Underwater Olympics

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

ATTENTION ALL MERMAIDS AND MERMEN

THE DIVE EVENT OF THE YEAR:

THE SWS UNDERWATER OLYMPICS AND BBQ ANNUAL EVENT

PLUS MORNING STAR LAKE CLEAN-UP

*This year we are offering an Altitude Specialty Cert. Class.  The open water segment at Morning Star Lake will begin at 10:00 AM sharp.   If you wish to do this class, you must contact Andy immediately at

916-332-8294 to reserve your space.  Study/homework portion of the class must be done and turned in prior to

doing the open water segment at Morning Star.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHERE:  MORNING STAR LAKE AND CAMP GROUND (Near Forest Hill)

      Directions:  Take I-80 past Auburn to Foresthill Road Exit.  17 mi. to Foresthill.  From Beacon Gas Station continue straight 9.5 mi.  Turn left at Sugar Pine Recreation Area sign.  Look for SWS posted directional signs along the way from this point.  Proceed 3.5 mi. & turn right at the Reservoir/Morning Star sig.  Stay on pavement until road becomes gravel and continue .5 mi. until your reach the entrance to Morning Star Camp Ground where you will be charged a nominal fee to enter.  You won't be able to miss the big SWS sign down at the end of the camping area on the lake..

SCHEDULE: 11:00 AM TO 12:00 noon is GAME REGISTRATION. You must bring your own gear. (You can rent anything you need at SWS if you pay & reserve in advance.) You must show Diver Certification Card & sign a release waiver in order to participate in the underwater games. Please notify SWS ahead of time if you will be competing in the games. We need to know how many prizes to bring!!

12:00 NOON to 3:00 PM LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM AWARDS CEREMONY
4:30 PM to ... BBQ, PICNIC, PARTY, ETC.
WHAT: This is an Altitude Dive (4500') - no current, max depth approx. 35', visibility 20', water temp. 70 - 75 degrees.

UNDERWATER GAMES:

SNORKEL TRIATHLON : Test your free diving skills
COMPASS MARATHON : Test your naviagation skills
SALVAGE DIVEATHON : Help clean any debri left in the lake over the summer

Win fantastic PRIZES donated by SWS.

Bring your camera, your boat, your kids, your swim/snorkel/dive gear; bring your non-diving family members & friends to enjoy the BBQ/Beach/Lake & cheer you on to victory in the Underwater Olympic Games...There will be plenty of fun for everyone. Sorry, no dogs allowed.
Bring your own eats & BBQ stuff, plus your favorite dish to share. (Softdrinks/water will be provided by SWS).
If you would like to camp out at Morning Star Lake campground for the weekend & meet us for the event on Sunday, call 1-530-367-2129 for information & to reserve your campsite.

The SWS Underwater Olympics & BBQ has become a SWS tradition.  thake this opportunity to try out your new SWS dive gear & to practice your underwater skills while helping to clean up one of our area lakes.  Get your gills wet wit the SWS dive staff & crew.  It is a fun way to show we appreciate our local recreational water resources.  Although SWS does not charge a fee for this event, we encourage you to make a donation at the event site to PADI's Project Aware Foundation and DAN (Divers Alert Network).  At the end of the year, SWS matches the total contribution amount and sends checks to both organizations.

SWS ADDRESS: 5114 MADISON AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95841
PHONE: 916/332-8294
E-MAIL: ANDY@SCUBAWORLDSACTO.COM

NOTE: BEFORE YOU CAN JOIN IN ON ANY ACTIVITY THAT INVOLVES SWS PARTICIPATION YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT FORM.