Welcome to DIVE UTAH'S Open Water Scuba Class! This is your ticket to the fun and excitement of scuba diving. This orientation is very important in making sure you are aware of all the details of the class ahead of time. Please be sure to read all the section of this handout immediately and call the shop if you have any questions.

1. ADMINISTRATIVE
The following items must be filled out by each person on the first night of class -

• Safe Diving Statement of Understanding
• Liability Release
• Medical Statement - all questions are designed to be answer with a NO response - (a YES response doesn't necessarily preclude you from diving, it only means you need to get a doctor's OK - We have a medical form for you.)
• Anyone under the age of 12 must sign the Youth Diving form.
• Anyone under the age of 18 must also have a parent or guardian sign all of the forms.

We recommend you fill out the Medical Statement ASAP in case you need a doctor's OK.

2. COURSE FEES
The fees that you paid for this course covers pool fees, equipment rental, administration costs, and certification card upon completion. Not included are the costs of any personal gear, books, or any costs associated with Open Water Training such as gas, food, lodging, etc. Some Open Water sites have entry fees that are not included.

Course fees may be paid with cash, check or credit card. ALL fees must completely paid prior to attending the Open Water Training.

3. CLASS SCHEDULE
We offer many different class options depending upon your needs. Students may choose once a week for five week or twice a week for two and one-half week. Normally classes' start at 5:30 PM Monday through Friday and Saturday classes can be schedule at the groups' discretion. Sunday classes can also be accommodated. With our on site pool we can accelerate the class and do a certification in as little as two and one-half days if required. Just let us know what your schedule is.

4. COURSE STRUCTURE
A. Academics

• It is important to learn the theory of diving. To accomplish this, you will be using the PADI Open Water Diver manual or CD-ROM. It is required reading. Knowledge reviews at the end of each module are to be completed at home and turned in at the beginning of the next class. (This completed knowledge review is you admission ticket to the next class.) A copy of the PADI video may be given to you to watch at home. A credit card deposit will be collected. At the end of the class, please return the video or your card will be charged $32.
• We may use video and/or slide presentations in class. In addition, the Instructor will elaborate on several key points.
• As part of the learning process, we will have quizzes of 10 questions each. (1 each class) A 50-question final exam completes the academic section of this course.
• Please be sure to bring a pen or pencil and notebook or paper to class each week.
  
  You must pick up you book and video or CD-ROM before your first class so you get the first night homework completed.
  

B. Confined Water training

• We will get in the swimming pool with the SCUBA gear and learn some of the unique procures for using SCUBA during this phase of the course.
• Confined Water training takes place in our warm, onsite pool each night of your training including the first. Bring a swimsuit and a towel to each class.
• As part of the Confined Water training, we will conduct a waterman ship assessment exercise, usually on the last night of the class. It will consist of a 200-yard swim using any style stroke. If you like, you may use mask, snorkel and fins for 300-yards. It is not timed. You will also complete a 10-minute trend in water too deep to stand.

C. Open Water Training

• After you have received the information from the academic sessions and the confined-water training, we then go to an actual Open Water dive location. At the Open Water, we will perform all of the skills learned in confined water, and gain experience in the open water under the watchful eye of your PADI Instructor. This is where you will truly learn to dive.
• Open Water training consists of 4 dives made over a 2-period. (2 dives each day.)
• A LOGBOOK is required to record your dives.

5. PERSONAL GEAR
All gear is provided for you including Mask Snorkel and Fins Except for the last day of your open water dives. You may choose to rent them for $15.00 if you wish. All instructors highly encourage that you purchase at least your own mask snorkel and fins and booties. It allows you to become familiar with them thus decreasing the amount of stress you may experience with unfamiliar gear. We have special packages and if your needs be you can assemble your own package and receive 15% off the items while a student.

6. CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of all parts of this course, you will be issued a PADI Open Water Diver certification. You will need to provide two a head and shoulder photo for your permanent card. "Passport Photos"
  
• This prestigious credential allows you to buy and rent SCUBA equipment, get air fills, dive at resorts and on boats worldwide without an Instructor present. It is the beginning of your future underwater enjoyment and adventure.

Thank you for choosing DIVE UTAH! It is our goal that diving becomes your passion, as it is ours. If you have any questions or there is anything we can do to assist you, please let us know.