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| Frequent Questions about our Classes: |
| What is the classroom and pool fee? |
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combined fee is only $99.95, which includes classroom
and pool instruction, pool fees, use of scuba equipment and PADI
student materials. Materials include: Open Water Diver Manual,
log book, and Recreational Dive Planner (Tables) all of which
are yours to keep, plus a free rental of DVD or VHS
with for a $40 deposit which will be refunded upon return of the
DVD/VHS video. If you are going on to complete your Open
Water training with us at one of our three locations the fees
associated with that will be due upon enrollment. |
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| How many people are in each class? |
| PADI
Open Water Diver classes are small, limited to six to eight students
per Instructor during pool training, to assure personal attention
and fun while learning how to Scuba Dive. This is considered Semi-Private,
and that is the standard class at Frogman Scuba so each student
can get the personal learning experience and quality that they
deserve. Fee's differ upon the number of people in each class
and the personal attention that you would like to have. |
| What equipment do I need? |
| You
will need to provide your own basic snorkeling equipment (mask,
fins, snorkel), as these are individually fitted items. You will
also need a swimsuit and towel for your pool sessions. We will
provide all other scuba equipment needed for the course such as
BCD, Regulator, Octo, and Weights. |
| Is there an age restriction? |
| You
must be at least 15 years old to receive PADI Open Water Diver
certification, but there is no maximum age. Those 10 to 14 may
take the course and receive a PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification.
Once certified, 10 and 11 year olds must dive with a parent, guardian
or PADI Professional. PADI Junior Open Water divers age 12 and
up must dive with a certified adult until they turn 15 years of
age. |
| Do I have to be a strong swimmer? |
| No,
you need only to be comfortable in the water and capable of swimming
continuously for two hundred yards, and treading water/floating
for 10 min. |
| What do I need to do before the first class? |
| You
need to view the PADI videos (or DVDs), read the PADI textbook
(260 pages) and complete knowledge reviews at the end of each
module. The book is yours to keep, and the videos are available
for rental with a depost. You also need to complete a PADI
Student Record File (which includes a Medical Statement). Certain
existing medical conditions will require a signed physicians approval
before your first pool session. You can
download and review the PADI Medical Statement here.
If you answer yes to any of the medical history questions, please
print a copy to take to your physician for their approval and
signature and present the signed copy to your instructor. |
| Where
are the classes held? |
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| We
currently have 4 pools in the Kansas City Area that we work with, contact us to find out which ones will be available for your class dates. |
| Are
private lessons available? |
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| Yes,
we can organize private lessons for an individual or a group.
Semi-Private lessons are the standard for Frogman Scuba as we
try to keep the number of students low so that we can provide
the best training and safety as possible. Semi-Private lessons
are for up to 4 people at the regular rate of $275 for the entire
pool and Open Water class. |
| Fee and cancellation policy. |
| The
class fee is due when you register for your class. Your
class fee is non-refundable within fourteen days of the class
starting date and is non-transferable within seven days of the
class starting date. |
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| Open Water Certification dives =
"The Final Open Water Certification Requirement" |
| Below
are several options for the student completing their classroom
and pool training. |
| Due
to PADI Instructor-to-Student ratios, 10 and 11 year olds must
be private Open Water Dives. |
| Local
Certification Dives |
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| From
May through October, we offer PADI Open Water training dives at
Blue Water Lake near Joplin,
MO, at Beaver Lake, AR near Eureka
Springs with our affiliate C
& J Sports, or with our affiliate at Indian
Point Marina, TableRock Lake, Branson,
MO. Your training will consist of four dives completed over a
two day period, usually Saturday and Sunday. Open Water Dives
at these sites normally kickoff around the month of May depending
upon the water temperature. We will also book these classes to
meet your needs and schedule, just click here
to inquire about specific dates you are interested in. Your classroom
and pool Instructor will inform you of the next available open
water session. |
| Referrals |
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| Upon
completion of your classroom and pool training, we will issue
you a student referral to take with you on your vacation. Open
water training may be completed with another PADI training facility
or PADI Instructor. We can provide you with a list of PADI training facilities worldwide. Those of you
who have already made travel plans will want to
follow this procedure, but before you book contact
Midwest Dive Club to see if you can arrange for a Club Discount
on your Diving and Room(s). Open water fees are set by the dive
facilities at the resort that you will be getting your certification
at during your vacation. |
| What is the Open Water Training fee? |
| On
Open Water Certification dives conducted by Frogman Scuba, the
fee is $175. The fee includes use of scuba equipment, wetsuit,
instruction, certification fees, and PADI logbook, and a Semi-Private
course with the extra benefit or personal service and quality
instruction while maintaining a very safe environment. Fees for
Open Water Certification Dives are due when registering and are
non refundable. |
| What certification will I receive? |
| Upon
completion of PADI Open Water training dives with Scuba Center,
you will receive the PADI Open Water certification (or Junior
Open Water if under age 15). This certification allows you and
a certified buddy to dive independently throughout the world. |
