Changes to EANx Standards

Use changes to Enriched Air Diver standards to enhance your business!

Are you missing a marketing opportunity following recent changes to the Enriched Air Diver standards?

The minimum age for the PADI Enriched Air Diver course has been revised and amended to 12 years old. This standards change took place in the third quarter 2011 Training Bulletin and is effective immediately.

With the proliferation of effective, economical dive computers on the market, an increasing number of divers are using dive computers to plan their dives. The Enriched Air Diver Specialty course has been updated and revised to now allow instructors to teach the use of nitrox using dive computers, ensuring this popular course remains updated and cutting edge.

As part of this update, the minimum age for students enrolling into the PADI Enriched Air Diver course has been amended to 12 years old, making it a training option for many more families of divers, on holiday or at home.

Recruting New divers - Finnish version

Planning to learn to dive abroad?

Dear PADI Professional In the video clip you will find interesting statistics and information. It is showing that we have a huge potential in the Nordic area and miss opportunities for an increased business. We know historically that a lot of individuals with a Nordic address get certified abroad on vacation etc.

The presentation shows what potential we have and how many entry level students that are certified abroad coming from the Nordic countries.
More information included is:
• Background and history
• Where and how many persons that are certified abroad
• Worldwide certification per capita, all Nordic countries in top and that shows the potential
• How many entry level certification lost 2010 for the countries in Nordic and what is the potential
• Important tips and ideas easy to implement The Power Point presentation is with English text and Norwegian speech.

Posters are sent to all PADI Dive Center/Resorts in the Nordic area. Digital files can be ordered for free if you want to print your own or in another formats.

We can of course not attract them all. But we can increase the business with those holiday makers to be more regular customers. This by showing them clearly and display in the shop at web sites etc, that we can be a source for them to invest in. We can offer a full course, eLearning and referrals, or just some information about training and diving.
If we inform them about what we can offer them many of those customers will seek our services.
Wish you the best of success with the campaign!

PADI’s Tec Revolution Starts Here!

Prepare yourself to teach PADI’s Recreational Rebreather Courses which are due to launch imminently. Whatever your current rebreather credentials you are welcome to take part. Make your life less complicated by becoming 100% PADI!

How can you prepare?

The first step is to attend one of the global events that PADI Staff will be conducting especially for Instructors and Instructor Trainers to become PADI Rebreather Instructors or PADI Instructor Trainers for these courses. There’s also time to prepare by building your number of hours on your selected unit in order to meet the course pre-requisites.

Whether you’re planning to be a PADI Rebreather Instructor or Instructor Trainer you will have the opportunity, as part of the global events, to familiarize yourself with the PADI rebreather courses and how to apply the PADI system to rebreather diving, plus the opportunity to network with industry experts and other rebreather users.

Simply view the initial schedule below of recreational rebreather programs that PADI Pros’ can attend. Spaces will be limited so make sure you register early!

Download the registration forms here, contact your local PADI office, or visit the Pros’ site for further details.

Recreational Rebreather Instructor, Instructor Trainer and Instructor Crossover Global Course Dates



