Hello all.. want to share my experience as a uwh tourist in America...

Just came back from a months holiday in the USA. While
there, I was able to grab a game in LA and San Jose.
Thanks chingkee, Doug and Cris for being so
accomodating!!!

While in LA, I must admit that I became thankful for
having "regular" pools back in Melbourne. So much of that wishful thinking for a better pool options in Melbourne.
In Pierce College I was shocked to know that we were going to play in an outdoor pool in the middle of the cold night! Ayks!!! My first time must admit. But hey, once I was in the pool it wasn't bad at all, it was actually soothing--almost like a spa. I admire the people who plays here in a cold night inspite and despite the fact it was outdoor and the bottom was kinda rough and really sandy(not sure where the sand comes from). I don't think anything can stop them to get a game of uwh...a sign of true addiction to the sport. I would play there myself if that was the only pool around the area! Enjoyed the game nonetheless! Great people.. good and skillful players!

In Lynwood, the pool was 12feet with sloping sides almost 45 degrees angle(it seems like it). When in the game, I always forget that it was treated as a playing area rather than a wall and become instantly amused to see players hustling and bustling climbing up the wall with the puck and then literally just letting the puck slip off their bats to pass to someone in the center or "beneath" them is the correct word. It was quite an experience and of course some getting used to.

Heard rumors that the hockey Mecca in the US is in San Jose, so off to San Jose I went. It was indeed, game was fast and really competitive. Pool was great with fast bottoms! Not to mention a lot of very skillfull players. I enjoyed the after hockey dinner! Love their pasta place! Wished I could stay longer so I could learn from the USA(they are 3 consecutive world champs for masters!!!), unfortunately vacation always has an end.

Must admit that I am glad that I am involved in a sport where people around the world are very friendly, and welcome tourists. Actually welcome is an understatement. Want and embrace the opportunity of playing with an uwh tourist. Played in the Philippines, USA and Singapore and everyone is simply eager to play with you as a tourist.