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Andy's Sport Shop offers a full line of scuba diving equipment sales,
service, rental, and instruction. Our knowledgeable staff will
take their time to fit you to the right equipment to fulfill your needs.
We offer sales and service of Aqua Lung, Apeks, SeaQuest, Deep See, Sherwood, Genesis, Akona, Zeagle, Suunto, and Henderson equipment. Scuba Service Regulator overhaul (first and second stage) plus parts-$32.00 Octo overhaul plus parts-$14.00 Steel and aluminum visual plus-$10.00 Hydro test aluminum-$23.00 Hydro test steel-$25.00 Aluminum air fill-$7.00 Steel air fill-$8.00 Nitrox fill up to 38%-$15.00 Regulator set-up, test, and adjust bench fee-$18.00 Tank valve overhaul plus parts-$19.00 BC inspection-$14.00 BC overhaul plus parts-$25.00 All New Air Fill Cards! 10 fills for $50.00 (high or low pressure tanks) 20 fills for $100.00 (high or low pressure tanks)
We also offer full instruction from basic open water diver to advanced tri-mix diver through NAUI and TDI. Upcoming classes: (scroll down for class cost and descriptions) Dry Suit Diver - June 27, 2008 Introduction to Technical Diving - begins July 1, 2008 Basic Open Water Scuba Diver - begins July 15, 2008 Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures - begins July 16, 2008 Advanced Scuba Diver - July 18-20, 2008
Our next basic open water certification course begins on July 15, 2008. Please call us here at Andy's Sport Shop to pre-register for this course at 978-343-6330. Basic Scuba Course Description We welcome your interest in the exciting sport of scuba diving. If you decide to enroll in this course and become a certified diver, you will eventually see and do many things, which will take you far beyond your wildest dreams and expectations. Imagine for example, the excitement of exploring one of the world's many ancient shipwrecks, spear fishing for you dinner, photographing breathtaking underwater scenes, or swimming with dolphins. These adventures are just a few of the many that await you, and although they cannot be adequately described, the certainly can me experienced by the certified diver! Make plans to join us now! To become a "certified" diver, you must take an approved scuba diving course offered by any one of a number of different agencies - among them is NAUI. The NAUI Scuba Diver certification course has been approved by NAUI. It was designed to provide students with the knowledge and skill needed to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of scuba diving. Anyone with ordinary swimming skills, normal health and physical fitness, and the ambition and desire to do so can gain scuba certification by taking and fulfilling all the requirements of this course. Those students who successfully complete the course receive a NAUI Scuba Diver certification card (also referred to as a "C" card). This card, which never needs to be renewed and is recognized throughout the world is, along with your newly acquired knowledge and skills, necessary to safely enter into the exciting underwater world of the scuba diver. COURSE INFORMATION The NAUI scuba diver course takes place at the Fitchburg YMCA. The course consists of seven classroom and pool sessions, and meets from 5:45p.m. until 9:30p.m. every Tuesday night. You will introduced to you instructor the first night of the course. Additionally, two days of open water work are required; the dates and times for the open water portion of the course are discussed and arranged during the course. The price of the course is $295.00 and includes the following: 1. NAUI course registration fee 2. Course textbook - NAUI Scuba Diver 3. NAUI Dive Tables 4. Use of the following pieces of equipment for pool and open water work: Scuba Tank, Regulator, Octopus Regulator, Pressure Gauge, Depth Gauge, Buoyancy Compensator, Wetsuit Jacket, Pants, Hood, and Mitts, Weight Belt, and Weights On the first night of the course, each student should bring a pen or pencil, small notebook or pad of paper, a bathing suit, a t-shirt, and a towel. Since we will be doing work in the pool (even on the first night, it is recommended that the students avoid having a heavy meal before coming to class. Beginning with the second session, each student will need to bring, in addition to the items just mentioned above, their own mask, snorkel (with snorkel keeper), fins, and wetsuit booties. ENROLLING IN THE COURSE To ensure that each student receives the maximum benefit from the training provided in this course, enrollment is limited to a maximum of 14 students; this is done on a first come, first serve basis. AGE REQUIREMENT: The student must be at least 13 years old at the start of the course. Parental consent is required for students under the age of 18. PRE-REGISTRATION: To guarantee yourself a place in the next available course, you can pre-register by submitting $100.00 deposit (which is credited toward the course fee). Checks are made payable to the course instructor. Only the first 14 people who pre-register will be guaranteed a place in the next course. Please note; however, that this deposit can only be refunded if a doctor certifies that you have a medical condition, which prohibits you from participating in dive activities. Any individual who simply does not show up for the course after having pre-registered will forfeit the $100.00 deposit. SCUBA MEDICAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE: As with any sport, scuba diving can place physical demands on your body. Scuba diving with certain medical conditions (known or unknown to the diver) can, under certain conditions, cause specific medical problems. For this reason, all course enrollees are required to fill our a Medical History Questionnaire. Based on the results of this questionnaire, a medical examination by a physician my be waved or required. Basic Scuba Course Description We welcome your interest in the exciting sport of scuba diving. If you decide to enroll in this course and become a certified diver, you will eventually see and do many