Certification Classes

Welcome to one of the world's most exciting sports, your ticket to a lifetime of adventure! Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can scuba dive. Throughout the course, you'll learn the fundamentals of diving, including dive equipment and techniques. PADI Scuba Diver qualifies you to dive under professional supervision. PADI Open Water Diver is the "independent diver" scuba certification course. Upon completion, you will be able to engage in open water diving activities independently, within the limits of your training and experience.

Description

6 Classroom / pool sessions to learn and practice skills.(4 for Scuba Diver)
4 scuba dives in open water. (2 for Scuba Diver)
Earn PADI and/or NAUI certification, your "divers license"

Steps

Read the Open Water Diver Manual and watch the video, or use the CD-ROM and complete the chapter reviews before each seminar.

Pass the quizzes and successfully perform the pool dive skills.

Make 4 open water dives under the supervision of an instructor. (Open water dives can be done locally or during a tropical trip with Downey Diving, or you can get a referral to finish with an instructor anywhere in the world.)

Prerequisites

Age: Minimum is 12 years with parent or 15 years without.
Youth 17 and under must have parent signature on medical & waiver
Swimming Requirements for certification

Swim 200 yards (using any stroke).
Tread water 10 minutes

Medical: Must fill out medical form. A "yes" to any question requires a doctor's signature before entering the pool.
Note: Adobe Acrobat is required to view the forms. Click here if you need it.

Schedule Click on the location for details, Private classes can begin anytime.

Begins	Location	Schedule	Registration
Sep 8, 08	Schneider Y, Cranberry	Mon & Wed 6:30-9:30	724 452-9122
On Demand	Oxford Athletic Club Wexford	Flexible	724 869-1989
March '09	Butler Co Community College	Tuesdays 6:30-9:30	724 287-8711
July '09	Cranberry Water Park	Mon & Wed 6:30-9:30	724 776-4806 x1129
March '09	Baierl Y, Franklin Park	Sat 3-5 PM	724 934-9622
March '09	Sewickley YMCA	Sundays 4-7 PM	412 741-9622
On Demand	Club 4 Life Monroeville	Flexible	724 869-1989