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Joining the CDG
The Group is always
pleased to accept new members. However, due to the very
specialised nature of the sport, prospective members of the
group should consider very carefully if this is the most
appropriate organisation with which to further your
goals. Amateur cave diving contains an element of risk. Please read the Statement of Inherent Risk (PDF 53Kb) to ensure
that you understand and accept the hazards associated with recreational diving
Membership of the CDG has
traditionally been drawn from the caving community, because
U.K. cave diving is effectively caving underwater, not
diving with a roof over your head. See the note to open water
divers for
more details. New members would normally be expert cavers
with some experience of open water diving. Most members of
the Group began their diving careers by helping transport
equipment for active divers. This is without doubt the
best, if least glamorous, way to learn.
The Cave Diving Group is a
national body comprising of four regional Sections;
Northern, Derbyshire, Welsh and Somerset. Each Section
administers membership at their regional meetings. Contact your local Section
Secretary for details of forthcoming meetings. To join a
Section you will need to complete a membership
form (PDF 9Kb), obtain endorsement from two Qualified CDG members
and send the current membership fee and waiver form to the Section
Secretary.
New members are elected as
either Non-Divers or Trainee Divers. See Membership Administration
for details of how to join the CDG. (PDF 4Kb)
A 15-day Temporary
Membership is available for cave divers visiting from
overseas. Contact your Section
Secretary for details.
All diving must be
conducted in accordance with the Constitution (PDF 20Kb) and Safety Code.
The benefits of membership of the CDG include:
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Liability Insurance
- Qualification card
- Contact with cave diving mentors
- Negotiated access to some otherwise limited access caves
- Members-only on-line library of newsletter back issues
- Information on cave diving around the world
- National representation of cave diving interests
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