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PSD Competition / Win $1,000 cash, $500 travel vouchers, dry suits, etc - BladesRobinson - 03-21-2010
The International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists (IADRS.org) is sponsoring the INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY DIVER CHALLENGE. Regional challenge events are planned in 11 regions around the United States with the International Finals planned in September, 2010.
All competitors are eligible to win $1000 cash for a timed event that consists of assembling and donning equipment. The times for both regional and final competition will be considered and the two man team with the fastest recorded time will win the $1000. Competitors can also win $500 travel stipends so they can attend that Final Competition that will be held in conjunction with the International Public Safety Diver Conference in Charlotte, NC.
The competition is sponsored by Diving Unlimited International, Marine Sonic, Trelleborg Viking, Dive Rescue International, VideoRay, Kongsberg Mesotech, EdgeTech and SubSalve.
For more details and registration information, please visit:
International Public Safety Diver Challenge results from Pelham, AL - BladesRobinson - 03-26-2010
The FIRST International Public Safety Diver Challenge was completed today and Gabe S and Joshua G from DSAR in Alabama are in the #1 position. Their times are included in the e-mail conformation I sent them. See below...
Gabe and Joshua,
It was great meeting you at the FIRST International Public Safety Diver Challenge.
As confirmation, the two are you came in first place and are eligible to compete in the âInternational Finalsâ and attend the International Public Safety Diver Conference at NO CHARGE. The challenge events are tentatively planned for Sept 20, 21, 22 and 23. The conference is planned for September 21-24. Our scheduling will allow you and other contestants to participate in BOTH events without conflict. We hope to see you both in Charlotte, NC.
Your times today are recorded as follows:
2:02:13 Equipment Assembly and Don (15 second bonus applied for wearing dry suits)
4:38:22 Underwater Search/Sweep (30 second bonus applied for wearing dry suits)
2:30:00 Surface Rescue Swim (150â) (30 second bonus applied for wearing dry suits)
4:40:12 Compass Course (238â) (30 second bonus applied for wearing dry suits)
If you wish to contest any scores, please notify our office within 72 hours by e-mail, or by calling 800-IADRS-911.
Officially, the two of you are in FIRST PLACE to win the $1000.00 cash prize and a $500 travel stipend to Charlotte, NC. Feel free to notify your dive team administrator and the local press regarding your success!
Regards,
Blades Robinson, Executive Director
OUR NEXT COMPETITION IS PLANNED AT LAKE TRAVIS, TX ON APRIL 9th.
FOR DETAILS OR TO FIND OTHER REGIONAL COMPETITION SITES VISIT:
Re: PSD Competition / Win $1,000 cash, $500 travel vouchers, dry suits, etc - BladesRobinson - 03-26-2010
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