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 UNDER WATER ORIENTEERING

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An under water sport, in which divers using modified scuba equipment navigate a pre-designed coarse using only a compass. Points are awarded for accuracy & time. At no time are competitors allowed to surface during their attempt.

Popularity
Now contested around the world by scuba divers and snorkelers.

Location
Underwater Orienteering is a sport undertaken in a swimming pool or more commonly, in a lake, with low or zero visability.

Age
There is no age restriction in Under Water Orienteering, although individual contestants or teams, in common with other competitive sports are separated by age and experiance.

Ability
The ability to dive competently is essential before attempting to play, however Under Water Orienteering is a great way to improve your diving experiance and technique.

Description
A swimmer useing modified scuba gear, navigates by use of a compass, a course underwater at a depth of 1 to 3 m. Competitions are held in lakes or pools, with visability sometimes reaching 0 feet. A bouy with a 3m rope is carried to mark the participants progress. The competitor must take the instructions with them under the water, written down on their forearm or attached to their compass, they are not allowed to orient themselves from the surface.

Dedication
Competions are held for individuals, and teams of two or four competitors.

Potential
World championships are held every two years with continental championships in the off year.

Closely Related Activities
Scuba diving 205, snorkeling 781, free diving 782, deep diving, swimming 592, underwater exploration and under water sports such as Underwater Rugby 783, Octapush 445, Underwater photography 785.

Cost
Team costs involve club fees and pool hire. individuals costs vary depending largely on whether you are free diving, snorkeling or scuba diving. Scuba equipment being the most expensive.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

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