Baptême de plongée

The discover dive at CPS takes place in the pool at the Piscine de Sélestat, which serves as the club's home base for all initial water contact. Access to the pool is only possible under the supervision of at least an E1-level instructor, which means first-timers are always in qualified hands from the first breath underwater. The baptême is open to members, including minors who have parental authorization and a medical certificate of non-contraindication on file.

The format follows FFESSM federation standards, as required by the club's affiliation under number 06 67 0063. The club has been running these introductory sessions since it was founded in 1975, so the instructors are well practiced in managing first-time divers in the pool environment. Equipment is available from the club's own inventory, which is maintained by a dedicated Responsable du Matériel appointed by the governing committee.

Safety equipment and oxygen therapy kit are present at every in-water session, whether in the pool or at a quarry lake — this is a hard rule at CPS, not optional. For those who want to continue after the baptême, the club structure leads naturally into full FFESSM level certifications through the club's technical commission and qualified instructors.