08 nationals

[downandout]

Are you Jersey Boys going to form a club so you can come up to RI this August and represent, in the 08 National??

http://www.nationals08.com/

D&O

hope to see some Jersey pride this August,

If you need info on how to start a club I think Rob at Freedive Newport has some!!

[OysterToadFish]

Is being in a group the only way to join?? U cant just go up and join as a single diver... When i was in <fla the boys there were getting all psyched saying there coming to clean house and all:sleep:

[jmik90]

hey d&o,ill be up to watch but i was wondering if i woould be able to spearfish even though im not apart of the nationals

[downandout]

The only way you can participate is to be part of nationally reconized club! And they can't stop you from fishing in the area during the nationals, but it would be quite rude, as you have about a 100 competitors coming in from all over the country, scouting for weeks before the tournament, and then some non competing diver end up on there favorite spot they have been scouting. Not cool!

So my suggestion is that you Jersey Boy form a club and then you will be able to send competitors. And then we will see what you are made of.

You can also join clubs that are not sending there full amount of divers and represent them, But this is a perfect situation for you boy (and gals) to start your own club!

Good luck,
D&O

[jmik90]

i would deffinitley start a club,but im too young,most jersey guys dont check out the board until closer to the season

[jriggs]

sh*t....that's enough reason for me. i completely expect to get my ass handed to me.....but that's never stopped me before!!!!!

and if nothing else....i'm good for buying endless rounds of beers!!!!!! :D

later, riggs


yo d&o......i did talk to Rob about it sometime ago....he gave me some info...i plan on giving him a call to really talk to him about it. even if i'm not really up to par for the comp part i would be willing to set up the team in NJ and manage all the paperwork and stuff. there are a hundful of guys i know that are really good spearos....they'll shoot and i'll drive the bus!!!!

[jmik90]

hey j riggs,if you did start a club what would the age limit be?

[jriggs]

no limit......but anyone under 18 would need thier parents permission :D











just kiddin! HAHAHAHA

truthfully....i'd have to look into that. i see no reason why old and young shouldn't be able to enjoy the sport of competition. when i used to rock climb we competed all the time and i had a few freinds that were young...one was 13 and the other was 16 and they were awesome to climb with. thier young age was never a problem due to thier level of skill and cool heads. they were very aware of the dangers of what they were doing and understood that goofing off at certain times was OK....but not all the time.

[westpalmspearo]

The florida boys are coming and it should be.a Great time I personaly can't wait

[jmik90]

im 16,ive been diving since i was 5 and deer hunting since i was 10,i know all about saftey,i really want to join a club,then we could have jersey comps and we could compete in nationals:thumps:i think it would be good for the sport too

[jriggs]

im 16,ive been diving since i was 5 and deer hunting since i was 10,i know all about saftey,i really want to join a club,then we could have jersey comps and we could compete in nationals:thumps:i think it would be good for the sport too

well then you'll have to join if we get something up and running! if not you'll have to jump in the truck with us this summer when we head up to RI and check it out! if you've never been there before it's worth checking out!!

[FreediveNewport]

Riggs, give me a call anytime. I am off of work till Feb. so I have nothing to do except surf spearboard and BS with anyone willing to call. haha

One thing to know about forming a club. If you want to compete in this years Nationals the club must be formed (minimum 10 payed divers) 3 mos. prior to the Nationals. Basically you would have to be all square with the USOA by May.

I am pretty excited to meet a lot of new people and catch up with others. Hey Riggs, I ate down at Brick Alley the other night and was thinking about you guys. I haven't been there in about a year but I remember you all were loving it there.

[jriggs]

oh yeah....we were there for halloween.....so everyone was dressed up and hitting the bars!!! we had a blast!

i'll give you a ring....i think i'm going to take on getting a club started here.....i think there are enough guys to get one up and running. plus it'll give me a chance to head up for nationals and give it a shot.

[jmik90]

hey riggs,me and my dad are in,let us know if you need help with anything
Johnny

[jriggs]

will do.......i'll keep you in the loop. i'm starting a list with all the guys that have shown interest and once i have all my ducks in a row...i'll contact everyone about joining up.

[jmik90]

sounds good,looking foward to hearing from you

[downandout]

So, whats the story? have you formed a club yet? or do you just give up now?

[bug_power]

I'm interested in fielding a team...think someone can email me some costs. I didn't see it on the site.

[jmik90]

i thought people were interested so i formed a group on yahoo to try and get everyone together so we could figure everything out but i didnt get to much activity,if somone starts a club ill join,but im too young i guess.

[waterman482]

So, whats the story? have you formed a club yet? or do you just give up now?

Me and my buddies are in the process of forming the club and yes we will be there.

[NJ DREW]

Let Me Know I Am Up For Going.

[njdiver]

Me and my buddies are in the process of forming the club and yes we will be there.
I am a Delegate to the USoA for the NJCDC. If you need a sponsorship I can possibly get it for you, we have in the past to individuals who have joined. If you have organized here are the requirements for NJCDC membership:

Article I - Membership

Section: 1
Application for Full Membership in the Council may be made by letter to the Council from an officer of the applicant organization requesting membership. Application forms, provided by the Council, will be forwarded to the applicant. Return of these completed forms along with a copy of the organization’s Constitution and/or Bylaws and one year’s dues, which shall be prorated, will constitute an official request for Full membership.

Section: 1A
Requirements for an applicant shall be that any organization applying for Full membership must have at least ten (10) members and must meet at least six (6) times within the calendar year.

Section: 2
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Section: 3
The Executive and or Membership Committee shall investigate the applicant, assuring that all requirements are met and make its recommendations, in writing, to the Council at the next regular meeting.

Section: 4
The Council shall vote, at the conclusion of the reading of the Executive and or Membership Committee’s report, on all applications.

Section: 5
In the event of the denial of an application, The Secretary of the Council shall inform the applicant, in writing, of the decision and reason for denial. The applicant shall have the right to appeal the decision in writing or by sending a representative to the next regular Council meeting.

Section: 6
Membership in good standing shall be continuous, depending upon continued adherence to the Council’s Constitution and Bylaws and the prompt payment of dues.