December
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Jay and Sean enjoy a training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. They both agree that the EFR course is serious fun and can't wait to pass on their confidence to care, having become EFR Instructors.
All Smiles at PADI Instructors Exam - Following on from their PADI IDC held at Ocean View in Lancing; Janet and David are all smiles after a 2-day Instructors Exam held in Rugby and Stoney Cove. Congratulations guys.
New PADI Instructors at Emperor Divers Sharm, Red Sea - Dawn, Iain, Pete, Dan, Lynne, Tracy, Mark, Laura and Elena celebrate their success at the 2-day PADI Instructors Exam following their PADI IDC held at Emperor Divers, Sharm. Joining the celebrations are Pete and Steve who opted to take the PADI Instructors Exam in Egypt following their PADI IDC at Planet Scuba, Bishops Stortford. Congratulations all.
New Emergency First Response Instructors at Emperor Divers, Sharm - Elena, Iain, Pete, Laura, Dawn and Dan discover positive coaching techniques during their Emergency First Response course with EFRI Trainer Steve Prior.
November
PADI IDC at Emperor Divers in Sharm - There's team spirit in abunance during the PADI Instructor Development Course in Sharm, Laura, Pete, Dawn, Mark, Dan, Lynne, Elena and Iain with their PADI Course Director Steve Prior and IDC Staff Instructors Luke and Philippe.
New Emergency First Response Instructors - David and Janet enjoy another training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. They both agree that the EFR course is serious fun and can't wait to pass on their confidence to care having become EFR Instructors.
New PADI IDC Staff Instructor at Ocean View - Congratulations to Graeme who qualified as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor during the PADI IDC hosted at Ocean View. Graeme has recently taken over at Ocean View and found the PADI IDC with Steve Prior to be so inspirational that he couldn't sleep because of all the great ideas buzzing around in his head.
PADI Instructor Development Course at Ocean View - Ocean View in Lancing host their second PADI Instructor Development Course this year with PADI Course Director Steve Prior. IDC candidate David briefs the gang in the 4m deep, on-site heated swimming pool.
All Smiles at PADI Instructors Exam - Following on from their PADI IDC held at Planet Scuba; Will, Paul and Jason are all smiles after a 2-day Instructors Exam held in Whittlesey and Gildenburgh. They share a joke here with the 2 Steves! Congratulations guys.
PADI IDC Preparation Course at Ocean View - Graeme, Steve, David and Steve look on as Janet and Lynne get to grips with buddy breathing. The secrets of great skill demonstrations and dive theory were revealed during the IDC Prep Course in Lancing.
New PADI IDC Staff Instructor - Congratulations to Philippe who has qualified as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. Philippe qualified as a PADI OWSI in February and has worked hard over the summer to achieve PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. This enabled him to complete the PADI IDC Staff Instructor course, extend his teaching range and wear the famous "Prior Knowledge Shirt". Well done Philippe.
More PADI Specialty Instructor Training for Philippe - Philippe has found the PADI specialties really enjoyable to teach and has seen a remarkable improvement in the all round ability and confidence of his divers.
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Robbie and Andy get their hands on the new technology during their training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior.
PADI Instructor Status Update - PADI Master Instructor Andy gets up to speed with the latest PADI standards and procedures, training courses and media with PADI Course Director Steve Prior.
PADI IDC Preparation Course on the Costa Brava - Robbie feared the word "displacement" until he discovered PADI Course Director Steve Prior's Physics Course, now he loves playing with lifting bags!
Meeting up with friends at the Birmingham Diveshow - It was wonderful to meet up with many of our diving friends at the show in Birmingham this weekend and to put faces to new names. Great to see you all.
October
More Specialty Instructor Training - Following their PADI IDC and with winter fast approaching, Peter and Paul wanted to add some non-diving specialties to their teaching range. They were joined by David who is already qualified as a PADI OWSI. He loves teaching and wanted to get PADI specialty courses under his belt. They all agree that the non-diving specialties are far from being "dry".
Specialty Instructor Training for Planet Scuba Instructors - Peter, Jason, Will, Steve and Paul advance their teaching skills during their PADI IDC by introducing some "dive toys" such as compasses, lifting bags and reels. They can't wait to pass on the knowledge and the fun.
