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UNDERWATER ALBERTA AUC SPRING 2006
ALBERTA UNDERWATER COUNCIL
Representing Underwater Sports in Alberta!
April 21-23, 2006, Sherwood Park, AB
Well, by now the preparations are almost
complete—we just need you to get your seats
reserved & those courses booked!! See inside!
Get your Gold/Silver and/or Dinner & Film Show
Pass (Sold out last time!) or even just come for
the Film Show! PLUS be sure to check out the
courses offered inside & get them booked as
well. Speaker’s schedule inside this issue with
speaker’s bio’s & topics on the website!
REMEMBER: DIVESCAPES TRADE SHOW IS FREE!
EVERYONE WELCOME! BRING FRIENDS!!
As of press time our Advertisers/Exhibitors include:
Andy Lamb, Aqua Sports, Bonica, Broken lsland Adv., Brooks,
Caradonna Dive Travel, Deep Discoveries Dive Travel, The
Dive Outfitters, The Dive Shop, Fly-n-Sea Dive Travel,
Fun BAJA Dive Centre, Ocean Sports, Sidney Dive’nSurf,
Vancouver Coast Mountain Tourism, NAARS, Parks Canada,
Sunshine Coast Tours, Tahtsa Dive Charters, plus booths for
all our non profit underwater sports clubs! Thank you for all
your support of Divescapes 2006!
GET YOUR PASSES—DON’T MISS OUT!!
Only a few booths left…. But they are still coming in!
PRIZES AVAILABLE FOR GOLD/SILVER PASS HOLDERS!
AUC is please to announce that our sponsors have
generously offered the following PRIZES for our Gold/
Silver Pass holders.
BROKEN ISLAND ADVENTURES LTD of Bamfield, B.C: WIN a
package for one nights’ accommodation & one days’ boat
diving for a group of 6—awarded to one winner only.
FUN BAJA DIVING of La Paz, Mexico is offering 4 nights’
accommodations & 3 days’ boat diving for two—one winner.
UPCOMING EVENTS for 2006:
Mark your calendars!!
•
April 7-9th—Great Cdn Trade Fair—Sherwood Park—
Trade Show at Millennium Place
•
April 21-23—DIVESCAPES - AUC’s Underwater Scuba
Conference, Trade & Travel & Film Show, AGM
•
May 5—HPEC—Health & PhysEd Teachers Conference
•
May 20-22—JASPER AQUATHON & RIVER RACE
•
June 17-18—Wing Divers/TWIN LAKES—Treasure Hunt
BONICA DIVE—Digital Camera System with u/w flash & case.
OCEANIC Canada: Mask/Snorkel set, 2 Gauge Console set
UNDERWATER KINETICS—UK Canada is donating u/w lights
WHITE’S—Glacier Drysuit Underwear set
Most prizes to be redeemed at your favorite Alberta Dive Retailer
ADDITIONAL PRIZES/DRAWS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE
DIRECTLY FROM THE INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITOR’S BOOTHS!
•
June 9-10th —Canadian National U/W HOCKEY, Montreal
•
July 22nd—BOW RIVER FLOAT & SNORKEL EVENT
•
July 30/31—CASINO Fundraiser—WEM Palace Casino
•
Aug 11-26—WORLD’S U/W HOCKEY—Sheffield, England
•
Aug 19-20—U/W RODEO/COLD LAKE
•
AUG 26th —WATERTON Beargrass Days
•
Sept—TBA—SYLVAN LAKE Clean-up
•
Oct 14th—WAINWRIGHT Pumpkin Dive
UNDERWATER ALBERTA - AUC SPRING 2006
ALBERTA’S UNDERWATER CLUBS
AUC welcomes you to the company of underwater enthusiasts from all
across the province. The AUC Directors would be happy to answer any
questions that you may have regarding the Council. Please feel free to
call the Executive members, a Director near you or the Executive
Director to help answer your questions or concerns. Members help
make it all come about—just by being members!
Joining a dive or underwater sports club offers you a great opportunity to have fun under-water and above water, with a group
of similar minded individuals. Many clubs also offer opportunities to continually improve your underwater skills through
ongoing training programs, practices and/ or travel. Meet new people and enjoy your sport!
First visits are usually free so check out your nearest u/w club & join one today!
