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Downey DuckOpen Water Scuba  
Details for the Saturday class at the Bairel YMCA
You are about to embark on one of the world's most exciting sports! Here is the class schedule and other information.

  Class Date        Subjects Covered
April 7  Introduction, registration, medical forms, pool dive
April 9  Chapter 1, Knowledge Review 1, Quiz 1, ID photos, pool dive
April 14  Chapter 2, Knowledge Review 2, Quiz 2, pool dive
April 16  Chapter 3, Knowledge Review 3, Quiz 3, pool dive
May 21  Chapter 4, Knowledge Review 4, Quiz 4, pool dive
May 23 Chapter 5, Knowledge Review 5, Final Exam, & pool dive

We will meet in street clothes at 2 PM in the conference room before going to the pool. Each class will begin with a  review and elaboration of the current chapter and a short quiz, before heading to the pool for diving practice. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and padlock for your locker. We can supply all your diving equipment. It's very important that you attend all classes, as they must be completed in order. If you miss a session, it may be made up at one of our other locations at no additional charge or you may take a private make-up classes at $20/hour.  Your home study materials will consist of either the PADI manual & video, or CD-ROM.  These may be purchased before classes begins or the first night of class. Family members may share study materials. Knowledge reviews should be completed before each class.

After completing classroom and pool sessions, you will need to do four open water dives. These dives are scheduled at various times(check our calendar). You also have the option to get a referral to do your dives at another time and place, such as on your next tropical vacation. After you have completed your four open water dives, you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Scuba Diver. YMCA certification is also available.

Costs: (Purchase only what you need, Family members may share Textbook or CD-ROM)
Classroom & pool training $160 mem, $249 Non-mem (Paid to YMCA)
Textbook or CD-ROM packet:$40-60 (to instructor, if needed) + $20 refundable deposit
Scuba Equipment for Pool useIncluded in course fee
Open water training & certification:$80 (paid to instructor, if needed, before open water dives)
Open water equipment rental:$80 (paid to dive store, if needed, before open water dives)

Directions From I-79: From Exit 73 (Wexford) Take Rt 910/Wexford-Bayne Rd 0.2 mile west to Nicholosn Rd. Turn left onto Nicholson and the YMCA will be 0.4 mile on your right.(Click here for map)

If you have difficulty call our cell phone at: 412 974-7694.

 

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