PADI Instructor Development Course at Planet Scuba - Planet Scuba in Bishops Stortford host their second PADI Instructor Development Course. IDC candidates Peter, Jason, Will, Steve and Paul enjoy a presentation on the PADI teaching method with PADI Course Director Steve Prior, while IDC Staff Instructors Darrell and Steve look on.
New Diving Physics Course is a Success With Instructors -Mel and Gary can't stop smiling as they learn diving physics the simple way, using hands-on materials. Read what they had to say...
PADI IDC Preparation Course - Will and Jason find exams a breeze with the new eRDPml. They also enjoyed skill demonstration role play and dive theory with PADI Course Director Steve Prior in preparation for their PADI Instructor Development Course in Bishop's Stortford.
September
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Paul and Tim put positive coaching techniques into practice during their training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. Having learnt how to create the confidence to care, they can't wait to teach their first EFR class.
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Darren and Linda get to grips with a choking infant during their practical training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. They both agree that Steve's training tips are invaluable and can't wait for the next course. Read more...
PADI IDC Preparation Course - Ian gets to grips with the PADI system during a 2 day prep course with PADI Course Director Steve Prior in preparation for his PADI Instructor Development Course.
New PADI IDC Staff Instructor at Orca - Congratulations to Mel who has qualified as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. Mel qualified as a PADI OWSI in Sept last year and has worked hard to achieve PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer in twelve months. This enabled her to complete the PADI IDC Staff Instructor course, extend her teaching range and wear the famous "Prior Knowledge Shirt". Well done Mel.
Discover DIR with Garf - We were delighted to be invited to discover what "DIR" is about by one of our ex-pupils Garf, who is a qualified GUE Tech2 Diver. We learnt about the philosophy, equipment configuration and swimming techniques. It was very informative and lots of fun. Thanks to everyone for making it a great day.
PADI Instructor Update - PADI Scuba Instructor Birgit gets up to speed with all the latest PADI standards and procedures, training courses and media as well as becoming an EFR Instructor. Birgit said that being updated through conversation with fellow PADI professionals suited her learning style and was a lot more fun than reading updates.
August
Two New PADI Instructors at Scuba Scene - Russell and Kelly proudly show off their certificates after earning their PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualifications. Congratulations guys.
PADI Specialty Instructor Training for Scuba Scene Instructors - After becoming experts with the new PADI eRDP Multilelvel gadgets; Russ and Kelly were at Vobster Quay polishing their practical teaching skills during their PADI Mulitilelvel Diver Specialty Instructor training.
Scuba Scene Host PADI IDC - Following their successful PADI IDC in January this year, Scuba Scene in Somerset are training more PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors. Russ and Kelly are amongst the first PADI IDC candidates to get their hands on the NEW multi-level version of the eRDP.
July
New PADI IDC Staff Instructors - Congratulations to Steve and Geoff who have qualified as PADI IDC Staff Instructors. Both originally qualified as PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors a year ago and have worked hard to achieve PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer in their first year of teaching. This enabled them to complete the PADI IDC Staff Instructor course, extend their teaching range and wear the famous "Prior Knowledge Shirt". Well done guys.
Discover Instructor Session at Dive Force Marine - Alan, Dave, Paul, Dean and Julia were discovering how PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors operate in confined water during a role-playing session in their pool in North London. Well done everyone.
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Debbie, Jason, David and Jackie put positive coaching techniques into practice during their training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. They all agree that Emergency First Response is a fun course and can't wait to teach their first EFR class.
Success at PADI Instructors Exam - Ken and Glen celebrate their success at the 2-day PADI Instructors Exam held in Rugby and Stoney Cove with their PADI Course Director Steve Prior, PADI IDC Staff Instructor Paul and PADI Examiner Richard. Congratulations guys.
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Glen, Joe and Paul enjoy another training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. They all agree that the EFR course is serious fun and can't wait to pass on their confidence to care having become EFR Instructors.
New PADI IDC Staff Instructor - Congratulations to Paul who qualified as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. Paul has been working as a PADI Scuba Instructor for 2 years and found the PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course a great way to re-energise and gain new marketing ideas. Well done Paul!
PADI Specialty Instructor Training for Clubsub Instructors - Glen, Paul, Joe and Nigel take the plunge as they apply their newly aquired teaching techniques to PADI Wreck Diver Specialty Instructor. Specialties really are the fun aspects of diving. You have a good laugh and learn skills at the same time!
