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Alberta Underwater Council Programs | ||||||||||
| Discover Scuba | |||||||||||
Our
Discover Scuba Program is designed for teachers & school
groups - especially in out-lying areas in the province as an introductory session
to the rapidly growing activity of Scuba Diving. Students will learn the
basic techniques of Scuba Diving and then will have hands on experience
diving in a pool. This exciting program has been used to enrich the physical
education program curriculum in schools for over 16
years.
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| Dive Alberta & Underwater Hockey Participants | |||||||||||
| The AUC promotes diving in
Alberta by sanctioning and providing support for events held by affiliated
clubs around Alberta. Each time an AUC member enters 2 or
more events they become
eligible for a prize draw (usually a $250 Gift
Certificate from an Alberta Dive Centre of their choosing) at the end
of the year. The AUC promotes underwater hockey by sanctioning and providing support for clubs and tournaments hosted by affiliated clubs around Alberta. Each time an AUC member enters 2 or more sanctioned events they become eligible for a prize draw (usually a $250 Gift Certificate from an Alberta Dive Centre of their choosing) at the end of the year.
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| Bingo & Casino | |||||||||||
| Edmonton hold bingos that
generate revenue for the AUC that is used to fund our programs and club
projects. The monies received from each bingo are divided among the
participating clubs based on the number of volunteers from each club. The
AUC retains a portion of the bingo revenue to offset operating costs. Clubs
receive quarterly reports on their fund status. The AUC
must follow the Alberta
Gaming Commission guidelines on how the money can be spent
to ensure the continuation of these funds for future use.
For example, some clubs
decide to
use their credits to pay for pool rental or travel to competitions
(underwater hockey) or purchase equipment
- note Gaming guidelines encourages at least 50% of
Gaming proceeds are to be spent on "Youth & Youth Programs".
Contact: Bingo Coordinator: |
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| Club Development | |||||||||||
| The AUC promotes the development of diving, underwater sports and training clubs in Alberta providing resources and financial assistance for events and activities of club members. Club members are encouraged to work with the AUC's available fundraising opportunities, eg. provide workers for bingos & casinos, etc. | |||||||||||
| Dive Buddy List | |||||||||||
| Looking for a dive buddy in your area of the province or at a particular lake on a particular day?? Be sure to join up & post your dive date in the "Dive Buddy" section of this website. All info provided is not protected by privacy so please provide just enough info that you feel comfortable sharing with the world wide web! Full addresses are not necessary but can filled out if you wish to. Please take advantage of the features of this section and update your info to keep it current. Our thanks to the web guy: Brad Melrose for his work in creating & maintaining this feature. | |||||||||||
| Dive Guide and Log Book | |||||||||||
| The AUC produces a high quality log book and Alberta Dive Guide available to members and dive stores. The Dive Guide includes locations and conditions of all the dive sites in Alberta. Divers can use the log book to record their dives and order refill pages to maintain an ongoing and informative individual log book. (Currently out of print & being revised) | |||||||||||
| Divescapes | |||||||||||
| The AUC Presents the Divescapes Conference & Exhibition approx every 2 years by bringing world class dive experts, speakers, film presentations and product companies to Alberta. Members receive a discount on conference passes. | |||||||||||
| Environmental Projects | |||||||||||
| Resources, guidance and financial assistance is available to affiliated clubs or member groups who endeavor to operate an environmental project to enhance the underwater environment. Valid projects include lake and river clean-ups, dive site improvements or heritage interpretation. | |||||||||||
| Membership Benefits | |||||||||||
| Members receive an updated Welcome package each time they renew their membership. Diver Magazine is offered to members at a discounted subscription rate. All members who are participating at AUC sanctioned dive events are covered by sport accident insurance during the events. All AUC members receive reduced participation rates at most "Dive Alberta" events. Your membership is important to us in our dialogue with government, parks, etc with issues about access for divers which come up from time to time. | |||||||||||
| Newsletter & Bulletins | |||||||||||
| Underwater Alberta Newsletters are produced Spring, Summer & Fall/Winter Editions. The publications update and inform members of all activities of the Council. They try to provide current technical and safety information plus news of the members, clubs & supporters affiliated with the AUC. An eMail Bulletin goes out to a data base of interested members with news & reminders of upcoming events, happenings, store news, etc. | |||||||||||
| Resource Library | |||||||||||
| The AUC Office houses a resource library of videos, magazines, brochures, posters, and other reference material available to loan to all current members. A complete listing of the resource library to come soon! Loan of books, video's, dvd's, etc, are available to members for maximum of 4 weeks with their credit card. Please contact the AUC office for more details. | |||||||||||
| Safety | |||||||||||
| The AUC is developing a Public
Service Announcement video for airing throughout Alberta and Canada. The
video's aim is to educate divers and boaters about the importance of
recognizing and understanding the meaning of the Diver Down flag. In
addition to this, the AUC puts up dive flag awareness signs at docks,
marinas, lakes and other dive sites to make the public aware that divers use
the local waters.
AUC event volunteers (Divemaster or Instructor level) are encouraged to apply for insurance coverage within the AUC Liability Program at no cost in appreciation of their volunteer assistance at events. Please contact the AUC office for more details. |
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| Snorkel Instruction | |||||||||||
| Many Alberta pool/swim instructors now teach this course to interested swimmers. Many of the Alberta Dive Stores offer snorkeling lessons during their pool time already rented for scuba lessons (phone your nearest dive store for more information - for listings see our "Resources" page & click onto Dive stores & scroll down to your location in the province) The AUC formerly produced and distributed the Snorkel Student Manual that provides basic snorkel instruction for students. Previous Snorkel students also received a certification card and badge for completing the course. Also produced is the Snorkel Instructor Guide and Reference Manual. This manual was used to teach certified snorkelers & swimming instructors to become snorkel instructors. Snorkel Instructors received a certification card for completing the course. Please note that: All manuals, certification cards and badges are currently out of print, see your favorite dive store for updated Snorkeling Manuals. | |||||||||||
| Underwater Sports | |||||||||||
| Underwater hockey and football are supported and promoted throughout Alberta where clubs gather to play and help develop these sports. The AUC supports training for recognized national and international competitions. | |||||||||||
| Underwater Scuba Outreach - Discover Scuba Program for Schools & Youth Groups | |||||||||||
| The Council delivers an introductory Discover Scuba outreach program to Alberta schools, youth groups and pool facilities especially in rural Alberta areas upon request at a nominal (cost recovery) fee. All equipment and an experienced instructor are provided - see Discover Scuba Program. | |||||||||||
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