal destination for swimming.

A new format during the Welsh Championships meant even more people got to play. Great teams showcased the talent in Wale...
30/11/2025

A new format during the Welsh Championships meant even more people got to play. Great teams showcased the talent in Wales and brought together the two clubs from opposite ends of the country!
Pembroke Octopush Club and Cardiff and Newport Underwater Hockey

Congratulations!
30/11/2025

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Pembroke for retaining the Welsh Championship title for a record 15th time 🤿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏆

The result was made even more special as it coincided with Colin Deller’s 87th birthday, so this win was in his memory.

Afterwards there was a mixed friendly tournament with the results as follows:

Puffins 🥇
Seals 🥈
Jellyfish 🥉
Dolphins 4th

Thank you to Dan Johnson for organising 🙏 . Well done to our friends at Cardiff & Newport and safe journey home to everyone who travelled to Haverfordwest.

It's niche, but to those who play It's everything!Happy world underwater hockey day.
18/11/2025

It's niche, but to those who play It's everything!

Happy world underwater hockey day.

Exploring the depths with a unique sport combining strategy, teamwork, and the thrill of underwater competition.

Well done all! Great to have a women's team in Wales doing so well.
19/10/2025

Well done all! Great to have a women's team in Wales doing so well.

Well done all!
31/08/2025

Well done all!

Congratulations and good luck all!
08/08/2025

Congratulations and good luck all!

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