June
PADI Instructor Development Course at Clubsub - Glen, Paul and Joe get out of the classroom and enjoy the summer during their PADI IDC as they discover how to apply teaching techniques to the open water environment.
New PADI Instructors at Ocean View - After a fun-packed PADI IDC the Lancing Six headed to the NDAC for their 2-day PADI Instructors Exam. It was laughter all the way as Jon, Morgan, Anna, Jayne, Hannah and Garf earned their PADI Instructor qualifications. Here they are all smiles with their PADI Course Director Steve. Congratulations Guys.
May
New Emergency First Response Instructors at Ocean View - Gareth Jon and Jayne can now share their confidence to care having become EFR Instructors.
Specialty Instructor Training for Ocean View Instructors - Anna and Jayne time Jon as he completes a puzzle on the surface during Deep Diver Specialty Instructor training.
First PADI Instructor Development Course at Ocean View - Ocean View in Lancing host their very first PADI Instructor Development Course with PADI Course Director Steve Prior. IDC candidate Gareth briefs the gang in the 4m deep, on-site heated swimming pool.
PADI IDC Preparation Course at Ocean View - Morgan, Hannah, Jayne, Anna and Gareth are all happy rope handlers after discovering the secrets of knot tying, skill demonstrations and dive theory with PADI Course Director Steve Prior in preparation for their PADI Instructor Development Course in Lancing.
New PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors at New Horizons - Following their PADI IDC, Kathryn, Pip and Jan are all smiles after their 2-day PADI Instructors Exam held in Whittlesey. Congratulations girls.
New PADI IDC Staff Instructor at New Horizons - Julie qualified as a PADI OWSI way back in 2002 and curiosity has resulted in her continually extending her teaching range. Julie's memories of her PADI IDC were of a fun course packed with valuable stuff and felt it was time to revisit the PADI IDC curriculum. She found it even more fun second time around as a passive observer. Congratulations Jules!
New Emergency First Response Instructors at New Horizons - Pip, Jan and Kathryn discover how to create the confidence to care during their EFRI training session.
Specialty Instructor Training - Pip, Jan and Kathryn put their teaching skills into action and get to grips with some "dive toys" during their PADI IDC. They were joined by Paul who qualified as a PADI OWSI just before Christmas. He loves teaching the specialty courses and couldn't wait to get some more PADI specialty courses under his belt.
New Horizons Host Their 10th PADI IDC - The 10th PADI Instructor Development Course held at New Horizons was very special because it was an all female PADI IDC. Here is Steve, posing with his "angels" Kathryn, Philippa and Jan.
April
New PADI Instructors at Instructors Exam in Sharm - Gareth and Anders have a lot to smile about as they earn their PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualifications. Congratulations guys.
New Emergency First Response Instructors- Gareth gets to grips with the AED during the Emergency First Response Instructor training during the PADI IDC at Emperor Divers as Anders and Steve look on.
Specialty Instructor Training at Emperor Divers - Anders and Gareth enjoy their PADI Specialty Instructor training in the Red Sea, out on the Emperor Divers boats, under the palm trees at Ras Katy following their PADI IDC in Sharm.
PADI IDC at Emperor Divers in Sharm - Gareth and Anders are keeping cool in the air-conditioned classroom during the PADI Instructor Development Course in Sharm, with their PADI Course Director Steve Prior.
PADI IDC Preparation Course at Emperor Divers SHARM Egypt - Gareth relaxes on the beach at Shark's Bay during a 2 day prep course with PADI Course Director Steve Prior in preparation for his PADI Instructor Development Course.
Discover Instructor Session at Dive Odyssea - Fifteen divers were discovering how PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors operate in confined water during a role-playing session in their pool in Hockley, Essex. Well done everyone.
New PADI IDC Staff Instructors at Adventures in Diving and Diveline - There was a class reunion feel to this PADI IDC Staff Instructor course as Claire and Luke learnt to be PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors during the same PADI Instructor Development Course back in 2006. Both have been very actively teaching in different dive centres since. Here they are receiving their "Prior Knowledge" shirts from Steve. Congratulations Guys.
PADI IDC Preparation Course at Clubsub - Joe, Glen and Steve discover the secrets of dive theory with PADI Course Director Steve Prior in preparation for their PADI Instructor Development Course.
