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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.  Upon completion of this classs and 4 open water dives you will be certified as an Open Water Diver.

Description 

  • 6 Classroom / pool sessions  to learn and practice skills.
  • 4 scuba dives in open water.
  • 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. Each instructor will have a maximum of 4 students.
  • Obtain the study materials at the first class, then complete 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 & Summer 2013  Click location for details, Private classes can begin anytime.

    Begins Location Schedule Registration
    Feb 17 Sewickley Y Sundays, 2:30-5:30 PM 412 741-9622
    March 18 Beaver County College Mondays 6:30-9:30 PM 724-480-3500
    March 19 Butler County Com College Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 PM 724 284-8504
    April 5 Schneider Y, Cranberry Fridays, 6:15-9:15 724 452-9122
    March 24 Sewickley YMCA Sundays,3:30-5:30 PM 412 741-9622
    June 10 Schneider Y, Cranberry Mon & Wed 6:15 PM 724 452-9122
    June 11 Sewickley YMCA Tue & Thu 6:30 PM 412 741-9622
    July 15 Cranberry Water Park Mon & Wed 6 - 9 PM 724 776-4806 x1129
    On Demand Oxford Club, Wexford Flexible 724 869-1989
     
    PADI SDI