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Full Certification - Individual Registration

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$700.00

Description

Learn to scuba dive with the SDI Open Water Diver certification course. There are three parts to the training including pre-study either online or with the textbook, pool and classroom training over one weekend throughout the year, then open water training over two days either on your vacation or during the summer at a local lake. Getting certified with The Dive Outfitters provides you with the most training hours and in-person interaction with your instructor during all phases of learning. Your safety, competence, and confidence in the water is our main focus during all training courses from beginner to advanced. Register as an individual and you will buddy up with others in your course.

BACK TO COURSE INFO

POOL & CLASSROOM TRAINING DETAILS:

  • Above prices are per person and include the SDI Open Water Diver Manual or Online Training Code, IQ Review Questions, workbook, all necessary equipment (except snorkeling gear: mask, snorkel, fins, boots which may be rented for $25 or purchased ahead of time.)  Note: minimum age to complete online training is 13 years old.
  • Prices do not include transportation, accommodation, meals, etc.
  • Open Water training dives must be completed within 6 months of the pool and classroom training.
  • Upon registering for a course, you will be entitled to discounts of 10-25% off masks, snorkels, fins, boots, and other gear.

OPEN WATER TRAINING DETAILS:

  • Price includes one snorkel dive and four open water scuba dives with an instructor (Jasper or local Alberta lake).
  • All scuba equipment is provided except snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots) which may be purchased or rented for $25.
  • Price does NOT include the required airfills after diving on Saturday in order to complete the Sunday dives. At the store in Edmonton, an airfill is $8 per tank, in Jasper at the firehall it is approximately $10 per tank.
  • Prices do not include transportation, accommodation, meals, etc.
  • Please keep in mind that you will be required to haul your dive gear to the dive site for the open water training. This will include two tanks each, a weight belt, and a duffel bag with a wetsuit & other scuba equipment. Please plan your transportation accordingly especially if carpooling.
  • Open Water training must be completed within 6 months of pool and class course.
  • Complete your four required open water dives with a drysuit for an extra fee, which includes an extra pool session, extra open water dive with the instructor, and use of a rental drysuit (limited sizes available). Upon successful completion, you will receive your Drysuit Specialty Certification. Dry Suit Diving manual not included

Prerequisites for the Open Water Course

  • Minimum age for certification is 15 years; Junior Scuba Diver available for ages 12 to 15 (it is STRONGLY recommended to wait until the child is at least 14 years old, here is a great article on "Children & Diving")
  • Any students under 18 are considered a Minor and must be accompanied by an adult (parent/guardian) who is also registered and participating in the course 
  • Students must be physically fit and able to handle the physical and psychological demands of scuba diving independent of an instructor
  • Student must fill out the medical form and have signed approval from their doctor when necessary, prior to the start of the course
  • Students must be comfortable in the water and will be required to successfully complete a swim test of 200m (any stroke, not timed) as well as a 10 minute survival float. (Training is not permitted to proceed until the swim and float test are satisfactorily completed. If you're unsure of your abilities, head to a local pool and give it a try prior to registering).

Jasper Campsite Bookings

  • Please call store for availability of sites prior to booking your open water training dives. (Availability listed here may not be the most up-to-date information)
  • Once paid for and confirmed, the campsite reservation will be transferred to the student
  • Please consult the Parks Canada Cancellation Policy
  • Please consult the Map for Jasper, Whistler's Campground to determine suitability of a campsite prior to booking

Info about the campsites:

  • All campsites are pre-booked in Whistler's Campground which is about 5 min drive from Jasper townsite and about 5 min drive from Lake Beauvert (dive site)
  • Campsites are for maximum of 3 items. Each of the following are considered 1 item: vehicle, tent, camper, trailer, motorhome. Therefore, 2 tents and a vehicle are considered 3 items. Or a tent, trailer, and a vehicle.
  • Campsites have a fire pit with a fire permit and wood included 
  • Campsites will accommodate maximum 24-27 ft trailer/motorhome. For power sites please contact the store if available
  • For more information, please consult the Parks Canada website

Registration

Registration

  • Please register with us online, in-store, or over the phone for our regularly scheduled courses held at the Grant MacEwan Pool
  • Please refer to our Refund Policy for questions about rescheduling or canceling registration for a course.
  • Upon registration for the open water portion of the training, students should come to the store to get fitted for their wetsuit, hood, gloves, and BCD. The sooner you reserve your sizes, the less likely you will be disappointed if your size is gone!

*IMPORTANT: Fill out the required Medical Form. You may scan it & send with payment (see link above) or email it to sales@thediveoutfitters.ca . Please answer YES or NO on page one. If you say YES to any of the questions, please have your doctor fill out and sign page 2 prior to the start of your training. 

Maps & Forms

Maps & Forms

Maps for dive sites
Map to Grant MacEwan pool

Required Forms:

  • Medical Waiver with Doctor's Authorization Form - pdf or online

 

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1 Review

  • 5
    Excellent experience!

    Posted by Brian McMeekin on 2022 Jul 11th

    I have been thoroughly impressed with the staff, instructors and team at The Dive Outfitters. Courses have been enjoyable, organized and low stress. Excellent experience that’s making me excited to begin my diving journey. I would highly recommend!

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