PADI Open Water Diver Course
Course Includes:
Course Cost: $575 Our next Open Water Diver course will begin Wed. Sept 22nd 2021. To pre-register, click here. All participants must be fully vaccinated beforehand (2nd shot plus 14 days) Registration closes 5pm Wed. Sept 15, 2021. |
- Instruction by PADI Certified Instructors and Divemasters for 5 Confined Water dives and 4 Open Water dives
- Equipment rentals and air fills for the 5 scheduled pool dives at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC)
- PADI online eLearning course
- Certification as a PADI Open Water Scuba Diver
- Receipt eligible for Education Tax Credit
- SUCI Membership for the remainder of 2021 and 2022 (a value of $150/year) including:
- Access to all SUCI pool times at TPASC
- Many opportunities to dive and practice with SUCI’s experienced divers and instructor team
- Fun times at SUCI’s many social activities
Course Excludes:
- Personal Scuba Equipment Required for the course (Budget $400)
- Mask and snorkel
- Open heel fins and wet boots
- Weight belt and weights
- Any wetsuits for pool sessions
- Open Water Dive weekend (Budget $250)
- Rental of full scuba equipment for weekend
- Air fills for 2 tanks
- Camping, meals and fuel
Course Dates:
Start and end times may shift due to Covid-19 restrictions/protocols. We’ll endeavor to minimize any impact and keep you apprised of any changes. |
| Date | Time | Location | Activity |
Confined Water | Wed. Sep 15 | 5pm | N/A | Registration closes |
Wed. Sep 22 | 7:00 pm -10:00 pm | TPASC Leadership Rm A TPASC Training Pool | Dive 1 |
Tues. Oct 5 | Plan 14 – 16 hours | Your home | Complete eLearning |
Wed. Oct 6 | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm | TPASC Deep Pool | Quick Quiz Dives 2 |
Wed. Oct 20 | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm | TPASC Deep Pool | Dives 3 |
Wed. Nov 3 | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm | TPASC Deep Pool | Dive 4 |
Wed. Nov 17 | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm | TPASC Deep Pool | Dive 5 |
Wed. Dec 1 | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm | TPASC Deep Pool | Swim Skills |
TENTATIVE Spring Open Water Dates will be firmed up when we plan our 2022 Dive Season |
Open Water Prep | Mon – Wed. Jun 6 – 8 | Daytime | Scuba shop of choice | Pick up rental gear for upcoming dive weekend |
Wed. Jun 8 | 6:45 pm – 9:30 pm | TPASC Deep Pool | Refresh skills while wearing rental gear |
Open Water | Sat. Jun 11 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Marmora, ON | OW Dives 1 & 2 |
Sun. Jun 12 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Marmora, ON | OW Dives 3 & 4 |
Mon. Jun 13 | Daytime | Scuba shop of choice | Return rental gear |
Ready to get started? Complete our Pre-Registration Form and we’ll get back to you shortly.
Need more information? Read our Open Water Diver Pamphlet. Contact OpenWaterCourse@SUCI.ca