Nubian Dive Club of Houston (NDCH)
Membership Categories
 
 
Classes of Members
The Organization shall have classes of members.  The designation of such classes and the qualifications of the members of such classes shall be as follows:

(a) Class One (Class-I) – Membership shall be open to divers over 18 years of age certified by a diving industry recognized certifying agency.

(b) Class Two (Class-II) – Voting membership shall be open to persons over the age of 18 and to persons not certified by a diving industry recognized scuba certifying agency.

(c) Class Three (Class-III) – Non-voting membership shall be open to certified divers under the age of 18 years old, honorary members, business and corporations who support the objectives and programs of the Organization.

(d) Family Membership (Family) – Will be individuals who reside at the same residence and will include children up to age 18 living at home or up to the age of 22 if they are in college.  Children in this category are not accorded Class-I membership with voting rights.  Children up to age 18 will be considered Class-II nonvoting members.

(e) Student Membership (Student) – Will consist of individuals’ age 12 through 22 (who are not covered under family membership).  Individuals aged 19 through 22 who are certified divers will be accorded Class-I voting rights.
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I, the undersigned hereby acknowledge that hazards are inherent in the sport of scuba diving and other activities participated in by the club members. I hereby assume all risks of injuries or damages incidental to such activities. I further release The Nubian Dive Club of Houston (NDCH) its officers, directors, trip coordinators, committee members, or other members of the club, from any and all liabilities, claims, losses, expenses, injuries or damages to persons or property which may in any way with any scheduled or unscheduled dive trip or activity the club may offer. In exchange for being permitted to participate in any activity, I will not institute any action at law or in equity on account of any injury or other loss or damage sustained, or that may be sustained, by or us as a consequence of my participation in any activity sponsored in full or in part by NDCH. My participation in any activity offered by NDCH is strictly voluntary.

I understand that NDCH and/or no other member of the club shall, in any way be responsible for the services or accommodations being offered by other enterprises or persons on all trips and/or activities, scheduled or unscheduled by this club. I agree to abide by the Bylaws, rules and regulations of NDCH. I will abide by safe practices and conduct my behavior in a responsible manner. I understand that a failure to do so may result in my ability to participate in current our future dives with NDCH. The Dive Leader may, at their discretion, may remove me from the current event. Repeated events may result in loss of membership. This Waiver and Release form shall be binding on myself and on behalf of my heirs, agents, assigns and legal representatives.

By clicking submit I agree to this Waiver and Release knowingly and voluntarily with a full understanding of its contents.