Getting into diving takes less than you might think. Here are the real requirements for the try-dive, the introductory experience and the first Open Water Diver certification.
Updated: August 2026
The Open Water Diver can be earned from age 10; for younger children there are dedicated programmes. The pool try-dive, on the other hand, is suitable for teenagers and adults.
You don’t need to be an expert swimmer: it’s enough to move calmly in the water. During the dives the equipment supports you and the instructor is always right beside you.
Before starting you fill in a short medical history questionnaire. In addition, as a sports association (ASD) we are required by law to ask you for a certificate of fitness for non-competitive sport, which you can get from your family doctor (if they issue it) or from a sports physician. If you have any doubts or particular conditions, talk to us: together we’ll find the right way forward.
The path starts from scratch, with an instructor beside you at every stage. You don’t need to have ever put your head underwater: that’s exactly where we begin.
For the try-dive and the entry-level courses the equipment is provided on rental, so you don’t have to buy anything to start. Having your own equipment is recommended over time — it helps you become more independent — but it’s an investment to make gradually, and we’ll guide you through the choice.
No: it’s enough to feel comfortable in the water. The equipment supports you and the instructor is always with you.
Yes. As a sports association we are required by law to ask for it: you need a certificate of fitness for non-competitive sport, issued by your family doctor (if they provide it) or by a sports physician. Before starting you also fill in a short medical questionnaire.
The pool try-dive is for teenagers and adults; the Open Water Diver certification can be earned from age 10.
Yes: there are prescription masks, or you can use contact lenses. We’ll talk it through together based on your needs.