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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 SDI certification, your "divers license"

Steps

Register at any of the several locations listed below or contact us.
  • Each class will begin with a one hour seminar followed by 2 hours in the pool with full SCUBA
  • Obtain the study materials at the first class, then read a chapter in the manual, or the multi-media computer program before each class.
  • Pass the quizzes and successfully perform the dive skills in the pool.
  • 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. 
    • Youth 17 and under must have parent signature on medical & waiver
    • Swimming Requirements for certification
      1. Swim 200 yards (using any stroke).
      2. 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.

    Spring 2010 Click on the location for details, Private classes can begin anytime.

    Begins Location Schedule Registration
    March 21
    Sundays 4-7 PM
    412 741-9622
    March 22 Beaver Area High School Mondays 6:30-9:30 PM 724 869-1989
    March 23 Butler Co.Comunity College Tuesdays 6:30-10 PM 724 287-8711
    March 26
    Fridays  6:30-9:30 PM
    724 452-9122
    March 27
    Saturdays 3-6 PM
    724 934-9622
    March 31
    Wednesdays 6:30-9:30
    724 869-1989
     
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