So you are ready to dive Hart Springs? Follow the procdures below to get started.

ACCESS PROCEDURES:

1. First you must select and contact a guide to make sure they are available for your desired diving date & time.
2. The guide will refer you to HARTSPRINGSGUIDE.COM to review the rules & policies.
3. Verbal contact will be established between you and the guide.
4. The guide will check the HARTSPRINGSGUIDE.COM web page to verify cave availability.
5. You will need to download all necessary releases and forms from the HARTSPRINGSGUIDE.COM website. You will need to print them out and bring them with you to Hart Springs.
6. The guide will make a courtesy call to Hart Springs to notify them of your scheduled date and time.
7. The guide will meet you at an appropriate location at Hart Springs.
8. The guide will check and verify your credentials including rating, DAN insurance or equivalent, and proof of experience.
9. The guide will supervise your completion of the waiver and other forms.
10. The guide will make sure that all fees are paid and turn in waivers and releases to the staff or drop box.
11. The guide will now conduct the dive with you. The guide will make sure any gates (if used) are locaed and secure.
12. The guide will coordinat a safe entry and exit plan for all teams if more than one team is present.
13. The guide will follow established checkout procedures upon completion of the dive.
14. The guide will report any problems, line damage, injuries, or other incidents to the Guides Committee.

FOR A FULL LIST OF RULES & REGULATIONS (INCLUDING POLICIES OF INTEREST TO GUIDE) CLICK HERE.