Scuba Diving

Session Dates:

The following are dates for each clinic session. Clinics run each Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 pm for three weeks after the start date.

Summer 2012 Sessions

• Session I:
  June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28
• Session II:
  July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, and 26

Cost

Members: $225
Non-Members: $250

The fee includes instruction, videos, scuba tank, regulator, BC, weight belt, and use of the pool for instruction.

Needed for Clinic: Participants must provide their own mask, fins and snorkels as well as classroom materials (book/manual, CD, etc.) which may be purchased for $79.95 plus tax from Midwest Scuba at the first class meeting. Any questions about equipment needs, classroom materials or the clinic content should be directed to the instructor by calling (217) 352-3118.

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.

Registration

To register, please stop by the Adventure Center in the ARC during the hours of 3-7 pm daily.

Time and Location

6-8 pm
ARC Wet Classroom and Indoor Pool

Phase 1: Instructional Phase (6 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 $160 for final certification. This second phase will be arranged through the instructor upon completion of the basic requirements covered in phase one.