The PADI MSD Challenge is a contest for eligible PADI Dive Centres or Resorts in Asia Pacific and offers prizes for PADI Members. It is a PADI Member focused contest and tools are available to help you promote the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating to divers.

PADI MSD Challenge artwork available in the marketing toolkit

This contest is aimed to help grow interest in the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating and increase the sales of related PADI con-ed courses and student materials. PADI con-ed courses offer the perfect opportunity to widen the knowledge of your students, better understand their interests as divers, and make sure they come back to do more courses. You can also tie this in with the free PADI MSD Application available in the Asia Pacific region.

The goal of the Contest is for PADI Dive Centres or Resorts to increase their Continuing Education certifications and, specifically, their MSD certifications (rating) beginning 1st December 2017 to 31st May 2018, over the same calendar period for 2016/2017. Eligible entrants are automatically entered and will compete in one of two categories, which are based on the PADI MSD Challenge program;

  • Level 1: PADI Dive Centers with 0-4 MSD certifications during the Comparison Period
  • Level 2: PADI Dive Centers with 5+ MSD certifications during the Comparison Period

Prizes:

  • 1st place winner in level 1 and 2: 1 Free 2018 PADI Retailer & Resort Association Membership Renewal (Refunded)*. 5 PADI Gift Packs with backpack, polo shirt, t-shirt, cap and water bottle. 1 AU$300 PADI Gear Voucher. Total Retail Value: AU$900 plus 2018 Membership Renewal Fee* (AU$236.00 – AU$1513.00, excluding GST, depending on Membership Level).
  • 2nd place winner in level 1 and 2: 5 PADI Gift Packs with backpack, polo shirt, t-shirt, cap & water bottle. 1 AU$150 PADI Gear Voucher. Total Retail Value: AU$750.

Official Contest Rules – *Refer to official contest rules (Coming Soon). 2018 Renewal will be refunded for winner.

Important Note: The above information is subject to change. Official communication with rules will be sent via email and available via your PADI Regional Manager later in November.

Resources & tools: To help you promote the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating to divers you can download free digital marketing materials at the PADI Pros Site (Toolbox > Marketing > More Campaigns).

Questions? Contact your PADI Regional Manager or the PADI Asia Pacific marketing team; [email protected].

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