What is SCUBA for Diabetes?
The 2010 Verizon Wireless SCUBA for Diabetes is taking place on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Cleveland State University's Robert F. Busbey's Natatorium. Four dive times are available: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm.
Divers work together to assemble 1 of 6 giant metal puzzles in a relaxed, fun underwater setting. Puzzles are 50 sq. feet each, containing 220 giant metal pieces. Dive time is one hour+.
A minimum donation of $100 per person due on or before the day of the event is required to participate. Each diver will receive one hour+ of dive time, a commemorative Verizon Wireless SCUBA for Diabetes t-shirt, and be eligible to order a FREE Lower Reserved ticket to watch the Cleveland Indians take on the Washington Nationals on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 7:05pm at Progressive Field (discounted tickets for friends and family will be available to order online following the SCUBA event). Divers who raise $200+ will have the opportunity to parade the field before the game! The more money you raise, the better prize you win. CLICK HERE for a complete list of prizes.
The event will be limited to the first 200 divers age 10 or older with signed waivers and valid certification cards (for insurance purposes, divers without proof of certification will not be allowed to dive). Divers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
How Can I Participate?
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Register
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SCUBA!
- Divers will receive confirmation of their dive time in late March.
- Arrive at CSU's Robert F. Busbey Natatorium Sunday, April 11th one hour before your assigned time and SCUBA!
- Parking and Unloading: Free parking is available in the EG garage, which can be accessed from Chester Avenue (between E. 24th St. and E. 30th St). Take elevator up to 3rd level where you can access walkway to Natatorium. Then take elevator down to pool level to unload. Follow SCUBA signs! CLICK HERE for a map of parking options and gear unloading instructions.
- Day of event registration will be quicker if your donations are turned in by Friday, April 9th, online or at DAGC. However, credit cards, cash, and checks will gladly be accepted on the day of the event at the registration table. If possible, please bring a printout of your online fundraising total to the pool.
- Certified divers must bring their certification card with them to the pool. For insurance purposes, divers without proof of certification will not be allowed to dive.
- Everyone must have a signed waiver. Waivers can be signed at the pool or bring the signed waiver with you to the pool. Download and print your waiver HERE.
- Divers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and a parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver.
Equipment:
- Divers need to bring their own gear including tanks and soft weights.
- Divers bringing their own tanks will receive a certificate for a free fill at one of the participating dive shops.
SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME!!!!