Scuba

Scuba

Scuba courses are available to allÌýRecreation Center Members (with a minimum of a month long membership; trial memberships excluded). For safety reasons, participants must be meet the following requirements:Ìý

  • Must have basic swimming skills and be able to swim 200 yards using strokes other than the doggie paddle.
  • Must be able to hold your breath under water.
  • If you haveÌýepilepsy and asthma you will not be able to participate without a physician's note.

For information regarding registration and refunds, please visitÌý​registration, refund and transfer information page.ÌýFor program questions, please contact Terry Danko atÌýterry.danko@colorado.edu.

Beginner ScubaÌýÌý ÌýScuba RefresherÌýÌý ÌýAdvanced ScubaÌýÌý ÌýMaster DiverÌýÌý

ÌýScuba Rescue DiverÌý

BeginnerÌýScuba

This four-day course will teach you the basics of scuba diving and prepare you to become NAUI certified. Diving equipment is provided.Ìý

Requirements

  • Participants must be Rec Center members.
  • Participants must have basic swimming skills and be able to swim 200 yards using strokes other than the doggy paddle.
  • Participants must be able to hold their breath under water.
  • If you have epilepsy or asthma, you must provide a physician's note to participate.

Offering 1

  • Dates: April 14-17
  • Times: 5-10 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center: Outdoor Pursuits classroom, lap pool and dive well
  • Fee: $150

Offering 2

  • Dates: April 21-24
  • Times: 5-10 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center: Outdoor Pursuits classroom, lap pool and dive well
  • Fee: $150

Offering 3

  • Dates: April 28-May 1
  • Times: 5-10 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center: Outdoor Pursuits classroom, lap pool and dive well
  • Fee: $150

Scuba Refresher

This course will help you review and refresh your scuba skills in preparation for your next dive. Diving equipment is provided.Ìý

Requirements

  • Participants must be Rec Center members.
  • Participants must present a current Open Water Certification to attend.

Offering 1

  • Dates: April 14
  • Times: 5-10 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center: Outdoor Pursuits classroom, lap pool and dive well
  • Fee: $65

Offering 2

  • Dates: April 21
  • Times: 5-10 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center: Outdoor Pursuits classroom, lap pool and dive well
  • Fee: $65

Offering 3

  • Dates: April 28
  • Times: 5-10 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center: Outdoor Pursuits classroom, lap pool and dive well
  • Fee: $65

​Advanced Scuba

Deep diving (60+ feet), night dives and wreck dives often require advanced certification. This course will prepare you to participate in these types of dives.

Requirements

  • Participants must be Rec Center members.
  • Participants must have Basic Open Water Certification from a nationally recognized certification agency.
  • Participants must complete six hours of classroom lessons, including two lectures.
  • Participants must complete six open water dives (limit four dives per day). Three of the six dives must include night/limited visibility, deep and navigation dives.Ìý

Please note:ÌýThis class has additional costs including an open water/equipment fee ($75), open water location fee (varies, $30-$200), textbook fee ($35) and NAUI registration fee ($18).

Registration:ÌýIndividuals interested in registering for this course should reach out to Terry Danko (terry.danko@colorado.edu) to discuss their diving experience and gain approval to register.

Offering 1

  • Date: April 15
  • Time: 3:30-4:30Ìýp.m.
  • Location: Outdoor Pursuits classroom
  • Fee: $150

Master Diver

This course will teach you about the stresses, physics and physiology of diving, navigation and rescue techniques. This course will also cover diving organization, dive safety and emergency procedures. All diving equipment is provided except for MSF and boots.Ìý

Requirements

  • Participants must be Rec Center members.
  • Participants must have an Advanced Open Water Certification from a nationally recognized certification agency.Ìý

Please note:ÌýThis class has additional costs including an open water/equipment fee ($75), open water location fee (varies, $30-$200), textbook fee ($35) and NAUI registration fee ($18).

Registration:ÌýIndividuals interested in registering for this course should reach out to Terry Danko (terry.danko@colorado.edu) to discuss their diving experience and gain approval to register.

Offering 1

  • Date:ÌýApril 15
  • Time:Ìý3:30-4:30Ìýp.m.
  • Location:ÌýOutdoor Pursuits classroom
  • Fee:Ìý$150

​Scuba Rescue Diver

The academic portion of this course consists of rescue techniques, accident prevention, dive control and organization. Basic medical treatment and first aid for diving accidents are also covered. This course is taught as a precursor for the divemaster program. All necessary equipment is provided except for MSF and boots.Ìý

Requirements

  • Participants must be Rec Center members.
  • Participants must have the following certifications: Master Diver, First Aid, CPR.

Please note:ÌýThis class has additional costs including an open water/equipment fee ($75), open water location fee (varies, $30-$200), textbook fee ($35) and NAUI registration fee ($18).

Registration:ÌýIndividuals interested in registering for this course should reach out to Terry Danko (terry.danko@colorado.edu) to discuss their diving experience and gain approval to register.

Offering 1

  • Date: April 15
  • Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Fee: $150