Scuba
Scuba courses are available to all Recreation Center Members (with a minimum of a month long membership; trial memberships excluded). For safety reasons, participants must be meet the following requirements:
- 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 have epilepsy and asthma you will not be able to participate without a physician's note.
For information regarding registration and refunds, please visit ​registration, refund and transfer information page. For program questions, please contact Terry Danko at terry.danko@colorado.edu.
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This four-day course will teach you the basics of scuba diving and prepare you to become NAUI certified. Diving equipment is provided.
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.
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.
- 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.
Please note: This 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: Individuals 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Participants must be Rec Center members.
- Participants must have an Advanced Open Water Certification from a nationally recognized certification agency.
Please note: This 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: Individuals 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.
- Location: Outdoor Pursuits classroom
- Fee: $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.
- Participants must be Rec Center members.
- Participants must have the following certifications: Master Diver, First Aid, CPR.
Please note: This 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: Individuals 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