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Resources : Courses
We teach freediving courses for beginners to advanced freedivers.
Currently we run the AIDA 1,2 ,3 and 4* freediving courses. AIDA
is the worlds largest freediving agency in terms of education and
in its recogition of World records.All of our instructors are highly
experienced in teaching freediving courses. Steve Millard, was a
UK freedive Squad member in 2006 for the world championships in
Egypt and is currently BFA (British Freediving Association) Training
and Safety Officer. Sam Still was UK champion in 2004 and world
pool champion in 2005. John Moorcroft was twice UK champion and
held UK records.
You can learn to freedive at mutually convenient times for small
groups and even sometimes 1:1 tuition. There is then an active freedive
group who train in the lake district, North Wales and the North
of england ( Manchester ) to ensure steady and safe progression
through the sport. Dates
can be found on this link
The courses to learn to freedivee are:
AIDA * Freediver course ( introduction to freediving )
On the AIDA * Freediver course, you will learn the very basics of
freediving. What is freediving, what kind of equipment is needed.
How to get started, what are the main risks and how to counter them.
You will learn the basics of freediving in the pool as well as open
water. AIDA * freediver is recommended for students with no previous
diving experience.
AIDA ** Freediver course. Dates
The AIDA ** Freediver course is a natural progression of AIDA *
freediver or a good starting point for those with previous freediving
background or who feel at ease in the water. It covers the same
topics as the AIDA * freediver course but more detailed and advanced.
With more advanced techniques and performance, there are new risks
and responsibilites the freediver must know to be safe.
Cost: AIDA 1* and 2* freediver course combined is £200 this
includes equipment, certification, pool fees but not entrance fees
for dive sites if incurred. AIDA 1* pool freediver course is £120
and suitable for learning to freedive in the winter months
Freediving Course Structure: There will be a theory session, two
pool sessions and two open water sessions. These are arranged at
mutually convenient times you will need to be at least 16 years
old and you will also need to complete a Medical Form before you
learn to freedive which requires a doctor's signature if you have
any medical problems.
AIDA *** Freediver course ( advanced freediving course ) Dates
The AIDA *** freediver course introduces more advanced concepts
and techniques of especially deep diving. The students will come
to learn what physiological and physical aspects allow or limit
our diving performance. The students are encouraged to take more
responsibility and increase their awareness of them selves and their
dive buddy. They will learn how to train effectively and performance
oriented and learn advanced drills and equalisation techniques.
Pre-requisite is the AIDA 2* freediver course.
Cost: AIDA 3* freediving course is £300 this includes equipment,
certification, pool fees but not entrance fees for dive sites if
incurred.
Freediving Course structure: Again pool and theory sessions alongside
two days Open water training and you will need to be at least 16
years old and you will also need to complete a Medical Form which
requires a doctor's signature before you learn to freedive if you
have any medical problems.
AIDA **** Freediver Course ( expert freediving course )
Dates are mutually arranged on request.
In addition to complementing and further enhancing the skills already
learned at this level, is recommended for those
who wish to become active participants in organizing or leading
freediving events and becoming apnea instructors. Besides learning
the most advanced techniques and theory, the students will learn
how to plan and execute training sessions, coach and support others
and how to act responsibly as a freediver. Students will learn about
fitness training for freedivers and nutrition, as well as very advanced
depth diving and equalisation techniques and drills. After completing
the course, students may act as assistants to an AIDA freediving
instructor.
Cost: AIDA 4* freediver course is £350
this includes equipment, certification, pool fees but not entrance
fees for dive sites if incurred.
Freediving Course structure: Again pool and theory
sessions alongside two days Open water training and you will need
to be at least 16 years old and you will also need to complete a
Medical Form which requires a doctor's signature before you learn
to freedive if you have any medical problems.
Arranged with sufficient students throughout the year.
Potential
freediving course dates can be found here
Please e-mail apneaboy111@hotmail.com for details of the next
course.
Freediving, when practised properly, is a very safe sport. However
there are risks so always dive with the supervision of a QUALIFIED
and competent buddy. Never hold your breath alone, even in water
as shallow as your bath. Someone needs to be there who knows exactly
what they are looking for and what to do in case of a blackout.
A casual observer or even a lifeguard who hasn't been specifically
trained in apnea would not be suitable.
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