OUC offers financial support towards the purchase of an oxygen analyzer or sensor for OUC Clubs and individual OUC Members.
The Ontario Underwater Council (OUC) recommends analyzing the breathing gas in every cylinder before every dive, regardless of whether the gas is air, Nitrox, or another mixed gas. Gas analysis is a fundamental safety practice—and one OUC is committed to supporting across our diving community.
To reinforce this commitment, we are pleased to announce:
The 2026 Oxygen Analyzer Sponsorship Program.
OUC is giving OUC Clubs and individual OUC members the opportunity to participate in the OUC Oxygen Analyzer Sponsorship Program — to lead by example, to equip your Club, and share this gear with your members on Club dives.
Program Goals: Strengthen training resources, and set the standard for safe diving practices—while taking advantage of this exclusive sponsorship opportunity.
PHASE 1 – SUBSIDY FOR OUC CLUBS
Until Feb. 14, 2026, OUC is offering a “Clubs First” Phase 1, allowing OUC Clubs to secure sponsorship funding before the program opens to individual OUC members in Phase 2 on Feb. 15, 2026.
Program Highlights:
- Funding: Reimbursement of up to $150 CAD per analyzer or O₂ sensor, subject to program limits and available funds.
- Limit:
- OUC Training Clubs: Maximum of two (2) analyzers or sensors per Training Club.
- OUC NON-Training Clubs: Maximum of one (1) analyzer or sensor per NON-Training Club.
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Reimbursement applies only to new analyzers or sensors.
- Eligibility under the program is limited to analyzers or sensors purchased after October 7, 2025.
- Restrictions: Previously owned, used, or member-to-member purchases are not eligible for this program.
- Phase 1 Timing: Now until Feb. 14, 2026 for Phase 1.
We encourage all OUC Clubs to participate and help promote consistent, best-practice gas analysis throughout the OUC community.
PHASE 2 – OFFER TO INDIVIDUAL OUC MEMBERS
On Feb. 15, 2026, individual OUC members may apply to the Oxygen Analyzer Sponsorship Program, as well as OUC Clubs.
Program Highlights:
- Funding: Reimbursement of up to $150 CAD per analyzer or O₂ sensor, subject to program limits and available funds.
- Limit for OUC Members:
- Maximum of one (1) analyzer or sensor per OUC member.
- Maximum of two (2) analyzers or sensors per household where there are two or more OUC members in that household who are each applying to the Oxygen Analyzer Sponsorship Program.
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Reimbursement applies only to new analyzers or sensors.
- Eligibility under the program is limited to analyzers or sensors purchased after October 7, 2025.
- Restrictions: Previously owned, used, or member-to-member purchases are not eligible for this program.
Once the program funds are depleted, the program is over.
How to Apply
APPLY NOW for the Oxygen Analyzer Sponsorship Program
Fill in the application form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_IzrTihbz4zid4Sg50Et3EcX2Hd1CTXLndioh-7R6Myf9NA/viewform
