New Diver

Further training

 

Once I'm qualified as a club diver, what further training can I do?

 

At our club we have instructors qualified to teach:

 

We can also run other courses " IN HOUSE" such as

Medical matters

 

Will I need a medical check?

 

Initially no, but if you take training further there are medical considerations:

For 'try-dives' the answer is 'No' but we do ask you to sign a disclaimer which states that you do not know of any reason why you cannot try diving out.

Club Benefits

 

What are the benefits of club memebership?

 

Just some of the benefits are:

Equipment & Costs

 

What equipment will I need and how much does it cost?

 

The equipment list is extensive and diving is not a cheap sport. It will cost upwards of £1,500 to put together a full basic set of diving equipment for use in and around the UK.

Borrowing equipment may be an option in the short-term, but you will find it extremely helpful, if not essential to have your own:

Try dives

 

Can I come along to see if I'd like it?

 

Certainly!

We are taking 'TRY-DIVES' throughout the year. These are free during quiet periods for two introductory pool sessions, and cover both the air used and the use of club gear. At busy times of the year we charge £20 for the above, but this will be subtracted from your membership fee should you join.

Club diving

 

Why do you believe club diving is better than going to a school?

 

There are several reasons:

  • Diving with a club is universally acknowledged to be 'safer' than diving alone.
  • It's a great way of meeting 'like-minded' people who often become firm friends. Dives can then be arranged 'over a pint' at your convenience.
  • You have constant access to a vast wealth of experience in areas such as equipment, sites, safety, technique etc.

 

Training

 

Training: What do you expect of me?

 

After your two 'try-dives' we will expect the following as you start your training in earnest:

  • You must be fit to dive. This involves a medical check-up as indicated
  • You must be able to swim, certainly not Olympic standard but be happy with your face underwater
  • You must join the club and pay the membership fee
  • You must be over the age of 14 years

 

As your indoor pool training begins you would benefit from obtaining:

What does it cost?

 

What does it cost to go diving?

 

Diving is not a cheap sport; some of the typical costs are:-

  • Club membership
  • Training fees
  • Basic equipment
  • Advanced equipment
  • Equipment servicing
  • Travel & Accomodation

 

The costs of club membership for 2008/09 are:-

1st year membership £200-00 + Training Pack (£40.00) Associate £140-00

Types of diver

 

What diver training and qualifications do you provide as a club?

 

As a member of the British Sub Aqua Club, (usually called ‘Beezac’) you will have the opportunity to receive training leading to internationally recognised qualifications:

Types of diving

 

What diving do you do as a club?

 

We cater for all types of divers and regularly visit a range of dive sites:

  • Sea diving holidays around Britain
  • Quarries
  • Rivers
  • Sea-shore
  • Sea diving holidays farther afield
  • Salford Quays!
  • Weekly pool practice sessions

 

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