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Cascade Pond Cleanup

LocationCascade Pond, Banff, AB

Date: Sunday, Oct 1st, 2023 - TENTATIVE

What: Lake clean-up dive - open to snorkelers or Free Divers only - ponds are only 6-15 ft (2-5 m) deep, divers can help with shore support and cleanup up picnic area.  (Possibly part of Camp n' Dive Weekend for the UW Outlaws Club.)

Cost:  FREE, PLUS will need Canada National Park Pass (choose day, weekend, annual, purchase in advance or at Park Gate)

Hosted By: Calgary Free Divers Group, UW Outlaws Scuba Club (Calgary) & the AUC volunteers

 

RSVP to: info@albertaunderwatercouncil.com

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Event Times:

9:00 am Registration & Waivers

10:00 am Dive Safety Briefing

12:00 pm Lunch, Clean-up site, document & remove trash collected to Park garbage bins, pack-up dive gear, etc

 

Please Come out to collect some trash underwater and help keep our Alberta lakes, rivers, and waterways & National Parks debris free!

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Location: Cascade Pond, Banff, Alberta

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NOTE: Limited participants due to parking issues

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Suggest  gear up in pkg lot, then walk down to ponds after Dive Safety Briefing. Alternatively, bring a garden wagon & haul gear to beach area & gear up on picnic table.

 

LIMITED NUMBERS, MUST RSVP Via Registering via email here for the first 20 divers only!

                                                      

  • PROVIDED: AUC usually provides mesh bags for trash & an emergency cutting device for all lake cleanup volunteer divers

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                                DIVE EVENT & Safety Protocols to be followed (where applicable):  

  • ​     LIMITED numbers of participants via PRE-REGISTRATION Required for Divers and/or Family or Shore Support Volunteers

  •       MUST have COLD-WATER dive experience prior to registering

  •       WAIVERS/RISK AWARENESS FORMS must be read & voluntarily signed prior to participation (everyone, no exceptions)

  •       MUST BE PRESENT at Dive Safety Briefing prior to participating in event dive(s)

  •       MUST follow standard dive safety guidelines & all directions of event organizers   

  •       COVID/PUBLIC HEALTH: Minimize interaction and maintain physical distance of at least 2 meters (6 ft)

  •       COVID/PUBLIC HEALTH: IF COVID signs/symptoms present or suspected - do not participate, protect yourself and others

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Remember:

Please keep scuba gear tidy & respect others right to use the park. 

Must bring or rent all your own scuba gear, plus 1-2 tanks. 

Surprise Raffles for donated prizes - from sponsors like our local generous dive shops - are often available so bring your cash

 

Want a 2nd dive after?? Possible, if conditions favourable but 2nd dive is up to you & buddy.  Organizers will not be available later

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Event details subject to change without notice, please with organizers, also check Facebook & Website just prior.

Divers, Remember to Bring:

  • All your dive gear and tanks - at least one or more tanks, BC, regulators, dry-suit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves, plus small tarp to change on.  AUC to supply mesh bags and safety scissors

  • Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: dive light, knife, writing slate, compass & a small tarp to change on

  • Your certification card and logbook 

  • Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between

  • Bring your own lunch or snack, juice, water, etc. Most events DO NOT include food and water due to COVID.

  • Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen

  • Small amount of cash for registration fees if applicable, donations, membership, raffle draws (if available)

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