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From year-round trips and training sessions to socials with other divers, Scuba Club members (both certified and not) explore life beneath the surface.

Dive right in with the Hoofer Scuba Club! We are one of six clubs that make up the Wisconsin Hoofers, otherwise known as the largest student organization at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since our founding in 1976, our mission has been to bring certified divers together, educate divers of all levels, and explore the underwater world together. We offer dive trips to local lakes, long distance dive trips, certifications, and social events for divers of all levels.

How to Join

1. Create your Account!

When you're ready to join, head over to our member site at https://members.hoofers.org to create your account! You must be a Union Member to join. Note that UW-Madison students are automatically granted Union membership.

2. Sign Up for Events!

Once you've joined the club, you can search for events and sign up from the member site. Pick your favorite event, sign up, and get ready for an adventure!

For more information, click the button below!

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Contact Us

level 1 and lower level, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706, United States

Hoofer Scuba Club
Memorial Union, Lower Level
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706

(608) 262-1630
info@hooferscuba.org


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News

Four Lake Clean-Up Dives

Four Lakes Scuba Club is hosting four clean-up dives in each of the four lakes around Madison. They will be diving and picking up garbage from the water.

  • May 14: Lake Monona
    1. Leave from Olin Park at 9am on the barge and clean up along John Nolan Drive
  • May 15: Lake Mendota
    • Meet at the top of Lake Street, dive briefing time is 8:30am. This dive typically has a lot of trash, so join in and help!
  • May 28: Lake Waubesa
    • Access to this site is via private residence who has give permission, more details to come
  • May 29: Lake Kegonsa
    • Meet at the Pleasant Spring boat launch

You can sign up for any of these dives and rent Hoofer Scuba gear by visiting the events calendar!

Advance Open Water Certification Course

We are hosting an AOW course on May 14-15th, check out the calendar to sign-up!

Executive Board Elections

Our executive board nomination period has begun. Below is the list of positions open for next year. If you are interested, nominate yourself by emailing scuba@hoofers.org with a short description of why you are a good fit for the position. Position descriptions can be found here. This is a great way to be involved in the club and has added benefits/discounts!

  • VP Education
  • Gear Manager
  • VP Remote Trips
  • Dive Master
  • Web Master

Voting will take place from April 11-18th, 2022

Socials

SCUBA socials are occurring at least twice a month! Check out the calendar to see the upcoming events and sign-up!

Upcoming Events

Advance Open Water Certification Course

We are hosting an AOW course on May 14-15th, check out the calendar to sign-up!

Spring Clean-Up Dives

Four Lakes Scuba Club is hosting four clean-up dives in each of the four lakes around Madison! More information can be found on the events calendar. Join us to clean up our lakes!

Certification Classes

Summer certification classes are being planned for June and August, 2022. Stay tuned for exact dates and further details!