AUC EXECUTIVE MEMBERS CONTACT INFO:
President: Tom Davies: 780-462-1551,
[email protected]
Vice Pres:Gord Ross:780-406-3678, [email protected]
Treasurer: David Pohl: 780-436-9656
[email protected]
Executive Director: Cathie McCuaig, 780-427-9125,
Toll Free: 1-888-307-8566, [email protected]
CLUBS—EDMONTON
U/W HOCKEY CLUBS:
Edmonton Amphibians U/W
Hockey Club—Juniors Under 19
edmontonunderwaterhockey.com
AUC OFFICE: 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
FAX:780-427-8139, albertaunderwatercouncil.com
AUC Current Board Members Contact Info:
Holly Ivey:403-203-3990, [email protected]
Pat Kelly:780-441-1660, [email protected],
Axel Kollewyn:403-285-2340,
Tony Lamb:403-283-3368, [email protected],
Spencer Lofthaug: [email protected],
Nancy McKenzie:780-474-3592, [email protected],
Brian Nadwidny:780-467-0972, [email protected]
Edmonton BearAccudas
U/W Hockey Club — U of A,
edmontonunderwaterhockey.com
Edmonton OCTOPUSHERS
Underwater Hockey – Adults
Jim Jones: 780-467-7790
edmontonunderwaterhockey.com
CLUBS—CALGARY
U/W HOCKEY CLUBS:
Calgary Underwater Hockey
www.calgaryunderwater.com
Underwater Hockey Association of
Alberta, www.uhaa.net
SCUBA CLUBS:
Divers Dinner Group
Tony Lamb: (403) 283‑3368
[email protected]
Calgary Sub‑Aquatic Club
Axel Kollewyn (403) 285-2340
Underwater Outlaws
Email: [email protected], Website:
www.3.telus.netunderwater/outlaws/
CLUBS—COLD LAKE
4‑Wing Cold Lake Scuba Club
Larry Dublenko
Wk: (780)840-8000, Ext.7959
[email protected]
http://www3.telus.net/public/
jjparr/clubs/scuba.htm
SCUBA CLUBS:
Edmonton Aquanauts
Ken Kozak: (780) 960-0263
Edmonton Pub Divers
Brian Nadwidny
[email protected]
Edmonton Wing Divers
Tom or Cathy Davies
(780) 462‑1551
[email protected]
U OF A Scuba
Appreciation Club
Contact: [email protected]
SPECIALTY RESCUE CLUB:
Northern Alberta Aquatic
Rescue Society (NAARS)
PH: 780-439-4383
9808-47 Ave
Edmonton, AB
http://www.geocities.com/
Yosemite/Trails/3310
Email: [email protected]
CLUBS-FORT McMURRAY
SCUBA CLUB:
Wet & Wild Diving
Society of Fort McMurray
9 Birch Rd, Ft McMurray, AB
www.ghptoto.ca/wwscuba/
CLUBS-GRANDE PRAIRIE
Grande Prairie Aquaholics
(Inactive as of 2005)
Contact: Norm Hickey
(780) 532‑7478
CLUBS—LETHBRIDGE
Scuba Group Lethbridge
Marni Anderson
(403) 328‑5041
www.awesomeadventures.com
CLUBS—PEACE RIVER
SCUBA CLUB:
Jeff Protz
(780) 642-1619
[email protected]
CLUBS—WAINWRIGHT
SCUBA CLUBS:
Davco Diving Aquamaniacs
Dave & Connie Faas
(780) 842-5559
[email protected]
www.davco.cc
Wainwright Buffalo Divers
Rob & Pat Carey
(780) 842‑2001
Revised 03/06
All contacts information subject to
change without notice! Please notify
the AUC office of any corrections,
additions, comments or complaints!!
UNDERWATER ALBERTA - AUC SPRING 2006
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2006
SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd, 2006, at the DIVESCAPES’ VENUE
Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre, Sherwood Park, AB, at 11 am-1 pm
ATTN: AUC MEMBERS…. Sorry for the Fine Print but:
Pursuant to Article VI, Section 2 of the Bylaws of the Alberta
Underwater Council, the Board of the Council is hereby giving
the required notice of an Annual General Meeting scheduled
to take place on Sunday, April 23, 2006, in Sherwood Park,
AB. The meeting is expected to take two hours and will
commence at 11 am sharp. The location of the meeting
will be at the Best Western Sherwood Hotel & Conference
Centre, 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, Alberta.
PLEASE ATTEND: Pursuant to Article VI, Section 4: A quorum for the Annual General Meeting or a Special General
Meeting will be twenty five (25) eligible voting members or ten
percent of the total voting membership at the time of the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting, whichever
is less. If a quorum is not met within one half (1/2) hour after
the time set for commencement of the meeting, the President
will cancel the Annual General Meeting or Special General
Meeting. If cancelled, the meeting will automatically be rescheduled at the same time one (1) week later at the Council’s office building. If a quorum is not present within one-half
(1/2) hour after the time set for the second meeting, the meeting will proceed with the members of the Council in attendance.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS UP TO DATE
IF YOU WISH TO BE NOMINATED FOR A BOARD POSITION OR IF YOU WISH YOUR VOTE TO COUNT: Pursuant
to Article I , Section 4: Annual dues will be payable each year
by all members of the Council, except those holding Honorary
Memberships. Unless otherwise approved by the Board,
such dues are payable in full at the time of registration as a
member and, thereafter, at the end of April in each year. Any
Member who is in arrears more than sixty (60) days will lose
voting rights and any right to hold office in the Council. Any
member who is in arrears more than ninety (90) days will
have his name taken from the active roster of the Council and
will not be re-admitted to the Council until payment of the
membership fee in full.
Article I, Section 4, 13: A member running for office must be a
member of the Alberta Underwater Council for at least thirty
(30) days prior to the meeting where they are elected or otherwise appointed to the Board.
NOMINATIONS ARE WELCOME FROM ALL OVER THE
PROVINCE AND FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF ALL
MEMBER CLUBS – please send in your nomination forms as
soon as possible prior to the AGM. However, remember that
if elected you will be representing all of the members of the
AUC through the entire province at all times and not just a
particular special interest group. Please note: If elected, you
will be expected to fulfill the duties appropriate to your position for your full term and that you will respect the mission
statement and objectives of the AUC during your tenure.
The scheduled AGM meeting is to cover:
1) The report of the Board to the membership of the
Council;
2) Election of upcoming Board positions – Nomination
and elections of the following positions:
Vice President - 2 year term
Duties of the Vice Pres to include:The Vice-President will
assume and perform the duties of the President
during his/her absence or disability. He/she will
perform such other duties as may be set by the
Board from time to time.
Treasurer -2 year term
Duties of the Treasurer to include:The Treasurer will
ensure a record is kept of all meetings and ensure
all correspondence and necessary documents are
made available during meetings. He/she will also
ensure the financial records of the Council are
maintained and advise the Board of the financial
position of the AUC whenever asked to do so.
