Mask - small volume free diving masks are best, but any diving mask will work fine. Swim goggles are not recommended. A mask doubles as a nose plug and face shield and doesn't fog as much as goggles.

Snorkel - you want to be able to breathe while scanning the bottom of the pool for the puck and your next position. Large bore (to get air quickly), streamlined designs are best.

Fins - softer free diving fins allow you to maneuver quickly and with speed. Heavy scuba fins are okay, but will beat up other people and your feet.

Stick - about 12 inches long, made of wood and painted black or white to distinguish the teams. It has a dog bone shape at one end with one straight side. It is usually about 2 cm or less thick and up to 12 cm wide at the tip. It narrows to a handle 2-5 cm wide and 1-4 cm thick.

Glove - standard practice is to buy a heavyweight gardening glove and cover it with aquaseal ©, shoegoo, or silicone rubber caulking. This also pads your hand when someone hits your hand instead of the puck (OOPS).

Ear protectors - required at tournaments. Getting hit in the ear with a fin may pop your eardrum if done right. Water polo caps work well.

Mouth Guards - An exterior or interior mouth guard is now required at all sanctioned tournaments.

Swimsuit - optional : ), but recommended.

For more of a detailed description of the basic gear, see Sean Avent's Gear Recommendations

For more information, contact the club through:

Sean: (415) 377-2380; sf.h2ockey@gmail.com