free-daptive Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
We are off and running in 2023 and 2024!! Free-Daptive Divers is excited to offer several scuba diving and social activities for our friends of Free-Daptive. All activities are dependent upon the status of the COVID protocols that are still in effect, with the health and safety of our friends and fellow diver’s paramount. Updates will be posted to here as well as our Facebook page.
2024 CAYMAN BRAC DIVE TRIP JUNE 1-8
In June 2024 Free-Daptive Divers will be traveling to the beautiful diving paradise of Cayman Brac. Click on the More Info button below to get more details on this fabulous adventure.
2023 EVENTS
Winter 2023
Free-Daptive Divers, to participate in the Upper Midwest Scuba and Adventure Travel Show (UMSAT) at The Mermaid in Moundsview, MN. March 24th and 25th 2023.
Experience the freedom and independence that scuba diving offers.
Free-Daptive Divers (FDD) will be participating in the UMSAT event at the Mermaid in Moundsview MN, March 24th and 25th. Come out and see a presentation by our FDD president Aaron Cross Friday evening March 24th, starting at 6pm.
Our FDD booth will be set up on Sat 25th from 9am-2pm
When/Where: For more information about the UMSAT event, go to https://www.umsatshow.org/, for more information on the whole event.
Adaptive Scuba Diving Open House!!
Experience the freedom and independence that scuba diving offers.
The Try-Scuba session offered by the Free-Daptive Divers is a brief introduction to adaptive scuba diving that is taught by certified dive instructors with training in adaptive sports. Our Try-Scuba program offers a safe, non-threatening and fun opportunity to experience the thrill scuba diving offers. Try-Scuba is a quick and easy introduction to scuba diving, with each session lasting approximately 60-minutes.
Participants must be 14-years of age or older and have medical approval to participate in the Try-Scuba session. Forms will be sent to those registering for this Try-Scuba opportunity. \
When: Saturday, January 21, 2023 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Where: Brooklyn Center Community Pool, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN.
Cost: $55.00 pp. for those diving
For additional information and to register contact:
freedaptive@ gmail.com
Summer 2023
2023 PAST EVENTS
Free-Daptive Divers, Fun Dives Summer of 2023.
Come join Free-Daptive Divers (FDD) this summer diving the mines of Cuyuna, in Ironton MN.
All divers are welcome, but if you need assistance, please let us know in advance of your needs so we have the right number of divers available for everyone in need.
All divers must be scuba certified, and bring your own gear/tanks/weights. If you don’t have your own tanks, call/reserve a tank at MN School of Diving, at 218-829-5953. brdinfo@mndiving.com. Summer Hours: (June-September 18th) Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm.
There is a fee to enter the Cuyuna Recreational Area. NOTE: Starting 2023, there is NO LONGER a kiosk to purchase daily or yearly parking passes. The easiest way to get a pass is to purchase them in advance at https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/Passes/Passes.aspx. If you plan to go there more than once, it’s best to get a yearly pass at $35.
Saturday, July 29.
Saturday, August 19. Cuyuna Recreational Area, Ironton, MN, see details above
Additional dates may be added on later.
Non
Non-diver volunteers are welcome to assist with shore related activities, like toting gear, grilling, or simply socializing.
Contact Us: Please send an email to freedaptive@gmail.com to inform us you are interested in attending.
Free-Daptive Divers, Prior Lake cleanup
Come join Free-Daptive Divers (FDD) this summer to in the Prior Lake cleanup event. June 17th 2023.
All divers are welcome, but if you need assistance, please let us know in advance of your needs so we have the right number of divers available for everyone in need.
All divers must be scuba certified, and bring your own gear/tanks/weights. If you don’t have your own tanks, call/reserve a tank at any scuba shop in the Twins City area.
Non
Non-diver volunteers are welcome to assist with shore related activities, like toting gear, grilling, or simply socializing.
Contact Us: Please send an email to freedaptive@gmail.com to inform us you are interested in attending.
2021 PAST EVENTS
Summer 2021
COURAGE KENNY REHABILITATION INSTITUTE
Discover Abilities Virtual Expo - Saturday, April 24, 2021 9am - 4pm
A virtual showcase of adaptive sports and recreation, presented by Coloplast
Free-Daptive Divers is excited and honored to once again be a part of the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institutes Discover Abilities Expo, this year being held as a Virtual Expo.
Join us as well as all the other sponsors and presenters virtually at the annual regional showcase of adaptive sports and recreation opportunities. This event will allow you to explore all the Midwest has to offer in the world of adaptive sports and recreation, resources, programs, and opportunities to stay physically, mentally and socially active from home and within your community. There will be virtual presentations, demonstrations, fitness classes, and various other activities offered throughout the day!
Come and learn about scuba diving, alpine skiing, floor hockey, fishing, fitness, cycling, classes, art, dance, geocaching, golf, kayaking, lacrosse, martial arts, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, theater, outdoor recreation, rock climbing, rowing, rugby, power soccer, sailing, sled hockey, softball, tennis, swimming, gymnastics, tai chi, yoga, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and more!
You can join Free-Daptive Divers via Zoom in there virtual both on Saturday April 24th from 11am till 12 pm or from 1pm till 2pm by clicking on the link below:
Register online today for this exciting event: www.allinahealth.org/discoveryoursport
By registering you’ll receive more information about the event, the presenters, other (virtual) booths and all the activities! So sign up today, mark your calendars, and plan to spend part of your day with us (from the comfort of your home) learning about all the adaptive sports and recreational activities offered in your area!
Summer 2021
This event is open to adaptive divers, non-adaptive divers and all the friends of Free-Daptive Divers. If you are an adaptive diver please RSVP to the email address below so we can make sure to have dive buddies available. If you are certified as a dive buddy for adaptive scuba divers, also please RSVP to the email address below. If you are interested in volunteering but are not a scuba diver, extra help on land and on the boats is also welcome. Check us out on Facebook or the events section of our website for more details.
August 1st to dive this
beautiful lake in Crosby, MN!!!
- This fun dive is open to adaptive and able-bodied divers.
- Divers MUST RSVP to Rick Kline: rkline2011@hotmail.com or just click on the link below
- Divers are required to bring their own gear, including tanks.
- Park fee of $7.00 may be paid on-line or on site.
- Beverages and a light lunch provided.
- Questions?? Contact Rick Kline
Adaptive Scuba Diving Open House!!
Experience the freedom and independence that scuba diving offers.
The Try-Scuba session offered by the Free-Daptive Divers is a brief introduction to adaptive scuba diving that is taught by certified dive instructors with training in adaptive sports. Our Try-Scuba program offers a safe, non-threatening and fun opportunity to experience the thrill scuba diving offers. Try-Scuba is a quick and easy introduction to scuba diving, with each session lasting approximately 60-minutes.
Participants must be 14-years of age or older and have medical approval to participate in the Try-Scuba session. Forms will be sent to those registering for this Try-Scuba opportunity. \
When: Saturday, January 21, 2023 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Where: Brooklyn Center Community Pool, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN.
Cost: $55.00 pp. for those diving
For additional information and to register contact:
freedaptive@ gmail.com