INACTIVE DIVER REFRESH

This refresher is a complete skills update designed to rebuild comfort, precision, and confidence through hands‑on practice and instructor‑guided development.

• Equipment setup and checks: Proper assembly, inspection, and pre‑dive procedures.
• Buoyancy control: Hovering, weighting, and efficient underwater movement.
• Regulator and mask skills: Regulator recovery, regulator clearing, and mask clearing.
• Emergency skills: Air‑sharing procedures, controlled ascents, and problem‑solving.
• Dive planning and safety: Gas management, buddy communication, and safe diving habits.

The Inactive Diver Refresh is ideal for divers who have not been diving recently, are preparing for a trip, or simply want to regain confidence before returning to open water. This is not a certification course, but a structured skills review led by an SDI professional.

Many divers take this program when they want to reactivate their scuba certification, refresh their skills before a vacation, or update training originally completed through SDI, PADI, SSI, NAUI, RAID, or another internationally recognized agency.

Prerequisites: Open Water (or higher) Diver certification from SDI, PADI, SSI, NAUI, PSS, or any other internationally recognized training agency.

Minimum age: 18, or 10 years old with parental consent.

Equipment needed: All scuba gear is provided for use during the program. Personal gear (mask, snorkel, boots, fins) is available for purchase if desired.

A short online eLearning module (1–2 hours) is included and sent automatically at sign‑up.

All refresher sessions begin in our heated Colleyville pool, serving divers from across DFW. Optional lake sessions may be offered for divers who want to practice skills in an open‑water environment.

• Our pool in Colleyville
• On OCD Divers trips

After completing the Inactive Diver Refresh, divers often continue with:

• Advanced Buoyancy Diver
• Enriched Air Nitrox
• Advanced Adventure Diver
• Deep Diver
• Rescue Diver

You can also complete your Enriched Air Nitrox certification at the same time — it adds only a few minutes to your in‑person session and about an hour of eLearning. If you’re a diver over 30, Nitrox is recommended. Over 40, it’s strongly recommended. Over 50, it’s almost essential for reducing fatigue and extending comfort and safety on repetitive dives.

For a full list of available classes, visit our complete course catalog.

You’re a great fit for this refresher if:

• You haven’t been diving in 6–12+ months
• You’re preparing for a vacation or liveaboard
• You want to avoid doing a refresher on your trip
• You feel rusty with buoyancy, gear setup, or emergency skills
• You were certified years ago and want a modern skills tune‑up
• You want to feel calm, confident, and in control underwater

• Heated pool in Colleyville
• Small class sizes for personalized attention
• Modern training approach focused on comfort and confidence
• All gear provided — no rental fees
• Optional lake sessions for real‑world practice
• Experienced SDI professionals who work with divers from all agencies

Do I need this if I’m certified through SDI, PADI, SSI, NAUI, RAID, or another agency?
Yes. Refreshers are universal. Skills and safety procedures are standardized across agencies, and your SDI eCard is accepted worldwide.

Going on vacation?
Most dive operators require a refresher or skills update if you haven’t logged a dive in the last year. Completing your refresher here means you won’t lose vacation time sitting in a classroom or pool.

How long has it been since you last dove?
6–12 months: recommended. 1–5 years: strongly recommended. 5+ years: essential before returning to open water.

How long does the session take?
Most refreshers take 90–120 minutes in the pool. Before your session, you’ll complete a short online eLearning module (1–2 hours), which we send automatically at sign‑up.

Will I receive proof of completion?
Yes. You will receive an SDI eCard showing that you completed the Inactive Diver Refresh.

What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, and any personal gear you want help adjusting. All scuba gear is provided.

Is this a certification?
No — this is a structured skills review. You keep your original certification.

Can kids take this course?
Yes — any certified scuba diver ages 10 and up.

Can I practice specific skills I’m worried about?
Yes. Your instructor can tailor the session to your needs.

Can I get my Nitrox certification at the same time?
Yes. Many divers complete their Enriched Air Nitrox certification during their refresher. It adds only a few minutes to your in‑person session and about an hour of eLearning. If you’re over 30, Nitrox is recommended. Over 40, strongly recommended. Over 50, almost essential.

Do I need to “recertify” if it’s been a long time?
No. Scuba certifications do not expire. If you’re looking to refresh or reactivate your scuba certification — SDI, PADI, SSI, NAUI, or another agency — this refresher brings your skills back up to modern standards.