Scuba Olympics
- Pinkpadigal
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Scuba Olympics
I got a call yesterday from Townsend Bay Dive. They are planning a SCUBA Olympics, Feb 17-18. They told me they were going to have 3 catagories: Under 50 dives, Over 50 dives and Pro (divemasters and above). They were looking for teams of 4 to sign up (everyone in the same catagory).
She is sending me a bunch of info. This sounds like a lot of fun. Has anyone heard anything else about it?
She is sending me a bunch of info. This sounds like a lot of fun. Has anyone heard anything else about it?
Amy Rhodes
PADI Master Instructor #183890
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What kind of events are they going to be doing? Sometimes just catching your limit of crab deserves a gold medal!
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The events will include:
Navigation Challenge. You and your buddy have 30 minutes to navigate around an open water course by locating the strategic check-points and collecting your tokens.
Search and Recovery: you and your buddy have 30 minutes to effect a search for and return a designated object we place in the search zone.
Buoyancy Course: you complete the obstacle course following the instructions.
Skills challenge that determines just how well you remember all those really cool skills you haven't done since OW. Can you remove and clear your mask while hovering horizontal within a 1' window? How about your team members?
Academic Exercise in Gas/dive planning. This is the day your math teacher told you that algebra might save your life.![:) :)](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
In addition we will be doing an octo count dive, an SAC breathe-off, a spear gun target contest for tie breaks, and special guest presenters. More details will be coming out within the week. I am trying to get the logo made, the notice, instructions, and KSA list done.
Navigation Challenge. You and your buddy have 30 minutes to navigate around an open water course by locating the strategic check-points and collecting your tokens.
Search and Recovery: you and your buddy have 30 minutes to effect a search for and return a designated object we place in the search zone.
Buoyancy Course: you complete the obstacle course following the instructions.
Skills challenge that determines just how well you remember all those really cool skills you haven't done since OW. Can you remove and clear your mask while hovering horizontal within a 1' window? How about your team members?
Academic Exercise in Gas/dive planning. This is the day your math teacher told you that algebra might save your life.
![:) :)](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
In addition we will be doing an octo count dive, an SAC breathe-off, a spear gun target contest for tie breaks, and special guest presenters. More details will be coming out within the week. I am trying to get the logo made, the notice, instructions, and KSA list done.
We have it set up so that individuals or teams can compete, and with 3 levels of skill it makes it so that the new guy with 15 dives is competing with like skilled folks and not trying to best the instructor with 13000 dives to his name.
While teams are great fun, we understand that some people may not know anyone else who might be interested, and if that's the case, they can participate as an individual bringing a friend for a buddy and compete for the Overall Diver award for their category.
While teams are great fun, we understand that some people may not know anyone else who might be interested, and if that's the case, they can participate as an individual bringing a friend for a buddy and compete for the Overall Diver award for their category.
That sounds like fun..... I need a partner who is a mathalete too......
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Sounds like my AOW class ...Sudie wrote:The events will include:
Navigation Challenge. You and your buddy have 30 minutes to navigate around an open water course by locating the strategic check-points and collecting your tokens.
Search and Recovery: you and your buddy have 30 minutes to effect a search for and return a designated object we place in the search zone.
Buoyancy Course: you complete the obstacle course following the instructions.
Skills challenge that determines just how well you remember all those really cool skills you haven't done since OW. Can you remove and clear your mask while hovering horizontal within a 1' window? How about your team members?
Academic Exercise in Gas/dive planning. This is the day your math teacher told you that algebra might save your life.![]()
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... Bob (Grateful Diver)
GirlDiver Teams
So, GirlDiver is coordinating 3 teams with support crew for back up.
If you are a female diver, fitting into ANY of the categories and want to participate in the event, we'd love to have you on our teams. Our initial plan for this is to have "Pre Olympic Training Sessions" During these sessions, the more advanced divers, or ones that are "champions" in each event, will mentor the rest of us...beginner to pro...to bring all of our skills up.
We're not looking at the "competition" aspect, rather...this is an awesome chance for some female divers to get together...increase ALL OF OUR SKILLS and have a blast over the weekend. This is about fun, friendship, warm tea and great diving!
Also, I'm booking accomodations available for the team, and a "road crew" to handle our gear. Of course, GirlDiver teams will eat gourmet food and maybe we'll even look into a massage therapist for the team.
