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NAUI / DAN Diving First Aid for Professional Divers – 2025 March 22nd, 23rd

Hart House Underwater Club is pleased to be offering a DAN First Aid for Diving Professionals course again this year.

The date has been set for March 22nd and 23rd, with two days of training from 8:30-5pm at University of Toronto in the Ramsay Wright Building.

This comprehensive First Aid Course covers:

  • Standard First Aid
  • Basic life support and CPR
  • AED use
  • Providing Emergency Oxygen (Specific to Diving Injuries)
  • Neural Assessments and Stroke
  • Treating Marine Life Injuries
  • certification valid for 2 years
  • and more…

The two day program is taught with “bite sized” presentations interspersed lots of real hands on practice with training CPR dummies, AED trainers, O2 kits and realistic accident scene and injury simulations.

This course is recommended for all SCUBA divers, and also meets the First Aid certification requirements for anyone that is planning to take a SCUBA Rescue Diver Course in the next 2 years.

Please Note:
If this is the first time you are taking the DAN First Aid for Diving Professionals course make sure you sign up as a new registrant ($120) to get the required DFAPro Student Kit, which includes:

  • DANs e-learning content and online textbook (PDF)
  • DANs first responder respiratory mask
  • gloves
  • first aid checklist slates
  • exam and certification

If you already have e-learning access and the DFAPro Student Kit from last time you took the DFAPro course you can sign up as a recertification registrant ($40) (note this is still the full two day program, but it does NOT include the DFAPro student kit or e-learning access).  Please make sure you bring your full DFAPro student kit, from the last time you took the course with you to the course.

Sign up is available here at Hart House: https://www.harthouseregistration.ca/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=70818f38-e11c-4356-ae35-efc5404b857a

Please sign up ASAP to make sure you get your kit (we will be placing kit orders Monday evening).

If you have questions please reach out to Martin (one of the course instructors).

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Scuba Refresher and Drop-In-Drills!

Dive Back In! Refresher Course

If you’re already certified but feeling a bit rusty, we’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Refresher Scuba Course, designed to get you back in the water safely and confidently.

Here’s what you need to know:

Pool Session:

  • Date: Tuesday, February 18th
  • Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Location: Athletic Centre Pool

Online Classroom Session:

  • Date: Thursday, February 20th
  • Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (evening)
  • Platform: Details will be provided upon registration.

Pricing:

We’re committed to making scuba diving accessible to all! Here’s the breakdown:

  • Underwater Club Members (2025): $50.00
    • Important Note: Don’t forget! You can become a member for the term for just $50.00 (U of T Students).
  • Non-Members: $150.00

Why Take Our Refresher Course?

  • Safety First: Review essential safety protocols and diving techniques.
  • Confidence Boost: Regain your comfort and confidence in the water.
  • Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced and certified scuba instructors.
  • Preparation for Future Dives: Get ready for your next underwater adventure!

Ready to Join Us?

Spaces are limited, so don’t delay! https://www.harthouseregistration.ca/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=f647ff0e-6e64-43de-b81e-cb6fe5172fb3

Drop-in Drills

Date: Tuesday, February 18th
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Athletic Centre Pool

If you’re certified and don’t need a refresher, we’ve got nearly the whole pool to ourselves next week. This means plenty of space and lot’s of equipment available to practice essential skills and enjoy some fun underwater. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, come out and:

Refresh your skills: Brush up on your buoyancy, mask clearing, and other fundamental techniques.

Practice your skills: Fine-tune your skills and develop your underwater confidence.

Meet fellow divers: Socialize and connect with other members of the Underwater Club.

E-mail moc.liamgnull@cuhh.snoitacinummoc if you need equipment, members can use tanks, regulators, and BCDs.

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HHUC – April Newsletter

Inner Space Seminar

Gas Planning and Management with Heison Chak


Immerse yourself in the world of technical diving at our upcoming seminar! Discover the potential to elevate your diving expertise beyond recreational boundaries. Gain insight into advanced diving techniques and safety protocols, and uncover the excitement of venturing into underwater realms beyond traditional limits.

Wed, April 3, 2024 – in person, 7pm at Health Sciences Building, Room #100 (on UofT campus).

