The way the Central Valley has learned to dive since 1972.

Step 1 (complete!): Submit pre-registration form

You have successfully completed the pre-registration form. 

Step 2 (complete!): Thank you, your "Take the Dive" scuba class registration fee has been received!

Class Schedule: We are ready to fully re-open our diver training pool as soon as we are given the okay by the state (currently pool is closed due COVID-19 precautions). We will contact you as soon as we have a firm class schedule in place. Students will be given a choice of dates, on a first-come first-served basis.

Next Steps…

Step 3: Submit Your Medical Release Form and Waiver

Submit your completed medical release form (may require physician's signature) and waiver. These are required to be on-file before you can get in the pool. 

  • You can download the required forms here: Medical Release Form | Waiver
  • Send completed forms: Email a copy of your signed medical release and waiver forms to info@bobsdiveshop.com, or drop it off/mail to: Bob's Dive Shop 4374 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA 93726

Step 4: Register for the SSI Online Course 

Visit the SCUBA Schools International (SSI) website and create a student account here: https://my.divessi.com/login

SSI Student Registration Screenshot

Once you’ve received the welcome email, go to the “My Courses” section of the site.
From main menu: Programs & Cards > Programs and Certifications > Programs
Or once you’re logged in, click here: https://my.divessi.com/mycourses

SSI Courses Menu screen shot

On the My Courses page, scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and look for the Risk Awareness (RA) video.

IMPORTANT: You are required to watch the Risk Awareness (RA) video prior to getting in the pool.

Step 5: Come to your "Take the Dive" class! 

Once you've turned in your medical release form and waiver, watched the Risk Awareness video, and selected your class date, bring your suit and a towel and be prepared to get in the pool for your first SCUBA dive!

Step 6: Choose your certification course! 

If you enjoyed the "Take the Dive" introductory SCUBA class and decide to pursue your Bob's Dive Shop dive certification, talk to us and we'll help you choose the dive training program that best fits your scuba goals. The $19.95 fee for your first SCUBA class in Bob’s Dive Shop’s onsite pool is 100% applicable toward the SCUBA certification program of your choice.

Thank you for choosing Bob’s Dive Shop

Bob’s Dive Shop is Fresno’s most trusted name in SCUBA dive training and dive certification. We have trained thousands of divers and we still love introducing newcomers to the thrill of the underwater world!

Bob’s Dive Shop is a family-owned business, with two generations of the Tostenson family involved in the daily operations of the shop. We are the oldest dive store in California, still under original ownership.

Thank you to the people of Fresno and the Central Valley, and especially our longtime diving family, for your continued support!

Bob's Dive Shop storefront