December 15, 2023
Try scuba at SIU on Jan. 19
CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to go scuba diving, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering you a chance to try scuba in a safe, fun environment.
The Try Scuba Diving event is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 19, at the Shea Natatorium in the SIU Student Recreation Center, 300 E. Grand Ave. SIU students, faculty, staff, rec center members and the general public are welcome to participate.
Instruction and equipment provided
The cost is just $45 per person. Participants need only bring swimsuits. Mermet Springs, in partnership with SIU Recreational Sports and Services, will provide all equipment, instruction and supervision. That includes scuba gear, air fill, pool entry and one-on-one assistance with a professional dive leader.
Everyone is welcome to participate, but the class size is limited to the first 25 people to make reservations to assure all participants receive individualized instruction.
Sign up now
Reserve a spot by contacting the Mermet Springs shop at 618-527-3483 or Glen@mermetsprings.com.
As a bonus, any participant who chooses to sign up for the open water scuba certification class within seven days of the class can apply $20 of the Try Scuba fee to the open water class cost.