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Directors (4)
- 4 for a 2 year term
Duties of Directors to include:Attending all meetings as
required: Unless otherwise agreed by Board Members, meetings of the Board (Board Meetings) will
be held monthly. Other than for the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meetings, Board
Members may attend Board Meetings in person
and/or through teleconference facilities. No
elected member of the Board may receive any
remuneration for their services as a Board member other than for direct expenses as may be provided by the policies of the Council from time to
time.
NOTE: Proxy voting is not allowed at meetings of the
Alberta Underwater Council
NOTE: During the conduct of its Meetings, the Council will
be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order. However, in the
event of a conflict between the Robert’s Rules of Order and
these By-laws, these By-laws will have precedence provided they are not inconsistent with the provisions of the
Alberta Societies Act, as amended.
FOR A CURRENT COPY OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE
AUC – please phone the AUC office and a copy will be sent
out to you.
Any questions, concerns, compliments, complaints, please
contact the AUC office, Mon-Fri, 10am—4 pm.
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UNDERWATER ALBERTA - AUC SPRING 2006
Courses Available During Divescapes Weekend for
Scuba Industry Professionals:
COURSES HELD DURING DIVESCAPES WEEKEND AT THE BEST WESTERN SHERWOOD HOTEL &
CONFERENCE CENTRE, 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, AB. ALL Course fees and/or Materials
+GST are PAYABLE IN ADVANCE TO THE AUC, VIA Cheque, Money Order, VISA, MASTERCARD.
Course to be held on either Fri, Apr 21st or Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
PSI SCUBA TANK VISUAL INSPECTION: $250 + GST - Includes Workbook & Textbook and/or
PSI SCUBA TANK VISUAL INSP. REFRESHER: $125 +gst (add $25 if replacement txtbk is required or bring
your previous txtbk to course) FRIDAY, APRIL 21st, 9 am-6 pm, 8 hrs, PSI Instructor: Eric Anderson/
Anderson Aquatics Ltd/ Room: TBA
DAN INSTRUCTOR COURSE: Stn Pkg: $200 +175 =$375 OR Digital Pkg: $200 +$250 Materials=$450 See
AUC’s website for full course description. SUNDAY, APRIL 23/06, 9am—4pm, 8 Hrs, Instructor Trainer:
Warren Robinson, Room: TBA, Pre-Register by Mar 31st.
DSAT GAS BLENDER: $195+ GST Includes manual, gas mixing calculator, c-card & air fill top-ups, but you
need to bring four (4) 02 cleaned tanks & one regulator to be 02 cleaned during this course. SUNDAY,
APR 23/06, 9am-6pm, 8 hours, Instructor: Darrin Barker/The Dive Shop/RM:TBA
ALL COURSES REQUIRE MINIMUM # OF PARTICIPANTS, REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 8th/06
Cancellation Policy: full refunds provided if course is cancelled, but a “NO-SHOW” fee for each course
will be charged, with the balance refunded if you cancel with less than 2 wks notice.
SEE the AUC Website for full course descriptions, dates, times, minimum numbers, cancellation
policies, etc.
COURSES AVAILABLE DIVESCAPES WEEKEND FOR
ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS
COURSES HELD DURING DIVESCAPES WEEKEND AT THE BEST WESTERN SHERWOOD HOTEL &
CONFERENCE CENTRE, 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, AB. ALL Course fees and/or Materials
+GST are PAYABLE IN ADVANCE TO THE AUC, via Cheque, Money Order, VISA, MASTERCARD. The
following Courses to be held on Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
CPR + AED COURSE: $170 pp +GST Heart & Stroke’s Level C CPR Card, includes course materials. Sunday, April 23rd, 8am-11am, break for the AUC’s AGM & lunch, then continues 1-4 pm, Heart/Stroke Instructor: Ken Holliday/Northwest Scuba, Room: TBA
DAN 02 First Aid for Scuba Emergencies: Cost: $(TBA), including materials, SUNDAY April 23rd, 1-5 pm,
Instructor: (TBA), ROOM: (TBA)
ALL COURSES REQUIRE MINIMUM # OF PARTICIPANTS, REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 8th/06
Cancellation Policy: full refunds provided if course is cancelled, but a “NO-SHOW” fee for each course
will be charged, with the balance refunded if you cancel with less than 2 wks notice.
SEE the AUC Website for full course descriptions, dates, times, minimum numbers, cancellation
policies, etc.
UNDERWATER ALBERTA– AUC SPRING 2006
DIVESCAPES ‘06—SPEAKERS SCHEDULE
Friday April 21 & Sat April 22nd, 2006:
Seminar
Ticket
Pass
Silver
Ticket
Pass
Gold
Ticket
Pass
Friday, 6:30 P.M.
John McCuaig
Cave Diving in Yucatan,
Mexico
X
X
X
Friday, 8:00 P.M.
Mandy-Rae Cruikshank
Kirk Krack
Freediving
X
X
X
X
X
Available
Separately
Friday, 9:00 P.M.
(VIP Reception)
Dan MacKay
The HMS Repulse
Saturday, 8:30 A.M.
Darrell Cyr
Caradonna Dive Adventures/ DaSilva Dive
Tours
X
X
X
Saturday, 10:00 A.M.
Andy Lamb
Marine Life of the PNW
X
X
X
Saturday, 11:30 A.M.
Dan MacKay
Diving Kinston Ontario
and
The Saint Lawrence
Seaway
X
X
X
Saturday, 1:30 P.M.
graphic.
Enrique Castillo
La Paz, Sea of Cortez,
Mexico
Fun Baja Diving
X
X
X
Saturday, 3:00 P.M.
Donnie Reid
Mars on Earth
X
X
X
Saturday, 4:30 P.M.
Brian Nadwidny
Diving the deep Halifax
Shipwrecks
X
X
X
Caption describing picture or
Saturday Evening,
6:00 P.M.
