Club Update and Dive Booking Changes
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UWAUC Committee
May 8, 2016, 10:58:12 AM5/8/16
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Hi All
It looks like we are well and truly on our way into the cooler part of the year and it’s great to see that that hasn’t put off many of our members with boat bookings still remaining high. Last month I got my first opportunity to get out and dive from Chromodoris and I have to say it was good fun! It was also great to see some new faces, along with some of the regulars.
The past few trips have seen more sign ups than we can accommodate which does mean that some people unfortunately miss out. However, rest assured that our dive co-ordinators are keeping an eye on this to make sure that everyone has a fair opportunity to get on the boat. If you do sign up for several trips and do not make it aboard, please let us know, we are still finding our feet with the new system and don’t want people that they are not being given the opportunity to get out.
I would like to cover off on two key changes that affect day trip bookings. The first of these is the change in pricing which was raised at the AGM and in my previous correspondence; the second is a minor change to the way we handle dive bookings.
As we highlighted at the AGM, the committee has been looking into operational costs and the current fee structure. As a result the decision has been made to increase the fees associated with day trips to Rottnest Island (double dive) by $10. (ie. non-students from $50 to $60 and student $40 to $50). To ensure that our student members are not disadvantaged by this increase, current students will receive free gear hire when they book onto Rottnest trips.
It looks like we are well and truly on our way into the cooler part of the year and it’s great to see that that hasn’t put off many of our members with boat bookings still remaining high. Last month I got my first opportunity to get out and dive from Chromodoris and I have to say it was good fun! It was also great to see some new faces, along with some of the regulars.
The past few trips have seen more sign ups than we can accommodate which does mean that some people unfortunately miss out. However, rest assured that our dive co-ordinators are keeping an eye on this to make sure that everyone has a fair opportunity to get on the boat. If you do sign up for several trips and do not make it aboard, please let us know, we are still finding our feet with the new system and don’t want people that they are not being given the opportunity to get out.
I would like to cover off on two key changes that affect day trip bookings. The first of these is the change in pricing which was raised at the AGM and in my previous correspondence; the second is a minor change to the way we handle dive bookings.
As we highlighted at the AGM, the committee has been looking into operational costs and the current fee structure. As a result the decision has been made to increase the fees associated with day trips to Rottnest Island (double dive) by $10. (ie. non-students from $50 to $60 and student $40 to $50). To ensure that our student members are not disadvantaged by this increase, current students will receive free gear hire when they book onto Rottnest trips.
Based
on feedback and experiences to date we have made a couple of small changes to
the way the booking system. Essentially payment will be required when making the booking and refunds will be issued to those that were unsuccessful or cancelled their booking before Thursday evening confirmations are sent out.
For more details please hit up the news post on the club website:
These changes have been made in an effort to streamline the process for members (divers and volunteers alike) and to ensure the long term sustainability of the club. If you have any queries, feedback or suggestions then please don't hesitate to drop us a line.
Cheers
James
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