Cold Lake Underwater Rodeo
Location: Cold Lake Provincial Park, watch for road-side dive flag signs and the dive trailer at the day-use picnic area
Date: NOTE NEW Date: - SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th 2024
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What: Underwater fun activities & lake clean-up
Cost: $30 per diver, fresh & healthy SUBWAY LUNCH Provided
Hosted By: Lakeland Scuba Society and Wet & Wild Diving Society of Fort McMurray (FortMacScuba.com)
RSVP to: info@albertaunderwatercouncil.com, OR fortmacscuba@gmail.com
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Event Times:
8:00 am Registration
9:00 am Dive Safety Briefing & Event Start
12:00 pm Lunch Break - Subway Lunch provided for participants, additional family members welcome @$5.00 each
1:00 pm Diving Continues, plus divers can help cleanup underwater
3:00 -3:30 pm Prize Presentations
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A great day of underwater, fun dive activities plus an underwater lake clean-up.
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CAMPING: You can now reserve online at www.reserve.albertaparks.ca or 1-877-537-2757, OR be sure to Google & reserve other accommodations in Cold Lake in advance.
Thanks to the volunteers of the HOST CLUBS: Lakeland Scuba Society and Wet & Wild Diving Society of Fort McMurray, and Local Divers!
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DIVE EVENT & Safety Protocols to be followed (where applicable):
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MUST have COLD-WATER dive experience prior to registering
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WAIVERS/RISK AWARENESS FORMS must be read & voluntarily signed prior to participation no exceptions!
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MUST BE PRESENT at Dive Safety Briefing prior to participating in event dive(s) Don't be late!
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MUST follow standard dive safety guidelines & all directions of event organizers​​​​
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PUBLIC HEALTH: IF COLD/FLU signs/symptoms present or suspected - do not participate, protect yourself and others
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Remember:
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Please keep scuba gear tidy & respect others right to use the park & access its facilities.
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WATCH for BOATS, surface near shore when possible, good compass skills an asset!
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Must bring or rent all your own scuba gear, plus at least 2 tanks (or more if extra dives wanted).
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Raffles might be available for donated prizes from sponsors like our generous LDS (Local Dive Shops) - so bring your cash!!
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If staying overnight additional casual dives might be possible on Sunday
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ENJOY Cold Lake diving!
Event details subject to change without notice, please check with event organizers, Facebook & Website just prior
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Divers, Remember to Bring:
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All your dive gear and tanks (at least 2 tanks or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves, dive light, knife and small tarp to change on
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Other dive gear that you need & should purchase & bring to this event: writing slate & compass (one per buddy team)
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Your certification card and logbook
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Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between
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IF you have ALLERGIES - please bring own lunch, snacks, water, juice, etc.
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Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen plus a small tarp to change on
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Enough cash for registration fees, raffle draws, 50/50's raffle, etc.