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Learn to Dive at Tom's Dive and Swim

Store Hours:
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

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Beginner Scuba - Open Water

Tom's Dive & Ski Scuba diving classesLearn to Dive: Open Water - First Level

SSI Open Water Diver CardAt Tom's Dive & Swim learning to dive is easy and convenient. We offer four different open water classes to accommodate your schedule. The Monday-Wednesday course, the Tuesday - Thursday course, the Weekend course, and private classes. All pool and lecture work is conducted onsite at Tom's Facility.

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Here's how it works.

Step 1 Choose a schedule and class start date.
Step 2 $50 deposit reserves your spot.
To register call (512) 451-3425
Step 3 Pick up the books and video
(recommended at least one week before the class).
Step 4 Get ready to have fun!
of all our class schedules

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY COURSE $ 199

Books - $59 (includes class books, dive table, video or dvd)

  Monday Evening Wednesday Evening Saturday Sunday
Week 1 6:30 - 10:30
Pool / Lecture
6:30 - 10:30
Pool / Lecture
   
Week 2 6:30 - 10:30
Pool / Lecture
6:30 - 10:30
Pool / Lecture
8am - 2pm
Lake Travis Dives
8am - 2pm
Lake Travis Dives

Click for Class Start DatesThe Monday - Wednesday course is one of the evening class schedules offered. The class meets Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-10:30pm for two weeks. This schedule gives you lots of classroom and pool time which increases your confidence and comfort level. The second weekend on both Saturday and Sunday the class will meet at Lake Travis from approximately 8:00am. to 2:00pm.

Required Items

  • Please fill out a medical release form.Printable Version
    (p.s. You don't have to see the doctor unless you check "yes" to any medical history problems) and IF you need to see the doctor bring these Physicians Guidelines with you.
  • Class books & Video (you need to view the video and do the review questions for chapters 1-3 before classes start).
  • Bathing suit and a towel.
  • Mask, fins, snorkel and boots for the first day of class. Take advantage of your 10% student discount and allow us to professionally fit you.

SSI Open Water Diver Card

TUESDAY-THURSDAY COURSE $ 199

Books - $59 (includes class books, dive table, video or dvd)

  Tuesday Evening Thursday Evening Saturday Sunday
Week 1 6:30 - 10:30
Pool / Lecture
6:30 - 10:30
Pool / Lecture
   
Week 2 6:30 - 10:30
Pool / Lecture
6:30 - 10:30
Pool / Lecture
8am - 2pm
Lake Travis Dives
8am - 2pm
Lake Travis Dives

Click for Class Start DatesThe Tuesday - Thursday course is the second of the evening class schedules offered. The class meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm-10:30pm for two weeks. This schedule gives you lots of classroom and pool time which increases your confidence and comfort level. The second weekend on both Saturday and Sunday the class will meet at Lake Travis from approximately 8:00am. to 2:00pm.

Required Items

  • Please fill out a medical release form.Printable Version
    (p.s. You don't have to see the doctor unless you check "yes" to any medical history problems) and If you need to see the doctor bring these Physicians Guidelines with you.
  • Class books & Video (you need to view the video and do the review questions for chapters 1-3 before classes start).
  • Bathing suit and a towel.
  • Mask, fins, snorkel and boots for the first day of class. Take advantage of your 10% student discount and allow us to professionally fit you.

SSI Open Water CertificationWEEKEND COURSE $ 199

Books - $59 (includes class books, dive table, video or dvd)

 

  Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 1  6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Pool / Lecture
9:00 am- 6:30 pm
Pool / Lecture
9:00 am- 6:30pm
Pool / Lecture
Week 2  
8am - 2pm
Lake Travis Dives
8am - 2pm
Lake Travis Dives

Click for Class Start DatesThe two-weekend course is ideal for folks with conflicts during the work week. This is the shortest open water class offered. This condensed schedule requires a substantial amount of work done outside of class. So break out the books early. The first weekend of this schedule consists of pool and lecture work. The meeting times are as follows: Friday 6:00-8:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-6:30pm and Sunday 9:00am - 6:30pm The second weekend class meets from 8:00am- 2:00pm at Lake Travis for the check out dives.

Required Items

  • Please fill out a medical release form.Printable Version (p.s. You don't have to see the doctor unless you check "yes" to any medical history problems) and If you need to see the doctor bring these Physicians Guidelines with you.
  • Class books & Video (you need to view the video and do the review questions for all chapters before classes start)
  • Bathing suit and a towel.
  • Mask, fins, snorkel and boots for the first day of class. Take advantage of your 10% student discount and allow us to professionally fit you.

PRIVATE & HOME STUDY CLASSES $ 400

Books - $59 (includes class books, dive table, video or dvd)

We customize our schedule to meet yours. The private and home study classes allow for a more personal one-on-one teaching environment. To complete your open water certification you must have approximately 12 to 16 hours of pool and lecture work and two half days at the lake or Aquarena Springs. The pool and lecture work is done at Tom's facility and the dives are logged at Lake Travis or Aquarena Springs. Aquarena Springs has a $30/day charge (paid to Aquarena Springs)

Required Items

  • Please fill out a medical release form. (p.s. You don't have to see the doctor unless you check "yes" to any medical history problems) and If you need to see the doctor bring these Physicians Guidelines with you.
  • Class books & Video (you need to view the video and do the review questions for all chapters before classes start)
  • Bathing suit and a towel.
  • Mask, fins, snorkel and boots for the first day of class. Take advantage of your 10% student discount and allow us to professionally fit you.

 Printable Version of this page.
 
 

SSI Lost Card Replacement Form - fill it out and bring it in.

Parental Release Form - Children under the age of 15 must bring this form filled out.

To Register call (512) 451-3425


Tom's Dive and Swim | 5909 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78757 | 512.451.3425 | Fax: 512.451.4607 |
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