DIABC Membership Information

• Association Purpose
• DIABC Committees
• DIABC Projects
• Who Can Join?

Association Purpose

The Dive Industry Association of British Columbia (DIABC) is a non-profit organization which provides a unified voice on behalf of dive industry professional entities in British Columbia. The DIABC also assists in the creation of programs that affect the success of the scuba diving industry in BC.

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Committees

Volunteers are needed for many functions. If you can assist in any if these areas, please contact us. This organization is only as strong as the people behind it. The current committes for DIABC's are:

• Membership Committee
• Fundraising Committee
• Social Committee
• Events Committee
• Marketing Committee
• Website Committee
• Mooring Buoy Maintenance
• Legal Issues
• Adminsitration
• Others

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DIABC Projects

• Marine Habitat Enhancement Programs.  This includes artificial reefs (old ships or other structures), reef balls, and the underwater placement of bronze statues.  (These serve to increase dive tourism and promote the growth of the natural marine environment
• Promotional DVD/Video, to promote diving in British Columbia.  Time slots could be obtained on cable networks, airlines, etc.
• Creation of a regional dive guide and brochure in conjunction with Tourism BC to promote diving in British Columbia. 
• Representation at trade shows within the diving and sports industries. Often booth space at trade shows are too expensive for single dive businesses to attend, but collectively can be affordable through the association.
• Sponsorship of events to promote the sport of diving to the public, attract visiting divers to BC, and enhance the image of the sport to potential divers. 

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Who Can Join?

Membership is open to all professional and recreational dive industry personnel in BC, Canada and the US.

Corporate Members (Voting)

Everyone involved with the Diving Business in BC, Canada.

• Dive Store Retailers
• Dive Equipment Manufacturers
• Dive Charter Operators
• Dive Resorts
• Hotels and Restaurants
• Dive Publications
• Dive Travel Companies
• Diver Training & Certifying Agencies
• Not For Profit Dive-Related Organizations

Associate Members (Non-Voting)

All professional Dive Instructors, Dive Masters, Scuba Divers, and Dive Leaders in BC, Canada.