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How is the course set up? | How much does it cost? | How do I get certified? | How is Water Sports' dive training better?
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The PADI Open Water Diver course is the beginner's scuba diving course and is the first full level of scuba certification. As an Open Water Diver you can experience the unique sport of scuba diving (to a depth of 60 feet) and take part in things like an exhilarating shark dive or a drift dive. Or, you can also tone it down and enjoy a casual dive along a tropical coral reef with thousands of colourful marine creatures.
The world is only 30% land - the Open Water Diver course is the first step in exploring the other 70%!
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How is the course set up?
The Open Water Diver course at Water Sports provides relaxed training on the basics of scuba diving in both a classroom (or online) and pool setting. Almost anybody over age 10 who's in good health can take the course.
There are 2 parts in the Open Water Diver course:
1. Knowledge Development
This part may sound boring but it's important to understand the basic principles of scuba diving. You learn things such as how pressure effects your body, how to choose the best gear and how to safely plan your dives.
The Knowledge Development part of the course can be done with the Home Study & Class Review option, or online with PADI eLearning. The details of both options are outlined below.
2. Pool Dives
This is what it's all about- diving! In the pool you learn everything from how to set up your gear to how to easily get water out of your mask. You also learn and practice some safety skills like sharing air, just in case.
Click here to find out how to take the certification dives after completing the course.
Click here to find out what makes Water Sports' dive training better than other dive centres.
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How much does it cost?
There are 2 ways to take the Open Water Diver course.
1. Home Study, Class Review & Pool: $299.001
With this option students read the Open Water Diver manual at home and then come to a Class Review with the instructor. During this review students can get some extra help understanding the topic covered in the manual. The class is followed by 3 pool sessions. Students need to come to Water Sports to register for this course.
Includes:
- Open Water Manual
- eRDPML Dive Planner
- Logbook
- Training Record
- Zippered Book Bag
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- All Class & Pool Training
- Scuba Gear for the Pool2
- Free Referral Letter
- Free Refresher Courses3
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2. PADI eLearning & Pool: $138.00 + $169.001
With this option you can start your course right now! Students complete the PADI Open Water Diver eLearning course at home ($138 is paid directly to PADI by following the link below). Students taking the eLearning course must also sign up for the 3 pool sessions ($169 paid to Water Sports during in-store registration). Please contact us if you have any questions.
Includes:
- Open Water eLearning
- eRDPML Dive Planner
- Logbook
- Training Record
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- Pool Training
- Scuba Gear for the Pool2
- Free Referral Letter
- Free Refresher Courses3
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Click below to start eLearning now! Make sure to "affiliate" with Water Sports.*
*PADI eLearning fee is non-refundable. A $69.00 referral fee will be added to the pool course for eLearning students that have not affiliated with Water Sports. |
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How do I get certified?
After completing the Open Water Diver course you still need to get certified to fully experience scuba diving for the first time. This involves 2 days of diving where you put all your new scuba skills together to finish your Open Water Diver training in a real world situation.
These dives can be done with Water Sports in Ontario during the summer or you can take your referral letter to any PADI Dive Center worldwide to complete your certification there.
Certification Dives: $199.001
Water Sports offers Open Water Certification dives throughout the summer. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Includes:
- Pool Review Session
- 2 Days of Diving (4 Dives)
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- Discount on Rental Gear
- PADI Certification Card
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*Transportation to dive site not provided.
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What sets Water Sports apart from the others?
At Water Sports, we believe that good divers are created through preparation, practice, and individual attention from instructors. We offer a relaxed learning atmosphere, keep low student-to-instructor ratios, and offer free lifetime refresher courses to everyone that does their Open Water Course with us. We will take the time to ensure that you have the skills, comfort, and confidence to make all of your dives both enjoyable and safe. This is why you won't find any "weekend" scuba courses at Water Sports.
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Low Ratios:
Our student-to-instructor ratios are lower than required training standards. Our low ratios guarantee that our instructors have the time to go over the skills individually with each student. This ensures that you truly understand what you're doing.
Relaxed Approach:
Our experienced instructors focus on your comfort and confidence in the class and in the water. Our course includes 3 pool dive sessions so there's lots of time to master your skills without rushing.
Performance Based:
Our course is based on performance, not a preset timeframe. If you and your instructors feel you could use some more training after 3 pool sessions, you get to join our next course free of charge.4
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Continued Support:
We're still here for you years after you finish your course. To make sure you keep diving safely and confidently after completing your certification we offer free lifetime refresher courses3 to all of our Open Water Diver student divers!
Top Quality Training:
We don't cut corners just to have the lowest price out there. Places that low-ball on price don't have the level of service and quality of instruction that we do.
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1Tax not included. 2Does not include mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit. 3Free refresher course offer is for the Basic Refresher Course only. 4Does not include rental gear.
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