BUFFET DINNER
Cash Bar/Cocktails:
6:00-7:00 PM
DINNER: 7:00-8:30 PM
X
Saturday 8:30 P.M.
FILM SHOW
Mandy-Rae Cruikshank
James Delgado
X
X
X
X
To order indicate in the boxes below the ticket(s)
required, the quantity and total. Then indicate any course
(s) you wish to take, the number of participants and the
total. The Course Codes can be found in the Registration
package. Calculate the total cost, add GST and forward
your cheque, money order or the credit card information
to:
TO: DIVESCAPES ‘06 Tickets & Registration
c/o Alberta Underwater Council
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 3K6
If using a credit card, please fax your completed form to:
FAX: (780)427-8139
OR order direct by calling:
Ph: 780-427-8139, Toll-Free: 888-307-8566
TICKET INFORMATION:
Quantity
TICKETS
EXCLUSIVE GOLD PASS:
Quantity
Price Each
♦
$85.00
SILVER PASS (w/o dinner):
$65.00
DINNER & FILM SHOW PASS Only:
$55.00
FILM SHOW PASS Only:
$15.00
SEMINARS - Saturday Only
$5.00
TRADE & TRAVEL SHOW—Sat Only
FREE
Course Code
Cost
Course Name
Extension
Exclusive GOLD PASS: $85
Unlimited access to entire show, opening and
closing speaker sessions, all concurrent seminars, VIP Reception, Dinner & Film Show plus
Gold Pass Exclusives, Door Prizes, etc.
♦
SILVER PASS: $65
Includes all of the above, Except for the Dinner
& the Gold Pass Exclusives.
♦
Extension
DINNER & FILM SHOW Saturday Only PASS: $55
Admits to film show on Saturday, and includes
dinner prior to show.
Cocktails: 6-7pm Cash Bar, Dinner: 7-8:30pm
Film Show: 8:30pm—11 pm
♦
You will receive written confirmation of your
purchase within 14 days. Tickets will be held
for collection on arrival at the Divescapes or
can be picked up at the AUC office (please
phone 780-427-9125 first to confirm).
FILM SHOW Only PASS: $15
Admits to film show only on Saturday, 8:30 pm
Sub Total: $
♦
SEMINARS - Saturday only:
PASS: $5.00
+GST 7% $
Admits to various seminars on Saturday,
April 22nd only, 8:30am-5:30pm
TOTAL: $
♦
Name(s): ____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
__________________________________________
City: __________________________ Prov: ________
Postal Code: ________________________________
PH: (daytime) ________________________________
Email: _____________________________________
Check Your
Method of
Payment:
TRADE/TRAVEL SHOW
All are welcome to attend trade show at absolutely no cost!
VISA
Credit Card
MasterCard
#______________________________________
Money
Order
Expiry Date: ____________________________
Cheque
_______________________________________
Cardholder Name:
Authorized Signature:
Divescapes ‘06—April 21,22,23, 2006 held at the
Best Western Sherwood Hotel & Conference Centre
2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2G4, Toll Free Ph: 866-564-4780,
Local Ph: 780-464-4900, Email: [email protected], quote #73789
Thank You for Your Support, Enjoy the Conference!
_______________________________________
Please make cheque/money order payable to:
Alberta Underwater Council
UNDERWATER ALBERTA - AUC SPRING 2006
Thank You…..Divescapes Sponsors!
THANKS FOR: ONE WINNER 4 nights
accommodation & 3 days of Boat
Diving for Two in La Paz, Mexico
Courtesy of: FUN BAJA Diving/
MEXICO/Deep Discoveries Ltd
Visit:
deepdiscoveries.com
THANK YOU
DAVCO DIVING,
Wainwright, AB for their
generous support of our
Keynote Speaker:
Mandy-Rae Cruickshank
Thanks to Diver Magazine for
providing national ad space. Visit at
www.divermag.com
THANKS, to BONICA for
1—BONCIA SNAPPER XP DIGITAL
CAMERA SYSTEM/Visit:
bonciadive.com
Please support our Divescapes Sponsors!
Representing underwater sports in Alberta!
Thank You…. Divescapes Sponsors!
TRAVEL PRIZE: BOAT DIVING &
ACCOMMODATIONS for a group of 6.
One Gold/Silver Ticket Holder will win one day’s
diving & one night’s accommodations for a group
of 6, Courtesy of:
BROKEN ISLAND ADVENTURES, Bamfield, B.C.
see their website:
www.brokenislandadventures.com
Thank you for Your Support!
Our thanks to Oceanic Canada
for their support of Divescapes.
oceanicworldwide.com
UK Canada….
Thanks for your generous prizes! Visit their website:
underwaterkineticscanada.com
Thank you—White’s Mfg Ltd for donation of: White’s
Glacier Drysuit U/Wear Set. Winner to redeem
prize at their favorite Alberta WHITE’S Dive Retailer.
whitescoldwater.com
Please support our Divescapes Sponsors!
UNDERWATER ALBERTA - AUC SPRING 2006
Congratulations to U19 TEAM CANADA U/W HOCKEY
The selection process for the Under 19 Open Team representing Canada at the World Underwater Hockey Championships in Sheffield, Great Britain was completed at the Calgary Invitational
Tournament over the Family Day long weekend.
Now we
Four selectors from across Canada chose the team. AUC CONGRATULATIONS TO:
know who
Players from Calgary are: Jordan Fryers, Sean Wiebe, Gillian Parker, Michael Paul and
Rhys Davies. Alternates from Calgary are Caleb Kruger and Tyler Shorrocks.
will
Players from Edmonton are: Jordan Hornack, Amy Marie Cannon and Denton Jones.
