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This digital document is an article from Parks & Recreation, published by National Recreation and Park Association on November 1, 1998. The length of the article is 2614 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Underwater hockey is a non-contact sport played that focuses on team play, making it a good sport for almost anyone. The sport started in the 1950s. Aquatic directors should consider starting underwater hockey clubs, since they bring financial support and media exposure.

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Title: Yeah, That's Right. Underwater Hockey.(underwater hockey can bring money and publicity to sports facility)(Abstract)
Author: Caryn J. Collopy
Publication: Parks & Recreation (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 1998
Publisher: National Recreation and Park Association
Page: 56(1)

Article Type: Abstract

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Chapters: Plas Y Brenin, Hoci Tanddwr Cymreig Underwater Hockey Wales, Surf Life Saving Association of Wales, Wakestock, Plas Menai, Welsh Association of Sub Aqua Clubs, Welsh Surfing Federation. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 26. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Plas y Brenin, is currently the The National Mountain Centre for Wales (UK). The Centre is situated in Dyffryn Mymbyr, the Mymbyr Valley, in Snowdonia and is less than a quarter of a mile south-west of the centre of Capel Curig on the A4086 road. In the late 18th century, Richard Pennant, 1st Baron Penrhyn, built a road from Bangor through the Nant Ffrancon and Dyffryn Ogwen to Betws-y-Coed, and eventually through to Shrewsbury (in use by 1798). In 1801, Lord Penrhyn built the then named Capel Curig Inn. In 1808 the Mail coach which ran from Holyhead to Shrewsbury began running via Capel Curig. The Mail coach ceased operation in 1848 following the opening of the Chester and Holyhead Railway. The inn wasn't built on the road (now the A5), but some distance from it on the present site to facilitate enjoyment of the superb view of Llynnau Mymbyr (the lakes) and the Snowdon horseshoe. Sometime between 1869 and 1871 the building's name was changed yet again from the Capel Curig Hotel to the Royal Hotel. Since its opening in 1801 the famous guests over the years were Queen Victoria, and Kings Edward VII, George V, and Edward VIII. Other well-known people who visited included Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond on September 6 1807 (there is still a plaque commemorating his visit, which is still there to this day), Sir Joseph Paxton (1856) (designer of The Crystal Palace), Bishop Samuel Wilberforce (1858), Lord Byron (1913) and Sir Walter Scott (1818). Some distinguished visitors to the hotel etched their names into the windows...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=712657 ... Read more