things, which will take you far beyond your wildest dreams and expectations. Imagine for example, the excitement of exploring one of the world's many ancient shipwrecks, spear fishing for you dinner, photographing breathtaking underwater scenes, or swimming with dolphins. These adventures are just a few of the many that await you, and although they cannot be adequately described, the certainly can me experienced by the certified diver! Make plans to join us now! To become a "certified" diver, you must take an approved scuba diving course offered by any one of a number of different agencies - among them is NAUI. The NAUI Scuba Diver certification course has been approved by NAUI. It was designed to provide students with the knowledge and skill needed to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of scuba diving. Anyone with ordinary swimming skills, normal health and physical fitness, and the ambition and desire to do so can gain scuba certification by taking and fulfilling all the requirements of this course. Those students who successfully complete the course receive a NAUI Scuba Diver certification card (also referred to as a "C" card). This card, which never needs to be renewed and is recognized throughout the world is, along with your newly acquired knowledge and skills, necessary to safely enter into the exciting underwater world of the scuba diver. COURSE INFORMATION The NAUI scuba diver course takes place at the Fitchburg YMCA. The course consists of seven classroom and pool sessions, and meets from 5:45p.m. until 9:30p.m. every Tuesday night. You will introduced to you instructor the first night of the course. Additionally, two days of open water work are required; the dates and times for the open water portion of the course are discussed and arranged during the course. The price of the course is $295.00 and includes the following: 1. NAUI course registration fee 2. Course textbook - NAUI Scuba Diver 3. NAUI Dive Tables 4. Use of the following pieces of equipment for pool and open water work: Scuba Tank, Regulator, Octopus Regulator, Pressure Gauge, Depth Gauge, Buoyancy Compensator, Wetsuit Jacket, Pants, Hood, and Mitts, Weight Belt, and Weights On the first night of the course, each student should bring a pen or pencil, small notebook or pad of paper, a bathing suit, a t-shirt, and a towel. Since we will be doing work in the pool (even on the first night, it is recommended that the students avoid having a heavy meal before coming to class. Beginning with the second session, each student will need to bring, in addition to the items just mentioned above, their own mask, snorkel (with snorkel keeper), fins, and wetsuit booties. ENROLLING IN THE COURSE To ensure that each student receives the maximum benefit from the training provided in this course, enrollment is limited to a maximum of 14 students; this is done on a first come, first serve basis. AGE REQUIREMENT: The student must be at least 13 years old at the start of the course. Parental consent is required for students under the age of 18. PRE-REGISTRATION: To guarantee yourself a place in the next available course, you can pre-register by submitting $100.00 deposit (which is credited toward the course fee). Checks are made payable to the course instructor. Only the first 14 people who pre-register will be guaranteed a place in the next course. Please note; however, that this deposit can only be refunded if a doctor certifies that you have a medical condition, which prohibits you from participating in dive activities. Any individual who simply does not show up for the course after having pre-registered will forfeit the $100.00 deposit. SCUBA MEDICAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE: As with any sport, scuba diving can place physical demands on your body. Scuba diving with certain medical conditions (known or unknown to the diver) can, under certain conditions, cause specific medical problems. For this reason, all course enrollees are required to fill our a Medical History Questionnaire. Based on the results of this questionnaire, a medical examination by a physician my be waved or required. TDI - Introduction to Technical Diving This program introduces students to technical diving. The objective of this course is to familiarize students with technical equipment configurations, enhance openwater skills and introduce students to advanced gas planning. How you do in this program may be a good indication if technical diving is for you. This course is a no-decompression program. All dives will be no-decompression dives. If already certified, students are permitted to use nitrox mixes. Qualifications: Upon successful completion of this course graduates may plan and conduct dives that approximate activities in this course using technical equipment configurations. Graduates may also enroll in the TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures course. A portion of this program’s tuition may be applied towards the Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures course. Student Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years old Advanced Diver certification Minimum 25 logged dives Course Content: 3 Classroom Sessions 3 Dives (1 Pool and 2 Openwater Dives) Note: Openwater dives may be conducted from a boat for the cost of the charter Cost: $175.00 Includes pool, C-Card & wall certificate Required Equipment Tanks: adequate size, properly labeled, cleaned if required Optional – pony bottle, H or Y valve, doubles w/manifold Regulator(s) Primary & alternate second stage on Primary tank Depth Gauge/Bottom Timer or Dive Computer Buoyancy Compensator – appropriate for equipment configuration Appropriate Exposure Protection Cutting Tool – knife, shears Reel, Spool Lift Bag Slate Note: Dives will be planned based on individual student’s tank(s) volume
