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SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Course The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Course course is the most popular specialty scuba course. Why? Because scuba diving with enriched air NITROX gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. If staying down longer and getting back in the water sooner sounds appealing, then don’t hesitate to become an enriched air diver. Class includes the Enriched Air NITROX online course, classroom instruction and certification card.You can sign up for Enriched Nitrox certification any day of the year. Once you are registered, complete your e-learning, and sign off on your paperwork you will be certified for up to 32% Enriched Nitrox mixture. Schedule a time to come into our shop and we will show you the practical application portion and your certification will allow you to use up to 40% Enriched Nitrox.Important Registration Information: · If you are not already registered with SSI please go to https://my.divessi.com/register and create a FREE mySSI account. Once registered, we will be able to assign the online training course to your account. · Students have one year from the date of registration to complete their course. In-water training for all programs must be completed within six (6) months of the last academic or in-water training session. · Students enrolled in classes involving in-water training are required to complete a medical questionnaire and may be required to obtain a physician’s authorization prior to any in-water training. A copy of the form can be found under the Forms & Waivers section of our website or by visiting https://tricityscuba.com/forms-and-waivers · Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Sea turtles are some of the most wonderful animals to dive with. You will want to dive with them even more after completing the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty program! This specialty program provides the skills and concepts you need to recognize and identify common sea turtle species. It teaches you about the fascinating history of sea turtles, their role in marine ecosystems and threats to their survival. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty certification. This is an e-learning course for ages 10 that are Snorkel or Scuba Divers. Please register for class on our website and once paid we will release class to you to complete. You may register for this class at any time.

Coral reefs are prized among divers and rightly so; drifting over a healthy reef filled with bustling marine life is magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and the SSI Coral Identification specialty program is the best way to learn more about coral reefs and get the most out of your reef dives. In this coral dive specialty program, you will learn how to identify different corals and earn your SSI Coral Identification specialty certification. Any Snorkeler or Scuba Diver age 10 and up can join this class. This class is an online class offered monthly. You may sign up anytime by registering on our website. Once you pay we will release e-learning class to you. Once you complete class, we will issue your digital certification. If you register for 2 or more ecology classes at the same time, receive 20% off any ecology class after the 1st one.

In the SSI Marine Ecology specialty program, you will learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environments. You will be taught how energy flows through communities and the links between different ocean ecosystems. With your newfound knowledge, you will appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Start online today and earn your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification. Any 10 year old and up Snorkeler or Scuba Diver can sign up for this class at any time. Register for this e-learning class on our website, once paid, we will release e-learning class to you. If you register for 2 or more ecology classes at the same time, receive a 20% discount on the 2nd and subsequent classes.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Sessions as follows: 1st day 11:00am-1pm classroom break for lunch 2pm-5pm Confined Water, 2nd day 2pm-5pm Confined water, 3rd day 8am-4pm Open Water Lake Phoenix Scuba Park(unless otherwise noted) 4th day 8am-2pm Open Water Lake Phoenix Open Water Diver includes e-learning, confined, & open water dives. You can also take your Nitrox e-learning and classroom portion on the second day of class from 10:30am-1pm for a bundled price and once you have completed your Open Water Certification we can certify your Nitrox Certification. Price includes full Open Water class this month. You will need to purchase Fins, Boots, Mask, Snorkel, Antifog, and DSMB(safety Device) for this class. Call if you would like a referral only, which includes e-learning, classroom/confined water. You can use referral if you would like to do your open water dives at a destination or on a trip.

