December
New PADI Scuba Instructor at New Horizons - Congratulations to Rob for qualifying as a PADI OWSI in Stony Cove. He was unable to attend the PADI IE in Whittlesey with his PADI IDC Buddies but Rob proved that he could calm down without their help and passed with flying colours. Well done Rob.
New PADI Instructor - Peter shows off his certificate after qualifying as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor at Rugby. Congratulations.
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Lorrayne and Angie get to grips with new teaching techniques whilst creating the confidence to care during their EFR Instructor course with EFRI Trainer Steve Prior.
IDC Preparation Course - Angie has Steve tied up in knots during the 2 day IDC Prparation Course. Angie found the 2 day course hugely informative and really enjoyable and can't wait to start her PADI IDC next year.
PADI IDC Preparation Course Ends in Smiles - Peter and Becky are really looking forward to starting their PADI IDC now that they have completed a 2 day preparation course with Platinum PADI Course Director Steve Prior. Turn your frustration into smiles by taking our Physics Course.
November
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Richard and Phyllis learn how to create the confidence to care during a practical training session as they become EFR Instructors. They are both going to take the PADI IDC soon and wanted this qualification under their belts.
PADI Divemaster Course - Phyllis and Richard are all smiles as they take to the water for an open water training session during their Divemaster course with Platinum PADI Course Director Steve Prior. Congratulations on becoming PADI professionals.
Fear of Physics Conquered - Lorrayne is all smiles after discovering the secret of diving physics with Platinum PADI Course Director Steve Prior. Turn your frustration into smiles by taking our Physics Course.
PADI Certificate for Outstanding Performance - PADI Platinum Course Director Steve Prior proudly receives his certificate for over 300 certifications earned in 2008.
New PADI Instructors at New Horizons - Steve, Alan and Gavin show off their certificates after qualifying as PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors at the weekend. Congratulations guys.
Emergency First Response Instructor Training Course at New Horizons - Steve, Alan, Gavin and Rob learn how to create the confidence to care during their EFR Instructor course with EFRI Trainer Steve Prior at New Horizons in Cheshire.
October
PADI Instructor Training Course at New Horizons - Alan, Gavin, Rob and Steve practice their rescue demonstrations in open water during their PADI Instructor Development Course with PADI Course Director Steve Prior and IDC Staff Instructor Brian.
PADI Instructors in the Dive Industry - It was great to meet up with Morgan and Hannah at Dive 09. After qualifying with us in June last year, they went off to Mozambique to get experience as PADI Instructors and live the dream.
PADI Specialty Instructor Training - PADI Instructor Mark checks his compass bearing before heading off to complete his Navigation Specialty Instructor training with Platinum PADI Course Director Steve Prior.
New PADI Open Water Instructors at Ocean View
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Simon, Steve, Jacqui, Janet, Dave, Dingbat and Dan celebrate with a
group hug after the boys were awarded their PADI Instructor
qualifications at Vobster this weekend. Well done guys.
New Emergency First Response Instructors at
Ocean View -
Dave and Dan are in stitches as they splint Simon's arm during a
practical training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior.
September
PADI Specialty Instructor Training at Ocean View - Simon, Dave, Dan and Jacqui take their toys into the water as they join Steve for a spot of PADI Specialty Instructor training in Brighton.
PADI Instructor Development Course at Ocean View - Ocean View in Lancing host their third PADI Instructor Development Course with PADI Course Director Steve Prior. IDC candidate Dave briefs Simon and Dan in the on-site heated swimming pool.
PADI IDC Preparation Course at Ocean View - Dan, Matt, Jacqui, Simon, Dave and Graeme review the latest PADI teaching materials with PADI Course Director Steve Prior. They also worked on Dive Theory, PADI Standards and Dive skills as part of their preparation ahead of their PADI Instructor Development Course.
PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor Training - Having the confidence and ability to provide oxygen to a diver in an emergency situation is something that Jessica wants to pass on to all of her divers, so she signed up for the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor training course with PADI Course Director Steve.
New Emergency First Response Instructor
- Jessica
brushes up her bandaging technique on Janet and learns positive
coaching techniques during the practical training session with EFR
Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. Jessica thinks that EFR is a great, fun
course and can't wait to teach her first EFR class.
Discover Instructor Experience at Orca - PADI divers ranging from Advanced Open Water to Asistant Instructor took part in the Discover Instructor Experience held at Orca Scuba Diving Academy in Essex. James, Lee, Brian, Gary, Dave, Gill, Nick, Paulette, Graham, Pete, Amanda and Richard celebrate their performances with PADI Course Director Steve Prior. Well done everyone.
New PADI Scuba Instructor in Essex - Congratulations to John on qualifying as a PADI OWSI in Newcastle. He was unable to attend the PADI IE in Whittlesey with his PADI IDC Buddies due to a pre-booked holiday but John proved that he hadn't forgotten the knowledge and passed with flying colours. Well done John.
August
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Tracy, Dan and Rob learn the structure of the course with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. The practical training exercises resembled a game of Twister, with just as much laughter.
