CERTIFICATION (Finger Lakes Scuba is an SSI Platinum Training
Facility)
At the
successful completion of this course students will be certified as
an SSI (Scuba Schools International) or YMCA
Basic Open Water Diver. These international lifetime SCUBA certification cards are
well respected and accepted worldwide. Following successful
completion of the classroom/ pool sessions, and four (4) required open water
dives, the student will receive a diver certification card.
**ASK HOW YOU CAN GET COLLEGE CREDIT FOR THIS
COURSE!**
COURSE
PREREQUISITES
Swimming
Ability. Students are required to have basic swimming ability and to
pass an entry level swim test during the first class. The swim test consists
of:
1. 200-yard surface swim in pool - any stroke and there is no time
requirement.
2. 10-minute float or tread water.
Relaxation and comfort in the water is more important than
correct swim strokes.
Age requirements. Students must be at least 10 years old
by the beginning of the class. Students between the ages of 10 and 14
receive a junior certification and must have their parents present during
the class. Students between 15 and 18 must have their parent’s permission to
take the program.
Medical Questionnaire: A Medical Questionnaire must be
completed at sign-up and a physician’s approval may be required prior to the
first session if there are medical problems that relate to diving.
SIGN-UP & CLASS
SCHEDULE
(additional times,
daytime & private classes available upon request)
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Sign-up
for these classes may take place at various locations. Please call
Finger Lakes Scuba at 315-252-8683 to make arrangements for picking up
your books and materials, filling out the necessary paperwork, watching
a required video and getting the necessary equipment needed prior to the
first night of class. |
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Sunday |
3:30..........
6:30 PM |
Geneva YMCA |
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Sunday |
4:00..........
7:00 PM |
North Area Family YMCA,
Liverpool |
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Sunday |
5:00...........
8:00 PM |
New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls |
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Monday |
6:30.......... 9:30 PM |
Cortland YWCA |
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Tuesday |
6:30.......... 9:30 PM |
Skaneateles
Community Recreation Center |
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Wednesday |
7:30.........10:30 PM |
Camillus, W.
Genesee High School |
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Wednesday |
6:30.......... 9:30 PM |
Keuka College, Penn Yan |
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Thursday |
6:30..........
9:30 PM |
Cato Recreation
Center |
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Thursday |
7:00.........10:00 PM |
Wells College, Student Union Pool, Aurora |
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Friday |
6:30...........9:30 PM |
Auburn YMCA |
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Friday |
6:30...........9:30 PM |
North Rose/Wolcott High School |
EQUIPMENT
Students need to furnish
his/her own mask, snorkel, fins & booties by
the first class session.. Should you need to purchase these items you
can do so at your equipment fitting and application completion session prior
to the first training class. Please call the store to set a time for
your application completion and equipment fitting session. If you
need to rent Scuba equipment for the class and open water dives we can
provide all necessary items for an additional charge of $135,
(includes use of Breathing Air System, BC, & Cylinder).
If you provide your own SCUBA gear you will be able to use it for
classes and open water dives if it meets current industry safety standards.
If you intend to do this, bring your equipment with you so that it
can be evaluated at the time of your application completion session.
Equipment must fit and function properly to ensure appropriate
adjustments for safe learning.
OPEN WATER DIVES
At
the end of the classroom and pool training sessions, the student will be
ready to complete their certification with the required open water
evaluation dives. These include one skin dive (with mask, snorkel, fins &
booties, and Buoyancy vest) and four SCUBA dives. By industry standards no
more than three certification SCUBA dives may be performed in one day so a
minimum of two days is required. This can be accomplished during the
regularly scheduled training dives at no additional cost, or on any of
our international dive trips, during local outings on weekends and through
the International Universal Referral Program (all of which may require
additional cost).
MISSED SESSIONS
If a student
misses a session, he/she may complete a make-up session at another location
on arrangement with the instructor. If several sessions are missed, the
student may make up those at the next class. There may be an additional
charge for make up sessions.
FEES ( Ask
about "Special Pricing" for Fire/Police Departments & College Students )
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Classroom and pool
tuition: |
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Auburn, YMCA |
Members..............$225 |
General
public......$250 |
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Cato Recreation
Center |
Members..............$225 |
General
public......$250 |
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Cortland YWCA or
YMCA |
Members..............$225 |
General
public......$225 |
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Geneva YMCA |
Members..............$225 |
General
public......$250 |
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NY Chiropractic College |
Students................$200 |
Members.............$225 |
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Non-Members.....$250 |
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North Area Family YMCA |
Members..............$225 |
General
public......$250 |
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North Rose/Wolcott High School |
Students/Staff........$200 |
General
Public......$250 |
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Skaneateles
Recreation Center |
Members..............$225 |
General
public......$250 |
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Wells College |
Students........... *$399 |
Faculty/Staff ........$225 |
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(* All inclusive, ask for details) |
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General
public......$250 |
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Keuka College |
Students............*$399 |
Faculty/Staff.........$200 |
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(* All inclusive, ask for details) |
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General
public.......$250 |
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West Genesee High School,
Camillus |
Residents..............$225 |
Non-Residents.....$250 |
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Four Required Open
Water Dives |
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INCLUDED |
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Divers Alert
Network Student Membership |
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INCLUDED |
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Text, Video/DVD,
Log Book, etc |
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$ 75 |
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Certification Card
Processing Fee |
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$ 35 |
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SCUBA Equipment
Rental (optional) |
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$135 |
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(Includes use of Breathing Air System, BC, & Cylinder for Pool and Open
water) |
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Open Water Dive
Wet Suit Rental |
All Dives |
$
50 |
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(Limited
Sizes Available) |
NOTE: These totals do not include the purchase of personal
equipment, which includes mask, snorkel, fins & booties, weight system or
other items the Student may wish to rent or purchase.
Prices, days and times are subject to change without prior
notification.
This
Internationally Recognized Scuba Certification Course is offered by the
Listed Agencies and:
Finger Lakes Scuba ~ Coral Reef Dive Adventures
11 Dill Street, Auburn, New York 13021
1-800-764-DIVE
Revised May 2007 |