Take the next step with the SSI Divemaster Course!Course Cost (Instruction + Digital Course): $1600Start Your Dive Leadership Journey – Become an SSI Divemaster!Dream of leading certified divers on underwater adventures? Want to sharpen your dive skills while taking the first step toward becoming a scuba instructor? The SSI Divemaster Course is your gateway to a thrilling new chapter.This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to safely guide certified divers in a variety of environments and conditions. You’ll gain confidence as you lead dives, deliver briefings, and evaluate dive sites, preparing you to excel as a Dive Guide.If you aim to start your dive career as a Dive Professional, this Professional Divemaster course sets the foundation for success.Course HighlightsComplete the SSI Dive Master online program at your own pace.Participate in classroom sessions, confined water dives, and open water dives for hands-on experience. Gain retail experience, gain gear knowledge, back shop operations, help with customers, observe classes. Work one on one with instructors and other staff.Learn critical skills like dive planning, site management, and group leadership.Start your professional diving journey today and inspire others to explore the underwater world. Become an SSI Divemaster and take your first step toward a rewarding career in diving!  Contact us at contact@tricityscuba.com if you are interested in this course

Dive into the wonders of marine invertebrates with our new SSI ecology specialty — Marine Invertebrate Ecology. This captivating series covers topics like invertebrate evolution and the ecology of simple and complex invertebrates like nematodes, sponges, jellyfish, sea stars, nudibranchs, and squids. You will explore the connections between humans and marine invertebrates and their impact on coral reefs. This program raises environmental awareness, especially within the underwater world. This program will increase your environmental awareness and help you appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Start online today and earn your SSI Marine Invertebrate Ecology Specialty certification. Anyone Snorkeler or Scuba Diver 10 and over can signup for this e-learning class. Register on our website and once you have paid, we will release e-learning class to you. If you register for more than 1 ecology class at the same time, receive 20% off of each class after the first one.

In the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behaviors, why they are often misunderstood and how dive with sharks. This is a perfect course for shark fans and for divers who are nervous about sharks but want to overcome their fear. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification and no doubt become an avid shark diver. Start today! Any Snorkeler or Scuba Diver 10 years old and up can register for this e-learning class at any time. Register on our website and once paid we will release this e-learning class to you. Register for 2 or more ecology classes at the same time and receive 20%off each class after the 1st one.

The world’s oceans are home to thousands of fish species, and you will encounter plenty of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you will be taught all the skills and concepts you need to identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reef fish. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Fish Identification specialty certification. This class is an online class offered monthly to a Snorkel or Scuba Diver age 10 and over. You may sign up anytime by registering on our website. Once you pay we will release e-learning class to you. Once you complete class, we will issue your digital certification. Sign up for 2 or more ecology classes at the same time and Pay $100 for 1st class and $80 for each additional.

Many of the ocean’s best dive sites are wrecks. These impressive structures attract unusually high densities of marine life and give you the chance to immerse in living history as you dive. There is nothing quite like wreck diving and the SSI Wreck Diving specialty will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. With a combination of academic and confined water sessions, you will be taught how to safely conduct non-penetration dives around wrecks and artificial reefs, up to a depth of 30 meters. You will also get to practice your wreck diving skills during open water training dives. All of which will ensure you can enjoy wreck diving with confidence and get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification. Continue your adventures and become a wreck diver. Get started online today!

The ocean is filled with dive sites, but many of the best ones can only be accessed by boat. If you want to discover these incredible dive sites, become an SSI boat diver. It is the best way to learn how to dive from different types of boats safely and with confidence. As a boat diver, you will be able to explore offshore dive sites that attract schooling pelagics and marine megafauna not found closer to shore. You can experience the excitement of liveaboard diving anywhere in the world, fill your day with diving away from the crowds, and cruise along as the sun goes down. Using online training and open water diving sessions, the SSI Boat Diving Specialty program is the best way to learn. This program teaches you all the skills and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably from boats, including small personal craft and liveaboards. Earn your SSI Boat Diving Specialty certification. Required Equipment for class: BCD(Buoyancy Control Device, Regulator Set consisting of a 1st Stage, Primary Air Supply 2nd stage, Alternate Air Supply Octopus, Submersible Pressure Gauge(SPG) showing air remaining in tank, all hoses to hook to 1st stage. A computer that measures depth and dive time, weight bag, weights, boots, Mask, fins, snorkel, DSMB, gear bag, antifog, 2 double enders hardware to attach hoses, Compass, and octo holder. Included:  E-learning course, classroom and in-water instruction, certification fees & digital certification card Not included: Rental equipment, air or NITROX fills, entrance or charter fees The SSI Boat Diving Course will require the following training components: 1 Online course 1 Classroom session  2 Actual boat dives  Important Registration Information: If you are not already registered with SSI please go to https://my.divessi.com/register and create a FREE mySSI account.  Once registered, we will be able to assign the online training course to your account. Students have one year from the date of registration to complete their course. In-water training for all programs must be completed within six (6) months of the last academic or in-water training session. Students enrolled in classes involving in-water training are required to complete a medical questionnaire and may be required to obtain a physicians authorization prior to any in-water training.  A copy of the form can be found under the Forms & Waivers section of our website or by visiting https://tricityscuba.com/forms-and-waivers  Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is a 1 day class.

