2008 North Atlantic Spear Fishing Schedule    In order to compete (and have your points count towards the North Atlantic Championshios) in an "open" meet you must be a member of a USOA club.  A first time diver will be allowed to compete in one tournament as a test run prior to joining.  For information on club membership contact Rob: newportfreediveco@cox.net     Saturday, June 28 - Rhode Island Blue Water Meet                                     pre-registration required                                     weigh-in 4pm @ Rose Nulman Park, Pt. Judith                                    contact Jay for more info  jay@ccxglobal.com   Sunday, July 13 - NY Open - Ft. Weatherall (Jamestown)                                     9am - 2pm (must register by 8:15am to take part in this meet)                                      Contact Lou for more info lfreediver@aol.com                                     Thursday, August 7 - US National Spear Fishing Championships - Kings Beach (Newport)                                     9am - 4pm                                     pre-registration required                                     contact Rob for more info Nationals08@cox.net                                    Official Nationals Web-Site  www.nationals08.com   Sunday, August 24 - RI Open - Sakonnet Pt.                                     9am - 2pm (must register by 8:15am to take part in this meet)                                      Contact Jay for more info Jay@ccxglobal.com   Sunday, September 7 - MA Open - Kings Beach (Newport)                                     9am - 2pm (must register by 8:15am to take part in this meet)                                      Contact Rob for more info Newportfreediveco@cox.net   Saturday, September 13 - Hannah Grace Tournament & Fundraiser                                      pre-register & day of registration until noon                                     weigh-in @ 4pm - Kings Beach                                     Contact Rob for more info Newportfreediveco@cox.net