New PADI IDC Staff Instructors at Orca - Congratulations to Jørn and Kirstie who have qualified as PADI IDC Staff Instructors. Jørn has recently become a Diving Centre owner in Denmark and has worked hard to achieve PADI IDC Staff Instructor in less than 6 months. As an owner of Orca, Kirstie has always been a very active Instructor. She found the PADI IDC Staff Instructor course not only a great refresher but also a wonderful insight into teaching at the next level. Well done guys.
New PADI Instructors - Andy, Colin and Steve proudly show off their certificates after earning their PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualifications at Whittlesey. They found the IE really enjoyable and not as stressful as they had feared it would be. Congratulations guys.
PADI Specialty Instructor Training - Andy puts his newly aquired pre-dive briefing skills to the test as the guys prepare to make a Wreck Diver Specialty dive.
PADI IDC in Essex - Steve, John, Andy and Colin are changing their lives in 2009 by becoming PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors. Here they are learning the the finer points of rescue exercise demonstration with PADI Course Director Steve Prior and PADI Master Instructor Kevin.
PADI IDC Preparation Course in Essex - Steve, John and Andy play a card game as they discover the secret of diving physics! Now they can't wait to start their PADI Instructor Development Course.
July
PADI Instructor Update - PADI Scuba Instructor Ian gets up to speed with all the latest PADI standards and procedures, training courses and media. Ian said that being updated through conversation with fellow PADI professionals suited his learning style and was a lot more fun than reading updates.
June
New Emergency First Response Instructors at Emperor Divers, Sharm, Red Sea - Shaun, Roger, Lizzie, Kelly, Zuzanna and Ryan learn how to create the confidence to care during a training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior.
Specialty Instructor Training at Emperor Divers, Sharm, Red Sea - Zuzanna, Steve and Lizzie discover the delights of nitrogen release during their PADI Enriched Air Specialty Instructor training in the Red Sea, on the Emperor Divers boats.
New PADI Instructors at Emperor Divers, Sharm, Red Sea - Zuzanna and Lizzie celebrate their achievements at the 2-day PADI Instructors Exam held in Sharm. They are now looking forward to an Instructor internship with Emperor Divers to put their certifications into action. Congratulations girls.
Outstanding Performance Results in Special PADI Award - We are very proud and honoured to be singled out to receive this unique prize. PADI Area Representative Terry Johnson made the presentation and said that this award was over and above the PADI Platinum Course Director Status earned in 2008 for the high number of successful Instructor Candidates. This special "Contributions to Diver Education" Award recognises the high quality and excellence of your teaching.
PADI IDC at Emperor Divers in Sharm, Red Sea - Zuzanna and Lizzie are all smiles in the Sharm sunshine during their PADI Instructor Development Course with their PADI Course Director Steve Prior and PADI IDC Staff Instructor Janet.
May
New Emergency First Response Instructors at Ocean View - Jacqui, Mel, Anna, Neil, Robert and Sue enjoy another training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. They found the EFR course serious fun and can't wait to pass on their confidence to care.
New PADI IDC Staff Instructors at Ocean View - Congratulations to Jacqui and Robert who have qualified as PADI IDC Staff Instructors. They had both earned PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer qualification whilst working overseas and wanted to refreash themselves as well as extend their teaching range. They celebrate with Steve, wearing their "Prior Knowledge" shirts. Well done guys.
Discover Instructor Session at Ocean View - Dan, Matt, Mel, Neil, Keith and Caroline enjoyed an insight into what it's like to be a PADI Scuba Instructor. PADI Course Director Steve Prior gave them tips on how to conduct and control a pool session and they discovered that they had "Instructor Awareness" when they put it into practice in the on-site pool at Ocean View in Lancing. Read their comments.
Diving Physics Course at Ocean View - Jacqui, Robert and Bobby prove their understanding of displacement by playing our "Lifting Bag Game"! They were all amazed how simple and fun diving physics can be.
Specialty Instructor Training - PADI Instructors, Darren, Bob and LB try out various lubriants to don their dry suits during their Dry Suit Specialty Instructor training with PADI Course Director Steve Prior.
April
Specialty Instructor Training at Emperor Divers, Sharm - Steve picks up some useful photography tips while John and Suus enjoy their PADI Specialty Instructor training in the Red Sea, on the Emperor Divers boats.
New PADI Instructors at Emperor Divers, Sharm, Red Sea - Darren, Richard, Kevin, Sanne, Caroline, John, Suus, Elise and Ruth celebrate their achievements with PADI Examiner Matt at the 2-day PADI Instructors Exam held in Sharm. Congratulations everyone.
New EFR Instructors at Emperor Divers, Sharm, Red Sea - Darren, Richard, Kevin, Sanne, Caroline, John, Suus, Elise and Ruth qualify as Emergency First Response Instructors as part of their IDC.
