The Sudbury Dolphin Aquatic Club, is a not for profit organization which is run solely by volunteers who are dedicated to the sport of SCUBA Diving. Formed in 1958, we are one of the oldest and largest training diving clubs in Ontario.
Some of our members were part of OUC board of directors and ACUC board of directors and were instrumental in the development of the Fathom Five dive sanctuary in Tobermory, they also helped preserve the Sweepstake in Little Tub Harbour. Our members are influential in the local diving industry and give back whenever possible through helping with instruction or supporting one of our clean-up initiatives (below or above water).
We engage our membership in weekly mentor dives around Sudbury and area, dive trips locally and abroad, regular meetings, and events. We contribute to our community through volunteerism in contributing to research projects requiring underwater support, roadside and underwater cleanups, and lending our services and expertise where needed.
Today we enjoy a membership of approximately 60 to 70 members a year and train divers – from Snorkel Divers to SCUBA Instructor Trainers.
All monies collected from the training of new recruits is used to pay pool fees and certification. All other money collected by the club is re-invested in insurance fees , instructor certifications, yearly operation, equipment maintenance and diving excursions.
We are one of the few clubs in Ontario to possess a stationary air compressor that is available to our members once they have completed free training on the operation of the unit.
Registered under the Ontario Not-for-profit Corporation Act (ONCA), our Bylaws govern the operation of our oganisation. Please find the current version of our bylaws (referred to historically as the Club Constitution) below.
The purpose of the Club shall be to provide training in recreational SCUBA diving, provide fellowship to SCUBA drivers and their families, provide service to the community, and to organize social activities for its members.
The objectives of the Club shall be to:
Teach, promote, and advance the sport of skin and SCUBA diving to ACUC standards;
Promote safe diving techniques;
Promote sportsmanlike conduct of its members and the dive community;
Provide the community with underwater service in time of need.
2026 Board of Directors
Justin Vaillancourt
Frank Viau
Josée Viau
Karine Viau