Alternate: Dominique Adams
represent
Canada at
the
World’s!
Players from Montreal; Nicolas Nadeau-Fredette, Sebastian Delorme Lamer, Mathieu Diclos
and Samuel Miron.
To date, out of 18 countries currently registered to attend Worlds, 9 countries have registered a
U19 Open Team to compete in the event. Our young athletes, under the tutelage of Myrna
Kruger, head coach for the U19 team, and John Davies, U19 manager are sure to show well at
this event.
The championships will take place in Sheffield, Great Britain at Ponds Forge International Sports
Centre - a world class sporting event venue. For additional information about Worlds please visit
www.uwhworlds2006.net
CONGRATULATIONS to ALL of the members of our development team for the excellent showing
you made at these try outs.
Did you
know we
could win?
Just for
playing &
having fun!
ATTN:
ALL U/W
HOCKEY
PLAYERS
Did you know that for every two
U/W Hockey AUC sanctioned
events entered in 2006,
AUC member names go into a draw to win…….
$250 Gift Certificate!
From the Alberta Dive Store of your choice!
UNDERWATER ALBERTA - AUC SPRING 2006
NEWS TO MEMBERS FROM THE AUC BOARD
Recent Events: We have increased the public’s awareness of the
Alberta Underwater Council & the Underwater Sports that we support; both Scuba Diving and Underwater Hockey clubs of Alberta
got a boost at 2 big trade shows recently, ie. The Edmonton Boat
& Sportsmen’s Show and the Advil Outdoor Adventure Show in
Calgary. The effects of these promotions will be felt by the clubs
of both sports from all over the province in the months to come.
CASINO DATES: July 30, 31st, 2006 at Palace Casino/
Edmonton. Volunteers needed! Now smoke free in Edmonton.
BINGO COORDINATORS: Come out & help out:
IN Edmonton: Tom Davies @ 462-1551 or [email protected]
Edmonton bingos/casinos are now smoke-free!
IN Calgary: Holly Ivey @ 203-3990 or [email protected]
Meet the enthusiastic youth of the Calgary Underwater Hockey Club who went for a POLAR BEAR SWIM for their sport to demonstrate Underwater Hockey at Calgary’s Advil Outdoor Adventure Show, Mar 24-26th. This year’s demo pool was un-heated
and a very cold 10 degrees Celsius. Above Photo: L/R Front Row: Jordon Fryers, Skylar Nixon, L/R Back Row: Sean Wiebe,
Ward Webber, Michael Paul
Congrats to the 2005 Dive Alberta Events Winner!
DANIEL GAUTHIER, member of the Wet & Wild Diving Society Club of Fort McMurray is the proud winner of a $250 Gift
Certificate from the ALBERTA DIVE RETAILLER OF HIS CHOICE for his entry in 2 or more Dive Alberta Events from 2005.
See enclosed 2006 DIVE ALBERTA Calendar of Events and be sure to enter at least 2 events to be eligible for this annual
prize! This year it could be you who wins!
AUC’S DIVE FLAG AWARENESS SAFETY PROGRAM:
DIVERS: BE SURE TO FLY YOUR FLAG but don’t assume this will absolutely ensure your safety from boats!
AVOID areas of heavy boat traffic whenever possible. Stay within 100-300 FT (30-100 Meters) of your DIVE FLAG.
Always ascend carefully & slowly, listening for boat traffic and be prepared to descend quickly again if necessary.
BOATERS: THIS FLAG MEANS THERE ARE DIVERS BELOW, REDUCE YOUR SPEED AND KEEP CLEAR BY AT
LEAST: 100—300 FT (30-100 Meters) DISTANCE FROM FLAG! (100 ft clear in river/channel, 300 ft clear in open water).
WORK TOGETHER TO PREVENT INJURIES!!
The red with white diagonal striped flag is
probably the most commonly recognized
DIVER DOWN FLAG! It is becoming more &
more used by both divers and dive boats.
The white with blue “Alpha” is the official
DIVER DOWN FLAG usually used by dive
boats operating in International navigable
areas. Many dive boats fly both flags!
UNDERWATER ALBERTA - AUC SPRING 2006
DIVE ALBERTA PHOTO CONTEST
WANTED:
ALBERTA
DIVING
PHOTOS
ANNOUNCING: NEW ANNUAL AUC Amateur PHOTO CONTEST:
Need Photos depicting Alberta Diving both above & below the water!
Prizes for the Following Categories:
Best Alberta Underwater Photo: Print Format or Digital
Best Scenic Alberta Dive Photo: Print or Digital
Most Humorous Dive Photo: Print or Digital
Please submit to AUC office via email or snail mail, be sure to include
your name/contact info & location of photo (if applicable)
Prizes yet to be announced. Photos to be published in AUC newsletter, website, posters, PowerPoint presentations, Dive Guide, etc, with
photo credits to be given.
WANTED:
U/W
HOCKEY
PHOTOS
Attn: UNDERWATER HOCKEY PLAYERS:
PHOTOS REQUESTED BY THE AUC.
Prizes will be awarded or the following:
Best Underwater Hockey Photo—Print/Digital
Best Above Water U/W Hockey Photo: Print
or Digital
Most Humorous U/W Hockey Photo: Print or
Digital. Please submit to AUC office via
email or snail mail, be sure to include your
name/contact information & location of photo
(if applicable).
Prizes yet to be announced. Photos to be
published in AUC Newsletters, website, posters, etc, with photo credits to be given.
SUBMIT TO PHOTOS TO: AUC OFFICE
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
Or [email protected]
Name: __________________________________________________ CLUB: _______
Address: _________________________________________________ P.C. ____________
Home Phone: ____________________________________ Wk Ph: ___________________
Email address: ____________________________________________________________
Do not send original copies of prints, slides, etc. be sure to make duplicates prior to submitting entries.