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. This class is held on the Beaufort, NC trip and classes offered during this trip are Boat, Deep, Wreck, and Advanced Wreck. This is a 2 day class. The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Are you ready to become a deep diver and explore deeper wrecks, coral-encrusted walls, reefs and more? Many exciting dive sites lie in deep waters and the SSI Deep Diver Course will teach you how to get there – safely and with confidence. You will learn how to plan and conduct dives to between 60 and 130 feet deep and earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification. Required Equipment for class: BCD(Buoyancy Control Device, Regulator Set consisting of a 1st Stage, Primary Air Supply 2nd stage, Alternate Air Supply Octopus, Submersible Pressure Gauge(SPG) showing air remaining in tank, all hoses to hook to 1st stage. A computer that measures depth and dive time, weight bag, weights, boots, Mask, fins, snorkel, DSMB, gear bag, antifog, 2 double enders hardware to attach hoses, octo holder, DSMB with spool or reel (Minimum 150’), Slate or Wetnotes Included: SSI Online Deep Diver course, classroom and in-water instruction, certification fees & digital certification card Not included: Rental equipment, air or NITROX fills, entrance or charter fees This class will require the following training components: 1 Online course 1 Classroom session 3 Deep dives (1 deeper then 60 feet, 1 deeper then 80 feet, 1 deeper then 100 feet.  Maximum depth 130feet. Minimum Age 15 and Open Water and Nitrox Certified. Important Registration Information: If you are not already registered with SSI please go to https://my.divessi.com/register and create a FREE mySSI account.  Once registered, we will be able to assign the online training course to your account. Students have one year from the date of registration to complete their course. In-water training for all programs must be completed within six (6) months of the last academic or in-water training session. Students enrolled in classes involving in-water training are required to complete a medical questionnaire and may be required to obtain a physicians authorization prior to any in-water training.  A copy of the form can be found under the Forms & Waivers section of our website or by visiting https://tricityscuba.com/forms-and-waivers Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education.

Monthly dive club meeting meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Social gathering from 6:30-7pm and meeting runs from 7pm-8pm. Meetings consists of guest speakers, dive community upcoming events, as well as seminars. Meeting is held at Dante's Pizza, located at 2900 Cedar Lane Colonial Heights, VA 23834 There is never a cost to attend.

Become a certified React Right Specialty diver React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today! This class is needed prior to SSI Stress & Rescue certification. In the warmer months this class is scheduled on a Friday prior to the 2 day SSI Stress & Rescue Class. Equipment needed for class:  CPR Rescue Mask with O2 inlet, which can be purchased at our shop. We suggest you purchase the Rescue First Aid Kit that we have at the shop for during and after class, so that you have a kit to use when the need arises. Important Registration Information: If you are not already registered with SSI please go to https://my.divessi.com/register and create a FREE mySSI account.  Once registered, we will be able to assign the online training course to your account. Students have one year from the date of registration to complete their course. In-water training for all programs must be completed within six (6) months of the last academic or in-water training session. Students enrolled in classes involving in-water training are required to complete a medical questionnaire and may be required to obtain a physicians authorization prior to any in-water training.  A copy of the form can be found under the Forms & Waivers section of our website or by visiting https://tricityscuba.com/forms-and-waivers Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.