Emperor Divers News http://www.emperordivers.com/blog/ News from Emperor Divers and the Red Sea en Copyright 2010 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:00:07 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Steve Prior's outstanding performance wins special PADI Award
PADI Area Representative, Terry Johnson, who made the presentation said, "This special 'Contributions to Diver Education' Award recognises the high quality and excellence of Steve Prior's teaching. It's not just the quantity of good instructors that he produces but also the extra service over and beyond the requirements."

Terry Johnson stressed that the award was over and above the PADI Platinum Course Director Status that Steve earned in 2008 for the high number of successful Instructor Candidates.

Steve Prior was obviously thrilled, "It's always good when your efforts are recognised. Our aim has always been to create enthusiastic and effective instructors. I have to thank Janet, my wife, for constantly looking for ways to improve our courses. It's because of her that we can really tailor our teaching to the needs of each individual candidate."

And as the proof is in the pudding, here some past candidates have their say:

"Hoorah! for the first time in my life physics is easy!" Mel, Essex
"It was not just a PADI IDC but a life changing experience." Kevin, Jersey
"You are both amazing people; so warm and friendly and amazing teachers." Jacqui, Epsom
"Your enthusiasm for teaching people and your ability to open people's eyes to alternatives is just amazing and the proof is in the pudding." Caroline, Thames Ditton

]]> http://www.emperordivers.com/blog/2009/07/steve-priors-outstanding-performance-wins-special-padi-award.html http://www.emperordivers.com/blog/2009/07/steve-priors-outstanding-performance-wins-special-padi-award.html Emperor Divers - Inside IDC Courses Course Director PADI Steve Prior Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:00:07 +0000 Success for nine brand new instructors at Emperor Dives in Sharm ]]> http://www.emperordivers.com/blog/2009/02/success-for-nine-brand-new-ins.html http://www.emperordivers.com/blog/2009/02/success-for-nine-brand-new-ins.html IDC Courses Sharm El Sheikh IDC Sharm El Sheikh Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:11:09 +0000 Successful PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) Gareth and Anders have a lot to smile about as they earn their PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualifications this week. Not only can they teach the core PADI courses, but having completed their Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Emergency First Response Instructor programs, they can also teach five PADI specialty courses and First Aid. Their two-day exam, conducted by PADI examiners who were flown in especially, was the culmination of a nine-day intensive but enjoyable learning experience.

Emperor Divers' April PADI IDC got off to a relaxed start on the beach at Shark's Bay in Sharm El Sheikh. Gareth booked in for a two-day prep course with PADI Course Director, Steve Prior, to ensure that his in-water skills and diving knowledge were up to scratch. Gareth advised, "You only do a PADI IDC once in your life, so you want to do it right and you want to have fun."]]> http://www.emperordivers.com/blog/2008/05/successful-padi-instructor-dev.html http://www.emperordivers.com/blog/2008/05/successful-padi-instructor-dev.html Dive Courses IDC Courses Sharm El Sheikh Dive Career IDC Shark's Bay Wed, 07 May 2008 13:42:54 +0000