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BINGHAMTON AREA CLASSES Get Certified in Binghamton

Aquatic World now offers classes in Binghamton!

Mike BallasAquatic World is proud to announce that we are now offering classes for students in the Binghamton area. We receive many inquiries from this part of the state and are now expanding our services to this area. We are lucky to have an excellent Instructor, Mike Ballas, located in Binghamton. Mike is dedicated to bringing the underwater experience to new students. 


A little about Mike

 

My name is Mike Ballas and I am your Aquatic World South instructor.  By day, I am an Instructional Designer and have been facilitating and designing training programs for 30 years.  I have always been fascinated with what is under the surface of the water; whether it is the aquatic life or shipwrecks.  I wanted to know and see what was down there.  So, in 2006, I took the plunge and obtained my PADI Open Water certification.  I immediately knew that with my love for training I wanted to continue on and become a PADI Dive Instructor.  Besides, what a perfect fit – my career passion (training) and my love for diving.  Now by night (and weekends), I enjoy sharing my passion of diving with my student divers!

Qualifications

PADI MSDT and EFR Instructor

Certified to teach the following specialty courses:  Altitude, Boat, Deep, Drift, Enriched Air, Multi-Level, Night, PPB, Project Aware, and Underwater Photography

Background:  I served over 10 years in the US Navy as a Chief Machinist Mate on board nuclear fast attack submarines.  My last duty   station was in Saratoga Springs, NY teaching people how to run and maintain a nuclear power plant and steam propulsion systems.   This is when I fell in love with training.  When I got out of the service I took a job at The Raymond Corporation and relocated to   Binghamton, NY.  In July of 2006, I decided to try a lifelong interest of scuba diving.  I was immediately hooked.  Since, then I have continued my dive education and earned my instructor certification in Glens Falls, NY. 

Mike's motivation - "a different world awaits you under the sea"

Get information

To find out more you can contact Mike by clicking the link below. You can also contact Aquatic World directly. We are excited about expanding to this area and serving the needs of current and future divers.

Click here to email: mballas.aquaticworld@gmail.com

or

Call the Shop (315) 458-1955 

 

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    Start Date Courses Course Type Location Places Available  
15 Apr 2023 LMB_BDSD 4/15/2023 Binghamton Discover Scuba Diving Binghamton, New York Area 4

Binghamton Discover Scuba Diving

Classroom/Pool
Sat 15 Apr 2023
10:00 AM
02 hours 30 minutes
Binghamton, New York Area
Course Instructor(s): Michael Ballas, Lisa Ballas,

Have you always wondered what it is like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but are not quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. Experience your first breath underwater and open up a whole new world through the PADI Discovery Scuba Diving Experience. While not a scuba certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. To sign up for a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience, you must be at least 10 years old. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but you need to be in reasonable physical health.......... Please take a moment to download and review the Medical statement found at "https://aquatic-world.com/en/discover-scuba", under Prerequisites for the course. And for instructions if you have a "Yes" answer. Call or stop by the shop today to sign up! Once you are enrolled your PADI Pro will be in touch with more details...........Required Gear: Bathing suit and towel. Aquatic World will supply all dive gear.

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15 Apr 2023 PPTime_09-11AM 4/15/2023 Pool Play Time Greene Pool - Binghamton, Ny 7

Pool Play Time

Pool Time 1
Sat 15 Apr 2023
09:00 AM
02 hours 00 minutes
Greene Pool - Binghamton, Ny
Course Instructor(s): Michael Ballas, Lisa Ballas, Adriana Chergosky, Larissa Clark,

Come have Fun in the Binghamton Area Pool. Practice and play with your gear, your buoyancy or just blow bubbles as a break from stress. Pool is Open for Fun! Call the Dive Center today and sign up - space is limited so don't wait. A PADI Pro will be on the pool deck to help answer any questions. This is NOT a replacement for a PADI Reactivate or Scuba Refresher. All divers are responsible for obtaining their own gear. Cost for Pool Play $30. Cost for Pool Play and Rental Gear - $50 (gear includes tank, weight, BCD, regulator, and wetsuit). The tank and weights can be arranged through Aquatic World's Binghamton Extension; however, all other gear must be obtained and returned from/to AQW of North Syracuse by 530 PM the following Monday.

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15 Apr 2023 PPTime_11AM-1PM 4/15/2023 Pool Play Time Greene Pool - Binghamton, Ny 8

Pool Play Time

Pool Time 1
Sat 15 Apr 2023
11:00 AM
02 hours 00 minutes
Greene Pool - Binghamton, Ny
Course Instructor(s): Michael Ballas, Lisa Ballas, Adriana Chergosky, Larissa Clark,

Come have Fun in the Binghamton Area Pool. Practice and play with your gear, your buoyancy or just blow bubbles as a break from stress. Pool is Open for Fun! Call the Dive Center today and sign up - space is limited so don't wait. A PADI Pro will be on the pool deck to help answer any questions. This is NOT a replacement for a PADI Reactivate or Scuba Refresher. All divers are responsible for obtaining their own gear. Cost for Pool Play $30. Cost for Pool Play and Rental Gear - $50 (gear includes tank, weight, BCD, regulator, and wetsuit). The tank and weights can be arranged through Aquatic World's Binghamton Extension; however, all other gear must be obtained and returned from/to AQW of North Syracuse by 530 PM the following Monday.

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