March
New Open Water Scuba Instructors at 2Dive4 - One team, one dream. Ted, Fiona and Dan congratulate themselves and each other after a fantastic team performance at the PADI Instructor's Exam in Newcastle. Well done guys!
New Emergency First Response Instructors at 2Dive4 - Chris, Dan, Ted and Fiona celebrate their EFR Instructor qualifications at the end of the course with EFRI Trainer Steve Prior.
New PADI Divemasters - Phil can hardly believe that he and Rob have qualified as a PADI Divemasters. The guys are all set for a world tour and as newly qualified PADI professionals the world really is their oyster. Congratulations guys and bon voyage!
New PADI IDC Staff Instructor at 2Dive4 - Congratulations to Ali who has qualified as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. Ali qualified as a PADI OWSI in July last year and has worked hard to achieve PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer in eight months. This enabled her to complete the PADI IDC Staff Instructor course, extend her teaching range and wear the famous "Prior Knowledge Shirt". Well done Ali..
Specialty Instructor Training for 2Dive4 Instructors - PADI IDC candidates Ted, Dan and Fiona are eager to pass on their enthusiasm for diving by becoming PADI Specialty Instructors in the aspects of diving that they personally enjoy most.
2Dive4 Host PADI IDC - 2Dive4 are hosting their 2nd PADI Instructor Development Course with PADI Course Director Steve Prior. The theme for this PADI IDC is making sure that your signals underwater are clear. Here we are practicing our signals before we get into the water.
New PADI Instructor at Adventures in Diving - Dean is all smiles after earning his PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualification at Whittlesey. Congratulations Dean.
New Emergency First Response Instructors at Adventures in Diving - The practical session looked like total carnage but it's smiles all round as Brian, Dean, Ken, Rob, Phil and Tracy celebrate their EFR Instructor qualifications at the end of the course with EFRI Trainer Steve Prior.
Specialty Instructor Training for Adventures in Diving Instructors - PADI IDC candidates Dean and Ken are eager to enter the water at Gildenburgh to put their new teaching skills into practice with PADI Course Director Steve Prior and IDC Staff Instructor Kevin.
Adventures in Diving Host PADI IDC - Adventures in Diving in Essex are hosting their 9th PADI Instructor Development Course with PADI Course Director Steve Prior. Every PADI IDC has a theme and this one is "Who ate all the carrot cake!" All fingers are pointing towards IDC Staff Instructor Steve who has the biggest grin.
February
EFR Instructor Course at Emperor Divers - Kevin, Philippe and Trygve complete their training in Sharm by becoming an Emergency First Response Instructors.
New PADI Instructors at Instructors Exam in Sharm - Trygve, Philippe, Kevin and Cenk celebrate with 75 other candidates after earning their PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualifications. Congratulations guys.
Specialty Instructor Training at Emperor Divers - PADI Course Director Steve Prior explains the finer details to Philippe, Kevin and Cenk who extend their teaching range whilst enjoying some fabulous boat diving in the Red Sea.
PADI IDC at Emperor Divers in Sharm - Sunglasses and sunscreen were essential items during the PADI Instructor Development Course in Sharm. Philippe, Cenk and Kevin catch a few rays during a briefing with their PADI Course Director Steve Prior.
New PADI Instructors at Scuba Scene - Nigel, Pippa, Stu and Garry are all smiles after braving the cold at Stoney Cove to earn their PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualifications. Congratulations guys.
January
Changing Peoples Lives at Orca Scuba Diving Academy - PADI Course Director Steve Prior has changed many peoples lives during his time in the diving industry. He shares his knowledge and experiences with Kirsty, Pete, Mel, Bruce and Gary.
Scuba Scene Host PADI IDC - Nigel, Pippa, Stu and Garry are changing their lives in 2008 by becoming PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors. Here they are having fun whilst learning their new skills with PADI Course Director Steve Prior.
2 Dive 4 IDC Preparation Course - Ted gets direction from PADI Course Director Steve Prior in preparation for his PADI Instructor Development Course in March.
Heartfelt Thanks from PADI - Steves dedication and commitment to instructor level training during 2007 has been recognised once again by PADI who have rewarded him with the coveted Platinum Course Director Level. Steve has achieved this prestigious level every year since the scheme was introduced.
