UW Dive Rodeo Events & Lake Cleanup

Saturday, August 16th, 2025

Location: Cold Lk Provincial Park - Day Use area

Hosted by FortMacScuba.com & local divers & includes fun activities like u/w search and retrieval, navigation, fine motor coordination, buoyancy, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving when cold and tired – through underwater checker games, target shooting, hunting for golf-balls, and other creative activities. It’s a great chance to practice your skills, whatever your skill level.

Arrive early to register & set-up gear (Bring a Tarp), Must be present for Dive Safety Briefing. Lunch provided with registration fee (usually Subway - variety of meats, veggies, condiments, etc).   

Divers, Remember to Bring:

• All your dive gear and tanks (at least 2 or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves, SMB - surface marker buoy - can be helpful as there is often lots of boat traffic who don't (unfortunately) respect or know about the dive marker buoys.

• Other dive gear that you will need to bring: writing slate & compass (one per buddy team), a dive light might also be of use as a signalling device.

• PLUS a tarp to change onto & keep your gear organized

• Your certification card and logbook 

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

• This event includes food and water, but if you have allergies or special dietary requirements, bring your own lunch, juice or snacks

• Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen

• Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws, airfills (if available)