Dates

Location

Program

PADI Office









7-8 September 2011

Gothenburg, Sweden

Instructor Crossover

EMEA



7-8 September 2011

Gothenburg, Sweden

Instructor Trainer

EMEA



9-10 September 2011

Gothenburg, Sweden

Instructor Course

EMEA









12-14 September 2011

Bristol, UK

Instructor Course

EMEA



15-16 September 2011

Bristol, UK

Instructor Crossover

EMEA



15-16 September 2011

Bristol, UK

Instructor Trainer

EMEA









1-2 October 2011

Rancho Santa Margarita, USA

Instructor Crossover

Americas



1-2 October 2011

Rancho Santa Margarita, USA

Instructor Trainer

Americas









10-12 October 2011

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

Instructor Course

EMEA



13-14 October 2011

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

Instructor Crossover

EMEA



13-14 October 2011

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

Instructor Trainer

EMEA









24-26 October 2011

Sydney, Australia

Instructor Crossover

Asia Pacific



27-28 October 2011

Sydney, Australia

Instructor Trainer

Asia Pacific



27-28 October 2011

Sydney, Australia

Instructor Course

Asia Pacific









7-9 November 2011

Orlando, USA

Instructor Crossover

Americas



7-9 November 2011

Orlando, USA

Instructor Trainer

Americas



10-12 November 2011

Orlando, USA

Instructor Course

Americas









14-16 November 2011

Germany

Instructor Course

EMEA



17-18 November 2011

Germany

Instructor Crossover

EMEA



17-18 November 2011

Germany

Instructor Trainer

EMEA









5-7 December 2011

Maldives

Instructor Course

EMEA



8-9 December 2011

Maldives

Instructor Crossover

EMEA



8-9 December 2011

Maldives

Instructor Trainer

EMEA









13-15 February 2012

Philippines

Instructor Course

Asia Pacific



16-17 February 2012

Philippines

Instructor Crossover

Asia Pacific



16-17 February 2012

Philippines

Instructor Trainer

Asia Pacific









20-22 February 2012

Sydney, Australia

Instructor Course

Asia Pacific



23-24 February 2012

Sydney, Australia

Instructor Crossover

Asia Pacific



23-24 February 2012

Sydney, Australia

Instructor Trainer

Asia Pacific









26-28 March 2012

Malta

Instructor Course

EMEA



29-30 March 2012

Malta

Instructor Crossover

EMEA



29-30 March 2012

Malta

Instructor Trainer

EMEA









13-14 May 2012

Orlando, USA

Instructor Course

Americas



15-17 May 2012

Orlando, USA

Instructor Crossover

Americas



15-17 May 2012

Orlando, USA

Instructor Trainer

Americas

For signing up!! Please go to the TecRec blog (see link) or PADI Pro Site.


Details of how to become a Tec Closed Circuit Rebreather Instructor and Tec Instructor Trainer will be announced shortly.

PADI Tribe Now 20 Million Certifications Strong and Growing

Countdown to 20 million diver certifications is celebrated with a trip to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef aboard the MV Spirit of Freedom.

The PADI organization expects to reach a major milestone before the end of third quarter 2011 - its 20 millionth diver certification. To celebrate this occasion, PADI Regional Headquarters around the world are sponsoring the “Countdown to 20 Million” campaign, which will award the diver who earns the 20 millionth certification with a trip to dive Australia’s Great Barrier Reef aboard the MV Spirit of Freedom. The PADI Instructor issuing the 20 millionth certification, as well as the affiliated dive centre or resort, will each also receive a trip to this natural wonder of the world.

“In 1966, Ralph Erickson and John Cronin had an idea about a better way for people to learn to dive. That the PADI organization has grown from the two of them to more than 20 million testifies to the power and wisdom of their vision” says PADI Worldwide Chief Executive Officer Brian Cronin. “It also shows how a mutual passion for diving unites the PADI family around the world. Twenty million certifications only happen because PADI professionals lead diving. I salute their achievement.”

The Countdown to 20 Million campaign includes a comprehensive public relations effort coupled with promotion in PADI digital media outlets and a daily, updated countdown counter at padi.com.

Tourism Queensland has graciously provided the land and air portion of the prize packages to the Great Barrier Reef – the world’s largest reef system and one of the natural wonders of the world – including roundtrip airfare to Cairns, Queensland, Australia, four nights accommodations and excursions to explore the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, a Cuddle a Koala Experience and an Aboriginal Cultural Experience. The MV Spirit of Freedom is generously sponsoring the dive portion of the prize package, which includes a three-day, three-night liveaboard adventure to iconic dive sites like Cod Hole and the Ribbon Reefs, plus a low-level reef flight between Lizard Island and Cairns. The diver receiving the 20 millionth certification will receive a prize package for two and the certifying instructor and affiliated dive centre or resort will each win a trip for one.

“Each of the 135,000 PADI Members around the world not only share a passion for diving and the underwater world, but influence and lead diving in the local community,” says PADI President and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Drew Richardson. “It’s this leadership, backed by passions, interests and convictions, that magnified John and Ralph’s concepts in to a global movement of literally millions of people who identify with PADI. As PADI Divers travel locally and internationally, they look for PADI Dive Centres, Resorts and Professionals because they are reassured by the common connection that unifies us as a family or tribe.”

Visit padi.com for details regarding the Countdown to 20 Million Diver Certifications contest. For additional information, email marketing@padi.co.uk

PADI - The Way the World Learns to Dive®

Ocean Conservation at Play! Project AWARE Launches Global Diver Scavenger Hunt to Aid Marine Debris Crisis

Project AWARE kicks-off its first-ever Global Underwater Scavenger hunt for divers as part of its new Dive Against Debris ocean protection programme.
The year-round programme asks scuba divers to collect underwater debris and log information online in a global effort to prevent marine debris in the future.
The Global Scavenger Hunt adds a game component that runs till August 1st and is a fun way to introduce divers to the activity of submitting data from underwater environments – anytime and anywhere.

