ti 27. elok.
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Beginner's course (one day AIDA1 or two days AIDA2) Veikkola 27.8 at 9:00 - 16:30 and KILO 1.9 at 8:15-14:00 (1)
The course language is English. Come and discover freediving! The beginner's course (AIDA 1) comprises 3 hours of theory and 3 hours in the pool. You will learn the essentials of breath-holding, freediving, and gain the ability to dive to a depth of 10 meters. The course takes place at Veikkola.
Paikka & aika
27. elok. 2024 klo 9.00 UTC+3 – 01. syysk. 2024 klo 16.30 UTC+3
Veikkola, Turuntie 690A, 02880 Veikkola, Finland
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AIDA1 or AIDA2 Beginner's Course
The AIDA1 beginner's course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn freediving. During the course, you'll learn and try different types of freediving and cover the basics of safety procedures.
The course requirements include being at least 18 years old and having a 200-meter swimming ability. No prior diving experience is needed. The course provides you with an introduction to the fundamentals and skills of freediving. You'll have the opportunity to safely experience breath-holding, dynamic apnea, and deep diving.
The course progresses at each participant's own pace, prioritizing safety at all times. It consists of theory sessions, relaxation and pool exercises.
The first course day takes place at Sukellus Areena (Turuntie 690A, 02880 Veikkola), located in Veikkola, and features an eight-meter-deep pool.
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27.8.
The course consists of two theory sessions lasting 1.5 hours each and two pool sessions lasting 1.5 hours each.
The schedule is as follows:
09:00 - 10:30: 1.5 hours of theory and dry training
10:30 - 12:00: Â 1.5 hours of pool training
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch break (bring your own meal)
13:00 - 14:30: 1.5 hours of theory and dry training
15:00 - 16:30: 1.5 hours of pool training
The second course day takes place at
Kilon uimahalli
Kutojantie 2E, 02630 Espoo
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The schedule is as follows:Â
1.9. klo 8:15-14.00
8:15 - 10:00 1,5 hours of pool training
12:00 -14:00 online exam (from your own cmputer)
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Please bring:
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Fins
- Mask
- Wetsuit
Wetsuits, masks, and fins can also be rented for the course at a cost of 30 EUR.
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One day AIDA1 Price: 320 EUR
Two days AIDA2 Price: 398 EUR
Cancellation policy:
Registration is binding.
You can cancel the course up to two weeks before its start without any costs.
One week before the course, you can cancel only with a medical certificate.
To participate in the course, you must complete and sign a health declaration form and liability waiver.
Please carefully review the health declaration form before registering for the course to determine whether you need a medical certificate. Without the health declaration, you will not be able to participate in the course.
You can find the forms here:
https://www.freedivinghelsinki.com/dokumentit
While you wait for the course, we recommend following the 4-day breath-hold training program, which can be found at: https://www.breathmanual.com/training