Denver Divers News

FISH ID AT DENVER DIVERS

2012-01-24T09:57:00.000-08:00

Hey Divers in Denver! Going someone warm for Spring Break!? Somewhere in the Caribbean!? Want to know what creatures your looking at while you are diving. Come Learn about the fish and Creatures of the Caribbean to better preserve and enjoy the underwater world!! We have a "Fish Identification" class on Feb. 7th from 6-9pm. Class is $50 and you can choose from one of our fish ID books or slates! This class will be taught by our very own Glenn Tucker. Please look out for other Fish ID classes from other oceans around the world! Call to sign up today!!!

Denver Divers wishes you a HAPPY NEW YEARS!

2012-01-02T11:03:00.000-08:00

Happy New Years from all of us at Denver Divers!!!

Make your resolution to dive more :)

DENVER DIVERS NEW HOLIDAY HOURS!

2011-12-06T10:06:00.001-08:00

We extended our hours to accommodate you during this Holiday Season! We are now open until 7:30pm on weeknights! PLEASE DRIVE SAFE! We will see everyone at the Holiday Party this Saturday, Dec 10th at 6:30pm!

Thanks!!!

You Are Invited!

2011-11-25T18:12:00.001-08:00

Join us for our annual Holiday Party December 10. Good food - good drinks - good cheer!

We'll vote on submitted photos for the photography contest.

One lucky Master Diver will receive this year's reward - a Scubapro MK25 - A700 regulator.

We'll look at the year in review from the funny to the startling and everything in-between.

Festivities begin at 7 pm. Please come. We'll see you there!

Visit Denver Divers for Black Friday!!

2011-11-16T11:18:00.000-08:00

Join us Saturday for Small Business Saturday! Get serious savings on:

Lavacore and Waterproof exposure suits

All Oceanic regulators, computers, BCDs, masks, and fins

Masks and snorkels for new Open Water students

Only from November 25th through November 27, ALL Oceanic and Lavacore products are more than 20% off! Perfect time to get a new computer or a gift for someone else :)

Also for new divers, when you sign up for the Open Water Divers course you will receive 20% off a mask and snorkel!!! (Must purchase mask and snorkel by the end of your last day in the course to receive the savings.)

We are open from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sundays. The Oceanic and Lavacore sales end Sunday November 27th at 5pm.

Underwater Poker at Denver Divers!

2011-11-07T14:18:00.000-08:00

It's that time of the year again! So grab a scuba tank and put on your poker face because Denver Divers is doing our annual underwater poker night.

Saturday Nov 12th at 5:30pm.

We will provide everything you will need all you will need to do is pay for a tank/buy in $20.

bring a camera if you have one! :)

Please call the shop 303-399-2877 to get on the list or RSVP on our event on our Facebook page

Denver Divers has Ghost!!

2011-10-28T10:01:00.000-07:00

Our Scuba Rangers had a successful-spooky- Halloween Night Dive!

Denver Divers Floors are done!

2011-10-26T11:07:00.001-07:00

Finally the floors in the front of the shop are done and we can start moving things back! THEY LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like the OCEAN!

First Snow of the season at Denver Divers!!

2011-10-26T09:48:00.001-07:00

Monday October 24th 2011 we had a lovely almost 80 degree fall day here at the shop. Today October 26th 2011 we have a few inches of snow on the ground :) FIRST SNOW OF THE SEASON. I bet some of you are already dreaming of a vaction!!!

Denver Divers goes to the Blue Hole!

2011-10-24T12:12:00.000-07:00

Denver Divers is going to the Blue Hole for the LAST time this year on November 4th and 5th. so its your last time to get certified with us in 2011 or complete any dives before the Master Diver challenge ends. Call today to sign up!!!

* Hugh is our newest Open Water Junior Diver from the Blue Hole October class!

Time Running Out for the Denver Divers Master Diver Challenge!

2011-09-15T13:42:00.000-07:00

There are only TWO MORE dive trips left through Denver Divers to qualify for the Denver Divers Master Diver Challenge! The prerequisites for the Master Diver Challenge are:

1. Have 50 total dives logged

2. Complete 4 Specialty Courses (Nitrox, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, etc.)

3. Complete the Stress & Rescue class

Denver Divers will be traveling down to the Blue Hole in New Mexico October 1st and 2nd and again on November 5th and 6th.

On the October 1st and 2nd trip, we have multiple speciality instructors available to help you complete your required dives for your specialty classes.

Remember, the Denver Divers Master Diver Challenge ends on December 9th! SSI Master Diver Challenge ends January 2012! -either way you only have two more chances at the Blue Hole!

Denver Divers takes the Scuba Rangers to the Aquarium

2011-09-15T12:31:00.000-07:00

Jamie- our Rangers Plus instructor has organized a trip to the Aquarium for some fish identification!!! On September 29th we will take a tour of the Aquarium in downtown Denver. The tour for the kids is $5 and for adults is $11. Two of our instructors that volunteer there will also be there! Mark dives there and Kirstin feeds the sharks! Kids will be dropped off at 4pm September 29 and can be picked up at 6pm. We will meet at the Aquarium entrance. The only charge is the cost of Admission. We will use this Activity to follow-up marine identification work to award your Ranger the SSI MARINE LIFE specialty certification. The kids will be asked to draw a picture of a 'new' creature they learned about with a small summary. the pictures will be posted in the shop! Bring the whole family!!

Sept 22nd we have a game night pool practice with the Scuba Rangers and Rangers Plus 4pm-6pm.

Call right away with questions and to sign up your kids!!

Denver Divers will have cookies!

