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)

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:  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: 

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