Greetings!
"DIVESCAPES '09" - Everything Underwater!" - Western Canada's biggest Scuba Exhibition and Conference - together with you can be the best show ever and continue to bring products, innovations and people together, under one roof, for the safe promotion of underwater sports, scuba and dive travel industries.
With many exciting speakers for you to enjoy, plus exciting prizes - courtesy of our exhibitors & sponsors for you to win - from dive gear to diving packages from coast to coast and even to tropical Bonaire.
Divescapes '09 will strive to promote safe & environmentally responsible diving and provide all participants with the opportunity to partner with other industry organizations, tourism, travel, clubs, service groups, etc., to develop a network of resources for the enjoyment of underwater sports & diving.
Divescapes offer you the chance to pursue your sport to the max thru this market-focused dive and travel show. Plus the convenience of on-line registration for events (get your
tickets for the upcoming DIVESCAPES Conference) on our new website -
which has many other member friendly tools that will be added over the
upcoming winter!
Happy Diving and hope to see you there!
Cathie McCuaig
Executive Director Alberta Underwater Council |
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Divescapes 2009 - Oct 23/24th, 2009
Dive into Adventure |
 Register for Divescapes 2009 Conference & Exhibition. Get your GOLD, SILVER or Dinner & Film Show Passes. DEADLINE FOR ANY TICKETS THAT INCLUDE DINNER: Midnight, Wednesday, Oct 21st. Or just come for the Seminars on Saturday (9am-4pm): $15 (pre-register on-line preferred or at the door) Or please join in at Keynote Speaker's Saturday Nite: FILM SHOW (8:30pm - 10:30pm): @$35 (pre-register preferred or at the door). Note: Silver and Gold Pass holders only qualify for exciting prizes donated by our Dive Industry supporters! See more about Divescapes and purchase your tickets at www.albertaunderwatercouncil.ca
Divescapes Trade Show admission is always free!
Location: Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 2828 - 23 St, NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8T4
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Divescapes 2009 Friday Schedule
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Friday, Oct 23rd: Trade Show Opens: 6:00 PM (free admission to trade show) in the Sapphire Room Speaker Seminar:
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM: John McCuaig: Diving the WW2 Shipwrecks of Bell Island Newfoundland, in Conference Room: Emerald A
8:05 PM - 8:50 PM: Jill Heinerth - Divescapes Keynote Speaker: Challenging the Unknown, in Conference Rm: Emerald A
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM - VIP RECEPTION - for our Divescapes Guests, Exhibitors, Silver and Gold Pass Holders only in Emerald B. The VIP Reception includes great food and is hosted by the AUC (cash bar available). A great value for your Gold or Silver Pass purchase!
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Divescapes 2009: Saturday Schedule
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 Saturday: Free Admission to Trade Show: Hrs: 9AM - 5PM, Sapphire RmSeminars in Emerald A: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM: Barb Roy - Diving with Belugas in Churchill 10:05 AM - 10:50 AM: Howie Robins - ARSBC's Artificial Reef Building 11:10 AM - 12 Noon: Jeff Gallant: Greenland Shark Study 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Andy Lamb - The Ecology of a Kelp Forest 2:05 PM - 2:50 PM: Ray Agterbos - Tropical Diving Adventures 3:10 PM - 4 PM: Mandy-Rae Cruickshank/Kirk Krack - Dolphin Cove Trade Show Closes at 5 PM Guests, Exhibitors, Silver/Gold Passes, Dinner & Film Show Passes in Emerald B 6:00 PM - 7 PM: Cocktails: w/Cash Bar 7 PM - 8:30 PM: Dinner with exciting Draw Prizes, plus presentation by our Photo Contest Winner: Brian Smith Additional Film Show Pass Holders in Emerald B:8:30 PM - 10:30 PM - FILM SHOW Presentation by Keynote Speaker: Jill Heinerth |
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Divescapes 2009: Sunday, Oct 25th, PSI Course only
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 PSI Tank Visual Inspection Course: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, in Sapphire Rm 2, Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 2828 - 23 Street, NE, Calgary, AB For pre-registered participants only: $225 + GST Few spots for this course are still open, Phone Cathie at the AUC Office: 1-888-307-8566, or 780-427-9125 or Cell: 780-916-2179 t
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| About the Alberta Underwater Council |
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The Alberta Underwater Council (AUC) is the representative body for scuba diving, snorkeling, free diving, underwater hockey and other underwater activities in Alberta. Membership benefits include a welcome package, print and e-newsletters, the world class "Diver Magazine" at a reduced subscriber rate, sport accident insurance and discounts at sanctioned AUC events.
The AUC represents and advocates for underwater sports at all levels of government and encourages safe and responsible diving. The AUC is active in issues affecting diver's right to dive, marine ecology, safety, legislation, conservation and public safety awareness and education. The AUC assists member clubs to host events, clinics, tournaments and more...
We welcome you to the company of underwater enthusiasts from across the province. Joining a dive or underwater sports club offers you many opportunities to have fun above and under water with people who share your enthusiasm. If you're not yet a member, join today. If you are a member, please forward this newsletter to a friend who shares your interests in underwater activities. Members who invite other people to join can offer first year memberships for free. See our first year membership member's invitation.
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| Photo/Video Contest |
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Attention videographers and photographers!
Congratulations! Winner of this Photo/Video Contest is: Brian Smith, Okotoks, AB
Brian won Gold Pass to Divescapes, $250 Gift Certificate from the AB DIve Store of his choice and the honor of presenting his entry at Divescapes, during the Saturday evening Program.
Thank you for your entries! All submissions will be showcased during Divescapes at the AUC booth. |
| New Website to Launch at Divescapes 2009 |
At long last - development of AUC's new website is now well underway. On October 24, as part of the Divescapes 2009 Conference, it will be presented to AUC members and guests. The new website will enable members to easily and quickly submit their own news, dive reports, tips & tricks and stories for the quarterly print newsletter and the monthly AUC eNEWS. Check it out at: www.albertaunderwatercouncil.ca
We welcome you to critique and provide valuable feedback about the new website.
Thank you in advance for your input and consideration. |
| Request for Your Assistance |
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The ARSBC needs your support!
The Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia is looking for your support for the HMCS Annapolis artificial reef sinking.
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 Serving Alberta's underwater sports community since 1960 | |