2011-09-09T11:25:00.001-07:00

YES we will have cookies again this year at the Dive show! So you better stop by and see us!!

Come See Denver Divers at the Colorado Dive Show

2011-09-08T14:39:00.000-07:00

Its that time of year again! Come see us at the Colorado Dive Show at the Denver Convention Center September 23rd and 24th.

September 23rd 5pm-8pm

September 24th 9:30am-5pm

At the Denver Convention Center

700 14th Street

Denver, Co 80202

www.coloradodiveshow.com

Save the Dolphins Demonstration

2011-09-01T15:49:00.001-07:00

Every year, thousands of dolphins are brutally killed off the coasts of Japan for cheap meat. That fishing season began today. Earlier today, 7,000 miles away in Denver, a peaceful demonstration was staged in front of the Japanese Consulate to protest this atrocity. We stopped by to take some pictures of this demonstration:

Adult Swim Lessons at Denver Divers!

2011-08-26T06:59:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wanted to learn how to swim? NO more excuses...the time is NOW! Take control and not chances and register today for our adult learn to swim program at Denver Divers.
Already know the basics, but looking to take your swimming skills to the next level?
Beginner to advance level classes are available this fall Monday-Saturdays, morning, noon, or night (based on pool & instructor availability). We can customize the time of your lessosn to meet your busy schedule. Typically, classes are 30-60 minutes in length and should meet at least once a week.
Fall session I. September 6th - October 22nd
Fall session II. October 24th - December 17th (no lessons the week of Thanksgiving)
Special - $199 for 7, 30 minute private adult lessons if you sign up by August 31st. Register for both fall sessions and receivea 20% discount off Fall session II.
If you register after August 31st, the price is $210 for 7, 30 minute private adult lessons.

Swim Lessons at Denver Divers!

2011-08-25T11:06:00.000-07:00

Back to School...Back in the Pool!
Register now for our fall session of swim lessons for children ages 6 and up.
Lessons will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5:45 pm and Saturday mornings from 8:00-10:00 am.
These 30 minute classes will range from basic stroke work to competitive swim team drills and workouts, depending on the level of experience (max 4 students per class).
Fall session I. September 6th - October 22nd
Fall session II. October 24th - December 17th (no lessons the week of Thanksgiving)
Special - $199 for a 7 week session if you sign up by August 31st. Register for both fall sessions and recieve a 20% discout off Fall session II.
If you register after August 31st, the price is $210 for a 7 week session.
Sign up for a free in-water evaluation to determine class placement. They will be 15 minutes in length and offered on Tuesday, August 23rd from 3:00-5:00 pm and Wednesday, August 24th from 3:00-5:00 pm.

Denver Divers Annual End of Summer BBQ

2011-08-12T10:22:00.000-07:00

Join us this SUNDAY for our Annual end of the Summer BBQ. This year it will be at Cheesman Park at 11:30 @ picnic area #1. We'll cook up some fabulous food- play games - and just have a fun time! Let us know if your coming!!! 303-399-2877

Join Denver Divers in Cozumel August 17th-21st

2011-07-14T14:34:00.000-07:00

Join Denver Divers for a wonderful long weekend in Cozumel! We will be doing lots of diving and soaking up the culture of the island. This is a perfect opportunity to go to Cozumel for the first, to do certification dives, or to explore your favorite reefs. We will be conducting a variety of certification dives durning this trip, so com join us at this charming Mexican Resort.

$695

includes:

*Round trip airport transfers

*4 nights ocean view, air conditioned accommodations (dbl/occ)

*All means and drinks (unlimted domestic drinks included!!!)

*3 days of two tank boat dives

*Umlimited shore dives

*Free welcome drink

*$50 off Denver DIvers BC and regulator rental

*Group escort

Taste of Carribean at Denver Divers

2011-07-12T14:05:00.000-07:00

Chef Eric Evert and one of our very own Instructors will again cool for Denver Divers. Every year, Eric prepares exquisite tropical tidbits as the audience watches. We then get to eat each of his creatations! Sign up soon to attend the "cooking show" event that starts at 6pm on JULY 16th.

call or email to sign up or join the event on our Facebook.

Digital Underwater Photography Course

2011-05-24T16:07:00.000-07:00

Digital Underwater Photography
Tuesday July 19, 2011 (Academic review)
Thursday July 21, 2011 (Pool)

Call Denver Divers for details
303-399-2877

Quick Trip to Cozumel with Denver Divers!

2011-05-19T15:14:00.000-07:00

Get certified- or just take a few days off! Join us for a quick trip over to Cozumel to do some diving. The all-inclusive cost at Casa Del Mar is $350 Per person - that includes

*Two morning boat dives each of the two days

*All meals

*Three nights at Casa Del Mar

*Ferry Ride from Cozumel to Playa Del Carmen and;

Additional costa can include:

*Two morning dives on the third day for $75

*Two afternoon dives for $75

*Transfer from Cozumel to Isla Mujeres for the whale shark adventure part of the trip-around $70

Denver Divers GO BOWLING

2011-05-11T17:16:00.000-07:00

Come watch- or bowl- at the annual Denver Divers Club Aquarius Bowling "Tournament"

For $25 you can bowl three games at Holiday Lanes 10350 W Colfax Ave in Lakewood Colorado. The $25 includes FOOD!

Meet us May 15th 2011, at 11:30am

Please contact us for more info!!!

Thanks!