PM me if you're interested and I'll give you the specifics. I have 12 spots available...though three of the Pro spots are currently being held for three "dream team" mentors that I have invited.
If you are a female diver, fitting into ANY of the categories and want to participate in the event, we'd love to have you on our teams. Our initial plan for this is to have "Pre Olympic Training Sessions" During these sessions, the more advanced divers, or ones that are "champions" in each event, will mentor the rest of us...beginner to pro...to bring all of our skills up.
We're not looking at the "competition" aspect, rather...this is an awesome chance for some female divers to get together...increase ALL OF OUR SKILLS and have a blast over the weekend. This is about fun, friendship, warm tea and great diving!
Also, I'm booking accomodations available for the team, and a "road crew" to handle our gear. Of course, GirlDiver teams will eat gourmet food and maybe we'll even look into a massage therapist for the team.
PM me if you're interested and I'll give you the specifics. I have 12 spots available...though three of the Pro spots are currently being held for three "dream team" mentors that I have invited.
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Yeah Bob, it definitely sounds like an advanced course; with some of the basic open water in as well!
So, for the pro, do we have to do all the skills with mask on or off
Holly, you so need to do this! I have utmost faith in you![:) :)](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
Jackie(my search and recovery partner) and Val, you gonna make that weekend......??
So, for the pro, do we have to do all the skills with mask on or off
![:wink: ;)](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
Holly, you so need to do this! I have utmost faith in you
![:) :)](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
Jackie(my search and recovery partner) and Val, you gonna make that weekend......??
Sonya
Calvin, Opening ceremonies might actually be a fun idea to have all the clubs bring their dive/battle flags to the event. And I do think an NWDC showing would be quite fun. We're encouraging all clubs and shops to field teams as well as the "individualists" to come too.
As the guest thing: I'm an admin for several BB's that use phpBB and when someone's account is deleted from service, all their posts that aren't deleted become labeled Guest. It's a strange and quirky thing about the software.
Thanks for helping get it sorted back out!
Sudie
As the guest thing: I'm an admin for several BB's that use phpBB and when someone's account is deleted from service, all their posts that aren't deleted become labeled Guest. It's a strange and quirky thing about the software.
Thanks for helping get it sorted back out!
Sudie
Hey Jared..
Well our training was cut short because of me locking my keys in the car..
but I am willing to go back out again on Thrusday night and on Sunday again if you want.. We (I) deffinitely need the training...
Hi Jackie! Welcome!!!! I still have your talc... Are you going to be at the Milton tavern on Wednesday?
Cheers,
Holly
Well our training was cut short because of me locking my keys in the car..
![d'oh! #-o](./images/smilies/eusa_doh.gif)
Hi Jackie! Welcome!!!! I still have your talc... Are you going to be at the Milton tavern on Wednesday?
Cheers,
Holly
"Well I, I wont go down by myself, but I'll go down with my friends!"
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Cinnamon and Jon are both part time volunteers at the shop and probably did give you the "ummmm I dunno" thing. I'll be working at the shop on Friday, Sat and Sun.
As to details. I'm feverishly trying to get a few last details un-wrinkled in regards to sponsors before I post the Notice of Event. It will then be on the townsend bay dive website, mailed to shops, and even shared on all the local boards. In the meantime if you have any questions you can email or pm me here.
Grant and the Townsend Bay Dive Shop are graciously offering up the shop, air fills, and a thousand other details but it's the event team that is the best contact point. We have a team putting the event together and the one night I miss a meeting they voted me coordinator. That's what I get for double-booking.![:) :)](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
Sudie
As to details. I'm feverishly trying to get a few last details un-wrinkled in regards to sponsors before I post the Notice of Event. It will then be on the townsend bay dive website, mailed to shops, and even shared on all the local boards. In the meantime if you have any questions you can email or pm me here.
Grant and the Townsend Bay Dive Shop are graciously offering up the shop, air fills, and a thousand other details but it's the event team that is the best contact point. We have a team putting the event together and the one night I miss a meeting they voted me coordinator. That's what I get for double-booking.
![:) :)](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
Sudie
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Link to the entry form and Flyer.
http://www.townsendbaydive.net
So far I have a total of 17 teams confirmed and we have limited the event to 50 teams.
Sudie
http://www.townsendbaydive.net
So far I have a total of 17 teams confirmed and we have limited the event to 50 teams.
Sudie