Hey everyone,

as you all know at this stage our training will commence next Monday at the pool in Northside shopping centre at 8pm. For those that need lifts we will do our usual pickup outside the NCSR building, at the Collins avenue entrance of DCU with the intention of leaving no later than 7:30 so if you need a lift to the pool please try and be there for 7:20.

For those of you that have had your medical done and have had your registration form stamped by your doctor please bring it with you and you can give it to the training officer john Needham on the night.

You will all need the basic equipment for training. This consists of (1) Mask (2) Snorkel (3) booties (5mm neoprene boots) and (4) sea fins. When buying your mask please ask the person in the shop to check it fits you correctly. Believe it or not, not all masks fit the same. The best way of testing if it fits is to hold the mask up to your face, without putting the strap around the back of you head, and inhale through your nose. The mask should adhere to your face when you let it go indicating that the seal around the mask on your face is correct. Make sure you buy 5mm boots and sea fins, not pool fins.

We have mentioned some shops in town that you can buy these from, including the great outdoors water sports shop ( https://www.greatoutdoors.ie/static_page.php?page=CONTACT3&osCsid=9872f4d5d818cfb8948edbc479738c0f ) and flagship scuba ( http://www.flagshipscuba.com/ ). Which ever shop you choose make sure you tell them your are from the DCU SAC and don’t be shy about askin for a discount.

I look forward to seeing you all next week,

Best Wishes,

Paul