About Us…
The Manitoba Underwater Council is the representative non-profit organization for all underwater activities in the Province of Manitoba. The MUC aims to preserve, protect, and promote activities of organized clubs and associations in the Province of Manitoba, participating competitively or solely for relaxation.
The MUC endeavours to be a leader in promoting safety, environmental awareness and fun in underwater activities while growing a network of supportive and resourceful members.
Our History
The Manitoba Underwater Council (MUC) is Founded
First Spearfishing Contest
Held at Childs Lake, this event was a fun and exciting alternative to fishing.
MUC is Incorporated as a Non-Profit
World Record Set in Manitoba
World’s deepest diving winged insect – 85 feet
Incorporation of the Canadian Federation for Underwater Activities
MUC was a charter member.
Mapping Manitoba
MUC started mapping dive sites all across Manitoba, and even a few in north-western Ontario.
MUC Saved Cat’s Ass Dive Site
With our members support and the help of local dive shops, we lobbied to stop the Manitoba Government from destroying this iconic dive site.
Partners and Allies
To help us succeed in our mission, we have joined forces with several organizations who help us stay on the leading edge of conservation efforts in Manitoba, and who make it possible to engage with our members in new and exciting ways.
Is the leading planning, programming, and funding agency for the development of amateur sport in Manitoba.
Works to protect, maintain and improve our province’s essential water resources.
Helps people make informed decisions about safety when participating in activities in, on, or around the water.
Lowers the barriers to technology through access to tools, knowledge, training and talent for non-profits like the MUC.
Strives to drive local action for global ocean conservation.
Gives us the tools we need to spread our message and make a difference, while promoting sustainability for all.
Meet Our Team
Come and get to know the MUC Directors and Chairpersons who volunteer their time to keep the organization on track and our members under the waves.
President
Jacqui was born and raised in Manitoba. She was certified in West Hawk Lake in 2007, and has been a dive professional since 2011.
She has been a long-time member of the council, and held various positions on the MUC BOD since 2014.
With thousands of dives in Manitoba and around the world. It is her goal to share with everyone the beauty that is Manitoba Under Water.
Vice President
Rick has been snorkeling the shores of the Whiteshell since the late 60’s, started diving in 2008 and is now a Master Scuba Diver Trainer with PADI. When not Wreck diving off the UK coast, Reef diving in Cuba or Cenote diving in Mexico, he can be found teaching in West Hawk Lake. Rick works to promote sport diving and underwater activities within Manitoba. Working with MUC is his way of sharing his passion and opening up this sport to more people locally.
Treasurer / Secretary
Ed Stark is the Treasurer for the MUC and has held this position on the BOD since 2012.
As a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces and a Civil Service Quality Assurance
Representative with 46 years of combined service prior to retirement in April 2016, he has used his
knowledge and skills to give back to the community by assisting the MUC in their mission.
Ed became a MUC member in 1987 and started volunteering for the council in January 1991. Since
then he has also served terms as Vice President and Director of Health and Safety, in addition to several chair positions.
Ed is an accomplished diver and instructor who rose through the American Canadian Underwater
Certification (ACUC) training levels to attain the highest level in Canada as an Instructor Trainer
Evaluator. He was the Chief Instructor for the 17 Wing Goldeyes SCUBA Club for 17 years and ran a
dive business out of his home for many years. Ed believes strongly in the mission of the Council and
dutifully supports the Board of Directors and Chairs in meeting their mandate.
Underwater Activities Director / Chairperson of Underwater Sport
Keith has been on the MUC as Chairperson of underwater sport for over 10 years.
In 2020 he joined the board of Directors as the Health and Safety Director. Keith presently serves as the Underwater Activities Director and the Chair for underwater sport.
He is also the President of the Manitoba Underwater Football Club.
Keith plays underwater sports and scuba dives all over North America. He hopes to go overseas to represent Canada in international competition.
B.P.E., B.Ed., P.B.D.Ed.
Director of Marketing & Communications / Webmaster
Kalie is a relatively new Director, and aspires to use innovative ideas to promote underwater activities, and further the advancement of women/girls in underwater sport.
She is a competitive underwater athlete, with underwater football being her favourite sport. Starting her career in 2014, Kalie has since played on the World Champion underwater football team, and is currently training to represent Canada in the 2023 underwater rugby World Cup.
Her goal is to raise awareness for underwater sports, and share her passion with everyone who’ll listen.
Director of Special Projects
Norm discovered SCUBA later in life, but quickly realized it was something he loved. Diving as often as he could locally, he completed his Divemaster training in 2021, and enjoys sharing the magic of the underwater world with others. His position on the MUC Board of Directors provides an opportunity to encourage growth in underwater sports, improve water safety, and preserve and promote our local dive sites.
Membership Services
Diving since 2018.
Certified Rescue Diver, loves to travel and can’t wait to get back to Mexico to finish his cave certification.
Equipement Manager
Coming Soon…
Water Safety Coalition Rep.
Coming Soon…