Dinner will be provided for free to registered attendees, with pizza, drinks, and dessert available.

Register at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA4AE2AA1FBC16-47693463-hhuc#/

Address:

155 College Street

Toronto, ON, M5T 1P8

Instructions on how to find the room: https://www.classfind.com/toronto/room/HS100

Introduction to Underwater Hockey

Are you missing your weekly underwater pool time? Want to try out a new and unique sport? 

Every Saturday from 5 to 6 pm for the month of April, there will be an “Introduction to Underwater Hockey” session in Hart House pool to address your symptoms of pool withdrawal. 

No prior hockey experience or specific equipment required, just your snorkelling gear. 

After each session, you’re also invited to join us at the chosen restaurant of the week for a quick and inexpensive meal.  

As an HHUC member, all you have to do is show your U of T student card or let the employee at the Hart House Fitness Desk know you’re there for underwater hockey to get into the Hart House pool (bring your own lock for a locker). See you on Saturdays this April!

SCUBA Swap Volunteering

The SCUBA swap is one of the largest SCUBA gear sales of its kind in Ontario. 

https://www.ouescuba.com/scuba-swap on Friday April 19th, and Saturday April 20th.

There is lots of new and used gear available to buy, and it is also an opportunity to sell gear. It is run by the OUE and other SCUBA enthusiasts who volunteer once a year to bring this event to the SCUBA community.

This is your opportunity to express your interest in volunteering to help with the SCUBA SWAP.

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to give back to the community as well as get a great chance to get dive gear at affordable prices, meet other divers and have some fun.

Volunteering entails helping Friday and/or Saturday, to register gear, or in other roles as well as an opportunity to shop first on Friday (only open to volunteers) and save $$$ on gear.   HHUC has had a volunteer group there for several years now. Volunteers will get a swap t-shirt, and food and drinks will be provided for breaks.

Gear registration happens Friday (opening to the public to register gear at 6pm) volunteers are asked to be there between 4-5:30pm depending on their role. The Swap runs 9am to 3pm on Saturday.   Volunteers will also receive a short training (about an hour) on their role in the weeks before the SWAP.We encourage people to help Friday and part or all of Saturday (morning or afternoon).

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Gas Planning and Management with Heison Chak

Immerse yourself in the world of technical diving at our upcoming seminar! Discover the potential to elevate your diving expertise beyond recreational boundaries. Gain insight into advanced diving techniques and safety protocols, and uncover the excitement of venturing into underwater realms beyond traditional limits.

Wed, April 3, 2024 – in person, 7pm at Health Sciences Building, Room #100 (on UofT campus).

Dinner will be provided for free to registered attendees, with pizza, drinks, and dessert available.

Register at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA4AE2AA1FBC16-47693463-hhuc#/

Address:

155 College Street

Toronto, ON, M5T 1P8

Instructions on how to find the room: https://www.classfind.com/toronto/room/HS100

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HHUC March 2024 – Seminars and Drop-In Scuba

HHUC Inner Space Seminars

HHUC Inner space seminars return with a series of exciting talks presented by OUC president Heison Chak!
Sign up for the talks below to guarantee your spot. All HHUC members and any interested non-members are invited to attend!
More details to follow closer to the date of each event. 

  1. Recreational Dive Safety – Thurs, March 7, 2024 – on Zoom (link will be emailed to registered participants)
  2. Understanding Technical Diving – Fri, March 22, 2024 – in person, location TBD
  3. Gas Planning and Management – Wed, April 3, 2024 – in person, location TBD

HHUC Drop-In SCUBA Tuesdays

Welcoming certified HHUC SCUBA divers to drop in to the Athletic Centre pool and dive in buddy pairs. 

If you need equipment or want to make sure there’s space, email moc.liamgnull@snoitacinummoc.cuhh

The next three will be:

  1. Tuesday, March 5th, 9:00pm to 10:30pm, Athletic Centre at 55 Harbord 
  2. Tuesday, March 12th, 9:00pm to 10:30pm, Athletic Centre at 55 Harbord
  3. Tuesday, March 19th, 9:00pm to 10:30pm, Athletic Centre at 55 Harbord

Come practice in the pool as things start to thaw out to get ready for a great dive season!