Registration

Joining UniDive

To apply for or renew your membership with UniDive, use the links at the bottom of this page.

Note:

In order for your membership to be approved, you'll need to:

1. Pay the membership fee
2. Provide a scanned copy or photo of your Student ID or Staff ID
   Only if you sign up with one of the discounted membership options.
   Please email to membership@unidive.org

In order to register for and participate in any water based activities, you'll need to provide:

1. Your UQ Swim Test Certificate (see below)
   Please email to membership@unidive.org

All the stuff you need to know:

Step 1: Know You’re Welcome

• You don’t need to be a UQ student - anyone can join UniDive

Step 2: Read and agree to relevant documents and agreements

• It is important that, before you decide to sign up, you understand and agree to all conditions, requirements, obligations and responsibilities that are assumed with your membership

• By registering and becoming a member of the club, you agree that you are deemed to have read, understood, agreed to, and (where applicable) signed the following documents:
  • Club Rules, Club By-laws, and Code of Conduct
  • UniDive Terms
  • Participant Waiver
  • Gear Loan Agreement

Step 3: Register for Membership

• Sign up on the Registration Page (this page)
  

• Membership fees vary:
  $40 - Student (UQ or other)
  $50 - UQ Staff
  $70 - Anyone else
  

• Your account must be approved before you'll receive login details.
  

• Approval requires that you show proof of eligibility (e.g. student / staff card) to the Membership Officer via membership@unidive.org
  

• Once approved, you'll receive your login details via email
  

Step 4: Pass the UQ Sport Swim Test, and send us the Certificate

It is a requirement that you hold a valid UQ Sport Swim Test Certificate before you register for and participate in any water based activities, e.g. dive trips or pool workshops, refreshers, etc.
Email your certificate to membership@unidive.org.

• What the Swim Test involves:
  

• Swim 400 meters continuously (any style, no touching the bottom or resting, no time limit)

• Tread water for 2 minutes
  
  

• Where and When:
  

  • Mon - Thu: 5:00 am – 7:00 pm

  • Fri: 5:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Sat: 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Sun: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    
    

  • Please call ahead to confirm lifeguard availability - 1300 755 293
    

  • No cost - tell them you're doing a UniDive Swim Test
    

• Either our Free Pool Nights (check UniDive Events Page)
  Arrive by 7:00 pm and let us know. We’ll direct you to one of the lifeguards to do the test.
  

• Or UQ Sports Aquatic Centre regular opening hours
  
  Make yourself known to UQ Pool staff and let them know that you’re a member of UniDive. A lifeguard will supervise your test and provide ayou with a certificate.
  

Step 5: Confirm Access

• If you've completed registration and haven't received your login details:
  

• Check your email spam folder

• Email membership@unidive.org for assistance

Step 6: Connect with the Club

• Visit the UniDive shed on Thursdays 6 - 7 pm (we're there pretty much every week except Christmas week)
  

• Enjoy regular BBQs with vegan, vegetarian, and traditional options and drinks
  

Step 7: Join social groups

• Follow us on Instagram @uq_underwater_club

• Join our Facebook group here

What are the benefits of joining Unidive?

Once you are a member of UniDive and have provided a Swim Test Certificate, you will be able to go on UniDive trips, hire gear, participate in pool and dive training and have lots of fun! We go out almost every weekend (weather permitting). There are a range of dives from Open Water to Advanced and even Technical (for the suitably qualified), day dives to diving weekends away. The dive calendar and details of the dive sites can be found on this website.

UniDive members are added to our email list and receive emails about upcoming dives, last minute vacancies on trips due to cancellations, UniDive social functions, volunteer opportunities to participate in research and much more.

The UniDive Club meets every Thursday night at the shed, located near the UQ Swimming Pool on Sir William McGregor Drive. New members can sign up and pay membership dues at the shed between 6 pm and 7 pm. We encourage you to register online beforehand, as this makes it easier to get you set up quickly. But, your membership won't be active until you've paid.

The membership fee covers 12 months from the time of joining. Once you have paid and provided your Swim Test Certificate and Dive certification, you can start diving straight away! Although, if it's been a while, for your safety you will need to do a refresher workshop first.

Now what?

If you are new to the club you can visit us at the shed any Thursday 6 pm to 7 pm. Please bring your dive certification card(s), UQ Sport Swim Test Certificate, as well as your student or staff card if you signed up on a discounted rate. Once you have done this and paid your membership fee in person by EFTPOS or online you will be approved and have access to the activities of the club.

If you renew your membership and have paid online you will be approved automatically.
If you pay by EFTPOS, your membership will be approved shortly after you pay your membership fee at the shed.

Where is the shed?

Our club shed is located near the river end of the UQ Pool. Note that UQ parking charges apply on weekdays.