TDI – Advanced Nitrox & Decompression Procedures These courses are combined to take maximum advantage of each individual course. This course examines the theory, methods and procedures for planned decompression diving using nitrox mixes for decompression. The objectives of this program are to train divers how to plan and conduct staged decompression dives not exceeding 150 feet and the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for utilizing nitrox mixes from 21% to 100% oxygen. You will be presented thorough explanation of technical equipment & configurations, appropriate dive planning and gas management. Qualifications: Upon successful completion of this program graduates may engage in staged decompression dives using nitrox mixes from 21% to 100% oxygen for optimal mixes to a depth of 150 feet. Graduates may enroll in the Extended Range or Entry Level Trimix course. A portion of this program’s tuition may be applied to the Extended Range or Entry Level Trimix course. Student Prerequisites: Minimum 18 years old Nitrox Diver certification Minimum 25 logged dives Course Content: 5 Classroom Sessions 6 Dives (1 Pool, 1 Shore Dive and 4 Boat Dives) Note: The 6 dives are the minimum, more dives may be required Note: The 2 boat charters and nitrox mixes are not included Cost: $595.00 Includes pool, C-Card & wall certificate Required Equipment: Primary Tank(s) adequate size, properly labeled, cleaned if required Deco Tank(s) adequate size, properly labeled, cleaned if required with SPG Regulator(s) Primary & alternate second stage on Primary tank Submersible pressure gauge required on primary tank(s) Depth Gauge/Bottom Timer or Dive Computer Buoyancy Compensator – appropriate for equipment configuration Appropriate Exposure Protection Jon Line Cutting Tool – knife, shears Reel, Spool Lift Bag Slate Note: Dives will be planned based on individual student’s tank(s) volume Dry Suit Diver Cost: $135.00 ** Where: Fitchburg State College Time: 6:00 PM Date: June 27, 2008 Instructor: Mark Bowers For more information please contact:
Andy’s Sport Shop 216 Daniels Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 978-343-6330 www.andyssportshop.com ** Included with Dry Suit purchase
Now that you
have completed your basic scuba diving course and you have done
some diving, you may be interested in gaining additional diving
skills and experience. You may also be interested in learning
how to navigate underwater so you don’t have to keep coming to
the surface to see where you are! Taking the NAUI Advanced Scuba
Diver course will help you gain the additional experiences and
skills you are looking for.
CERTIFICATION COURSE
INTRODUCTION
Now that you
have completed your basic scuba diving
course and you have done some diving,
you may be interested in gaining
additional diving skills and experience.
You may also be interested in learning
how to navigate underwater so you don’t
have to keep coming to the surface to
see where you are! Taking the NAUI
Advanced Scuba Diver course will help
you gain the additional experiences and
skills you are looking for.
The NAUI
Advanced Scuba course is designed for
the newer diver who wishes to try other
types of diving and to become proficient
at underwater navigation. In this course
you will be taught both natural and
compass navigation, learn how to plan
and conduct safe deeper diving, plan and
conduct a wreck dive (no penetration),
and learn how to plan for and actually
dive at night which is a fantastic
experience. You will also learn the
procedures used to conduct safe boat
dives, recover objects underwater with
the use of a lift bag! You will conduct
a total of six dives during this course.
COURSE INFORMATION
The next
NAUI Advanced Scuba
Diver course begins
July 18, 2008
and will be
held at Andy’s
Sport Shop in Fitchburg.
The course consists of
two classroom sessions
and three days of
diving.
The price of the NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver course is $ 295.00 . Your tuition pays for the classroom and open water instruction, a rental tank for the Saturday dives,
and your certification materials.
This price does
not include the price of
the boat dive.
ENROLLING IN THE COURSE
To ensure that each student receives
the maximum
benefit from
the training
provided in
this course,
enrollment is
limited to a
maximum of
6
students;
this is done
on a first
come, first
served
basis.
AGE REQUIREMENT: The student must be at least 15 years old at the start of the course. Parental consent is required for students under the age of 18. PREREGISTRATION: To guarantee yourself a place in the next available course, you can preregister by submitting a $150.00 deposit (which is credited toward the course fee). Checks are made payable to the course instructor. Only the first 6 people who preregister will be guaranteed a place in the next course. Along with your paid deposit, you will receive a preregistration packet, which contains additional course information, course forms, and course study material (textbook and tables). Please note, however, that this deposit can only be refunded if a doctor certifies that you have a medical condition, which prohibits you from participating in diving activities. Any individual who simply does not show up for the course after having preregistered will forfeit the $150.00 deposit. SCUBA MEDICAL HISTORY QUESTIONAIRE: As with any sport, scuba diving can place physical demands on your body. Scuba diving with certain medical conditions (known or unknown to the diver) can, under certain conditions, cause specific medical problems. For this reason, all course enrollees are required to fill out a Medical History Questionnaire. Based on the results of this questionnaire, a medical examination by a physician may be waved, or required.
Tanks – 2, BC, Regulator, Weights, Full Wet or Dry Suit, Fins, Depth Gauge, Pressure Gauge, Timing Device, Dive Flag*, U/W Slate, Primary Dive Light, Backup Dive Light, Personal Dive Marker, Compass**, Save-A-Dive-Kit, Logbook
* Each student will need to bring a dive flag for the Saturday dive
** Inspect your compass prior to training to make sure it is functioning properly!
TO PREREGISTER, OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
ANDY'S SPORT SHOP
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