POSEIDON MKVI REBREATHER DEMO TOUR 2011

2011-05-11T08:06:00.000-07:00

If you missed the oportunity to demo the Poseidon MKVI Rebreather last year at Denver Divers, you will have another opportunity for a hands-on rebreather experience during the Poseidon Diving System 2011 cross-country Demo Tour at the following locations,

Blue Hole, Santa Rosa, NM

July 28 - August 1, 2011

Colorado Dive Show

September 24 & 24, 2011

Please contact Jessie at jessie@poseidoncentral.com

for details & RSVP.

Blue Hole Open Water Certification Dives

2011-05-10T22:36:00.000-07:00

Blue Hole Open Water Certification Dives

with Ali, Jamie & Heather,

May 28 & 29, 2011

Call us for details!

Denver Divers

303-399-2877

HAPPY EASTER!

2011-04-21T14:32:00.000-07:00

Sorry for any inconvienence but we will be CLOSED Sunday April 24th for Easter!

Everyone have a wonderful Easter!

Spring Break in Roatan with Denver Divers

2011-03-31T15:51:00.000-07:00

Another great diving day! "Forty Foot Point", "Anka's Place" and again shore diving at Coco View Wall. Check out Denver Divers Facebook page for some underwater photos we took yesterday and today. Judy Lynn completed her SSI Open Water Diver level II this afternoon and on her way to level III. Alison Burton completed her Open Water Diver certification yesterday.

Spring Break in Roatan!

2011-03-29T17:23:00.000-07:00

We are having a great time here in Roatan, great shore diving at Coco View resort... This afternoon we saw toad fish, eagle ray, sea horses.. and we feed the lion fish to the eels! they love them!!!

DENVER DIVERS SKI TRIP!

2011-02-28T12:23:00.000-08:00

Join Denver Divers for a fun day at Breckenridge!

SATURDAY MARCH 19th

We'll meet EARLY Saturday morning (to avoid some traffic) and car pool up the hill. After a full day on the slopes skiing, snowboarding or just sipping cocoa in the lodge, we'll stop for dinner in town (again to avoid the returning traffic) then head home. For those of you staying the whole weekend or who have a hotel or condo, you can meet us up there and go from there.

Call Denver Divers to Sign up and to get more details!!

DENVER DIVER'S CLUB ACTIVITIES

2011-02-21T15:21:00.000-08:00

......................CHECK BACK FOR OUR CLUB AQUARIUS CLUB ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR!!!!...........

Pool Practice Cancelled!

2011-01-31T16:19:00.000-08:00

Sorry everyone no Pool Practice tonight... Stay off the roads...

Stay Safe and Keep Warm :)

The Denver Post and Denver Divers Invites you....

2011-01-27T09:40:00.000-08:00

THE DENVER POST AND DENVER DIVERS INVITES YOU AND A GUEST TO A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING ON TUESDAY FEBUARY 1ST AT 7PM OF THE NEW JAMES CAMERON MOVIE SANCTUM.

STOP BY DENVER DIVERS TODAY (January 28th) FROM 3PM-6PM TO RECIEVE A COMPLIMENTARY PASS FOR TWO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgW7L2uq2VM

*One pass per person while limited supplies last. Must be 17 years of age or older to recieve pass.

Denver Divers in Cozumel for Carnaval

2011-01-24T12:30:00.000-08:00

FEBRUARY 28TH-MARCH 7TH 2011

Join Denver Divers for our FIFTH Annual trip to Cozumel for the "Mexican Mardi Gras", CARNAVAL!! We will be doing lots of diving and soaking up the culture of the island. This is the perfect opportunity to go to Cozumel for the first time, or to experience the island like never before, during Carnaval! Not certified?? We will be conducting certification dives durning this trip, so come join us at this charming Mexican resort!

**Trip Package Price:$1199 **Club Price $1174

Includes:

*Roundtrip airport transfers

*7 nights Ocean View, air-conditioned accommodations (dbl/occ)

*All meals and Drinks (unlimited domestic drinks included!)

*5 days of 2 tank boat dives

*One Night Dive or One 10tank afternoon dive(to be decided as a group)

*Unlimted shore diving

*$50 off Denver Diverss BC and Regulator Rental

*Free pool sessions prior to trip

*Group escort

Not included:

*Airfare Denver to/from Cozumel

*DAN/Travel insurance

*marine Park fee ($2/person per day)

To sign up for this trip, or to ask questions, please call ALI at Denver Divers 303-399-2877,

HURRY, SPACE IS LIMITED, SO SIGN UP SOON!

Denver Divers New Travel BCD is in!

2011-01-20T10:28:00.000-08:00

THE NEWEST LIGHTWEIGHT BCD AT JUST 5.5 POUNDS!!!

This is the ultimate travel BCDwith a perfect balance of features and benefits that makes diving a pure joy, OCEANIC Biolite, keeps things simple with a clean straightfoward design that focuses on comfort and convenience.

* Total BD weight is only 5.5 lbs

* Includes right shoulder carabiner adjustable positioning system

* Streamlined, Intergrated Weight System accommodates up to 14 lbs

* Includes dual 7 lbs. Front weight pocket "Quick Drop" weight release system

* Low profile back pack, make it easy to fold in half for traveling purposes

* Low profile bladder design and made with Patented Bioflex material

* Self Adjusting sternum strap

* Depth compensating waist band strap

* Generous soft pad

* Dual 5 lbs tank band "Non Drop Weight Pocket"

Come see us and check out this new BCD from Oceanic!!

CLASS IS STILL ON

2011-01-19T16:56:00.000-08:00

Erics Open Water class is still on for tonight. Also he has the last pool session tomorrow night at 6pm. Dont forget to bring your dive logs!

DRIVE SAFE!

SNOW SNOW AND MORE SNOW!

