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Underwater + Rugby = ...what??

these were my

first thoughts when hearing the

terms put together. seeing as how in the united states,

Rugby, in general, is not a largely participated or heard of sport, i thought it was one of those made up sports created by the professor for

fun. so i ran with it

only after a rude awakening did i find the truth.

Underwater + Rugby ≠ “Land” Rugby + Water

contrary to the idea i had developed in my head...

however, Underwater + Rugby

= Underwater Rugby initial research and conclusions had led me to research and document dimensions for a slightly smaller rugby field (to be put under water) for the

National Aquatics Training Academy of Lubbock, Texas.

after acquiring the knowledge of Underwater Rugby’s actual existance, my ideas of peoples’ experiences with this sport i wanted to keep

“...oh now i get it...back to the drawing board...or not?”

side elevation of main pool w/a side pool & goal post; shows slope & water levels

Top view- main pool and side pools for players

perspective and side elevation of main pool with side pools

the precidence for close-up action, player comfort, and the abilty to play 2 different games resides

up close and personal -- a close, yet comfort-

able experience for the players and viewers -individual and separate spaces

this model, done with Google Sketchup, helped develop a better idea of scale, shapes, & dimensions relative to context. main focus at this point was the main pool area.

axonometric view of pool space

the first 3D model showing better context & dimensions

everyone wants the front row close to the

action -- to cheer for their team

aside from playing, face to face with a wall of water is a ride of adrenaline

with any

sport, people want to be close to

the action -- water related or land oriented

an indirect confrontation with opponents whom they will never get closer to