Supervised Ice Diver

This program is intended to experience divers to have a supervised ice diving experience and in safe ice diving techniques, preparation for overall awareness of the ice environment. The Supervised Ice Diver shall always perform Ice Dives under the direct supervision of a Ice Diver Instructor.

How deep can you dive with this program?

• No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 60 ffw (18 mfw).
• Linear limit from the entrance is 100 ft /30m.

What do you need to enroll in this program?

• Must be qualified as:
  • IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent.
  • IANTD Dry Suit Diver.
    • NOTE: Diver’s who has equivalent experience on the use of Dry Suit shall demostrate, in confine water, all water skills listed on the Dry Suit Diver Program to show proficiency in the use of a dry suit.
    • NOTE: In the case above, after successfully completing the Ice Diver Specialty dives, the diver shall also be certified as a Dry Suit Diver.
    • NOTE: Dry Suit use is recommended but not mandatory.
• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age for diver qualification WITH a parent or guardian authorization,
  • OR
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Proof of a minimum of 25 logged dives, where minimum of 10 dives were in the water 50F/10C or colder.

What are the training material requirements?

• No Student Kit is required.

What are the equipment requirements?

• Comply with all Equipment Requirements as specified in the general Sport Diver Courses overview. 
• Safety rope minimum of 132' (40 meters) or one (1) line reel of the same length. 
• Second line reel of minimum of 50' (15 meters) of line. 
• Lights, compass, and exposure protection.
• Primary gas supply system must have:
  • A dual-outlet valve with independent 1st stage regulators, OR
  • Double cylinders with dual valve outlet AND independent 1st stage regulators, OR
  • Sidemount configuration.

What this program must include?

• Academic Sessions
• Confined Water Sessions
• Ice Dive Sessions

Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there!!

One of IANTD differentials in the formation of any confident and safe IANTD Diver is our training philosophy known as:

• WATER:
  • Wisdom
  • Attitude
  • Training
  • Experience
  • Repetition

"A relaxed confident diver is a safe diver who will enjoy exploring inner-space and pursue diving adventures for a lifetime."

by Tom Mount