2011-01-10T12:29:00.000-08:00

YES! We are Open on this Snowy day and Yes classes will still continue on time. So see you Tonight for Pool Practice or the Open Water class!

Theres nothing like diving in the warm pool while watching the snow fall outside!

Scuba Rangers and Rangers Plus Schedules

2011-01-10T11:41:00.000-08:00

Scuba Rangers classes begin again at Denver Divers on Thursday, January 13. The classes teach children ages 7 to 12 many of the pool skills required for Junior Open Water certification. Kids dive and play games in the pool in pint-sized gear.

Class time is devoted to hands-on demonstrations of some of the simple physicial mechanics of depth and pressure, allowing students to understand what happens to their bodies and their equipment underwater.

On the 6th Thursday afternoon, parents and siblings are invited into the pool to watch their Scuba Rangers perform all the skills learned during the development program.

We then start Rangers Plus February 26th. Rangers Plus is a thorough introduction to all of the skills and academics required for your ten-year-old to become open water certified.

Call or stop by for more details or to sign up!

Congratulations to Photography Contest Winners!

2011-01-10T11:32:00.000-08:00

Michael Holtby won this year's Denver Divers Photography Contest with his topside photo of a dolphin leaping from the water in front of Darwin's Arch in the Galapagos. Congratuations Michael! He received the grand prize of an Oceanic backpack.

Second place went to Wendel Benjamin with his entry of a splendid toad fish - the whole thing! - shot in Cozumel.

We've added the top several photographs to our home page. We will continue to display photographs through January, so drop by and take a peak.

Another Great Gift Idea from Denver Divers!

2010-12-08T09:50:00.000-08:00

Tired of shivering on the boat on the way back from a dive or when the cool water splashes you when rafting down the Colorado River?? Try our new Playa neoprene hoodie or as we call it, the "Boat Coat"!

The Playa is a 2mm neoprene jacket designed to warm both wet and dry bodies. This new Boat Coat has:

A waterproof and windproof rubber exterior
An oversized hoodie design that easily fits over a wetsuit
100% thermal fiber lining
Two zippered internal pockets
A front zippered closure with two large outer pockets
Warm plush fleece linings on front pockets and inside wrists

Now there is never a BAD season to be in the water!

Get your Stocking Stuffers at Denver Divers

2010-12-06T09:42:00.000-08:00

Worried about drinking the water when out on a dive trip? Come get our new water bottle and filter! Great gift idea or stocking stuffer! Each filter treats up to 230 refills! Replacement filters avaliable.

Denver Divers Holiday Party/ Photo contest!

2010-12-03T13:52:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays!!!

Please join us for our annual Holiday Party!

Saturday, December 11, 2010, at 6:30pm.

Come see old friends and meet some new ones!

Participate in the Photo Contest!

See the changes we have made at Denver Divers since last year-you will be amazed!

Please come celebrate the past, present and future with us this holiday season. Food and Beverages will be provided by your freinds at Denver Divers.

Durning our party, guests will enjoy the end of the year slideshow, as well as voting in the Peoples Choice Photo Contest.

PHOTO CONTEST INFORMATION:

Photos must be printed 8x10 and brought or sent to Denver Divers. Denver Divers will provide mattes for each photo. Each participant may submit up to 5 photos. Categories include.:

*Marine Life

*Humor

*Macro

*Wide Angle

*Top side

Prizes will be awarded in each category as well as one overall best in show.

Photo Submission Deadline- this Sunday, December 5th,2010

Contest Judging Dates- December 6th-18th, 2010

Winners Announced: December 20th, 2010. We will share your achievements by hanging winning photos in the store, sending results via email, and posting results on the Denver Divers Facebook and web page.

Please contact us with any questions or concern, 303-399-2877

We look forward to celebrating the season with you and your families!!!

2010-11-23T18:02:00.000-08:00

Our Denver Divers family lost a dear friend this past weekend. Chris Pruchnic was well known to his fellow instructors and divers as a passionate teacher and lover of everything and everyone around him. He left us while doing what he loved. We will always remember his zest for living.

Please join us tomorrow in a celebration of the life of Christian William Pruchnic:

Wednesday, November 24th
2:00-5:00 PM

Horan & McConaty
5303 E. County Line Rd.
Centennial, CO 80122

If you have thoughts or feelings or memories of Chris you would like to share, you may post them on our Facebook page.

The climbing community has also started this blog to remember Chris:

http://www.mountainproject.com/v/colorado__rocky_mountain_region/fatality_on_all_mixed_up/106967107

In Remembrance

Denver Divers

Mike Ball Presentation at Denver Divers

2010-11-20T10:44:00.000-08:00

Join us to hear Mike Ball from Mike Ball Dive Expedition Australia speak on Monday the 22nd of November at Denver Divers about the wonderful diving in Australia and the amazing land expeditions! Everyone please arrive at 6pm, the presentation will begin at 6:30pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please call the shop to RSVP or with any questions. Thank you-looking forward to seeing everyone!!

Get your Dive Computer from Denver Divers!!!

2010-11-15T13:08:00.000-08:00

OCEANIC dive computer specials (OC1, VT3, GEO2), instant rebates up to $400.00!!! Call or stop by Denver Divers for deatails.

CONGRATULATIONS to our new little Scuba Divers

2010-11-12T16:05:00.000-08:00

As 2010 is coming to an end we have been very successful with our Scuba Rangers and our Scuba Rangers Plus! Congratulations to our last group of 2010 who finished class last night!!!! And to our Rangers Plus who just need to complete their Open Water dives before they are fully certified!

