Aquarena Aqua FEST September 26

[scubashawn123]

Open to the public on September 26th it is going to be a whole lot of FUN.

They are going to have the BE A DIVER Pool from DEMA available for those that have not experienced breathing underwater. I was at last years Be A Diver pool exhibit at TPWL expo and it averaged 500 people a day. A lot of parents letting there kids try it out under great supervision of instructors and dive masters from the area. I encourage everyone to check it out.


For more on this special part of the event "Try SCUBA at Aqua FEST" check it out at:

Life Aquatic Underwater Web Cam

Attendees will include participants of the "Dive Around Texas" challenge and their guests, Dive Around Texas Retailers, Participants of Diving for Science and their gusts, DEMA guests, VIPs, local community and general interest groups. The "Be A Diver Pool" will be open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm so anyone interested in trying out scuba will have an opportunity through out the day.

The Festival will end with an evening of live music by the Flying A's from Austin,Texas and the McKay Brothers also from Austin. Stay tuned for updates!



Aqua-fest Coming in September : Aquarena Center : Texas State University


They will also be doing the Diving for Science Recognition day with the Dive around Texas

Participating local dive shops will want volunteers to help, Diving for Science volunteers will be able to participate to help out Aquarena.

Sounds like a great Diver event for the day.


Aqua-fest Coming in September : Aquarena Center : Texas State University


I am going to plan to be at this local event. It is exciting on so many levels.

 

[texdiveguy]

Shawn........my first experience at the 'pre renovated current center' and lake 'area' was a manfc. products non public vendors trials.....history/tour,,,,,boat ride and diving....dinner. Great day,, and I bet this will be family happy and well worth ones time. Good luck.....

 

[driftwood]

Hi Shawn,

This will be a fun event to support. Who is coordinating the event at AC?

 

[Guba]

And specifically what can we do to help? It's quite a drive, but I'd make the trip...

 

[scubashawn123]

Hi Shawn,

This will be a fun event to support. Who is coordinating the event at AC?

Yes, please add this contact info.



For Additional Info,

or to RSVP that you have completed the Challenge,

or to ‘Will Call’ lunch tickets:



Contact:

Eric Peterson

512-392-0963

eric@petersontexas.com

 

[scubashawn123]

Aquarena ‘Aqua Fest’ 3- Day Festival



FINAL DAY…………………..Open to public

Saturday, September 26th

‘Dive Around Texas’ Recognition Day

‘Diving for Science Volunteer Diver Recognition Day’



Attendees: General Public, Participants of Dive Around Texas and their guests,

Dive Around Texas Retailers, Participants of Diving for Science and their guests, DEMA Guests, VIPS,

local community, general interest groups



8:00am- 6:00pm (All Day)

n Be A Diver Pool Tour for Try/Discover Scuba’s

o Try Diving and get a coupon for a discount on boat trip to be used on a return visit.

n Educational Glass Bottom boat tours of Spring Lake $8.00/adults

n Eco Habitat Tours of newly acquired 251 acres of greenspace

n Clinics/Booths on Underwater Archaeology, Underwater Photography, Habitat Restoration, Scuba Diving recreational, professional, and commercial careers



Dive Around Texas Participants:



10:00am-1:00pm LOGBOOK VERIFICATION

Registered divers in Dive Around Texas present their verified

(stamped) Logbook to the Judges Table for tickets

to prize drawing. See web site for complete Rules page. Upon verification, one free BBQ Lunch wristband is also rewarded to those that complete the Dive Around Texas Challenge.



Located at River Systems Institute
Aquarena Center






Aquarena Center
921 Aquarena Springs Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone: 512-245-7570

 

[PeppermintPaddi]

Stopped by tomsscuba.com - Tom's Dive and Swim today and it seems each dive shop is hoping to sign up 2-4 volunteers for each day. Names will be passed to Eric, who will assign duties. Things like helping run booths, helping people get in the pool, just anything that needs doing.

 

[scubashawn123]

Any Science Divers that want to volunteer to help out with event should contact
Erica at Diving for Science email address divingforscience@txstate.edu

to help out topside (no Science Diving this day) with necessary support for the staff and event.


