1. All About T.U.S.U. An introduction to Telford Underwater Search Unit S.A.A. 485

2. Who are we? We are a S.C.U.B.A. club right in the heart of England, with more than a 20 year history of serving local divers. The club is friendly, with divers of varying qualifications and age, you are bound to find a ‘buddy’ to suit you. More than anything else, the club is YOUR CLUB.

3. What is the ‘S.A.A.’? The S.A.A. is our governing body and the organisation which provides divers insurance. The S.A.A. is our governing body and the organisation which provides divers insurance. They enable us to train divers to a safe and competent standard, and provide qualifications which are recognised throughout the world!! They enable us to train divers to a safe and competent standard, and provide qualifications which are recognised throughout the world!!

4. Never dived before? We are able to train those of you who have never dived or snorkelled before to carry out diving activities safely. We are able to train those of you who have never dived or snorkelled before to carry out diving activities safely. Try Dives are available for a reasonable price on most Friday nights. Try Dives are available for a reasonable price on most Friday nights.

5. Already a trained diver? We do not pretend to know everything there is to know about diving, and you may be able to teach us a thing or two, if so, we want to meet you! We do not pretend to know everything there is to know about diving, and you may be able to teach us a thing or two, if so, we want to meet you! All we ask is to see proof of your qualifications and your dive log. All we ask is to see proof of your qualifications and your dive log. We recognise qualifications from: SAA, PADI, BS-AC, CMAS, IANTD and many others! We recognise qualifications from: SAA, PADI, BS-AC, CMAS, IANTD and many others!

6. What does it cost? What will I need? SCUBA diving is not the cheapest sport in the world, but you do not need to buy it all at the start SCUBA diving is not the cheapest sport in the world, but you do not need to buy it all at the start Get hold of the basics, mask, fins & snorkel once you decide to join and gradually build up from there!! Get hold of the basics, mask, fins & snorkel once you decide to join and gradually build up from there!! The club does need to make annual and monthly charges to cover SAA membership and facilities The club does need to make annual and monthly charges to cover SAA membership and facilities The costs vary according to your age and membership package. The costs vary according to your age and membership package. A detailed list of the prices for the year are available on the club web-site. A detailed list of the prices for the year are available on the club web-site.

7. Is there an age limit? There are no upper age limits to SCUBA dive in the UK, so long as you are fit!! There are no upper age limits to SCUBA dive in the UK, so long as you are fit!! Anyone of any age can join as an associate (non diving) member. Anyone of any age can join as an associate (non diving) member. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to use SCUBA gear Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to use SCUBA gear

8. Where do we dive? Many great dive sites within a fairly short distance! Many great dive sites within a fairly short distance! World famous Stoney Cove less than an hours drive! World famous Stoney Cove less than an hours drive! Welsh quarries within an hour and a half Welsh quarries within an hour and a half Trips to the coast when weather permits! Trips to the coast when weather permits!

9. Where do we train? The club meets at 2100 every Friday night at Madeley Court Pool for an hour training The club meets at 2100 every Friday night at Madeley Court Pool for an hour training Following the session there is chance for a drink in the bar and an opportunity to discuss the weeks diving! Following the session there is chance for a drink in the bar and an opportunity to discuss the weeks diving!

10. Contact us! If you would like to contact us then please do so by using the club website and clicking on the ‘Contact’ button on the top navigation bar If you would like to contact us then please do so by using the club website and clicking on the ‘Contact’ button on the top navigation bar www.tusu.org.uk www.tusu.org.uk www.tusu.org.uk