The Denver Diver Scuba Pool is Complete!!

2010-10-06T11:00:00.000-07:00

THE POOL IS UP AND RUNNING! come in and check out the new creatures at the bottom of the pool or the nice new light from the large window!

Also, come in today to get one of our new DENVER DIVER shirts!

The Scuba Pool is ALMOST Complete!!!

2010-09-27T10:12:00.000-07:00

Just a few more days till we can get in!

We would also like to thank everyone who came to the Colorado Dive show! We had a Blast!

DENVER DIVERS at COLORADO DIVE SHOW

2010-09-21T00:42:00.001-07:00

CROWNE PLAZA DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Friday September 24, 2010

5:00pm - 8:30pm

Saturday September 25, 2010

9:00am - 5:00pm

Come visit Denver Divers at booth #711 and check out the new POSEIDON Mark VI Recreational rebreather. Also register to win great prizes!

Our Scuba Pool is coming Along!!

2010-09-17T16:56:00.000-07:00

Everyday we get more and more Excited! Our Pool is coming along! To Follow the construction please Join us on FACEBOOK or stop by the shop!!

What’s happening at Denver Divers?

2010-09-08T21:50:00.001-07:00

That dust billowing out of the hole at 557 Milwaukee is evidence of our next round of renovations. Denver Divers’ pool, deck and locker rooms are getting a much-needed facelift! By the end of September, the pool will have a new Diamond Brite finish studded with mosaics of marine life large and small. The deck and expanded locker rooms will have new concrete floors.

And that hole in front? It will become a full-length window, allowing the pool to be flooded with sunlight in the morning and significantly brighter in the afternoon and evening hours.

These changes enhance the renovations to the shop that have occurred since October 2009. Our first step was to add a large show window and new glass doors at the entrance of the building. We also brought in new electrical service to the building, replacing a previous “hodge-podge” of past service.
Thank you for your patience and support through all our remodeling and renovations. Without your support, we would have never been able to make Denver Divers better. We look forward to inviting you into the new pool and diving with us in the future!

CLEARANCE SALE!

2010-08-31T12:40:00.000-07:00

We are clearing out some of our inventory during consruction, stop by the store and save 30% - 70%!

Rental BCD $35.00 to $50.00, mask $20.00 and more.... Limited quantity in stock so hurry in and take advantage of this great deal

CLUB AQUARIUS FILM AND FOOD PRESENTS:

2010-08-18T14:52:00.000-07:00

BBC OCEANS- SEA OF CORTEZ

Join us this Saturday, August 21st for a Film and Food Club event! We will be Featuring the new BBC Series , Oceans : Sea of Cortez! Come watch HUMBOLT SQUID creep from the deep and HAMMERHEAD SHARKS circle the gorgeous seamounts in the majestic Sea of Cortez.

We will be begin the pot luck at 6:30pm and show the film at 7:00pm

let us know if you can make it!

If your not in our Club Aquarius yet then call or stop by today to join the fun and recieve great discounts!

congratulations to our next generation of divers!!

2010-07-16T14:58:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our new JUNIOR OPEN WATER STUDENTS and our SCUBA RANGERS!!

Isabel Lidsky

Benjamin LIdsky

Teresa Osuna

Kylee Nealy

Brain Esser

Adam Lambright

Zack Kindel

Chase Frandsen

Blake Whitelaw

Kevin Mikulich

Rachel Lambright

Alexander Mikulich

Hugh O'Bryan

Liam McKennie

Charles Vaughters

Continue to learn and dive!!!!

2010-07-16T14:51:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Tom Sigman- Advance Diver
Paul Holden-Century Diver
Heather Jergensen- Master Diver, Century Diver, Scuba Rangers Instructor
Stuart Parker- Master Diver

Congratulations New Divers!

2010-07-16T14:22:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our new OPEN WATER DIVERS!!

Robin Whitacre

Jeremy Whitacre

Todd Fisher

Idelle Fisher

Veronica Prebble

Michael Hassert

Margaret Matthews

Derek Polk

James Wybenga

Nadia Pidgeon

Lauren Allen

Otis Priester

Tom Boylan

Samuel Ted Knighton

Michael Perito

Alan Lidsky

Katy Hume

Peter Hovland

Shallon Casey

Scott Ray

Valerie Ray

Patricia Misbrener

Anastasia Thalken

Thomas Larkin

Dylan Craine

Ryan Lanter

Loren Baber

Jessica Suimanjaya

Monica Suimanjaya

Stephanie Meehan

COME ON IN!

2010-06-28T13:15:00.000-07:00

COME BY AND CHECK OUT OUR NEW POSEIDON MASKS AND REGULATORS AND OUR NEW SCUBRA PRO SEA HAWK BCD!!!!!

CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY

2010-06-28T11:39:00.000-07:00

We will be CLOSED on July 3rd and July 4th for the holiday weekend. We will reopen our normal time on Monday July 5th at 10am. Happy Holiday!!!

The world’s first rebreather for recreational divers

2010-06-15T15:27:00.000-07:00

The Poseidon Discovery MkVI is the world’s first rebreather for recreational divers, It’s a fully-closed, fully-automated unit that will make you see diving in a different light.

To learn more go to http://www.poseidon.com/products/discovery-mkvi

DENVER DIVERS SUMMER 2010 EVENTS

2010-06-04T15:20:00.000-07:00

DENVER DIVERS

SUMMER 2010 EVENTS

June 5, 2010. Underwater Poker Party.

