Ice Diving

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty course teaches you the skills needed to protect yourself and other divers. You’ll learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents, and you’ll be taught practical techniques for conducting rescues and providing emergency care. Through a combination of pool and open-water practice sessions, you’ll become well-prepared and confident in handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you’ll earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – Recreational Track. Tentative start date: January 9, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to club resources and suitable conditions. A second session is scheduled for December 2027.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – Instructor Specialty Track. Tentative start date: January 16, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants are to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant eligibility, and suitable conditions. PRO track by application. Before the program begins, verify candidates’ requirements and professional status, applicable training methods, the availability of a trainer qualified in the specific specialty, and the center’s availability. The date is a tentative planning window.

This program provides the skills and knowledge needed to dive safely and comfortably under surface ice. You will learn the specific requirements for closed environment diving, communication techniques and methods, and specific equipment used for diving under the ice. After completing this program, you will earn the SSI Ice Diving Specialty certification.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – Recreational Track. Tentative start date: January 23, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants are to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant eligibility, and suitable conditions.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – Instructor Specialty Track. Tentative start date: January 24, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants are to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant eligibility, and suitable conditions. PRO track by application. Before the program begins, verify candidates’ requirements and professional status, applicable training methods, the availability of a trainer qualified in the specific specialty, and the center’s availability. The date is a tentative planning window.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – PRO Track. Tentative start date: January 30, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant requirements, and suitable conditions.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – Recreational Track. Tentative start date: February 6, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant eligibility, and suitable conditions.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – XR Track. Tentative start date: February 20, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant requirements, and suitable conditions. The track will be activated based on available candidates and resources.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – Instructor Specialty Track. Tentative start date: February 27, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant eligibility, and suitable conditions. PRO track by application. Before the program begins, verify the requirements and professional status of candidates, applicable training methods, the availability of a trainer qualified in the specific specialty, and the center’s availability. The date is a provisional planning window.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – Recreational Track. Tentative start date: March 6, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants are to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant eligibility, and suitable conditions.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – Instructor Specialty Track. Tentative start date: March 13, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant eligibility, and suitable conditions. PRO track by application. Before the program begins, verify the requirements and professional status of candidates, applicable training methods, the availability of a trainer qualified in the specific specialty, and the center’s availability. The date is a tentative planning window.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – Recreational Track. Tentative start date: March 20, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants are to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant eligibility, and suitable conditions.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – PRO Track. Tentative start date: March 27, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant eligibility, and suitable conditions. Application-based program, with continuation scheduled for April 2027.

PSS 2027 Training Plan – Recreational Track. Tentative start date: April 10, 2027. This date is for planning purposes only and does not represent the entire duration of the course. Subsequent sessions, schedules, lead instructor, fees, and number of participants to be confirmed. Course activation is subject to the availability of certified instructors, participant requirements, and suitable conditions.