UNDERWATER ALBERTA - AUC SPRING 2006
Qualifying for World’s U/W Hockey Competition
Our Congratulations to the following Alberta adult players who qualified for World’s, Sheffield, England in August 06!
Women’s Master Team: Connie Benoiton
Canadian Men’s Elite Team: Chris Aleniuk, Nick Hermes, Ben
“Moses” Lee, Adam Jocksch
UPCOMING TOURNMENTS:
Canadian Nationals—Montreal, June 9,10,11th
see:http://www.camo-underwater.ca/tournois/CC20062.htm
WORLD’S Sheffield, England, Aug 13—26th, see http://
www.uwhworlds2006.net/
Pacific Coast Championships—Victoria, B.C.—Fall
JFK Tournament—Montreal—Nov
Visit: Canadian Underwater Games Association Website: http://
www.cuga.org OR Also visit: http://www.uhaa.net for updates.
Hitch-Hikers Guide to a Drysuit Pocket
Last spring a group of Alberta divers were out near Victoria to enjoy one of the easiest wreck dives in the area. Main attraction:
Deep Cove Wreck/Rail Barge. No one seems to know exactly how it got there or when it sank, although there are plenty of stories banded about by local divers. One is that it was scuttled for an insurance scam, another has it as just placed there as a
breakwater for the marina until it later sank in a storm or just from neglect . Most of the wooden structure has collapsed but for a
few metal ribs, the bow & boilers that remain. It is now home to many schools of perch, lingcod, copper & yellowtail rockfish.
Abundantly covered with white & orange
plumose anemones, several species of
nudibranchs, sea stars, crabs, jellyfish—just the usual assortment of West
Coast life. The area around the wreck
is mostly tidal mud flats and are strewn
with debris—moon snails and old bottles which are home to mosshead warbonnets & the tiny “Ruby” octopus (see
photo). A small speed boat is also lying
nearby the main wreck which lies in
about 50-60 ft of water. You can get
lost easily—even with a compass and
you have to be very careful of the boat
traffic in and out of Deep Cove Marina.
Or shore dive right at the small waterside park at Setchell Point. There is
also a small rocky reef which drops
down to 60-70 ft. Visibility can range
from 10’ up to 50’ as is usual for the
Sannich Inlet. Some current is possible
depending on tides. Our divers from
Edmonton actually ran into divers from
Cold Lake on this warm, rainy spring
afternoon at the dive site! Our fearless
guide, Mike & the only local diver present was also a transplanted Albertan!
Joe Grace’s Hitch-hiker was safely returned to Mother Ocean after posing for pics!
info@alberta underwatercouncil.com
WEBSITE:
Albertaunderwatercouncil.com
Fax 780-427-8139
PH: 780-427-1925
TOLL FREE PH:
1-888-307-8561
11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3K6
DIVE ALBERTA
EVENTS: WIN
$250 GIFT CERT
from the Alberta
Dive Store of your
choice just by entering 2 AUC Dive
Alberta Events in
2006
ALBERTA
UNDERWATER
COUNCIL
OCT 14th—WAINWRIGHT BUFFALO DIVERS—PUMPKIN DIVE
at Clear Lake near Wainwright
SEPT ?? TBA—SYLVAN LAKE CLEAN-UP, Sylvan Lake, AB
AUG 26th—WATERTON BEARGRASS DAYS—Lethbridge Scuba
Group/Anderson Aquatic’s Annual Event in Waterton Ntl Park
AUG 19-20th—WET & WILD DIVING—U/W RODEO at COLD
LAKE
JULY 22—BOW RIVER SNORKEL & FLOAT—Bowness Pk,
Calgary
JUNE 17-18th—WING DIVER’S TREASURE HUNT at TWIN
LAKES, near Winfield
MAY 20-21—JASPER AQUATHON & RIVER RACE—
44th Annual, May Long Weekend in Jasper National Park
APRIL 21-23—DIVESCAPES 2006 At the Best Western Hotel &
Conference Centre, Sherwood Park, AB (Near Edmonton)
Photo Credit: E. Anderson/Anderson Aquatics
Fun for Divers and Non-Divers Alike!
A Weekend Full of Great Events and Prizes!!
Saturday, May 20 – Old Fort Point Bridge
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Registration – Meet & register Saturday morning, 9:30 am at Old Fort Point Bridge or at if possible at Section RR, Wapiti
Campground on Friday evening. Aquathon Registration Cost $15.00 for AUC Members, $10 for 2nd Dive Buddy Team Member,
$25 for Family Registration (2 participating adults & 2 kids, 1-AUC mask strap) $30.00 for Individual Non Members (inc. AUC membership)
Athabasca River Race – 11:00 am – Mass start with a 10 km float down the Athabasca River (exposure suits a must)
Flotation recommended & is limited to devices with no mechanical steering (e.g. inner tubes and air mattresses)
Prizes for Fastest Times and Best Decorated!
Lunch (following the race) at Old Fort Point Bridge (see map)
Hot dogs and liquid refreshments for registrants (meal tickets available at extra cost for additional adults, kids free)
Sunday, May 21st – Wapiti Campground & Lake Edith
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Pancake Breakfast at Section RR, Wapiti Campground (8:30 am to 9:30 am)
Aquathon Events – Meet at shore of Lake Edith at 11 am for 4 fun and challenging events including:
Navigation – Test your navigational skills as you and your buddy try to locate the various points around the course
Chariot Race – Back by popular demand – teams of 3 (must mix it up with male & female) take turns towing each other
around a triangular course
Poker Dive - Buddy teams must find markers to be exchanged for playing cards, last card drawn from extra deck, best poker
hand wins.