This Saturday at 6:30pm. 25 participants underwater, and anyone is welcome to come to just enjoy the refreshments above the water! Please call Denver Divers at 303-399-2877

June 8, 2010. (FREE seminar) Intro To Tech Diving Seminar with Robin Bashor.

Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30pm. Please come support Robin, and our other tech diving instructors!

July 10, 2010 (8am-2pm). Aurora Reservoir Underwater Clean-Up.

This is a state-wide event, we will be diving not only the scuba area, but the swim and boat area. The event is finders keepers, so jewelry, boat motors, etc are all under there and if we find them, we keep them! Come help! Call Denver Divers for details.

August 1, 2010. Denver Divers Annual BBQ at Aurora Reservoir.

Please come to our BBQ to support the new divers, and to help our Advanced and Master Diver candidates reach their goals!

August 14, 2010. Denver Divers 2010 Golf Tournament at Inverness Golf Course. You do not want to miss this event! The Hole In One prize will be the new Poseidon Mark VI Rebreather!

September 24 & 25, 2010. Colorado Dive Show.

October 2010. Run Dive Walk for the Cure!

Call Denver Divers for details!

2010-06-02T13:00:00.000-07:00

DENVER DIVERS

CLUB AQUARIUS UNDERWATER POKER
Saturday June 5, 2010 @6:30pm

You're invited to our Club Aquarius Underwater Poker Party this coming Saturday,
June 5, 2010 at 6:30pm. Join us in our pool for a unique Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament, underwater! The buy in will be $20, with prizes awarded based on participation.

To sign up, please call us at 303-399-2877 or email us at scuba@denverdivers.com . Please let us know if you will be needing any equipment to participate, so we can ensure we have enough equipment for all. We are limiting participants to 25, so RSVP soon!

Denver Divers
Club Aquarius
303-399-2877

DIVE THE FUTURE!!!

2010-05-25T12:33:00.000-07:00

On Friday May 28, technical dive professionals and Poseidon corporate leaders will spend eight hours at Denver Divers, allowing staff and invited customers to experience diving with the new MARK VI Re-Breather.
Re-breather diving produces no bubbles. This new diving technology allows underwater photographers and naturalists to dive close and stay longer. The advanced technology also brings the cost of the Mark VI within reach of motivated recreational divers.

Come to Denver Divers Friday to find out how to dive deeper, stay longer and see more, using the next generation in dive gear. Formal re-breather presentations will be held at 3 pm and 6 pm. The units will be available for use in the pool throughout the day.We'd be delighted to welcome you anytime between 3 pm and 9 pm Friday, May 28, 2010. Please RSVP to 303.399.2877 or by email to scuba@denverdivers.com if you plan to attend

DIVING, WHAT COMES NEXT...........

2010-05-12T13:54:00.000-07:00

2010-05-12T13:34:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW OPEN WATER DIVERS!
Danielle Miner
Darian Rolfes
Sabrina Schlueter
Vali Wimberly
Kristina Osuna-Bourgeois
Greg Rolfes

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW ADVANCE OPEN WATER DIVER!
Eric Bryant

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW CENTURY DIVER!
David Prebble

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW SCUBA RANGER INSTRUCTORS!
Wade Welch
Heather Jergensen

Underwater Digital Photography Class

2010-04-24T13:59:00.000-07:00

Sign up today to take our Introduction to Underwater Digital Photography class June 2nd and 3rd from 6pm to 9pm.

Learn to capture the underwater life so you can share it with the people around you and keep lifetime memories!

Class- $80 plus materials

Dont have a underwater camera??? Rent one of ours for $40!... or

Check out our new Intova line of snorkeling and scuba digital underwater cameras, starting at $140 (camera and housing included!!)

CALL OR COME IN TODAY!!!!

Congratulations to our new Dive Control Specialists!

2010-04-24T13:14:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our newest Dive Control Specialists!!

TROY LEACH!

SANDY MARTIN!

2010-04-17T14:13:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar for these fun activities:

Sat June 26: Film & Food - Potluck at 6:30, film at 7:00.

Sat July 10: Aurora Reservoir Underwater Clean up. 8am - 2 pm.

Sun July 25: Bike Ride and Picnic.

Sun August 1: Annual Barbeque and Open Water Celebration, Aurora Reservoir.

Sat August 14: Annual Golf Tournament.

Sat August 21: Film and Food - Potluck at 6:30, film at 7:00.

Call Denver Divers 303-399-2877 for more details and to sign up.

DISNEY'S OCEAN MOVIE

2010-04-13T11:11:00.000-07:00

We have some free passes for the pre-screening of Disney's Oceans movie. This is their second documentary about the environment. Last year they released Earth, and if you did not see it, the movie was excellent! Oceans will open on Earth Day, April 22, but they are having a special screening on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Cherry Creek Mall theatre. Each pass qualifies two individuals to get into the movie. We only have LIMITED number of free passes. Please contact us if you interested on going!

Congratulations new INSTRUCTOR!

2010-04-05T14:32:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO JAMIE WALTHALL!!!! For completing her cross over to SSI INSTRUCTOR!!

2010-04-05T13:26:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS!

SSI ADVANCED DIVERS
-Patricia Thompson
-Robert Thompson
-Diane Mulligan

SSI MASTER DIVER
-Diane Mulligan

SSI CENTURY DIVERS
-Nate Persoff
-Judith Persoff
-Mark Mulligan

SSI NITROX LEVE II DIVERS
-Raymond Weaver
-Eric Bryant
-Katherine Morrison
-Redford Kimball
-Patricia Thompson
-Robert Thompson

2010-04-05T11:11:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS to our new OPEN WATER DIVERS!!!!!!

