2009 Go PRO Challenge Professional Rating Contest
Hurry! It's not too late! You can still participate in the 2009 Go PRO Challenge Professinal Rating Contest! You might win a DOXA Dive watch or a cool regional prize!
Special Promotions
EarnYear-end Bonus points.
Save on specialty instructor applications.
Read about these opportunites below.
Congratulations Sarah DeGraves, $10,000 US Grand Prize Winner of the 2008 Go PRO Challenge Testimonial Contest Sarah Tells All!
The 2009 Go PRO Challenge Testimonial Contest submissions deadline has passed. Thank you to all the PADI Professionals who submitted testimonials to the joys of living life as a PADI Professional! We are still revieiwing the entries and will post the winners as soon as possilbe. Check back in mid-November, 2009 to see who won!
Take the Go PRO Challenge!
You still have time to participate in the 2009 Go PRO Challenge Professional Ratings Contest!
Now is the time to start living the dive life you’ve always dreamed of because you could win a Doxa Dive Watch or other regional recognition and prizes in the 2009 Go PRO Challenge Professional Rating Contest.
How does it work?
You build up contest points as you complete PADI professional certifications and teach divers throughout 2009. Earn the most points in your region and you'll win a Doxa Dive Watch (a $2000 US value)
And don't worry! You don't need to fill out an entry form. You are automatically entered into the contest when you get your first professional level rating in 2009.
- Get the Professional Ratings Contest Details
- Start Now: View the Instructor Development Calendar
- See who won Doxa Dive Watches last year
If you're still hard at work building up your points, you'll love this: you can get Year-End Bonus Points and save on your speicalty application fees too!
Go PRO Challenge Professional Rating Contest Year-end Bonus Point Offers:
- PADI Pros - You get 5 Year-end Bonus points for each Specialty Instructor Rating you earn and an additional 5 Year–end Bonus points for all Specialty Instructor ratings you get through Method One (taken from a Course Director) in November or December, 2009.
- PADI Pros - can submit 5 Specialty Instructor Applications for the price of 4 for Specialty Instructor Ratings you achieve through Method One (taken from a Course Director) in October, November or December 2009.
Is it Hard?
You know you want to live the ultimate dive life so think of the Go PRO Challenge as a bonus you can earn while pursuing your dream. A challenge isn’t usually easy, but that's part of the satisfaction in becoming a PADI Professional: you've worked hard but reached your goal. The contest is your opportunity to get rewarded for your efforts.
- Start Now: View the Instructor Development Calendar 
- How to Go Pro
When you vie for a prestigious Doxa Dive Watch you’ll want to obtain more professional ratings and certifications while you share your passion with divers. You don’t have to track the points - it's taken care of for you. All you have to do is stay focused and committed to your dream.
- Start Now: View the Instructor Development Calendar
- See What You Can Teach
What Are My Chances of Winning?
There are many opportunities to win in the professional rating contest because prizes and recognition are awarded in each region. If you have the most points in your region you win the top prize - a Doxa Dive Watch!
Who’s Eligible?
The Go PRO Challenge is open to PADI Members at least 18 years of age.
All PADI Members must be renewed for 2009 and 2010 and not have an open Quality Assurance action.
Employees and family members of PADI Worldwide Corp. and all related and affiliate companies, globally, are not eligible.
- Get the Testimonial Contest Details
- Get the Professional Ratings Contest Details
