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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 ) AIDA ** Freediver course. Dates 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.
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. |