January 2010
-Austin McCleery
-Thomas Manchester
-Kevin Nugent
-Julie Krause
-Darin Hamilton
-Amanda Cruzen
-Matthew Brown
-John Kurts
-Sarah Kurts
-Marcus Motte

February 2010
-Maya Echeverria
-Lindsay Weitzel
-Nathan Weitzel
-Stacey Eads
-Kimberly Gillock
-Anthony Pena
-Isabel Brunner
-Ann Cuthbertson
-Patrick Stone
-Raymond Weaver
-Kate Falger
-Shane Lemieux
-Melissa Kelley
-Daniel Esser
-Daniel Rutledge
-Amy Bechtum
-Elizabeth Gleave
-Randy Burke
-Maggie Spetnagel

March 2010
-Diarmuid Truax
-Sharlene Doherty
-Jason Dawkins
-Sean Kerrane
-Carolyn Wallace
-Dianna Vollmer
-John Webb
-Sam Cochran
-Carlos Maxwell Leal

WELCOME to the UNDERWATER WORLD!!!

Denver Divers Launches Scuba Rangers!

2010-03-24T17:49:00.000-07:00

We're launching Scuba Rangers at Denver Divers beginning April 22. It is a great opportunity to introduce your favorite 8 to 12 year old to the joys of scuba diving. Call Diving Bonnie at Denver Divers - 303.399.2877.

DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!

2010-03-24T13:21:00.000-07:00

BONAIRE

This is the last call for our Bonaire trip, June 12-19, 2010! Airfares are rising, making the trip unaffordable. As soon as you have made your deposits, we can grab the next dip in prices!

Deposits of $500 due by March 31, 2010 and final payments due April 23, 2010. Don't miss this great opportunity to dive the pristine reefs of Bonaire!

Isla de Cozumel
June 30 - July 4, 2010 ($759.00) OR
June 30 - July 7, 2010 ($1,199.00)

Deposit due May 20, 2010

Includes:
4 or 7 nights ocean view accommodations (Casa del Mar),
All meals and drinks, 2 or 4 days of 2-tank b
oat dives, 1 day of 3-tank boat dives, 1 n
ight dive, u
nlimited shore diving, e
tc.

Join our instructors, Wendel Benjamin, Nelson Paynter & Eric Esser exploring the reefs in Cozumel. We will be conducting variety of certification dives during this trip (Open Water Diver, Specialty Diver, Advanced Diver & Stress Rescue Diver). Please call Denver Divers for details!

BEQA LAGOON, FIJI

November 18 - 27, 2010

As of March 24, 2010 we only have 2 spots left on this small group trip. If you are thinking of joining us, please call Denver Divers and reserve today!

Check our website often for up coming long weekend trip to San Juan Island, Washington, Ft. lauderdale, etc.

CLUB AQUARIUS MEETING

2010-03-11T17:09:00.000-08:00

Come to our March Film and Food event!

Saturday March 20th at Denver Divers.

Bring a potluck dish to share, drinks will be provided.

Film: "Footprints on the Water" - Watch whale researcher Nan Hauser as she studies and photographs beaked and humpback whales. This visually stunning film was produced by the Smithsonian Channel.

Potluck at 6:30, film at 7:00

All are welcome!

Test Dive OCEANIC OC1 & GEO2

2010-03-08T15:45:00.001-08:00

Test dive the new OCEANIC OC1 & GEO2 dive computers in our salt water pool. Call us for details!

(303) 399-2877

COLORADO DIVE SHOW - SUMMER 2010

2010-03-08T14:56:00.000-08:00

Colorado Dive Show

September 24 & 25, 2010

The Crowne Plaza Denver Internation Airport
15500 E. 40th Avenue, Denver Colorado 80239

Friday 5 PM til 8:30 PM Saturday 9 AM til 5 PM
Film Presentation Friday at 8:00 PM

Let's Go Bowling!

2010-03-02T12:50:00.000-08:00

Let's Go Bowling!

Please be our guest at the annual Denver Divers' Club Aquarius bowling event at Holiday Lanes! We will be gathering for a fun-filled day of bowling with your fellow divers on Sunday, March 14, 2010! Please contact us at Denver Divers to sign-up or for more information, 303-399-2877 or scuba@denverdivers.com.

Event Details

What: Bowling with Divers

When: Sunday, March 14, 11:30am

Where: Holiday Lanes, 10350 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, 80215

Cost: $25 (Cash or check only please)

Includes: 3 Bowling Sessions, Shoe Rental, Lunch (any item off the menu)

"Delicious Dinners & Divine Dives" by Eric Evert

2010-02-20T00:24:00.000-08:00

Club Aquarius Meeting

Saturday February 20, 2010

at 6pm

Delicious Dinners and Divine Dives

by Eric Evert

2010-02-03T12:07:00.000-08:00

Cozumel Certification Trip

March 25 - 28, 2010

Want to get away? join us in Cozumel and complete your open water certification dives or just come diving for fun in warm water of Cozumel.

Price $449.00 + Air

Includes:

Airport transfers
3 nights garden view accommodations at Casa Del Mar (dbl. occ.)
All meals & domestic drinks
2 days of 2-tank boat dives
Unlimited shore diving
Free welcome drink
Group escort

For reservation & information

call 303-399-2877 or email us at scuba@denverdivers.com

2010-01-28T13:56:00.000-08:00

BE ADVENTUROUS, BE AMAZED, BE A DIVER!

Are you heading to a destination that’s famous for its diving this spring?

Call or stop by Denver Divers between January 29 and February 12, 2010 to take advantage of our Valentine’s Day Special!

