Alberta Underwater Council

AUC Diver Safety at Events

As a certified scuba diver, participating at AUC Dive Events and/or Lake Cleanups (or during any dive) - you are responsible for your own safety and for managing the risks that are inherent within our sport.
Because your certification qualifies you to dive independently, there is no requirement for supervision - we are only there coordinating the logistical aspects of this AUC Dive event, lake cleanup, etc.
We will do our best to inform of the dive's risks & of any uncertainties or unknowns.
If anybody does not understand any aspects of a dive site or the risks…... Speak up ….. Ask questions ….. Stay safe!
Knowing the risks and understanding the limits of your training and experience, it is now your responsibility to manage these risks and acknowledge that you are fully responsible for your own actions. Which can affect many others-not just yourself.
Think about how your actions today can endanger yourself, your dive buddy, even other divers present -and especially the potential horrific impact on your family & friends in the aftermath of a (usually) preventable diving accident!
If anybody feels uncomfortable with any dive at any time, your dive plan should be adjusted to accommodate your comfort level & this could include deciding to not dive today - without any fear of embarrassment or any pressure to perform. No blame-no shame!
Don't push your luck….ever-today it might just run out!