Weekly News Letter - 4th March 2010
Contratulations!
Congratulations to Harriet who passed her Ocean Diver exam on Monday and to Caron who has qualified as a Theory Instructor!
Welcome
A big welcome to Gary "Gadget" Drayton - our newest member.
Don't forget the AGM -- and HSAC bring and buy sale
The Annual General Meeting is on Monday 19th April. In addition, after the meeting we will have a bring and buy sale for dive gear. It's the perfect way for new members to get their first bits of kit (with lots of divers on hand to tell you if you're getting a good deal) or for less new members to clear some cupboard and garage space. Bring along spare kit you want to get rid of and wallets.
Weekly News Letter - 25th February 2010
Congratulations !
Congratulations to Georgia for qualifying as Dive Leader. Congratulations to Liz for qualifying as Assistant Dive Instructor.
We need pool marshal volunteers!
Volunteers should be Sports Diver level or above, and the role involves being poolside with mask, fins etc. ready to enter the water in an emergency, and keeping an eye on activity in the pool to ensure everyone is safe.
DiverSE 2010
DiverSE 2010 is on 14th March at the University of Guildford in Surrey.
http://www.bsac-se.org.uk/diverse/
BSAC South East region proudly presents its fifth annual conference - DiverSE'10. This year the event is also proudly in association with London and Southern regions
The event will be back at the excellent venue of University of Surrey, Guildford on Sunday 14th March 2010. Exhibition open 08:30, presentations commence 09:30.
Once again we have a great free prize draw, first prize is a fantastic Suunto HelO2 trimix dive computer.
Weekly News Letter - 22nd February 2010
New Lecture timetable
New lecture courses are starting at the end of this month. The schedule is on the web
http://www.hackneydiving.org/training
The first lectures are 1st March Ocean Diver lecture OT1 Introduction to Branch, 8:30 at York Hall Meeting Room. The lecture will be given by Georgia. The second lecture is 8:30 8th March, Sports Diver lecture SD1 Sport Diving also given by Georgia.
Welcome Chris!
A big welcome to Chris Smith who joined this week. Hope you enjoy diving with us Chris.
Weekly News Letter - 19th February 2010
OCTOPUSH!
Next Monday is Octopush again. Let's hope it's as exciting as last week's nail-biting game.
Dive season is coming - sort your kit !
With the season coming up (quite tired of winter now thanks), it's a good idea to get your kit in to a dive shop for a service in good time before the start of the season, as it can take a couple of weeks.
If you need a recommendation for a shop, the club uses:
http://www.subaqua.co.uk/Collins_and_Chambers
Similarly, please use the weekly pool sessions to try out new and recently serviced kit and to make sure everything still works ok before the dive season starts. This is good practice for safe diving and we encourage all members to do so before open water diving. Many divers in the club have had trouble diving with kit for the first time in open water - don't be one of them!
Training
If you need to take an exam next week let Richard know.
Additionally, instructors can help out if members want to refresh any rusty skills or training - get in touch with Richard & Georgia if so.
Weekly News Letter - 12th February 2010
** BUMPER TRAINING EDITION **
The AGM - have your say!
The AGM will be held on Monday 19th April - mark the date in your diaries. This meeting is open to all members and is where the club's committee for the next year will be elected, as well as being an opportunity for members to discuss anything they like with the committee and the club as a whole. Venue and time will be confirmed nearer the date, as well as details of committee positions and how to stand for election. Any queries in the meantime should be directed to a member of the committee.
New Year, New Skills!
New Year is a time for new training. Richard will be making a bulk order of training packs to save on postage so let him know if you want to move on to a new course. The training packs page is here:
http://www.bsac.com/shop.asp?section=1423§ionTitle=BSAC+Diver+Traini...
If you're coming from another agency (SSAC, PADI etc) you need the "crossover pack". If you're already trained with BSAC and are wanting to start your Sports Diver, Dive Leader or Advanced Diver course then you will need the Student Notes pack (or possibly the Notes and Manual pack for Dive Leader) let Richard know exactly which pack you will need and he will order them all together.
Training in Swanage
The first training dive of the year will be in Swanage on 8th and 9th May. It's important for trainees to get signed up now so that we can be sure to have enough instructors arranged and arrange what training will be done. So, if you're just starting your course or you have just got a few things to get signed off then make sure you sign up with Anne for this one as soon as possible and let Richard and Georgia know about any training you need.
Exams on 22nd February
Why not get those pesky exams out of the way before the season starts. Anyone who needs to take an exam for their current course should let Richard and Georgia know which exam they wish to take. Exams will be in the back room of the Approach pub from 7pm or poolside from 8:30 (during Octopush though) or even after the pool in the pub. Lots of chances to sit the exam so don't miss out.
We should also put an reminder in the next newsletter that people should put their kit in to be services now, as it can take a few weeks to get it all done.