Golf Ball Snorkel - Wetsuits preferred for easiest use, but dry suits possible, buddy teams must snorkel for the most golf balls
in 6-20 ft of water near the shore!
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BYO Meat BBQ, Social and Prize Presentations – 6:30 pm -Wapiti Campground (usually at Section RR Cookhouse)
BBQ, Baked Potatoes, salad and refreshments provided. Bring your own meat/veggie to BBQ plus any additional refreshments.
Mr. & Ms. Aquathon
Awarded to the registrants (male & female) best exhibiting the “Aquathon Spirit” of fun and participation, including general spirit,
participation in number of events and participation with different team members for each event.
Jr. Aquathon
Awarded to participant (male or female) under age of 18 years, best exhibiting the “Aquathon Spirit”.
Bring a new participant* to the Aquathon and get both your names entered into a special prize draw!
(New Participants include persons who have not participated in the Aquathon in the past three years)
The AUC is pleased to
acknowledge & have
the generous support &
assistance of:
ALBERTA UNDERWATER COUNCIL
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5K 3M6
Ph: 780-427-9125, Toll Free: 1-888-307-8566
www.albertaunderwatercouncil.com
ALBERTA UNDERWATER COUNCIL
44 Annual JASPER AQUATHON & RIVER RACE
th
Registration for 2006
________________________________________
____________________
___________________
Name
Phone (Home)
Phone (Work)
________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Address
Email
_________________________________________ ____________________ ____________________
City
Province
Postal Code
Club Affiliation
DOB
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO (whom to contact in case of emergency- if applicable):
Name: ________________________________________ Relationship to you: _______________________________________
Present here at this event:
Y/N
Phone: __________________________________________________
Certification Agency: ____ ACUC ____NAUI ____PADI ____ PDIC ____ SDI/TDI ____ SSI ____ Other_______
Level: Open Water___ Advanced___ Divemaster ___ Instructor __
Please Register for: 44th Jasper Aquathon Event:
(Includes Entry to all Events,
after River Race Hot Dog Lunch, Pancake Breakfast, all the BBQ Fixin’s at Sunday’s Social & One AUC Logo Mask Strap) :
OR Register as the Dive Buddy (please register together):
_____ @ $15.00 each _____________
_____ @ $10.00 each _____________
Non-Member Individual (Includes AUC Membership):
_____@ $30.00 each _____________
Family Registration: (2 participating adults, 2 kids, 1 AUC mask strap): _____ @ $25.00 each _____________
Add’l Adult Guests for Hot Dog Lunch after River Race: _____ @ $ 5.00 each _____________
AUC New Membership: $15/Membership Renewal: $10: _____ @ $_____each _____________
Sub Total:
$ ___________________
Sunday Night BBQ, SOCIAL and Prize Presentations Included
*PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MEAT OR VEGGIE to BBQ plus any special refreshments!
(BBQ provided +Baked Potato, Salad, Fixings, Dessert, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Pop, Juice supplied)
Additional Adult Guests at BBQ Social only: (Kids 16 & under free) _____ @ $ 5.00 each ____________
Other AUC Items for Sale
Alberta Dive Guide/Log Book:
_____ @ $20.00 each _____________
Log Book only:
_____ @ $15.00 each _____________
Log Book Refills:
_____ @ $ 8.00 each _____________
AUC Tee’s Short Sleeved/Long Sleeved, S-XXL:
_____ @ $_____ each _____________
AUC Mask Straps:
______ @ $8.00 each ______________
GRAND TOTAL = $ ___________________
All fees include GST (Registration # 12888 1372RT)
Payment Received by: Cash/Cheque
THANK YOU! Enjoy the 44th Annual Jasper Aquathon!
Representing underwater sports in Alberta!
ALBERTA UNDERWATER COUNCIL
AUC OFFICE
11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB, Canada T5M 3K6
Phone: 780-427-9125, Toll Free
Phone: 1-888-307-8566
Fax: 780-427-8139
Check out the AUC website often:
www.albertaunderwatercouncil.com
[email protected]
We couldn’t do it without you……
Many thanks to all of our members, donors, sponsors, advertisers who have supported the AUC over the last
year. Not only is your support a boost to the AUC financially but your ongoing support benefits all under water
sports enthusiasts in Alberta through the AUC’s programs, including Underwater Hockey Club/Tournament
support, DIVESCAPES, Dive Flag Awareness program, Dive Alberta events, AUC fundraisers, trade shows, etc.
Together, we can help make it happen! See the AUC website for the latest membership application!
WHO IS THE AUC?
The Alberta Underwater Council is the representative
body for underwater activities in the Province of Alberta.
These activities include free diving, scuba diving, snorkeling and many underwater sports such as underwater
hockey & football.
WHAT DO WE OFFER OUR MEMBERS?
UNDERWATER ALBERTA: Newsletters/
Bulletins/Website packed with info on
planned events & activities, along with
articles on underwater related topics.
U/W HOCKEY EVENTS/TOURNAMENTS,
DIVE EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS: The
Council assists clubs with staging events to encourage
members to participate in underwater sports and/or to meet and
dive with other underwater enthusiasts often!
SPORT ACCIDENT INSURANCE: All registered members
participating in AUC sanctioned events are covered by our sport
accident insurance policy.
PRIZES: Underwater sport & dive members qualify for prizes
when registered in AUC sanctioned events per year.
UNDERWATER CLUB/TEAM LISTS: Help you find an underwater club/team in your area of the province.
BUDDY LISTS: Need a dive buddy? Sign up on our Website &
find a dive buddy nearby.
