A Great Day
Submitted by Pete D on Wed, 2011-05-25 12:30
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Helped out with a scuba try dive for the Wheelchair Sports WA group a few weeks ago at Challenge Stadium.
Awesome crew and was a fun and rewarding arvo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EcVVgROvAc
Organising the day;
A pic from the dive;
Cheers Pete
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Helen
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Is that in the waterpolo
Is that in the waterpolo pool? Its funny that this post is up coz i was thinking just the other day if they do scuba courses there. I work at challenge. Im keen on taking a course, but im chicken... and cant swim very well.
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Ignore me. Just watched the
Ignore me. Just watched the video. Indoor pool. Looks like heaps of fun.
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PS. how did they go? I bet
PS. how did they go? I bet they loved it.
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well done Pete. must have
well done Pete. must have been a rewarding day to see these guys and girls having a ball doing something they normally wouldnt even contemplate.
Awesome footage of the fun that was had
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Juneka
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Not sure who enjoys it the most
When I first became a SCUBA instructor 20+ years ago, I ran a course for the Disabled Sports Association - the participants all had such a great time, with a couple of them going on to gain their Open Water qualifications. For some, it was only an experience that they would not forget - but that they were pleased to have taken part.
Mostl, due to the disabilities they had, found it wasn't feasible for them to take up diving as a sport.
I have really fond memories of one student in particular, who didn't understand the term disabled, and without having full use of his legs, put me to shame with his attitude and courage. Taking him for a shore dive at Trigg Beach was totally unforgettable...
I recall at the time, believing that I gained more personally from the experience than they did. The able bodied team that assisted each diver also said at the time they wouldn't have missed the opportunity.
I believe it is more rewarding to be the one doing the helping in life, rather than being the one getting the help!
Well Done Pete - and thank you for bringing back a wonderful memory for me!
Save the Whales! May as well - they won't fit in my catch bag!!!
Helen
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Im keen on taking my younger
Im keen on taking my younger sister if they still do scuba courses for people with disabilites. My sister has downs syndrome, and i know for a fact she would put me to shame if we took a course. Lol. She can already swim better than i can,
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helen just jump in the pool
helen just jump in the pool and practise it will take a few weeks but you will notice the differnce. Basic requirement if your boat fishing!
Reefmonkey
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Thats awesome, would have
Thats awesome, would have been very rewarding bet they all would've loved it
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Thumbs up to
you and the crew Pete D.
There are some cool dudes fangin around in that pool :)
Onya Mate
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Glad you guys enjoyed the