AIDA Freediver Courses

0161 223 5102

At Aquatech we run freediving courses for beginners and advanced divers. Currently we run the AIDA 1*,AIDA 2* and AIDA 3* courses and will be running AIDA 4* courses in Summer. AIDA is the worlds largest freediving agency in terms of education and in its recogition of World records. All of our instructors are ex or current UK squad members. Sam Still was British Champion in 2004 and represented the UK in the 2004 world championships in Vancouver (we finished 2nd in the world overall) and World pool champion in 2005 and is a current British record holder for CWNF and statics. John Moorcroft was twice British Champion and held British records. More recently Steve Millard was a UK Squad member in the last World Championships in Egypt in 2006 (they are every two years) and is an AIDA Master Instructor. Steve is also currently the British Freediving Association Training and Safety Officer.

Courses are arranged 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 Manchester to ensure steady and safe progression through the sport.

The first three courses are the:

AIDA * Freediver
On AIDA * Freediver, 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 diving in the pool as well as open water. AIDA * is recommended for students with no previous diving experience.

AIDA ** Freediver
The AIDA ** is a natural progression of AIDA * or a good starting point for those with previous diving background or who feel at ease in the water. It covers the same topics as AIDA but more detailed and advanced. With more advanced techniques and performance, there are new risks and responsibilites the diver must know to be safe.

Cost: AIDA 1* and 2* combined is £200 this includes equipment, certification, pool fees but not entrance fees for dive sites if incurred.

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 which requires a doctor's signature if you have any medical problems.

AIDA *** Freediver
The AIDA *** 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* course.

Cost: AIDA 3* is £300 this includes equipment, certification, pool fees but not entrance fees for dive sites if incurred.

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 if you have any medical problems.

AIDA **** Freediver

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http://www.freedivers.co.uk/

If you are interested just fill in the booking form below and post it with your £100 deposit to the address on the home page

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Telephone (0161) 223 5102