New to scuba diving? Take the plunge with us!
If you’ve never scuba dived before, we highly recommend you do a Try Dive first to see if diving is for you.
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If you’ve given it a go, and want to learn how to dive, we can help you! (Please note that we will not be running another Ocean Diver course until late in 2025)
Your first qualification is Ocean Diver. In 6 theory lessons, 5 pool lessons, and 4 open water lessons, you’ll learn:
- How to assemble and disassemble your scuba kit
- How to safely enter, exit, and manoeuvre underwater
- Basic life saving skills
- How being underwater affects the human body
- How to safely dive to 20 metres underwater
How Much Will It Cost
Whilst the training is delivered by volunteers, there are some costs associated with learning to dive
- BSAC HQ Annual Member Fee – £65.50
- Leeds SCUBA Club joining fee – £22.00
- Leeds SCUBA Club (BSAC 115) Annual Membership – £130.00
- A one off payment of £100.00 to cover pool fees, equipment and instruction
- Purchase of an Ocean Diver Training Pack – £45.00 (plus £3 p&p)
For these costs, you get
- Diver Training Manual and Training Materials
- Worldwide Scuba Diving Insurance provided through BSAC
- Subscription to SCUBA magazine, providing advice, tips, trips, and reviews
- Subsidised pool access on club nights (normally £10)
- Free equipment rental for duration of Diver Training
- Subsidised equipment rental after qualification
- Discount at local Dive Shops
What Gear Will I Need
For try dives, just a swimming costume and t-shirt you don’t mind getting wet.
For Ocean Diver, the club will provide all equipment where possible, or recommend dive shops where you can rent high quality, reliable equipment. The pool can be quite cool so a t shirt or a wetsuit is desirable.
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Leeds SCUBA Club3 days agoA fantastic night in the deep pool prepping Dan and Sophie for their first open water dives taking place this weekend. Our 6m pool is great for dry suit familiarisation. Alongside this - but hiding from the photographer! - we had sport divers practising CBL and Rescue Breaths in preparation for their training this weekend. Its going to be a busy bank holiday for our branch
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Leeds SCUBA Club1 week agoOur Easter raffle is being drawn today if anyone wants any last minute tickets:
Leeds Scuba Club
🌟🐣EASTER Hamper 🐣🌟
Win this lovely Easter chocolate hamper and support the club to raise some much needed funds. The hamper includes a large Flake Easter egg, a box of Maltesers Teasers, 5 Lindt bunnies and some hot chocolate sachets.
£1 for 1 number
£5 for 10 numbers!
It is £1 per go but if you buy 5 numbers you will get 5 extra for free!
The winner will be drawn on Friday 11th April.
Pay by:
Cash - to Victoria
PayPal (using friends and family option) -
https://www.paypal.me/victoriaheronbank
Club bank account - message Victoria for the bank details
Leeds SCUBA Club2 weeks agoWell done Sophie and Dan for extending your existing Ocean Diver skills by now wearing a hood and gloves.
Next session - drysuit!
In two weeks’ time you’ll be getting ready for your first open water dive. Exciting times!
We are fortunate that we have a beautiful 5.5m deep pool to train in.
If you would like to share this facility any time, just send a message.
We are based at the Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds.
#BSAC #bsacdiverst Leeds SCUBA Club3 weeks agoWell - that was a well-attended AGM last night!
Thanks to all of those who came along to show their support.
Congratulations to Vicky for being awarded the ‘Diver of the Year’ trophy - in recognition of her contribution to organising dives for all levels of divers.
Well done Vicky!
Also Steve now has a new t shirt to remind him of his job at the club.
Last night we welcomed the new committee for 2025/6.
Looking forward to an interesting and fruitful year, here at Leeds SCUBA Club (BSAC 115)!!
#bsac Leeds SCUBA Club3 weeks agoWhat and When?
At 7.30pm tonight it is our Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The Agenda and previous minutes (2024 AGM and SGM) have already been sent out on WA Broadcast.
Where?
Venue: The Stadium Building, John Charles Centre for Sport
Room: Parkside
Who?
All members please come along and have a say in the future of YOUR dive club. Although an AGM doesn’t sound very exciting, we are going to discuss things that will potentially affect you in the future too.
See you later!