PADI IDC at Emperor Divers in Sharm - Elise, Kevin, Suus, John, Ruth, Sanne, Caroline, Darren and Richard are all smiles after completing their PADI Instructor Development Course with their PADI Course Director Steve Prior and PADI IDC Staff Instructor Janet.
PADI IDC Preparation Course at Emperor Divers, Sharm - Kevin, Ruth, Darren, Suus, Elise, Sanne and John celebrate their success with PADI Course Director Steve Prior after cracking dive theory. Now they can't wait to start their PADI Instructor Development Course.
March
Steve Prior Awarded Platinum PADI Course Director Status AGAIN - Steve is delighted to hear from PADI that he has earned Platinum Status for 2009. Platinum status means that Steve is one of PADI's most active Course Directors. There are only 50 Platinum Course Directors Worldwide!
Steve Prior on Emperor Divers Stand at LIDS - Steve and Carmen are all smiles at LIDS. It was great to meet up with so many of our diving friends at the show in London this weekend. All the best for the new diving season.
New PADI IDC Staff Instructor - Congratulations to Richard who has qualified as PADI IDC Staff Instructor. He originally qualified as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor 18 years ago! He wanted to blow off the cobwebs and update himself by reviewing the PADI teaching methods.
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Richard and Caroline learn the structure of the course with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. They can't wait to put their positive coaching techniques into practice.
PADI IDC Preparation Course - No more stress over diving physics! Richard and Caroline get "the knowledge" the easy way by playing games. They also enjoyed skill demonstration role play in preparation for their PADI Instructor Development Course in Sharm, Egypt.
Fear of Physics Conquered - Ruth and Steve celebrate their victory over Diving Physics! Ruth had always known that Physics was a monster that PADI Divemasters feared to the core, but now she says, "Diving Physics is not a monster at all, it's just a cuddly ol' Polar Bear!" Turn your frustration into smiles by taking our Physics Course.
More Specialty Instructor Training - PADI Divemaster Paul is so keen to pass on his love of underwater photography to others that he is becoming a PADI Digital Underwater Photography Instructor. PADI OWSI Tracy wants to start off the diving season on the right foot by extending her teaching range. Luke just needed an excuse to get in!
Specialty Instructor Training - Paul and Tim waste no time in extending their teaching range by becoming PADI Specialty Instructors. They want to start the new diving session armed and ready to pass on their excitement for diving to their first student divers.
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Martin and Karen learn positive coaching techniques during their practical training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. They both agree that EFR is a fun course and can't wait to teach their first EFR class.
PADI Instructor Update - PADI Scuba Instructor Martin gets up to speed with all the latest PADI standards and procedures, training courses and media. Martin said it was worth the journey all the way from Glasgow to be updated through conversation with fellow PADI professionals.
February
New PADI Instructors at Emperor Divers, Sharm, Red Sea - Ramy, Yasser, Tim, Tamara, Jørn, Paul and Peter celebrate their achievements at the 2-day PADI Instructors Exam following their PADI IDC held at Emperor Divers, Sharm. Congratulations everyone.
PADI IDC at Emperor Divers in Sharm - Sunglasses and sunscreen are essential items during the PADI Instructor Development Course in Sharm. Jørn, Yasser, Ramy, Tim, Peter, Tamara and Paul catch a few rays with their PADI Course Director Steve Prior.
PADI IDC Preparation Course at Emperor Divers, Sharm - Tim discovers that the best way to learn is to teach as he puts his dive theory to the test by teaching Paul and Steve.
New PADI Instructors at Emperor Divers, Sharm, Red Sea - Ramy, Yasser, Tim, Tamara, Jørn, Paul and Peter celebrate their achievements at the 2-day PADI Instructors Exam following their PADI IDC held at Emperor Divers, Sharm. Congratulations everyone.
New Emergency First Response Instructors at Orca - Amanda, Ruth Colin, Graham and Jane learn how to create the confidence to care during a sing-a-long training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior at Orca Scuba Diving Academy in Essex.
January
New Emergency First Response Instructors - Mark, Tamara and Lynne put positive coaching techniques into practice during their training session with EFR Instructor Trainer Steve Prior. They can't wait to teach their first EFR class.
PADI IDC Preparation Course - Tamara finds the RDP exams a breeze with the new eRDPml. She also enjoyed skill demonstration role play and dive theory with PADI Course Director Steve Prior in preparation for her PADI Instructor Development Course in Sharm, Egypt.
Scuba Scene Have a New PADI IDC Staff Instructor - Congratulations to Les who has qualified as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. Les is joined by Pippa and Ian at Scuba Scene and PADI Course Director Steve Prior. Well done Les.
Specialty Instructor Training - David, Graeme, Les, Steve, Janet, Mark, Lynne, Lance and Andrea enjoy the great outdoors at Vobster Quay whilst extending their teaching range with PADI Course Director Steve Prior.
Scuba Scene Host PADI IDC - Andrea and Lance are changing their lives in 2009 by becoming PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors. Here they are having fun whilst learning their new skills with PADI Course Director Steve Prior and PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Les.
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