If you’re aged 8 years old or over and looking for pool based action-packed fun, then the PADI Seal Team course is the one for you! You’ll learn the basics of scuba diving while having lots of fun; playing underwater games and meeting new friends.
When your child enrolls on the PADI Seal Team course, they will receive a great activity pack so they can start having fun and preparing for their pool sessions straight away.
They will complete a series of ‘Aquamissions’ in a pool with one of our instructors, learning new skills and having lots of underwater fun. Your child will enjoy learning some of the basic scuba diving skills, such as breathing underwater, recovering a regulator and swimming around experiencing the sensation of being weightless.
The focus is on fun, so they’ll even get to play some underwater games too!
Having completed their Seal Team Aquamissions they will become a PADI Seal Team member which will allow them to complete Speciality Aquamissions and work towards becoming a PADI Master Seal Team member.
Price
Basic Course: £215
Standard Course: £245
Deluxe Course: £289
Executive Option: additional £100 on Basic, Standard or Deluxe Course fee.
Elite Option: We’ll come to you! For an additional £150* on the Basic, Standard or Deluxe Course fee we’ll complete the training at your own facilities.
*Special rates apply for schools; please get in touch for full details.
Pre-requisites
Min Age: 8 years old
Medically Fit: Complete this Medical Statement and have GP countersign if required.
Ability: No previous experience required. Being comfortable in the water and of a reasonable fitness is an advantage.
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Knowledge Development
As part of the PADI Seal Team Course, your child will receive an activity pack full of fun and games so they know what’s coming! This will be reviewed before getting into the water so the instructor can answer any questions before putting the theory into practice in the pool.
The emphasis is on fun with lots of fun puzzles and games to help introduce the skills in a fun way.
Skills Practice
This is what you’ve been waiting for – the pool sessions! Over the course of 4 pool sessions your child will complete the PADI Seal Team ‘Aquamissions’ gradually learning new scuba diving skills while playing and having loads of underwater fun! Each pool session will last approximately 1.5 hours (in water) allowing plenty of time to enjoy themselves in the new underwater world.
We’ll provide everything you need. We pride ourselves on ensuring there are no hidden costs.
Comfort is everything in Scuba Diving, just like in any other sport. For that reason, we recommend you purchase your own mask and snorkel to enhance your comfort from the very beginning of the adventure. These are included on the ‘Standard’ and ‘Deluxe’ course options at over 20% discount!
Masks are designed to fit a range of face shapes – one size does not fit all! For that reason, we do not offer discounts on specific models, rather the whole TUSA mask range available. Some models can even be fitted with prescription lenses, adding to the feeling of confidence and comfort in the underwater world.
We offer a total of 6 hours in the pool, spread over 4 pool sessions. Each pool session lasts up to 3 hours (with up to 1.5 hours ‘in water’) and take place on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon at Macclesfield or Congleton Leisure Centres.
With one pool session arranged per month, we try not to be too big a burden on your time.
New Horizons aims to be flexible with arranging courses to suit your schedule so if the scheduled dates are not convenient please give us a call to discuss suitable alternatives.
On all of our PADI Seal Team course options you will receive…
- Coaching and on-going support from an experienced, passionate and professional PADI Instructor
- Equipment Orientation
- 6 hours (approx.) Skills Development (pool-based ‘Aquamissions’)
- Pool Entry fees
- FREE rental of all required equipment (including, but not limited to: cylinders & air fills, fins, mask, snorkel & wetsuit)
- Course materials (includes log book, and activity pack)
- PADI Certification
Basic Course
All of the above
Standard course
All of the above, plus Mask and Snorkel set (upgrades available at special discounted rates)
Deluxe Course
All of the above, Mask & Snorkel set, plus a wetsuit (may be upgraded in coming years at a reduced price; please ask for full details).
The PADI Seal Team Course
Each afternoon starts with a short briefing poolside. An equipment orientation session will also be held pool-side on the first day to make sure you know how it all goes together. The emphasis is on fun so there will be plenty of time to ask questions before trying the equipment for size and finding out how it all works.
Once complete, you’ll be ready for what you’ve been waiting for! You’ll be helped into your equipment ready to start breathing, swimming and playing under water.
Each session will last approximately 3 hours, with Aquamissions held once a month at either Macclesfield or Congleton Leisure Centre.
Basic Course
Complete the PADI Seal Team course over one of our standard schedules.
Standard Course
Complete the PADI Seal Team course over one of our standard schedules. Add to your comfort with your own mask and snorkel set. We recommend a youth set but all of our masks and snorkels are discounted for PADI Seal Team course students so you can select and use a set that’s right for you!
Deluxe Course
Complete the PADI Seal Team course over one of our standard schedules. Add to your comfort with your own mask and snorkel set. We recommend a youth set but all of our masks and snorkels are discounted for PADI Seal Team course students so you can select and use a set that’s right for you! Get even more cozy and comfortable with your own wetsuit. Designed for children, these can be traded in for bigger sizes in years to come.
Executive Option
Our standard schedules are designed to offer flexibility, however, if these aren’t convenient, or if you feel you’d benefit from the more personal touch, we can tailor our schedules to a more bespoke timetable.
This executive option allows a 1:1 program, giving you the chance to work with a member of the NHDC team to become a master of scuba diving.
Elite Option
If you have access to your own facilities, we can come to you! We will work with you to make a truly tailor-made course schedule. Use the PADI Seal Team activity pack and we’ll complete the Skills Development at your own facilities.
Special rates apply for schools; please get in touch for full details.
Payment Plans
A single £100 deposit will allow us to issue the relevant course materials.
Further installment payments can be made with the final balance paid before the final pool session. Talk to us about installment payment options.
Let us know you want to join us! Simply send us a Course Booking Form and completed Medical Statement. Once we’ve received your deposit we’ll issue your course materials, so you can get started straight away!
Get in touch for our bank account details or to make payment over the phone.
Your place will be confirmed on receipt of the Course Medical Statement (Countersigned by a GP if required). Please note, we will not be able to start any in water activities without one!