FREE scuba mask with any Open Water Diver Course!

We have the only indoor heated salt water pool in Colorado, built exclusively for scuba diving training, and with over 25 instructional staff, we can offer variety of day and evening classes to fit your busy schedule.

Class tuition Includes: Academic & pool sessions, Open Water Diver manual & DVD, deluxe professional log book, certification card, pool skills development sessions with one of our instructors after the completion of the class to prepare you for your open water certification dives, a life-time use of our indoor heated salt water pool once certified, and with this offer, a FREE SCUBA mask (a saving over $100.00)

Note: This offer end February 12, 2010 and good for scheduled classes only, NOT private.

2010-01-27T15:34:00.000-08:00

DEMA NEWS

DIVE INDUSTRY ENCOURAGED TO JOIN IN HAITIAN RELIEF EFFORTS

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs032/1102612872918/archive/1102945098785.html

Medical Personnel from The Children's Hospital (Denver) Volunteer to Help in Haiti

2010-01-20T19:34:00.000-08:00

Thank you so much for all your efforts, our group joined up with the Children's Hospital (Denver) team. The link below will allow you to follow their efforts.

http://denverchildrenshelpshaiti.blogspot.com/

HAITI - Update re. Donation

2010-01-15T14:01:00.000-08:00

Thank you so much for your positive feedback from my last email. We are going to be gathering supplies and getting them to the folks that will be taking them down there this evening hopefully.

Following is an email from Kathlene regarding how you can make cash donations to Haiti:

Thank you to so many who have asked how they can donate financially to the needs in Haiti. The two options noted below are those with which we have had a long relationship and we can assure interested donors that the funds go 100% to relief efforts. The funds will be used to restock necessary medical supplies among other things. None of the donated money goes for administrative costs. Both are tax exempt 501c3 charitable organizations for which donors can earn a tax deduction.

1. Visitation Hospital

Visitation Hospital Foundation
237 Old Hickory Blvd. Suite 201
Nashville, Tennessee 37221

Visitation Hospital has information on their website by which donations may be made on line. Please see: http://www.visitationhospital.org

2. I.C. Haiti Fund
c/o Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
709 Franklin Street
Clarksville TN 37040

Donors sending checks to either organization may include DCH/Dr. Winslow in the memo line.

Please let me know if I can provide further information.

Thanks to all of you, known to us and still to be met, for your part in helping the people of Haiti. No kindness is too small....

KRM
**************************************
Kathlene R. Mondanaro, R.N., Ph.D.
Visiting Research Professor / Affiliate Faculty
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Department of Chemistry
Vice President TATENDA International
kmondanaro@mac.com

2009-12-30T11:40:00.000-08:00

DENVER DIVERS CLUB AQUARIUS SCHEDULE for 2010

(check back frequently for updates)

February 20th, "Delicious Dinners and Divine Dives" by Eric Evert
March 20, Film and Food
April 18, Earth Day Cleanup
May 15, tbd
June 19, tbd
July 19, Aurora Reservoir Barbeque
August 21, tbd
September 18, tbd
October 16, tbd
November 20, tbd
December 11, Annual Holiday Party

SDI Online Classes / TDI Tech Happenings

2009-12-26T16:10:00.000-08:00

TDI / SDI

TDI and SDI have some exciting programs to either get you started in diving or to expand your diving horizons.

Scuba Diving International

Scuba Diving International is leading the scuba diving industry in online Open Water Diver courses. If your schedule is tight, or if you just want to complete the classroom portion of your Basic Open Water Course online in the comfort of your own home; this is a great option for you. Once you have completed the online course, you can then complete the pool portion of your program at Denver Divers.

The semi private SDI pool sessions required to prepare you for your certification dives consists of 1 – 3 SDI online students and an SDI Instructor; with this option the class costs is $250.00. A regular private class costs $350.00. So this is a great saving compared to a regular private open water diver course with in-house classroom sessions.

The SDI pool sessions must be done with an SDI Instructor so the semi private SDI pool sessions can be scheduled at the convenience of the students and instructor.

Please Contact John Route, Wendel Benjamin, or Ali Miller for details.

Technical Diving International

Currently I have completed the TDI Nitrox and Advanced Nitrox classes. I teach the TDI Nitrox class as well as the SDI and SSI Nitrox classes.

TDI Nitrox is an entry level course for divers wishing to dive with Enriched Air Nitrox as breathing gas. You will learn the proper procedures for diving with EAN 21 to EAN 40. Your class will also cover equipment considerations, cylinder labeling, and analyzing nitrox mixes.

I have also taken the TDI Advanced Nitrox class. The TDI Advanced Nitrox class qualifies you to dive with Enriched Air Nitrox mixes from EAN 21 through EAN100 to a depth of 130 feet. The course will cover topics such as Equipment Requirements, Dive Planning, Oxygen Tracking, and Blending Methods. The TDI Advanced Nitrox class also increases your knowledge of dive planning and consumption rates.

My next class will be the Decompression Procedures class. The Decompression Procedures class prepares you for diving with planned decompression stops. Topics covered in this class are: kit set-up, equipment requirements, decompression techniques, decompression breathing gases, gas management, and contingency planning.

This year I also plan on taking the TDI Advanced Wreck Diving Course. The Course will teach proper line handling skills, overhead emergency requirements, redundant equipment requirements, locating and identifying wrecks, hazards of wreck diving, and surveying wrecks.

Between teaching classes and taking new classes it is certainly going to be a busy year. If you are interested in exploring the above-mentioned courses, please contact me, as I can assist you to get you started.

Safe Diving,

John Route