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Introducing… David Hyman, Oxford University Octopush Club

How many members do you have?
Excluding new players, we have 11 each session – we’re looking for more.

Who does the Octopush Club represent and why should we sign up?
We represent the Octopush (think Underwater Hockey) players of Oxford! A brief description: wearing snorkelling kit, dive down and push/flick a weighted puck into goals at the opposite ends of a swimming pool. This is the ultimate 3D game, with skills, fitness, tactics and teamwork to distinguish you as a good player. The water is a great leveller so anyone can play. We’ve got kit you can borrow, and there are social events too!

Why do you think the Octopush Club is important?

It’s promoting a different approach to water and is far more satisfying than just swimming lanes. The University has a very large range of sports and I’m pleased to be running a club diversifying that. Oh and we couldn’t play if there wasn’t a club.

As a member of the Octopush Club, what has been your most memorable experience so far?

Probably running the club as its new president – but the ‘07 University Nationals will also stay with me; it was very well organised and our team managed 6th out of 10.

So what does the Octopush Club have planned for 2008?
There’s this year’s University Nationals in 6th week, and hopefully expanding the club. We’d like to get some new goals too!

Tell us something you didn’t / couldn’t say at fresher’s fair?

Your first session is now free to try!

When do you meet and how can we get involved?
Our main club sessions are on Sundays at Ferry Sports Centre, 5.45-7.30pm Check out www.users.ox.ac.uk/~octopush for more info, or email [email protected]

Interview by Louise Collin

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