Scuba Diving

Spring 2013 Sessions

The following are dates for each clinic session. Clinics run each Monday and Wednesday from 6-8 pm for two weeks after the start date.

• Session I: February 11-20
• Session II: March 4-13
• Session III: April 8-17

Please Note: A water assessment is required by all participants. The assessment involves either a 200-yard swim and a 10-minute survival float OR a 300-yard snorkel swim and a 10-minute survival float.

Cost

• Members: $245
• Non-members: $270

The fee includes instruction, all necessary equipment, dive log book, and use of the pool for instruction.

There is also a $138 fee for the PADI eLearning portion of the clinic. Unlimited access to the online instructional materials and information is available 24 hours a day for one year after registering.

Any questions about equipment needs, classroom materials or the clinic content should be directed to the instructor by calling (217) 352-3118.

Registration Steps

• Step 1: Sign-up for one of the scuba clinic information meetings listed below. Attendance at a scuba clinic information meeting is required for all participants enrolling in a scuba clinic prior to the start of a session.
  • January 28, 6-7 pm (ARC meeting room 3)
  • January 30, 6-7 pm (ARC meeting room 3)
  • February 25, 6-7 pm (ARC meeting room 3)
  • April 1, 6-7 pm (ARC meeting room 3)
• Step 2: Officially register for a scuba clinic session by stopping by the Adventure Center in the ARC during the hours of 3-9 pm (Monday-Friday) and 3-7 pm (Saturday/Sunday).
• Step 3: Register for the PADI eLearning portion of the clinic. A password will be provided at the initial scuba information meeting in step 1.

Phase 1: Instructional Phase (4 class meetings)

• use and function of gear and equipment
• myths and facts concerning the sport
• scuba diving areas and locations
• water entries and surface dives
• use of mask, fins and snorkel
• in-pool training with tanks
• classroom — science of scuba

Phase 2: Final Certification

To acquire your diving card an outdoor open dive and testing are required. There is an additional cost of approximately $165 for final certification. This second phase will be arranged through the instructor upon completion of the basic requirements covered in phase one.