Whether you are looking to learn to dive or simply give diving a go a Try Dive is a great way to take the plunge!
A Try Dive is a one hour session with one of our instructors who will take you into the pool for your first diving experience.
During your dive you will:
A Try Dive is the perfect way to find out if scuba diving is for you and to ask any questions about our club and diving.
The club hires the pool at Westhoughton Leisure Centre on Thursday nights from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Try Dives normally take place on the third Thursday each month. We ask you to arrive 15 minutes early to go through some simple paperwork before going to the pool. All you need to bring is normal swimwear and a T shirt to wear in the water.
Once poolside you will be introduced to your instructor who will show you the scuba kit and will give you a safety briefing before going into the pool for your try dive.
You are welcome to bring anyone with you, they can watch from the poolside.
At the end of your dive you will receive a Try Dive Certificate.
The participant needs to be in good general health. For your safety we cannot allow anyone with a cold to take part in a try dive. We are happy to rearrange if on the day you are unwell.
All participants must complete a medical and liability disclaimer form and for those under 18 the form must be signed by a parent or guardian before the session begins. There is also a consent to photography from for you to complete. Certain medical conditions could require evaluation by your Doctor such as epilepsy, narcolepsy, a heart condition, Diabetes or asthma.
You cannot complete a try dive if you are pregnant.
You need to be a reasonably competent swimmer
The lower age limit allowed by our club is 12 and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (preferably as a Try Diver as well). The smallest size we can accommodate is adult size small.
Try dives cost £15 per person and payment is required to our bank account prior to the event.
Try Dives can be booked through our website.