Club T-shirts
Rob has found 4 club t-shirts from the last batch following a sort out. There are 3 female (2 x med, 1 x XL) in teal green and 1 male (large) vee neck in dark grey. First persons to offer Rita a tenner at the club will secure.
Weekly News Letter - 3rd Febuary 2010
Developing Self-Sufficiency
Michele will be giving a talk on 'Developing Self-Sufficiency' at 19:30 Monday 8th Feb in the back room of The Approach pub. This is a must for any diver who wants to improve their skills.
Welcome to our newest members!
A big HSAC welcome to our newest members; Gillian Bell and Steven Drinkwater
Training officer role
Georgia and Richard will be covering the training officer role until one is elected. If anyone has training they would like organised please e-mail both of them.
Weekly News Letter - 29th January 2010
Seasearch talk
Chris Wood from Seasearch will be giving us a talk on Monday 1st Feb. Seasearch is an extremely useful project which allows divers to learn more about the life they encounter underwater and perform surveys to give ecologists information about the state of life in the sea.
The talk will be at 7:15 pm in 18 Victoria Park Square (before that evening's pool session). If it goes well I hope to arrange some of us to do Seasearch training and dives this season. A flyer is attached and you can find out more about seasearch here http://www.seasearch.co.uk/
Flyer : http://www.hackneydiving.org/system/files/hackneyflyer.jpg
Octopush
After the talk we're having one of our famous Octopush sessions. The game starts in the pool at 8:30pm, so arrive a bit earlier if you're not going to the talk. All you'll need is fins, a mask and gloves if you have them. It's great fun for all so come along!
Developing Self-Sufficiency
Michele will be giving a talk on 'Developing Self-Sufficiency' at 19:30 Monday 8th Feb in the back room of The Approach pub. This is a must for any diver who wants to improve their skills.
Running for the children of Peru
Joanna is running the london marathon for a charity helping vunerable children in Peru. The runner with the most donations (not total amount) before Feb 2 will have a £500 bonus added to their pool. If anyone would like to donate, please visit http://www.justgiving.com/Joanna-Kelly.
Weekly News Letter - 24th January 2010
Exams!!!
If you are a trainees with an exam to sit, then Richard will organise them for the 22nd February. So far I have Harriet and Lindy doing Ocean Diver and Garry doing Sports. Anyone else got exams they need to pass?
Weekly News Letter - 9th January 2010
Kit for Sale
Richard has some second hand kit to see including: Buddy commando BCD, DSMB and mid-sized reel, Large sized boot fins, compass, boots (size 10), gloves, wrist mounted depth gauge. You can try any of these out in the pool if you wish.
2010 Dive Schedule
A big thanks to Anne who had this years dive schedule, you can find it on the website (under 2009 dives which will be archived soon)
http://www.hackneydiving.org/dive_schedule
Note; Only a cheque in advance secures a place. I shall be opening the dives to other clubs if there is a slow take up of places. Cheques should be written out to HSAC and dated for the weekend of the dive. Cheques will be forfeited if the diver withdraws at short notice without finding a replacement.
BRIGHTON - how about 'CITY OF BRISBANE' (28M)?
BRIGHTON DIVER ON SAT 1ST MAY
There are 6 spaces available. Contact Anne now £40
WARM UP - Ocean plus
SWANAGE Anyone up for either 1/2 MAY or 8/9 MAY ?
SAT Under the pier usually good viz and free
SUN variety of wrecks 12-20 m or 30 plus depending on qualifications
Caravan accommodation can possibly be arranged £10 per night sharing
More Ocean dives can be arranged on request please speak to Anne.
WARM UP Ocean plus
NEWHAVEN Sea-zones Sunday 16th MAY tbc £35
FARNES Robs trip not club Fri to Sun 4/5/6 JUNE £120 for dives
Accommodation booked 3/4/5
Sports
DOVER Sunday 13th JUNE £40
Sports
DOVER Sunday 11th JULY £40
Sports
POOLE 24/25 JULY £80 for wkend
Contact Anne if you want accommodation
Sports
DOVER Saturday 31st JULY £40
Its my birthday!
Sports
DOVER Sunday 15th AUG £40
Ocean plus
FARNES Fri - Sun 20/21/22 AUG £120 for dives
Accommodation booked 19/20/21
Sports
LOCHALINE Fri - Sun 10/11/12 SEPT £90 for dives
Accommodation booked 9/10/11
Sports
POOLE 2/3 OCTOBER £80 for wkend
Contact Anne if you want accommodation
Weekly News Letter - 1st January 2010
Happy New Year!!
Octopush
This Monday is the second of our winter Octopush sessions. The game starts in the pool at 8:30pm, so arrive a bit earlier to change and get ready. All you'll need is fins, a mask and a pair of gloves. It's great fun so come along and join in!
Congratulations Richard!
Richard qualified as a Theory Instructor just before Christmas - well done!