IF you want to help with the BE A DIVER exhibit still contact Eric Peterson or your local dive shop to sign up.


You could just bring family and friends to TRY SCUBA at the pool it is a real blast for people and kids over 10 seeing there expressions after experiencing the sport of scuba diving.

Anyone want to help video the event get a hold of me at shawntv@austin.rr.com


See you there...................Any questions welcome..................

 

[scubashawn123]

You can still participate with your Local Dive Shop, Diving for Science, Dive Around Texas or just bring friends or family to TRY SCUBA.............................

Below the updated schedule with live music playing at the dive party at Aquarena.
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Texas State University/San Marcos, TX Revision Date 9/9
Aquarena ‘Aqua Fest’ 3- Day Festival

Saturday, September 26th – Day Three
‘Dive Around Texas’ Recognition Day
‘Diving for Science Volunteer Diver Recognition Day’
‘Try Scuba in the DEMA ‘Be A Diver’ International Pool Tour

Attendees: Participants of Dive Around Texas and their guests,
Dive Around Texas Retailers, Participants of Diving for Science and their guests, DEMA Guests, VIPS, local community, general interest groups, General Public

8:00am- 6:00pm (All Day)
 Be A Diver Pool Tour for Try/Discover Scuba’s
o Try Diving and get a coupon for a discount on kayak trip to be used on a return visit to Aquarena Center.
 Glass Bottom boat tours of Spring Lake $8.00/adults
 Clinics/Booths on Underwater Archaeology, Underwater Photography, Habitat Restoration,

Dive Around Texas Participants:

10:00am-1:00pm LOGBOOK VERIFICATION
Registered divers in Dive Around Texas present their verified
(stamped) Logbook to the Judges Table for tickets
to prize drawing. See web site for complete Rules page. Upon verification, one free BBQ Lunch wristband is also rewarded to those that complete the Dive Around Texas Challenge.





ALL Aqua Fest Participants:

9:00am – 6:00pm – Try Scuba in DEMA Be A Diver Pool Tour

9:30am -- Walking ‘Park Tour’ of Aquarena Center.
Sign up in Gift Shop for :40 minute tour of the 50 acre Center

Noon-2:00pm BBQ LUNCH
Lunch catered by Chisholm Trail BBQ, Austin.
Plate cost is $8.00 (Wristband required for lunch)

1:00pm –2:00pm SPECIAL ‘IN WATER’ PRESENTATION
by adaptive divers from Dive Pirates featuring Sophie Wimberley and Nathan Gonzales

Noon-2:00pm – ENTERTAINMENT/ LIVE MUSIC
Music by ‘The Flying A’s’ from Austin
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2:00pm-3:00pm PRIZE DRAWING/RECOGNITION HOUR
Prizes awarded for completion of Dive Around Texas challenge
See. Dive Across Texas for complete prize/rule listing
Awards distributed for 2009 Diving for Science Volunteers
MUST SIGN IN BY 1:00pm.

3:00pm -- Walking ‘Park Tour’ of Aquarena Center.
Sign up in Gift Shop for :40 minute tour of the 50 acre Center

3:00pm-6:00pm – ENTERTAINMENT/ LIVE MUSIC
Music by ‘The McKay Brothers’ from Austin
the McKay Brothers

THE WATER USED IN THE BE A DIVER POOL WILL BE DONATED AND THEN RECYCLED..










WEB SITES for Current, Additional Information:
Dive Across Texas
www.aquarena.txstate.edu/diving-for-science/aquafest.html
www.facebook/divearoundtexas


PARTICIPATING SALES REPS-
Gordon Apons Dave Hall
Jerry Beaty Mike Hill
Darryl Bowerman Hank Hubner
Skip & Dicksey Bryant Jack & Carole Kinsler
Dennis Camp Jim Mapes
Ron Carlo Eric Peterson
Greg Gebhardt George Roseberry
Rick Golden Jeanne Williams


SPECIAL GUEST:
JEFF MOHR of DEMA.org
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Let me know which swampers are going for the event?

 

[Cat-]

Looking forward to this event. Finished up the Dive Across Texas Challenge this Summer. Should be a great time!