CLEANUP ON-LINE REGISTRATION ENDING NEXT WEEK (2/17)

[Avalon Underwater Cleanup]

Did you know February 17th is the last day to register online for the Cleanup? Next Thursday is the last day to take advantage of the online registration rate of $55! On the morning of the Cleanup, day-of registration will be possible at Wrigley Stage for $65 per diver. We hope to see you there! REGISTER TODAY​ 2022 Cleanup Design Winner Shellie Hernandez CLEANUP T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST WINNER Congratulations, Shellie Hernandez! Shellie's design will appear on this year's 40th Cleanup T-Shirt! She will also receive round trip transportation to the Cleanup aboard the Catalina Express. Special thanks to everyone that entered! A fantastic effort by all! CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS We need your help! Volunteers are instrumental to the success of the Cleanup and raffle sales, baggage support, shirt distribution, and trash sorting positions are still open. Visit the online signup sheet to learn about the various volunteer opportunities. Volunteers will receive the 40th Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup T-shirt. BECOME A VOLUNTEER​ COVID-19 POLICY - We are moving forward with plans for an in-person event. On the morning of the Cleanup, all attendees must use the USC Trojan Check Wellness screening form to confirm that they are not exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, nor are they under isolation or quarantine orders. The form is included in the waiver packet. While masks are not required for this event, we ask that attendees, vaccinated or unvaccinated, consider wearing them for their own protection and the protection of others. Unvaccinated individuals must wear a mask whenever they cannot maintain a 6’ physical distance from those outside of their household. Please note that protocols are subject to change. BAGGAGE UPDATE The Cleanup will provide free baggage transport from the Catalina Express to the various dive sites. Volunteer support offloading gear is greatly appreciated. Sign up to volunteer here! After the dive, baggage transport and storage will be the divers' responsibility. Stay tuned for more information on which local businesses will be available for hire. 2020's largest dive team, Signature Scuba / Signature Underwater Divers DIVE TEAMS Want bragging rights as the largest team at the 40th Cleanup? So far, Signature Underwater Divers is in the lead with 70 participants! For information on how to register your team, contact Katie Chvostal at chvostal@usc.edu. Thank you to all dive teams for your participation and support! Antelope Valley Desert Divers • Barnacle Busters • Beach Cities Scuba • Deep Blue / St. Anthony's • Global Underwater Explorers • In2Deep Diving • No Limits Scuba • LAPD Dive Unit • Malibu Divers • Oceans to Skies • PCH Scuba • Reef Rangers Dive Club • Reef Seekers Dive Co. • Salty Dawgs • SCDiving Dive Shop • Scuba Center Temecula • Sharky's Dive Team • Signature Underwater Divers • Sin City Scuba • USC Marine & Environmental Biology • USC Environmental Studies • Valkyrie Yachts • World Wide Scuba • zen dive co