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About The P.D.R.A.
The Piedmont Diving Rescue Association, Inc.
The Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association, Inc. (PDRA) is an organization that is chartered by the Secretary of State of North Carolina under NC Statutes 55A, non-profit corporations. Members of PDRA are individual and family divers predominately from North Carolina, southern Virginia and upper South Carolina. Our purpose is to promote safe scuba diving and to offer our members affordable inland diving. PDRA offers the finest inland diving in North Carolina. The benefits offered by the PDRA cannot be matched by any other dive organization for the same fee. Members have year round access to the dive sites. Quarries are open 24/7, 365. All members are issued a key to the quarry gate. The PDRA is not a seasonal operation; fall and winter diving is just as popular as spring and summer Facilities provided at all quarries include changing areas (trailers or buildings), picnic shelters with tables, sanitation facilities, easy entry areas and parking. J.M. Robertson Quarry in Caswell County has a large building (over 3300 square feet) with electricity, where clubs and large groups can meet for social activities. Over 1300 divers including their families have found affordable diving with access to the conveniently located PDRA Quarries a fun alternative to expensive ocean diving. Our facilities are open to members 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These facilities offer opportunities for honing diving skills as well as camping and cooking out. Our quarries offer interesting underwater "attractions" as well as dressing and sanitation accommodations. Enjoy good fun and fellowship with divers from all over Piedmont North Carolina and Virginia. PDRA strives to foster a family-friendly atmosphere, and will not tolerate rudeness, hostility or aggressive behavior of any kind. The PDRA welcomes new members. Current membership Dues are $45.00 per year for an individual membership (until December 31, 2011). Family Membership is $10.00 per year. All Diving Family Members must pay a Family Membership. Membership in the PDRA is gained though local clubs which are approved affiliates of the PDRA. Some PDRA affiliated clubs have a club fee in addition to the PDRA dues. You may also fill out our Club Finder Form or write to us at the address below.
Membership in the Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association cost less than .19 cents per day. Joining is easy. You can join the P.D.R.A. through any one of our affiliated scuba clubs. P.D.R.A. dues are pro-rated quarterly for new members. The local club membership secretary will usually handle all of the paper work and explain the dues structure of the P.D.R.A. Ask your instructor for details on how you can become a member of the P.D.R.A., or fill our our Club Finder Form to have the club in your area contact you. Piedmont Diving & Rescue Association |
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