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).

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!