PADI Scuba Diver Course Dates
For anyone completing the PADI Scuba Diver or PADI Scuba Diver (Referral) courses, the Knowledge Development and Skills Development sessions are conducted over two weekends as shown below.
For those completing the PADI Scuba Diver course with us, you’ll complete one additional pool based drysuit session before your Open Water dives. These take place over one day – normally a Saturday (midweek options may be available on request).
The full list of scheduled course dates for 2020 is shown below.
We aim to be flexible with our schedules so we can meet your needs. Get in touch to discuss your options and to arrange a tailored course to meet your needs.
2020 Course Dates
Knowledge & Skills Development Sessions
All pool times include time for poolside activities.
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| Date | Session Type | Location | Time |
| Saturday February 15th | Knowledge Development | Classroom | 12:00 |
| Pool #1 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 15:00 – 18:00 | |
| Sunday February 16th | Briefing Session | Classroom | 14:00 |
| Pool #2 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 16:00 – 19:00 |
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| Date | Session Type | Location | Time |
| Sunday March 22nd | Knowledge Development | Classroom | 13:00 |
| Pool #1 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 16:00 – 19:00 | |
| Saturday March 28th | Briefing Session | Classroom | 13:00 |
| Pool #2 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 15:00 – 18:00 |
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| Date | Session Type | Location | Time |
| Saturday March 28th | Knowledge Development | Classroom | 12:00 |
| Pool #1 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 15:00 – 18:00 | |
| Saturday April 4th | Briefing Session | Classroom | 13:00 |
| Pool #2 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 15:00 – 18:00 |
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| Date | Session Type | Location | Time |
| Saturday April 18th | Knowledge Development | Classroom | 12:00 |
| Pool #1 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 15:00 – 18:00 | |
| Sunday April 19th | Briefing Session | Classroom | 14:00 |
| Pool #2 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 16:00 – 19:00 |
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| Date | Session Type | Location | Time |
| Sunday May 31st | Knowledge Development | Classroom | 13:00 |
| Pool #1 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 16:00 – 19:00 | |
| Saturday June 6th | Briefing Session | Classroom | 14:00 |
| Pool #2 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 16:00 – 19:00 |
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| Date | Session Type | Location | Time |
| Saturday July 4th | Knowledge Development | Classroom | 12:00 |
| Pool #1 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 15:00 – 18:00 | |
| Sunday July 5th | Briefing Session | Classroom | 14:00 |
| Pool #2 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 16:00 – 19:00 |
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| Date | Session Type | Location | Time |
| Sunday August 2nd | Knowledge Development | Classroom | 13:00 |
| Pool #1 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 16:00 – 19:00 | |
| Saturday August 8th | Briefing Session | Classroom | 13:00 |
| Pool #2 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 15:00 – 18:00 |
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| Date | Session Type | Location | Time |
| Saturday October 24th | Knowledge Development | Classroom | 12:00 |
| Pool #1 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 15:00 – 18:00 | |
| Saturday October 31st | Briefing Session | Classroom | 13:00 |
| Pool #2 | Macclesfield Leisure Centre | 15:00 – 18:00 |
Drysuit Orientation sessions
All Drysuit pool sessions will take place at Macclesfield Leisure Centre on the following dates:
- Sunday 1st March; 16:00 – 19:00
- Sunday 19th April; 16:00 – 19:00
- Sunday 3rd May; 16:00 – 19:00
- Sunday 14th June; 16:00 – 19:00
- Sunday 12th July; 16:00 – 19:00
- Sunday 16th August; 16:00 – 19:00
- Sunday 14th November; 16:00 – 19:00
Open Water Qualifying Dives
On each date, Open Water dives 1 & 2 will be preceded by a briefing session from 08:00 at nearby Truck Haven services.
All dives will take place at Capernwray.
- Saturday 7th March; 09:00 – 15:00
- Saturday 25th April; 09:00 – 15:00
- Saturday 16th May; 09:00 – 15:00
- Saturday 20th June; 09:00 – 15:00
- Saturday 18th July; 09:00 – 15:00
- Saturday 22nd August; 09:00 – 15:00
- Saturday 21st November; 09:00 – 15:00
Contact Us
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us or call in to the dive centre.