What is the AUC?? What do they do??

Why join??

The Alberta Underwater Council is the representative non-profit body for underwater sporting activities in the Province of Alberta which endeavours to encourage underwater related sports/activities as individuals or within local clubs.  It is managed by an Executive Director and has a volunteer board of directors elected, usually in spring  at AGM - Annual General Meeting & Elections.

 

Created in 1960, the AUC has benefited from amazing volunteer members working hard for their Scuba Council in every decade since, evolving & changing as needed over the past 60+ years!  One of Alberta's longest continuous recreational associations, it has been active in many issues over the years including: divers' right to dive, dive training, dive training standards, dive safety issues, club support, legistration, marine ecology, conservation of underwater archeology and heritage, plus environmental lake cleanups, underwater & shoreline.

 

We are very proud of our accumulative estimate of over 40 tons & counting of debris removed from Alberta's lakes & rivers by Alberta's scuba divers since the early sixties. We have celebrated our 60th Anniversary in 2020 and 2021 as a Council supporting scuba & underwater sports (like underwater hockey) in Alberta.
 

Be safe, dive safe, have fun! 

Remember, if COVID or other protocols are deemed necessary for public health, then limitations on AUC activities might be experienced.

 

LINK to AUC Membership Info

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The AUC Mission

To encourage responsible participation in and an awareness of the many underwater activities available while seeking to preserve the aquatic environment.

WE REPRESENT:

The interests of Alberta's underwater enthusiasts to all levels of government.

​WE ENCOURAGE:

Safe scuba diving practices & ask members to maintain & increase their scuba skills by participating in and organizing group dive activities.  We help keep members informed of upcoming events, latest scuba safety tips & technology, advanced dive training, scuba pool fun practice plus dive travel opportunites, and social/scuba/underwater sport club activities.

WE ADVOCATE:

The AUC encourages, advocates & promotes scuba diving, snorkeling, u/w sports (like u/w hockey) as life-long activities through our U/W Outreach Programs for Schools/Youth and the bi-annual Divescapes Scuba Conference (held every 2 years when possible).  

​WE PROMOTE:

Dive safety practices, conservation of historic dive sites (eg. Jasper's Project Habbakuk, Banff's Lake Minnewanka submerged 1912 dam & townsite, plus Waterton's paddle-wheeler "The Gertrude"). Plus: lake cleanups or river cleanups!  Environmental cleanups in Alberta's lakes, rivers & streams for the benefit of all Albertans - over 40 tons & counting of trash removed from AB lakes/rivers since 1960's. Underwater sport activities like underwater hockey are encouraged via their clubs. 

 

​What do we offer our Members??

Membership: Annual @$21.00 pp/yr - to receive discounted fees at events, lake cleanups, etc. (effective Jan 1/2020)

Commercial/Business Memberships @$25 +GST per year (contact AUC Office: info@albertaunderwatercouncil.com)

Among the many benefits -  including programs supporting the adventure of local diving, lake cleanups, dive safety & support for local scuba & uw hockey clubs in Alberta.  

PLUS:  Communications: eNEWS, FACEBOOK, E-Mail, etc. Dive Alberta Events/Lake Cleanup support, U/W Hockey Tournaments, Fundraisers, Sport Accident Insurance,  AB Dive or UW Hockey Clubs' Directors Insurance, The Alberta Dive Guide & Log Book, Scuba Safety Programs,  Dive Alberta Event Prizes & Grand Prizes whenever available!     

PLUS: DIVESCAPES SCUBA CONFERENCES & EXHIBITION (every 2 yrs, alternating between Edmonton & Calgary, budget permitting), next one Oct 2024 in Calgary, exact dates & location yet to be determined.

PLUS: Discover Scuba Experiences & Intro to UW Hockey are offered for Schools & Youth Groups across Alberta

 

NOTE: The AUC is independent and neutral when it comes to all Alberta Dive Shops and their scuba certification agencies, equipment suppliers, etc. 

We welcome participation and leadership from each of Alberta's  LDS (local dive shops).  We always endeavor to operate fairly, cooperatively & reciprocally with all organizations & individuals that wish to engage with the Council.

 

Current AUC Executive & Board Members

Effective as of the latest AGM/Elections (as of April 2022), Next AGM - Tentatively scheduled for April 2023, (exact date TBA)

President – Terina Hancock, Edmonton, Term of Office ends: Spring ‘23

Vice President - Todd Pringle, Leduc, Term of Office ends: Spring ‘24

Treasurer – Tom Davies, Edmonton, Term of Office ends: Spring ‘24

Director - Ken Benoy, Calgary, Term of Office ends: Spring '24

Director – Michelle Boudreau, Fort McMurray, Term of Office ends: Spring ‘23 

Director - Dan Ermel, Wainwright, Term of Office ends: Spring '23

Director – Burc Gunes, Edmonton, Term ends: Spring '24

Director – Mark Willerth, Red Deer, Term of Office ends: Spring ‘23

Director – Vacant, Term of Office ends: Spring ‘24

Director – Vacant, Term of Office ends: Spring ‘24

Director – Vacant, Term of Office ends: Spring ‘23

Executive Director – Cathie McCuaig

AUC Office (Edmonton), 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6, Toll Free: 1-888-307-8566, Office Ph: 780-427-9125, info@albertaunderwatercouncil.com, www.albertaunderwatercouncil.com

 

UC gratefully thanks & acknowledges the continued support from our participating & supportive AB Dive Shops (LDS - local AB Dive Shops), many Independent Instructors, AB Dive Travel Specialists, AB Scuba & UW Hockey Clubs, AUC members & volunteers, Lifetime AUC members/volunteers, plus Divescapes Scuba Conference Exhibitors, Sponsors & Attendees, and Government of Alberta.

 

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