Scuba is easier than you think! Most anyone can do it!

All classes include instruction scuba equipment and air fills. Books and other required equipment, unless noted are additional. Please call us for pricing and additional questions.

Introduction to SCUBA: We offer a fun 4 hour class that introduces you to scuba. We spend about 2 hours in the classroom and then 2 hours in the pool. This class includes all equipment; all you need to bring is your swimsuit and ready for an adventure! We also offer group discounts. This is a great option for birthday parties, scout troops and clubs. If you decide to continue with Open Water classes, you will receive a discount on that class.

Open Water:Our format is different: we offer classes over 2 weekends and will have you diving faster than anywhere else. We train you how to dive up to 60 feet and teach you the skills you need to dive anywhere. We give you information where to dive in the Puget Sound, what kinds of life there is to see, and introduce you to the exciting world under the waves. Our staff works with you 1 on 1 to make sure that you are prepared to dive not only in Puget Sound but in warm water too. The class includes instruction, pool and open water dives, BCD, Scuba unit, gauges and computer, weight and a wetsuit for diving in Puget Sound. At the conclusion of the class, you will receive a card from PADI certifying you to dive anywhere in the world. We start private classes anytime, based on your schedule.

We also do warm water referrals and accept referrals for check out dives in Puget Sound.

Class start dates for 2008: Feb 1, March 7, April 4, May 9, June 6, July 11, August 1, September 12, October 3, November 7 and December 5.

Scuba Reviews: Has it been a while since you have been in the water, certified in warm or fresh water or just want to update you skills? Sign up for a scuba review. This class is custom tailored for you and can include a classroom session, pool dives and at least one open water dive with an instructor or dive master. We teach these classes at your request.

Adventure Diver: We like to teach this class right after completing Open Water certification, but you can start any time. We have 1 night in the classroom to prepare you for 5 different dives: Deep and Navigation, and 3 other dives of your choice which can include drift, wreck, dry suit, boat, search and recovery, peak performance buoyancy, underwater naturalist or underwater photography. We also brief you on boat diving in the Puget Sound. Our staff then takes you out in Puget Sound. Our students say this is their favorite class because there are no skills...just diving and having fun! It is a great class to help you build confidence and make you a stronger diver. We teach this class monthly. 2008 dates are: Jan 25, Feb 22, March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, Jul 25, Sept 26, Oct 31, Nov 28.

Rescue Diver: We offer the new PADI Rescue Diver course. This class teaches you what to do in case of an emergency while diving. It not only tells you what you should do to save yourself but others you might be diving with. We spend 2-3 night in the classroom and pool discussing and practicing these skills, then 2 days in the open water with the opportunity to actually "rescue" someone. We offer this class 4 times a year so call us for dates. Our next rescue class is August 7th.

Emergency First Response: This is a first aid/CPR class with a twist...we not only teach you what to do if someone isn't breathing but also how to handle other emergencies...not just diving related ones. This class (or a valid CPR/First aid card) is required to complete Rescue Diver. We run this class in conjuntion with Rescue Diver course.

Specialties: We do certifications in specialties including Enriched Air, Deep, Dry Suit, Night, Boat, Navigation, Wreck, Drift, Equipment, Fish ID, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, and the new Digital Underwater Photography certification. We do a different class each month so call the store to find out what is available this month. We offer Nitrox every month, and other specialties by request.

Master Scuba Diver: Want it…Live it…Dive It! Take the Master Scuba Diver challenge! Join the best of the best in recreational diving. Explore the underwater world like never before. Live the dive lifestyle. Up to it? Master Scuba Diver is PADI’s highest non professional recreational diving certification. This is what the best of the best reach for, because the dive possibilities are endless. To become a Master Scuba Diver, you must log 50 dives and complete the following PADI courses:

Open Water Diver

Advanced Open Water Diver

Rescue Diver, with CPR/First Aid

Five PADI Specialty Diver Courses

Prestige isn’t easy to earn, but it is certainly well worth it. As a Master Scuba Diver, you’ll have a whole new level of training and experience, whether you’re diving Puget Sound, or exploring exciting dive environments around the world.

If you complete your Master Scuba Diver certification in 2008, PADI will reward your efforts with a customized wall certificate and embroidered Master Scuba Diver backpack. Additional bonus for earning your Master Scuba Diver with A-2-Z includes:

Free Air fills

Recognition on the A-2-Z MSD wall of fame

Invitation to staff/MSD only events

$5 nitrox fills

Special Discounts on future classes and equipment

Divemaster: Put your dive experience to work helping new students and experienced divers alike. To start this class with us, you must have 25 logged dives, completed PADI Rescue diver or equivalent, all your own gear and 18 years old. We would take you for a test dive, to rate your experience before you start this course. You will be in the classroom for 6-8 weeks, and must complete an internship of 2 open water classes, and one AOW or Rescue. It takes approximately 3-4 months to complete.

Assistant Instructor Training: This intensive training is over 3 weekends and involves a lot of independant study, classroom instruction, pool training and evaluations in open water. You must be a PADI certified divemaster and have over 60 logged dives. While it is not a requirement, we also request that you have worked actively with classes as a divemaster for over 6 months. Once completing this course and passed all required sections, you can apply directly to PADI to be an AI or continue your training with a PADI course director to become an Open Water Scuba Instructor.

High School Senior Project Program: Are you a high school senior or know someone who is? You can do your senior project with A-2-Z Scuba. Give us a call and talk to us about your project and we can help put together an outstanding program.