January 29, 2008

2008 Regional Courses & Tests

The 2008 Courses & Tests have been updated & can be viewed under "Training" . Please let Liam Staunton, Diving Officer know immediatly if you are interested in any of the courses or tests available in the region. To enable Liam Staunton to easilly process the information please fill in the form below, cut & paste it to an e-mail to Liam. 

Name  CFT # Mobile No. E-mail Address Club Course Course 
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January 25, 2008

January 2008 Newsletter

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January 21, 2008

Naas SAC Trainees 2008

The last day of trainee/club diver lectures was held on Sunday 20th January 2008 in Lawler's Hotel, Naas. Seven trainees were in attendance with some dedicated 2007 trainees also taking the opportunity to sit in on the lectures.Come meet the 2008 trainees.....

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January 18, 2008

Pool Training - New Pool Night

Naas SAC 2008 Pool Training re commenced on Tuesday 17th January & this change of training night seems to have proven very popular with approximately thirty Naas SAC members taking part on this first night back training. The new Tuesday night training is from 9 - 10pm.

Pool Fitness Test

CFT have now introducing a pool fitness test for all CFT members prior to registration. The Diving Officer will have to sign off & send in form at time of registration. Members will be required to swim 200 meters & a 25 meter length of the pool under water(with fins). This is something that has been recommended by the medical commission to help ensure all members are fit to dive. The registration date will now be from 1st October every year to accommodate Insurance & training of new club members.

Cylinder Testing.

Tom McCabe our Equipment Officer is organising someone to Hydro & VIP diving cylinders. They will be collected & left back at dates to be decided. Club txt will be sent out soon with more details. Please check if your cylinders need testing. Hydro's are due every five years & VIP's every 1 1/2 years.

January 07, 2008

Snorkels & Trainee Lectures

Liam Staunton2(s).jpgWith Diving Officer Liam Staunton at the helm, the 2008 dive season kicked off with the annual New Year’s Day snorkel in the Grand Canal at Digby Bridge. Fifteen members braved the elements to participate in the first of three mandatory open water snorkels before starting to dive (New trainees require five OW snorkels) Most members retired to Flanagan’s Mill Pub & restaurant for lunch & refreshments afterwards.
 
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Sunday the 6th January was the second of these snorkels with an early 10am start at Sandycove, Dun Laoghaire. Eighteen Naas SAC members took part, completing a snorkel out past the 40 foot & back onto the Sandycove strand. After some fine food in the Purty Kitchen, Dun Laoghaire some members had enough energy left to enjoyed hill walking up the Sugarloaf Mountain near Kilmacanogue.
 
Trainee Lectures
The third set of trainee lectures take place on Sunday 13th January in Lawler's Hotel, Naas, commencing at 2pm sharp. All trainees shoud attend these lectures.