Newcastle Neptunes Underwater Club Incorporated

Newcastle Neptunes started on the sixteenth day of October 1953, and it is the oldest and the largest spearfishing club in Australia.

The Neptunes hold their club meetings on Tuesdays at the new Charlestown Bowling Club at 7pm, and some members have dinner in the restaurant at 6pm. These meetings are scheduled to preceed competitions where possible, refer to calendar for dates.

The orignal formation of the Underwater Spearfishermen's Association of New South Wales was based in Sydney in 1948. Competitions in those days were unresticted and held from dawn till dark irrespective of weather conditions.

In 1957 the Neptunes received approval to organise the State Spearfishing Championships, an event only previously conducted by the State Organisation. Because of the success of this event the Neptunes received Australian Underwater Federation (then USFA of Australia) approval to organise the First Australian Pacific Coast Championships at Shoal Bay, Port Stephens. This inaugural event was won by George Davies. George was the oringinal Publicity Officer for the club and was elected to Secretary in 1955, and still retaining this position for five decades.

The club has hosted numerous international teams competing in the APCC which became known as the "Spearfest" series in 1988 when it was a official event of the National Bicentennial Celebrations. Visiting teams included those from New Zealand, Tahiti, New Caledonia and Japan.

The club is extremely proud of its long lists of both State and National Championship divers, a number of whom have represented Australia in the World and other International competitions.

The Neptunes is a incorporated organisation and is truly proud of its historical achivements both competitively and otherwise. Membership is invited to any diver with a interest in responsible spearfishing or social activities.