Hello everyone!
Thank you for your interest in the U of A Scuba Appreciation Club. Please check out our newly updated website www.uofascuba.com for even more information. This month’s newsletter contains information about:
Clear Lake Pumpkin Carving Dive
Membership Pool Sessions
Fall Fundraiser
Grant U-21
New Office Hours
A message from Ocean Sports
Cozumel Update
Membership
This year, our membership fee is $20 and it is valid through August 31 2012. The benefits of being a member include:
- Access to the $5000 Grant U-21 if you are under 21 years of age. Your course may be completely or partially reimbursed!
- 1 free pool session (if certified) or 1 free Discover SCUBA pool session (if uncertified)
- Access to additional pool sessions for $20.
- Meet other divers at social and dive events in AB and BC.
- Share your dive experiences and learn from others at our general meetings.
- Pair up with dive buddies on dive trips.
- Cheaper diving opportunities and cheaper dive trips
- Incredible discounts on courses and equipment with our sponsor Ocean Sports.
To become a member you can either stop by our office in SUB during office hours or join us for a pool session. We will have you fill in a membership form, pay the fee, get your membership card, and you’re ready to enjoy the benefits of being a member!
Pool Sessions
We hold several pool sessions throughout the year for both divers and non-divers. If you have not been diving before, this is a great chance to try out scuba diving. If you are certified, these sessions are a great chance to get wet and refine your dive skills.
The remaining dates for Fall semester are:
- November 13, 2011 12-2PM
- December 18, 2011 12-2PM
Pool sessions are held at Scona Pool (10450 72 Ave). As a member, the first session is FREE! Additional pool sessions can be attended for $20. Equipment is included, so you only need to bring a bathing suit and towel, but if you have mask/fins/snorkel bring those too! E-mail dive@uofascuba.com to sign up.
Fall Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who came out and made our Fall Fundraiser at Hudsons on Campus a huge success! Congratulations to all of our prize winners, especially Ron Reece who took home a Bronze Open Water gift certificate from Ocean Sports. If you have not yet claimed your prize please email amandac@uofascuba.com.
Please stay posted for the dates of our Winter Fundraiser at Hudsons on Campus!
Grant U-21
If you are 21 or under we could pay for your diving courses! Applications will open up in early 2012. Check out http://www.uofascuba.com/courses/grant-u-21/ for more information or email jenn@uofascuba.com.
New office hours!
Come by our office to meet our exec and talk scuba diving! Our office is located in SUB, Lower Level, 040E. Our new office hours are:
First Thursday of the month: Thomas B: 12:00-1:00 pm, Lester M: 1:00-2:00 pm.
Second Thursday of the month: Amanda L: 11:00-12:00 pm.
Third Thursday of the month: Christine J: 4:30-5:30 pm.
Fourth Thursday of the month: Eric W: 1:00-2:00 pm.
If you are unable to visit us during our office hours you may also contact info@uofascuba.com to set up a meeting at another time.
A message from Ocean Sports
With Christmas right around the corner, Ocean Sports has a great selection of gift ideas for your family and friends to get you! This is the perfect way to get the dive light or camera you’ve been wanting. Family members and friends that are purchasing for you will receive your U of A Scuba Club discount, and all items can be returned or exchanged if they are not perfect. We also offer gift certificates in any denomination.
Did you know that Ocean Sports offers a large selection of optical dive and snorkel masks? We carry most prescriptions in stock, or we can custom order your lenses for a more complex prescription. Come in with your prescription and we’ll help you see underwater! Visit our website: www.oceansports.ca!
Cozumel Update
The Cozumel Trip is now full! We have 14 excited divers itching to get wet in the warm waters of the Arriecifes de Cozumel National Park. Many of them are brand new divers who will be starting their Open Water training here in Edmonton and finishing down in Cozumel with AtkinsScuba. If you are interested in being an alternate if extra spots open up or if you’d like to hear about Cozumel 2013, please e-mail cozumel@uofascuba.com.
