PADI
International Women's Dive Day July 18
Join us July 18 2026 to celebrate all the women in the diving industry. We are so fortunate to have so many incredible instructors, dive masters, store staff, shore support, scuba divers and freedivers who are women! Not to mention our very own female course director and owner!
Celebrate all the women in your life by wearing pink and coming for a dive! Last year we had 40 attendees! Let’s see if we can break our own record!
What you need to know
What: International Women’s Dive Day
Where: Forgetmemot Pond - Kananaskis
Who: All certified scuba divers, freedivers and shore support
Date: July 18, 2026
Dive Brief: 8:30am Sharp – arrive time 7:30-8:30am (Parking fills up quickly)
Timing: 8:30am-3:00pm
Dives: 1-2 your choice!
Perks: 50% Gear & Air rentals (wet suit and drysuit) and prizes to be won!
Food: Always! There will be free soft drinks, water and hotdogs with snacks available
Goal: Celebrate women in diving, dive with amazing females and enjoy some fresh mountain air!
Donation: Please consider bringing a cash donation to contribute to the Women In Need collection at our table
Registration: FREE!! Please call The Dive Shop at 403-243-4616 to register or book right here online!
Divers, Remember to Bring:
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All your dive gear and tanks - at least one tank, BCD, regulators, dry-suit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves, plus a small tarp to change on
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Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: dive light, writing slate, compass, a small tarp
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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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Most events no longer include food and water, bring your own lunch/snack/juice plus any special dietary requirement
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Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen
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Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws, etc.