Ontario Underwater Council
The Ontario Underwater Council (OUC) would like to remind everyone of the three levels of protection we offer to support and safeguard our community.
1) Preventive Measures.
The OUC board and club representatives collaborated to update our “Risk Management Document”. This led to the release of the OUC Club Insurance document, which includes 20 OUC Safety Recommendations—our first line of defence.
2) Release & Indemnity Agreements.
Our second level of protection consists of Release and Indemnity Agreements, providing protection for OUC clubs and members. A properly executed OUC Release may discourage lawsuits and serve as an important line of defence if you are sued. Please ensure that all participants have signed the OUC Release, or Indemnity Agreement for Parents of Minors, at least 24 hours before the event.
- Adult Release Agreement
- Review and sign the OUC Release when you join your OUC Club each year, or at least 24 hours before participating in your first Club activity of the year.
- Minor Indemnity Agreement
- Completed by both living parents whenever possible.
- Collects ‘Date of Birth’ for Minors to meet insurance requirements.
- Frequently Asked Questions
3) OUC Liability Insurance Policy.
In cases where preventive measures and agreements are not sufficient, OUC provides liability insurance coverage for all members residing in Canada or the United States. Dive professionals who are OUC members, certified, and in active status with a recognized training organization can also get coverage through an OUC training club, as long as they conduct diving or non-diving training according to the organization’s standards.
