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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 

 

Binghamton Col

 

    Start Date Courses Course Type Location Places Available  
03 May 2024 AC_B-OW 5/3/2024 Binghamton Openwater Diver Binghamton, New York Area, Greene High School Pool - Greene, Ny, Lake Hydra 0

Binghamton Openwater Diver

Review session
Fri 03 May 2024
06:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
Binghamton, New York Area
Confined Water 1
Sat 04 May 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Greene High School Pool - Greene, Ny
Confined Water 2
Sat 11 May 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Greene High School Pool - Greene, Ny
Open Water Day 1
Sat 29 Jun 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Lake Hydra
Open Water Day 2
Sun 30 Jun 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Lake Hydra
Course Instructor(s): Adriana Chergosky, Michael Ballas,

This and eLearning class for 3+ divers. If you have always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course – the world is most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course. To enroll in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required. Please take a moment to go to "http://http://aquatic-world.com/page/open_water_diver" for the medical questionnaire and instruction if you might have a Yes answer. This is the perfect course if you are looking to complete your PADI Open Water Diver certification and live in the Binghamton, NY area. Class and pool training sessions are held in local area pools. Call or stop by the shop today to sign up! Once enrolled, your PADI Instructor will contact you with more information. Required Gear: Personal Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Booties, Hood, Gloves, and a surface signaling device. All other gear will be provided by Aquatic World. The student is responsible for obtaining their Lake Hydra Admission Passes.

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15 May 2024 MJB_B-AOW 5/15/2024 Binghamton Advanced Openwater Diver Binghamton, New York Area, Lake Hydra 0

Binghamton Advanced Openwater Diver

Knowledge Reviews
Wed 15 May 2024
05:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Binghamton, New York Area
Open Water Day 1
Sat 18 May 2024
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes
Lake Hydra
Open Water Day 2
Sun 19 May 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Lake Hydra
Course Instructor(s): Michael Ballas,

You are a certified Open Water diver and you want to expand your skills and knowledge for diving in different conditions... the PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver certification is your next step. After personal preparation you will complete dives over two days with your instructor: Buoyancy, Navigation, Deep Dive and a Wreck Dive. Talk to your instructor about other options for your Adventure Dives. Dives will be completed over two days at Lake Hydra and your instructor will contact you with more information about your class, the locations, and dates/times. Please take a moment to go to "http://aquatic-world.com/page/open_water_diver" for the medical questionnaire and instruction if you have a "Yes" answer. Required Gear: Mask, snorkel, fins, booties, hood and gloves, wetsuit, BCD, SPG w/computer, compass, regulator, tanks, weights, audible and visual signaling device. Your instructor will inform you if any additional gear is required for the 5 adventure dives. Students are responsible for supplying all their own gear. HOOD and GLOVES are Required for this Class. In addition, Students will be responsible for obtaining their own Lake Hydra Admission Passes.

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17 May 2024 AC_B-OW 5/17/2024 Binghamton Openwater Diver Binghamton, New York Area, Greene High School Pool - Greene, Ny, Lake Hydra 2

Binghamton Openwater Diver

Review session
Fri 17 May 2024
06:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
Binghamton, New York Area
Confined Water 1
Sat 18 May 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Greene High School Pool - Greene, Ny
Confined Water 2
Sat 08 Jun 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Greene High School Pool - Greene, Ny
Open Water Day 1
Sat 29 Jun 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Lake Hydra
Open Water Day 2
Sun 30 Jun 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Lake Hydra
Course Instructor(s): Adriana Chergosky, Michael Ballas,

This and eLearning class for 3+ divers. If you have always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course – the world is most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course. To enroll in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required. Please take a moment to go to "http://http://aquatic-world.com/page/open_water_diver" for the medical questionnaire and instruction if you might have a Yes answer. This is the perfect course if you are looking to complete your PADI Open Water Diver certification and live in the Binghamton, NY area. Class and pool training sessions are held in local area pools. Call or stop by the shop today to sign up! Once enrolled, your PADI Instructor will contact you with more information. Required Gear: Personal Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Booties, Hood, Gloves, and a surface signaling device. All other gear will be provided by Aquatic World. The student is responsible for obtaining their Lake Hydra Admission Passes.

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18 Jun 2024 MJB_B-RESC 6/18/2024 Binghamton Rescue Diver Binghamton, New York Area, Greene High School Pool - Greene, Ny, Lake Hydra 3

Binghamton Rescue Diver

Classroom 1
Tue 18 Jun 2024
05:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Binghamton, New York Area
Classroom 2
Wed 19 Jun 2024
05:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Binghamton, New York Area
Pool
Sat 22 Jun 2024
09:00 AM
06 hours 00 minutes
Greene High School Pool - Greene, Ny
Classroom 3
Wed 26 Jun 2024
05:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Binghamton, New York Area
Classroom 3
Tue 02 Jul 2024
05:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Binghamton, New York Area
Dives Day 1
Sat 27 Jul 2024
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes
Lake Hydra
Dives Day 2
Sun 28 Jul 2024
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes
Lake Hydra
Course Instructor(s): Michael Ballas,

cuba divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed. During the course, you learn to become a better buddy by practicing problem solving skills until they become second nature. Plus, the course is just fun – it’s serious, but still allows for lots of laughter in between the focused learning. PADI (Junior) Adventure Divers who are at least 12 years old and have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive may enroll in a Rescue Diver course. You also need to have Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. You can complete this training during the Rescue Diver course. Your instructor may also offer the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider specialty diver course at the same time. Please take a moment to go to "http://http://aquatic-world.com/page/open_water_diver" for the medical questionnaire and instruction if you have a Yes answer. Call or stop by the shop today to sign up! Once enrolled, your PADI Instructor will contact you with more information. Required Gear: Mask, snorkel, fins, booties, hood and gloves, wetsuit, BCD, SPG w/computer, regulator, tanks, weights, audible and visual signaling device, and a rescue breathing mask. The student is responsibler for obtaining their Lake Hydra admission passes.

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