Dive Events & Lake Clean-ups
Tentative for 2025
(Note: dates are always subject to change)
The AUC promotes local diving in Alberta by sanctioning and providing support for scuba diving events and underwater lake clean-ups held yearly by affiliated AB Scuba Clubs, Alberta's LDS (AB Local Dive Shops) & the AUC, all around Alberta.
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DATES for 2025 are almost set but a few have yet to be determined and all are subjet to change.
Remember: Events might be postponed or cancelled - sometimes at the last minute. Most are volunteer run - so be patient & nice.
Most events have limited spots available so you should register or RSVP with event hosts in advance.
Please note that Lunch is often provided (as COVID is over) but check as sometimes you must bring own lunch/snacks, juice/water, etc. ALSO: if you have allergies - be sure to bring your own!
Click here for PDF Dive Alberta Events & Lake Cleanup 2025 Calendar
Congratulations.... you are now an Open Water Scuba Diver! Pool/classroom and open water certification (accomplished here at home or in the tropics) is complete.
So now you ask...... “WHAT'S NEXT????” New and experienced scuba divers are encouraged to get out & get wet by diving locally!! Taking an advanced course or specialty or locally "guided dives" can be the next step but also practicing your scuba skills in-between is essential too!
But how to do that?? How to find a buddy?? Where to go diving?? Here is where the AUC can help!
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Here is a LINK to VIDEO - Diving in Alberta
Why participate or volunteer at a Dive Alberta event or Lake Cleanup?
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Discover local diving with the AUC
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Meet new dive buddies
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Practice & increase your underwater scuba skills
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AUC members often enjoy reduced event fees at many dive events
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Contribute to environmental lake cleanups!
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Contact your favourite LDS (local dive shop in Alberta) for their events/lake cleanups
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EARN POINTS for the AUC's AB DIVER OF THE YEAR (more info to come soon!)
Add some fun & find dive buddies too! Participate at this year's tentative Dive Alberta Annual Events & Lake Cleanups! Participate or volunteer above or below the surface at your choice at many AUC Dive Alberta events from early spring up to late fall in Alberta. Many events are planned annually around the same dates, locations, and its hosts/sponsors.
Most events include: dive activities, like underwater navigation, scavenger hunts, u/w poker, dive caching, plus lake clean-up components or sometimes even free diving or snorkeling.
Some events are fully dedicated lake cleanups - like the Banff's or Sylvan Lake's fall cleanups. Some AUC dive events can challenge even the most experienced diver. But new scuba divers still have lots of opportunities to develop their in-water scuba skills (like u/w navigation) while having fun & meeting new people from all across Alberta. There is always new dive buddies to meet and dive with, so come out whether you have a planned dive buddy or not, event organizers will ensure you are buddied up.
Watch for the new & improved AUC's Alberta Dive Guide which should be available for purchase at your favourite local Dive Centre/Retailer or on-line thru the AUC's web-store! This will help with the where & which location is best for the beginner & advanced divers in Alberta.