SDI Supervised Diver Upgrade

Divers who have completed the SDI Supervised Diver course, the PADI Scuba Diver course, or SSI Scuba Diver course, or similar. With these certifications, you are limited to diving with a diving professional (instructor or divemaster). If you would like to complete your extra dives to earn your Open Water Diver Certification, there are a few more steps to complete.

1. Provide proof of previous training as mentioned above (within the past 12 months)
2. Complete the SDI Online training course including the final exam
3. Pool Refresher with an instructor to demonstrate comfort, competence, and confidence with all required water skills (including the use of hood & gloves). If the instructor feels that the diver is NOT ready to complete the open water dives, they will inform the student and provide guidance on extra training or practice required.
4. Complete 4 dives with the instructor over 2 days (upon completion, candidates will earn the SDI Open Water Diver certification as well as the SDI Cold Water Diver specialty certification)

POOL & CLASSROOM TRAINING DETAILS:

• Does not include the SDI Online Training Code (Note: minimum age to complete online training is 13 years old.)
• Includes all required scuba equipment (does not include snorkeling gear: mask, snorkel, fins, boots which may be rented for $25 or purchased ahead of time.)  
• Prices do not include transportation, accommodation, meals, etc.
• 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:

• 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 $10 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.

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)
• 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)
• Some campsites have a fire pit (fire permit and wood included) 
• Campsites will usually 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