"Together with scuba volunteers worldwide, Project AWARE has been organizing clean up dives for 18 years," said Jenny Miller Garmendia, Project AWARE Executive Director. "But the new Dive Against Debris effort strengthens and centralizes underwater data collection efforts globally. This underwater scavenger hunt is a way to introduce that concept and also reward individual divers for their important conservation work."

From now till August 1st 2011, divers anywhere in the world can play Project AWARE's Global Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a Scubapro Diver Duffle Bag packed with fins, mask, snorkel, boots and gloves from Scubapro's new SUB GEAR line, valued at $420. Other prizes include the latest IC14 Intova digital camera with waterproof housing and Project AWARE goodie bags. Any diver who logs debris data using Project AWARE's new online submission form is automatically entered into the scavenger hunt contest. Divers can even track their progress to see if they're in running for top prize on Project AWARE's scavenger hunt leader board.

"The debris data divers collect and report will play a key role in informing, persuading and empowering policy makers to establish and improve integrated solid waste management practices. Our combined data will support policies and strategies for the reduction and management of marine debris," said Garmendia.

For more information about how to get started playing the Project AWARE Global Scavenger hunt or Dive Against Debris program visit http://www.projectaware.org/project/hunt.


For further press information, an interview or images, please contact:
Tiffany Leite, Associate Director Communications & Outreach
Tel: +1949 858 7657 Ext. 2448 – Email: tiffany.leite@projectaware.org.uk
Domino Albert, PR & Communications coordinator
Tel: +44 (0)117 300 7313 - Email: domino.albert@projectaware.org.uk
Joanne Marston, Associate Director, Diver Engagement
Tel: +011 61 2 9454 2890 Ext. 891 – Email: joanne.marston@projectaware.org.au

Project AWARE Foundation is a global movement of scuba divers protecting the ocean planet - one dive at a time. Focused on the critical issues of Sharks in Peril and Marine Debris, Project AWARE empowers thousands of divers in more than 180 countries to work together for a clean, healthy and abundant ocean planet. Project AWARE Foundations is a registered non-profit organization.
www.projectaware.org

Teaching the new PPB Course

PADI's Peak Performance Buoyancy course is PADI's second most popular specialty after Enriched Air. The recently-updated materials incorporate advances in technology (such as the the unique buoyancy control demands of technical diving / CCRs) - as well as cosmetic changes.


Teaching Tips for Peak Performance Buoyancy

Use the new PPB Instructor outline (part no. 70236 rev. 2011) to offer three buoyancy training options:

a buoyancy clinic in the pool
an adventure dive
the two-dive specialty course.

Begin by dialing in the student's weight at the surface. The student should float at eye level while holding a normal breath and having an empty, or near-empty BC. Be sure to have a variety of weights nearby to make adjustments. It's important to repeat this exercise at the end of the dive when the student has 750-500 psi.

The next step is to have the diver fine-tune weighting by positioning and distributing weights for different applications, for example:


A wall dive: head-up, feet-down position (weights placed towards the middle of the back).


Taking photos: slightly head-down, feet-up position (position weights towards the chest away from the hips and/or adjust tank position tank higher or lower in the BCD).


Using a CCR: rebreathers should be at minimal loop volume and the top of the diver’s head should float level with the surface.
Have divers try different weight configurations while performing simple skill challenges. Some supplies you may find helpful to have on hand:


Hula hoop(s)
Ankle weights
Rope
Toypedo
Small plastic toy
Underwater camera



Suspend the hula hoop in the water using the rope and weights and have divers swim through it. Or, suspend a plastic toy in the water and have divers hover next to it / take photos of it. Challenge divers to throw the toypedo around without touching the bottom (while hovering or swimming).

Don't forget to repeat the buoyancy check at the surface (described above) at the end of your confined water session.

We recently published a PPB teaching tips article in the Surface Interval e-newsletter. Read the complete Surface Interval article. Additional game and skill practice ideas are included in the new instructor guide (product no. 70236 version 2.0 from 2011)


Did You Know...?

You can integrate the PPB specialty into the Open Water course. It requires some additional skills and one extra dive.* See page 33 of the 2011 PADI Instructor manual for details. Please note, you may only integrate one specialty course with Open Water.

2011 instructor manual page 33
You can also introduce the PPB adventure dive after dive four of Open Water.* Most new divers need a little extra buoyancy practice and you can start them on the path to adventures in diving. In a recent reader survey, PPB ranked as one of the top four adventure dives.

* There is a limit of three training dives per day. You can only add the PPB dive if the student completed (at least) OW dives one and two on the previous day.