PADI Open Water Diver Course

Benefits

Lifetime certification
You won't spend valuable vacation time learning to dive
Gain the skills and experience to dive safely
Prepare for the Adventures in Diving Course

Three ways to get certified...
Choose the option that's right for you!

Regularly Scheduled Classes...Course Fee: $175 per person
Choose from the course schedule listed below...

Course takes 1 to 2 weeks to complete
Certification cards are available immediately upon completion
Evening classes meet Monday - Thursday, 6:30pm - 10pm, plus one weekend for the Open Water dives which take about 4 hours each day.
Weekend classes meet 2 weekends. The first weekend is 9am - 5pm for class/pool, the second weekend is the Open Water dives which take about 4 hours each day.

Executive Option... Course Fee: $300 per person
Private class and pool sessions, choose a regularly scheduled checkout date.

The executive option is designed for those that want to get certified but have scheduling challenges with evenings or consecutive weekends. Classroom and pool work can be completed during the week and only one weekend is needed to complete the open water checkouts. The executive option also allows participants to work at their own pace for classroom and pool instruction.

Course can be completed in 1 week
Certification cards are available immediately upon completion
Customized schedule for classroom and pool instruction

Private Class... Course Fee: $400 per person
Custom schedule and smaller class sizes with a staff instructor (as little as 3 days!)

Private lessons are designed for individuals with extremely challenging schedules and for those that want to work at their own pace during all phases of instruction. Classroom, pool, and open water checkouts are conducted at the convenience of the participant and can be completed in multiple weeks or in as few as 3 days.

Course takes 1 to 2 weeks to complete
Certification cards are available immediately upon completion
Completely customized schedule

Information for all Open Water classes:

All SCUBA equipment and video rental is included with course fee (5mm wetsuit rentals are available for $16)
Students need to provide snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots). Students receive discount on snorkeling package.
Each student is required to have their own OW Crewpack ($62).
Any student who answers "Yes" to any question on the medical form will need to get a physician's approval before starting class (see page 2 of medical form)
Park entry fees are paid by the students directly to the dive park on the day of their open water dives

Regularly Scheduled Courses

Dates for Pool/Classroom	Dates for Lake Dives	Location	Instructor	Interested in this class?
5/19,5/20,5/21,5/22	5/24,5/25	North Store	Dick Bishop
5/31,6/1	6/7,6/8	South Store	Alan Smith
6/2,6/3,6/4,6/5	6/7,6/8	North Store	HJ Phillips
6/7,6/8	6/14,6/15	North Store	Janice Veteran
6/9,6/10,6/11,6/12	6/14,6/15	South Store	Ed Sailor
6/14,6/15	6/21,6/22	South Store	Alan Smith
6/16,6/17,6/18,6/19	6/21,6/22	North Store	Katie Welch
6/21,6/22	6/28,6/29	North Store	Trey Drake
6/23,6/24,6/25,6/26	6/28,6/29	South Store	Jay Jeter
6/28,6/29	7/5,7/6	South Store	Chris Brame

Next Step

Once you have chosen the class format that best fits your needs, come by one of our two stores in Austin and we will get you registered for class. You will also be able to pick up your course materials and free video rental as well as any required equipment. Remember to ask for the student discount for your equipment!

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