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As part of the annual membership application, SUCI members must complete this declaration,if they plan to participate in SUCI dives. Each diver’s assessment of their experience during the previous 12 months will give a starting experience category of either A, B or C. Please sign the self-declaration below.
Each SUCI dive will have a Recent Experience Rating (RER) (A, B or C) which is the minimum required for that dive.This ensures that club members do not commit to dives that present any degree of personal discomfort or risk.The Instructor or Divemaster leading each dive has the responsibility to verify the skill and readiness of eachdiver as per normal diving practice and has the final word with respect to diver safety and who may participate in any given dive.
Guidelines for Answering Questions below:
Your starting “Recent Experience Category” will be determined by the least of A, B, or C for questions about your experience in the last 12 months. (C being the most experienced in the last 12 months)
If you have an "A" or a "B" answer, then "A" or "B" will be your Recent Experience Category.
If you dive early in the season to gain experience to move your Recent Experience Category from A or B to C, then you will be able to book club dives that require a “Recent Experience Category” of C.
Cold water necessitates that a diver wear at least a 7 mm wetsuit, boots, hood and gloves or a drysuit, to ensure thermal protection.
Recreational overhead environment refers to a situation such as shipwreck or cavern diving in which a direct ascent to the surface is not possible, but a diver remains in the “light zone” i.e. natural light and is clearly within easy reach of highly visible exit points. The combination of depth plus entry must not exceed 130 ft. For example, a dive that is 80 ft. plus 50 ft. into an overhead environment.
Limited recreational overhead refers to a situation such as shipwreck or cavern diving in which the combination of depth, plus an overhead entry that is within the light zone, does not exceed 60 ft. For example, a dive that is 40 ft. deep plus 20 ft. into an overhead environment, but still in the light zone.
Limited current describes a current that a diver can swim against briefly.
Recreational scuba diving and skin-diving requires good physical and mental health. There are a few medical conditions which can be hazardous while diving, listed below. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions should be evaluated by a physician. This Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek out that evaluation. If you have any concerns about your diving fitness not represented on this form, consult with your physician before diving. If you are feeling ill, avoid diving. If you think you may have a contagious disease, protect yourself and others by not participating in dive training and/or diving activities. References to “diving” on this form encompass both recreational scuba diving and skin-diving. For your safety, and that of others who may dive with you, answer all questions honestly.
Complete this questionnaire as a prerequisite to recreational scuba diving or skin-diving
Note to women: If you are pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant, do not dive.
Do not send your membership fee until you have sent your medical clearance form
After your application for SUCI membership has been approved, you will receive instructions for completing the OUC (Ontario Underwater Council) liability release