Ok, so I’m a club member ... now what?

Club Mission Statement

The Ajax Scuba Club provides an avenue to dive in a safe and organized environment. The club organizes a full summer dive schedule for dive sites ranging from novice to advanced. Our dive charters are designed so that a newly certified diver can dive with more experienced divers to gain confidence in an atmosphere that focuses on safety. Every charter will be run by a divemaster who can give briefings on divesites and introduce new divers to boat etiquette and dive protocol.

Spring General Meeting

The Spring Meeting is where you sign up for your dives. Prior to the meeting you will receive information describing the seasons’ dives and the dates that they occur. The dives are rated novice, intermediate and advanced based on their depth, current, visibility etc. After reading about the various dive sites, you can initially sign up for three dives that would be appropriate for your diving skill level. If you are unsure if a dive is appropriate for you, don’t hesitate to ask a club executive member. Once everyone has signed up, another round of sign-ups will be allowed. As space is limited on some dives, overbooking is solved through a ballot process. A waiting list for each dive is then compiled for overbooked dives in the event a diver cancels their position on the dive. When all the dives have been filled, you will give your deposit for those dives you are booked on, as well as a post dated cheque for the balance. Remember to bring a pen and your chequebook to the meeting! Some dive weekends like The OUC Treasure Hunt and Prescott are unlimited in their space.

Gear Rentals

If you're a new diver, you may not own all your own gear. The club has its own tanks, b.c.’s and regs to rent to members. The weekend rental prices are far below what you will find at dive shops. Renting provides a good way to try various gear before deciding what to buy.

Air Fills

The club operates its own compressor so that members can get free airfills on any club dives. Airfills can be obtained at the ASC “backroom” on Thursday nights prior to a dive weekend.

Social Events

In addition to diving, the club also organizes non-diving social events throughout the year like bowling nights, toboganning and white water rafting events.These events will be posted in newsletters throughout the year.

Dive Trips

Almost every year a dive trip has been organized beyond the usual weekend dives. Past trips have included Cape Anne, Massachusetts, Escoumin, Quebec and Alpina, Michigan.

Training

Our training director also books courses for members who are interested in advancing their certification beyond basic open water. Courses ranging from Open Water Advanced up to Divemaster are available through the club.

Weekend Dives

During weekend dive charters, camping accommodation is another detail which is organized by the club. In an attempt to keep the dive weekends affordable, we prebook group camping sites which can accommodate both trailers and tents. Having the club stay together on site allows for pre-dive briefings and buddy teams to be arranged. It's also a good way for new members to meet the rest of the club at the evening campfires.

Fall General Meeting

The Fall Meeting is another time when the club membership can get together to discuss club business and bring up positive and negative notes that occurred during the past dive season. More importantly, this is also when elections are held for the Club Executive. If you're interested in volunteering, or learning how the club functions, get involved and help the club.

Club Executive

If as a member, you ever have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact an executive member. Their phone numbers are usually published in the newsletter. Their e-mail addresses are also published at the club website. www.ajaxscubaclub.on.ca