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This class is for people who have not been diving in the past year. Those who cannot show proof of diving in the past 5 years will not be permitted to take a refresher course from GSU. Both academic and water skills will be reviewed and evaluated. GSU will provide BC, regulator, tanks, weights and a workbook. The NAUI workbook must be completed prior to the start of the refresher course. The course will include: taking the NAUI scuba diver test, review of results, review and practice of scuba diver skills. Requirements for successful completion of the refresher course are: score at least 75% on written test and demonstrate all water skills in accordance with NAUI standards. Any additional hours needed to achieve success in the refresher course will be at an additional charge. Participant must be a member of the SRC or a participant on a GSU scuba trip.

cost: $75 - 4 hour session
Contact the coordinator to make arrangements. Times based on instructor and patron availability.

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SCUBA Assisting

For those people who are certified in SCUBA who would like to assist with current SCUBA classes. All assistants in training must participate in the skills review, which will be held on the third night of the listed SCUBA class. If you have not been diving within the year, you must participate in a refresher class, at your own cost, prior to assisting. There is no charge for assisting. Assisters may accrue credit hours to use for class discounts.
See specific classes for information.

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Skills will include use of fins, mask and snorkel clearing. Participants must be able to swim.

cost: $20/$25/NA
Call coordinator to schedule a class.

This entry level class prepares you for your certification dives as a SCUBA diver. Prerequisites include a 50 ft underwater swim, a 9 minute non stop swim of 300 yds, a survival float for 10 minutes, and a snorkel 440 yds without stopping conducted the first night of class. Swimsuits, note-taking materials, towels, a container for contacts, and a lock for a locker must be brought to the first class. The SCUBA diver candidate provides mask, snorkel, booties, fins and textbooks. Current GSU students may use GSU snorkeling equipment for this class only. GSU will provide all the SCUBA equipment for all participants. Non-GSU students should purchase snorkel equipment after the first class. A minimum of 7 of the 8 classes must be attended and the first and last classes are mandatory. Open water training dives on the Marathon, Florida Keys trip are required for certification. Non-members MUST be certified on the GSU Marathon trip. NO REFERRALS WILL BE ISSUED TO NON-MEMBERS. The cost for the Marathon, Florida Keys open water training dives is additional.

Dates: Wednesdays
October 7-December 2
Time: 5-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $50/$95/$150
Instructor: Melissa Buchheit
Limit : 10

No class November 25.

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TRIPS - Fall 2009

Marathon, Florida

This certification/ pleasure trip consists of 6 days and 5 nights. Transportation, lodging, and 2 boat trips are included. The Key Colonies Beach Motel is located on the beach and has a refrigerator in each room. Trip price is based on 3 people per room.

Dates: December 14-19
Departs: Monday, December 14, 6:30 a.m.
Returns: Saturday, December 19, midnight
Trip cost:
- SRC member non-diver-$325
- member pleasure diver-$435
- member certifying diver-$495
-others-add $50 to listed cost

SCUBA gear rental costs:
- GSU students: free
- others: $25
Trip leader: Melissa Buchheit

IMPORTANT Deadlines:

Deposit-$100, due Wed., Oct. 28 final payment due Wed., Nov. 11
All dues are payable at the Touch the Earth Outdoor
Equipment Rental Center

A detailed trip information sheet is available at the Touch the Earth Outdoor
Equipment Rental desk.

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