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Explore Midwest Diving

Explore Midwest Diving is a fun diving program with a simple objective ... get local divers to dive more by introducing them to new dive sites and each other.

Membership in the program is informal. There are no dues and the only participation requirement is to be a certified diver. It's a great way to meet other divers in the area, demo new equipment, learn about an upcoming class or just blow some bubbles with friends. No dive buddy is necessary; there are always people in the group looking for dive buddies.

 •Download the 2011 Explore Midwest Diving Flier(PDF)

Check out the details and get connected with the group at our
MEET UP website!
[Click Here]

Explore Midwest Diving events are scheduled for the second Saturday of each month from April through November. For all events except for the pool session, we will meet at the dive shop on Friday night at 5:30PM. We will then caravan and/or carpool to the site. If you prefer to drive on your own, not a problem, we will meet at the dive site at 9:00AM (except as noted) for a dive briefing, then dive as much as we can/want that day. When the day is over, we normally go out to dinner and everyone is welcome to join. There are always divers that stick around and dive on Sunday and we encourage all those that want to participate in Sunday's dives to do so.

 Explore Midwest Diving - 2011 Schedule

  March 12, 2011
 Bonne Terre Mines; Bonne Terre, MO (Saturday Only)

 April 9th, 2011
 Open pool session at The Boys and Girls Club of St. Charles, MO

 May 13-15, 2011
 Mini Trip to Pennyroyal; Hopinsville, KY & Mermet Springs; Metropolis, IL

 June 18, 2011
  The Offsets (Mine La Motte); LaMotte, MO (Saturday Only)

 July 9 & 10, 2011
  Table Rock Lake; Branson, MO
  • Pontoon Boat diving (Saturday)
  • Shore Diving (Some place new [Dewey Short is closed this year]) (Sunday)

 July 23, 2011
TREASURE HUNT 2011
"More extravaganzaness than ever before"  

 August 13 & 14, 2011
  Haigh Quarry; Kankakee, IL (Leave friday night)

 September 3-5, 2011
  Labor Day Weekend;
Mini Trip - Pearl Lake; South Beloit, IL (Leave friday night)

 September 10 & 11, 2011
  Pennyroyal Blue Springs Resort; Hopkinsville, KY

 October 8 & 9, 2011
  Mermet Springs; Metropolis, IL

 December 3, 2011
  Social (That means party) at:
Midwest Scuba for a big prize giveaway!; Midwest Scuba - Saint Charles, MO

 January 1, 2012
  First dive of the year! Mermet Springs; Metropolis, IL (Sunday Only)


See below for description and location of these sites plus others.

Demo gear and gear rental...

All demo gear is arranged directly with Midwest Scuba prior to the event. The gear will be yours to use for the weekend. There are limited quantities of some of the bigger items - so make your arrangements early. All rental gear will be discounted during these weekends to $25 per day, this is a $10 discount from the regular price.

Giveaways...

Midwest Scuba will be giving away a free air fill card at each event. Everyone that attends will be eligible for the drawing. Also, at the December social, Midwest Scuba will have a giveaway for scuba gear; for each event that you attend during the year, you will get your name entered into the drawing. For example: If you come to all 8 events, your name will be in the hat 9 times for the drawing. Note: Staff and employees are not eligible for either item.

Releases...

If you are planning on attending any of the Explore Midwest Diving weekends, the only formalities you must complete are two simple forms. These forms can be printed off our website or pick them up during the event. These releases will cover you for all Explore Midwest Diving events for 2011. Participants will still need to fill out the individual releases for the dive sites when they pay their entrance fees.

Standard Safe Diving Practices
Special Event Voluntary Liability Release

MeetUp Group ...

Explore Midwest Divers has a group page on MeetUp groups. This group allows you to see who is going on the Saturday dives and send messages out to others. Using this free service will connect participants so that they may schedule carpools, share rooms or any other detail before each weekend. We also have photos from prior trips posted. Everyone in the group will get an e-mail just before the event of the current conditions, any last minute changes and current water temperatures. You can find the group by going to: http://www.meetup.com/Explore-Midwest-Diving/

Click here to join ExploreMidwestDiving
Click here to MeetUp with Explore Midwest Diving

So sign up and start diving! No dive buddy is necessary because you will find plenty of buddies with the group. Again, these events are FREE and you have a chance to win FREE air fill cards at each event and a scuba tank at the end of the year!


Local Diving Destinations

Despite the popular perception that there are no diving opportunities in the Midwest, there are plenty of places to get wet! These locations are not just designed for training, they can be a great weekend escape, too!

Check 'Em Out!

Captain John's in Oronogo, Missouri

Haigh Quarry in Kankakee, Illinois

Martha's Quarry in Lebanon, Tennessee

Mermet Springs in Metropolis, Illinois

Pearl Lake in South Beloit, Illinois

Pennyroyal Blue Springs Resort in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Quail Run Quarry in Rolla, Missouri

Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri

 
 

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(636) 255-0707
(636) 724-DIVE


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