ALBERTA DIVE GUIDE/LOG BOOK The only Dive Guide/
Log Book to highlight many dive sites in Alberta lakes. The AUC
Dive Guide/Log Books, Log Books and Log Book Refills are also
available to purchase at an Alberta Dive Centre nearby, see the
AUC Website.
What is our Mission & Objectives?
The Alberta Underwater Council is a non-profit
organization founded in 1961 to promote skin &
scuba diving in Alberta. It has since added under
water sports, snorkeling and free diving to its
mandate. Directors and Executive volunteer
members of the AUC Board are elected for two
year terms at the Annual General Meeting held in
spring of each year.
MISSION STATEMENT: The AUC represents and
encourages responsible participation in and an
awareness of the many underwater activities available
while seeking to preserve the aquatic environment.
OBJECTIVES: -To effectively represent the needs and
interests of the Alberta underwater community.
-To provide services which recognize and meet the diverse needs of Alberta’s underwater enthusiasts.
-To be recognized as a leading source of information on
responsible underwater
activities.
-To be recognized as a leader
in the preservation of the
aquatic environment
-To provide a liaison with all
levels of government when
and where needed
Photo Credit: E. Anderson
The AUC is pleased to
acknowledge & have the support of:
Thank You for Your Support!
UNDERWATER ALBERTA - AUC SPRING 2006
ALBERTA DIVE CENTRES
The dive stores operating in
Alberta provide a wide variety
of services – from initial snorkel
or scuba training and gear – to
travel opportunities. Help
support them by shopping in
Alberta. Give your local store a
visit via website, phone, email
or in person today!
CALGARY:
Adventures in Scuba
9950 MacLeod Trail South
C algary, AB T2J 3K9
Ph: (403)299-7751
Fax: (403) 299-6628
www.adventuresinscuba.com
Aqua Sport Scuba Centre 101
Marda Loop, 3411‑ 20 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2T 4Z6
Ph: (403) 686‑6166
Fax:(403) 686‑6166
Diver Down International
#3 - 400 Crowfoot Crescent NW
Calgary, AB T3G 5H6
Tel: (403) 547-3483
Fax: (403) 375-0770
www.diverdownintl.com
The Dive Shop
4652 McLeod Trail SW,
Calgary, AB T2G 5E8
Tel: (403) 243‑4616
Fax: (403) 243‑4664
www.thediveshop.com
COLD LAKE
Air fill stations only:
Contact: Charles Ehrich
780-639-4564
OR: 4 Wing Scuba Club, c/o
Larry Dublenko, 780-840-8000,
ext.7959
EDMONTON
Aqua-Tek Scuba Ltd.
16919 - 111 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5M 2S4
Tel: (780) 484-2780
Fax: (780) 484-6850
www.aquatekscuba.com
EDMONTON—cont’d
Divers Den (Equipment sales only)
10550 ‑109 Street
Edmonton, AB T5H 3B2
Tel: (780) 426‑3483
Fax: (780) 426‑3483
Northwest Scuba
6815 ‑104 Street
Edmonton, AB T6H 2L5
Tel: (780) 438‑1218
Fax: (780) 438‑1479
www.northwestscuba.com
Ocean Sports
10133 ‑ 82 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6H IZ5
Tel: (780) 432‑1904
Fax: (780) 439‑3505
www.oceansports.ca
Sub Sea Experience
6926 ‑104 Street
Edmonton, AB T6H 2L7
Tel: (780) 434‑1433
Fax: (780) 436‑5430
www.subseaexperience.com
The Dive Outfitters Ltd.
17826 107 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5S 1J1
Tel: (780) 483-0044
1-888-483-0049
www.thediveoutfitters..com
FORT McMURRAY
Outdoor Essentials
#7 - 213 Timberline Drive
Fort McMurray, AB T9K 1S1
Tel: (780) 743-5121
[email protected]
www.outdooresstentials.ca
GRANDE PRAIRIE
Norms Diving Service
9604 ‑101 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB T8V OXl
Tel: (780) 532‑7478
LACOMBE
Farrington Diving Services Ltd
Contact: Roy Farrington
R.R. #2
Lacombe, AB TOC 1SO
Tel: (403) 885‑4635
LETHBRIDGE
Anderson Aquatics
314 ‑11 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 2N8
Tel: (403) 328‑5041 ,
Fax (403) 328‑3005
www.awesomeadventures.ca
MEDICINE HAT
Jim Smith Scuba Sales &
Instruction
24 Stevenson Street SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3H1
Tel (403) 527‑4426
Fax (403)529‑5702
RED DEER
Ocean Dwellers Scuba Centers
#5 - 6782 50th Avenue
Red Deer, AB T4N 4E1
Tel: (403) 342-1060
Fax: 1-866-219-2560
ST PAUL
Atlantis Diving Ltd.
Rob & Shelly Tymofichuk
Box 1539, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0
Tel: (780) 645-1861,
Fax: (780) 645-1161
WAINWRIGHT
Davco Diving
1219 - 3 Avenue
Wainwright, AB
Tel: (780) 842-5559
www.davco.cc
⇒ HINT: Looking for Dive Travel
with a Group? Check out the
trips offered by our Alberta
Dive Centres and/or contact
our Alberta Dive Travel
Specialists as per contact
info provided below!
Caradonna—DaSilva Dive Tours
Calgary, AB PH: 1-800-803-1383
www.DasilvaDive-Tours.com
Darrell Cyr and/or Eric Rose
Deep Discoveries Dive Travel
Specialists
#1, 10638 - 153 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5P 2C4
(780) 486-4950
(800) 667-5362 (Toll Free)
www.deepdiscoveries.com
Current as of late March 2006