Learn To Scuba Dive In 2 Easy Steps!
Since 1959 we’ve introduced thousands of people to the wonders of the underwater world. Learning to dive is fun and the perfect activity for the adventuresome. For many it’s “changed their lives forever!”
During your course you’ll learn important diving principals, the necessary skills to dive safely and apply these skills in an open water environment. The following information will explain our two-step process in more detail.
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Prerequisites for learning to dive -
- Be at least 10 years old
- Have adequate swimming skills
- Be in good physical health
- View the Risk Awareness video Part 1 and 2
- Download and complete the following required forms:
- SSI Statement of Understanding
- SSI Waiver, Release of Liability
- Open Water Training Record
- Risk Awareness Verification (see related videos)
- RSTC Medical (Note: The Medical Statement ONLY needs to be signed by a physician if you answer any medical question with a 'YES')
Additional requirements for children 14 and under:
In addition to the forms listed above, each participant and their legal guardian must read and provide a signed copy of the
- View the Risk Awareness for Children video with a parent or legal guardian
Step One – Pool Dives/Online Study/Review
During this portion of your training, you’ll download your online reading material and enroll in one of our programs. You have five packages from which to choose. In addition to the packages below we also offer private lessons. Please call us at 303-789-2450 for more information.
Mon, Wed, Mon
6-10:15pm each night
Please Note: ending times may vary due to class size and participant proficiency
NOT INCLUDED
Tues, Thur, Tues
6-10:15pm each night
Please Note: ending times may vary due to class size and participant proficiency
NOT INCLUDED
Weekend Course
Friday night: 7-10:45pm
Saturday: Noon – 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am – 2:00pm
Please Note: Ending times may vary due to class size and participant proficiency.
NOT INCLUDED
Weekend *PLUS* Course
Friday: 6:00pm – 10:15pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 4:15pm
Sunday: 7:30am – 11:15am
Sunday: 1:30pm – 5:30pm at Aquarium
NOT INCLUDED
Kids Only
Mon, Wed, Mon
4:30-8:30pm
or
Tues, Thur, Tues
4:30-8:30pm
NOT INCLUDED
Step Two – Open Water Dives
This is where you’ll apply the various skills you learned in our swimming pool in an open water environment. And get this…..you can complete your first two Open Water dives at the Denver Downtown Aquarium! Becoming an Open Water Diver requires that you complete four open water dives on two separate days. We have several options from which to choose, including the Denver Downtown Aquarium!
In addition to the five options below we also have the following available to you:
On an A-1 Group Trip: Come join us on one of our many tropical diving vacations where you’ll enjoy warm water, great visibility, and of course, the company of others having fun – like you!
Referral: This applies when you plan to complete your open water dives through another diving facility. Just present the open water instructor with the documentation (provided by your A-1 professional) showing proof of having completed your required pools skills. When necessary, you’ll also need to provide them with a copy of your signed medical form stating you are medically fit to dive.
On a Private Trip: If you are unable to join us on one of our many group trips, we can help arrange your certification dives nearly anywhere in the world. Just ask one of our travel agents and you’ll be on your way
Chatfield Reservoir
Dives 1, 2, 3, 4
Homestead Crater
Dives 1, 2, 3, 4
The Blue Hole
Dives 1, 2, 3, 4
Denver Aquarium
Dives 1 & 2 Only