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The University of Portsmouth Sub Aqua Club will be holding a '24 Hour Underwater Game-a-Thon'.

Over a period of 24 hours, club members of all qualification levels, from trainees right up to experienced divers, will work in shift patterns to ensure that there are between four and eight divers below the surface at all times.

The divers will entertain themselves by playing a variety of games underwater, including dominoes, ludo, snakes & ladders and snap, all in an attempt to raise money for good causes.

The aim of the event is to raise money for two groups, each receiving an equal share of any sponsorship that is raised. The two chosen groups are Children in Need, and The University of Portsmouth Diving and Underwater Club (UPDUC).

Local companies have kindly offered to support the event. These include The Pyramids Centre, who are providing access to the pool, and The Dive Connection and Andark, who have agreed to keep the divers supplied with air free of charge for the duration of the event. Scubapro have offered a prize to the member who raises the most money.

The Game-a-Thon will be taking place at the Pyramids Centre on
Southsea seafront from 6:30pm Wednesday 12th November until 6:30pm on Thursday 13th November 2008.