1702 E. Prince Rd. Tucson AZ 85719
(520) 326-2424
Open Water
The Dive Shop Learn to Dive
Classroom
$440
Classroom with Books
Private Course
Starting at $590
Either Option w/ Private Instructor
Buy One Get One Class FREE!
For 45 years, The Dive Shop has been introducing new divers to the underwater world, and there’s never been a better time to join the adventure. Whether you’ve always dreamed of exploring coral reefs, swimming alongside marine life, or simply trying something new, this is your chance.
Scuba diving is all about sharing the adventure with a buddy, and now when you purchase a PADI Open Water class, you’ll receive a second class for your buddy FREE — a $124 value! Students need to purchase their own PADI educational materials.
Open Water
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional to a maximum depth of 60ft. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.
Course Includes
- PADI eLearning or PADI OW Manual
- 5 Pool sessions (heated indoor pool)
- Dive computer, compass, & Knowledge Development Quick Review
- Educational material
- Student Skills Slate
- Log Book
- Dive computer simulator
- Student folder
- Student photos
- FREE DAN diver insurance (for ages 10-70)
- Use of Tanks, BCD, Regulator & Weights for all pool sessions
What you need to provide
Required Personal Gear:
Mask, Fin, Snorkel, Boots, SMB and whistle.
Students receive a 15% discount on their required gear purchase.
(Sale Items Not Included)
*NOTE: snorkel equipment is not always rated for SCUBA. Students without proper gear may be rescheduled to a later class until the student has the appropriate gear.
The 3-Step Process to PADI Certification
Steps 1 & 2
Knowledge Development & Confined Water Skill Development (pool)
Option 1: PADI ELearning: Knowledge development is completed online via computer or a touch device, with a written review-exam, as well as skill development in the pool. This choice provides knowledge development at your own pace and schedule.
Option 2: PADI OW Manual: Knowledge development is completed using the PADI Open Water Manual, with a written final exam, as well as skill development in the pool. This choice provides knowledge development in person with interaction and feedback from an instructor.
Step 3
Open Water Practicum
Step 3 requires 4 Open Water dives to complete the certification.
*The Open Water portion must be completed within 1 year of starting the knowledge development or additional review will be required prior to completing the certification.
Class Start Dates
Jan – 13, 27
Feb – 10, 24
Mar – 3, 17, 24
April – 7, 14, 28
May – 12*, 26*
June – 2, 9, 16, 23
July – 7, 14, 21, 28
Aug – 4, 11, 18, 25
Sept – 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct – 6, 13, 20
Nov – 3, 17
Dec – 1, 15
The above dates are the Tuesdays which the class starts. Class days are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday of the same week.
*Overflow classes with alternate schedule available. Tuesday and Thursday are the same. Saturday and Sunday will have classroom in the morning and pool in the afternoon.
Class Schedule
Tuesday
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Orientation, Paperwork , Gear assembly, (eLearners required to attend)
7:30 – 10:00
Class: Chapters 1 – 2 (Optional for eLearners)
Bring: Crew Pack
Thursday
Class: Chapters 3-5 (Optional for eLearners)
Bring: Crew Pack
Saturday
7:00am - 1:00pm
Pool: I, II, swim; lunch;
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Class: Dive computers & compass review
Bring: Personnel gear, swimsuit, towel, Crew Pack
Sunday
7:00am - 1:00pm
Pool: III, IV, V, tread; lunch
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Class: Knowledge development Quick Review, Final Exam, Continuing education
Bring: Personnel gear, swimsuit, towel, Crew Pack
ATTENTION ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL!
All active duty military personnel receive class and confined water for FREE! Call for details.
Students will need to purchase the class materials.
Ages 10 and Up. (Divers ages 10-14 will get PADI Junior Open Water certification upon completion)
10 & 11 year olds are restricted to diving with a parent, guardian, or PADI Professional to 40 ft. maximum depth.
12 - 14 year olds must dive with an adult certified diver.
Minimum of 2 people or class may be canceled
$25 charge to reschedule class if within 7 days of the class.
Options for Step 3
to complete the Open Water requirement.
Ask about getting certified on an Exotic Trip
to complete the Open Water requirement.
For Students
NOTES:
Students need their own personal equipment consisting of mask, fins, snorkel and boots. The Dive Shop offers a 15% discount to all Open Water students on their personal equipment. Minors enrolled in the Open Water class must have an adult that is responsible for them present during all pool sessions. If a minor is not able to finish a pool session they will not be allowed to stay in the pool room and will need to dress and may either stay in a classroom or The Dive Shop. If there is a parent also taking the class, the parent must also exit the water so as to supervise the minor. Arrangements can be made to continue the class either at another date or privately. Private classes will be charged extra.
* Open water dives require Whistle and Surface marker buoy
** 4 open water dives required for certification. Certification trip not included.
*** The Free DAN Dive Insurance is valid through the final training dive.
MEDICAL RELEASE INFO:
Medical Release Form
A doctor release is only needed if you answered “YES” to any medical questions. For your safety, answer all questions honestly, a “YES” doesn’t mean that you can’t be SCUBA certified, you just need your doctor’s approval. Your crew pack will come with this form. Download to see if you require a medical release from a physician.
PADI Form 10346
ACCESS VIDEO ONLINE:
NOTES:
*The password will change regularly. So, contact your instructor if you need the password.
**For any issues with the video content or functionality please contact [email protected]
Call 520-326-DIVE for more information.
THE DIVE SHOP IS A PADI FIVE STAR INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The PADI System of diver education is based on progressive training that introduces skills, safety-related information and local environmental knowledge to student divers in stages. PADI courses are student-centered and provide maximum practice and realistic application.
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RETAIL STORE HOURS
Mon – Thu: 12-7 p.m.
Fri & Sat: 12-5 p.m.
Sun: Closed
