What we’re about
Club Overview
The Scubadillo Dive Club, affectionately known as the 'Dillos, has been goin' down since 1984. One of the oldest and the largest dive clubs in North Texas this is definitely the place to be. The club is involved in diving education, diving techniques and physiology, the marine environment and social events with other divers. We welcome all divers old, new and wannabes alike! Even if you're not sure whether diving is for you, come to a meeting and talk to some of our members.
The 'Dillos are a major force in the North Texas diving community. Working with dive shops, manufactures, distributors and our friends in other area dive clubs such as the Diving Rebels, Reef Riders, Texins, DUPS and FINZ, we strive to give all area divers a group not only to dive with but to dive with safely, learn and socialize. We want every diver to find a "home" and friends to dive with. The members of the 'Dillos comprise a wide and diverse range of individuals.
Our sole purpose is to provide a place for divers at any level to congregate, educate and socialize. Tech Divers can find others with mixed gas, decompression, extended range, deep and cave experience with certifications from TDI, ANDI and IANTD; even commercial diving experience.
If you want to dive and be around divers in North Texas.... you've found a home!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Underwater Easter Egg HuntTyler State Park, Tyler, TX
It's that time of year again. The Dillos open our outdoor diving season with our annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt. Eggs will be suspended from the bottom, so they'll be easy to see. We'll be at Tyler State Park, which is close enough for those who want to day-trip it. If you want to stay the night be sure and make your reservations with Tyler State Park now.
Costs
Park entrance fee is $6 per adult and free for kids up to 12 years old. MUST SHOW C-CARD IF YOU DIVE!Meal and hunt are FREE to paid Dillo members and $10 for everyone else.
Day-Use Picnic area south of the swimming area. Look for the famous Scubadillo yellow banner.
Schedule
11:30ish - Lunch at the "Day Use" Picnic area south of the swimming area. We will have water and grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Bring a side dish to share.To avoid eight containers of potato salad (lol), please use this food sign-up sheet and let us know what you're bringing.
1 p.m. - Staging at the swimming area
2 p.m. - The hunt is on!!!
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
The dive
We should have 6- to 10-foot visibility. Eggs will be floating on a string at about 8-15 feet, 5-mil wet suit or thicker. Depends on how hardy you are. Bottom time is about 30 minutes.
How to get there
Tyler State Park is located approximately 90 miles east of Dallas on I-20. Take exit 562 toward FM 14/Hawkins/Tyler and turn left on FM 14 (State Park Highway). The park is two miles north of Tyler. Turn left on Park Road 16 to the park’s entrance. Continue on Park Road 16, keep left to stay on the south side of the lake until you reach the Day-Use Picnic area and see our big yellow Scubadillo banner.
TIP: Buy your entry pass online now. Park officials are managing the crowds during this popular springtime.
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