Could underwater hockey be the next big sport in Weipa?
Scott Barton thinks so. The keen spear fisherman says its the perfect sport to hone your underwater skills and hopes it will catch on in the community.
Barton invited Sean Hartley and Anton Williams from the Cairns Crays Underwater Hockey Club to Weipa and they brought a large group of members and equipment to show locals.
“Weipa has got the ideal pool because it has great tiles and it’s not too deep,” Hartley said.
“Underwater hockey is a great sport in the tropics because you don’t sweat.”
The sport is non-contact and is suitable for people of all ages.
“You might get the odd kick in the face if you’re in the wrong spot but it’s a lot of fun,” Hartley said.
“We’ll do another trip to Weipa and see if we can get something regular happening in the community on weeknights.”
This article appeared in Cape York Weekly, 6 July 2021.
