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CAPE TOWN

ZAR 6500

Course Covers

01 AIDA competition framework and regulations
02 Professional safety team dynamics and communication
03 Advanced rescue and recovery techniques
04 Emergency protocols and medical hand-offs

Limited spots: MAX 8 Candidates

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International Certification

Upon successful completion, you will become an AIDA Professional Safety Freediver certified to:

  • Provide safety at AIDA depth events limited to 80m depth announcements

  • Provide safety at a maximum depth of 20m with a 20" standby time

INSTRUCTOR

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  • Competitive safety diver with experience across 10+ international events

  • AIDA World Championships 2025 — Pool & Depth safety team

  • AIDA Advanced Depth Safety certified & active CMAS Judge

Preliminary Schedule

DAY 01 Comprehensive Theory, Technical Pool Session - Sea Point Pool
DAY 02 Depth Team Rotations (Team A & B) and Advanced Theory - Blue Rock Resort
DAY 03 In-depth Video Analysis and Advanced Depth Rescue Scenarios - Blue Rock Resort
DAY 04 Mock Depth Competition and Professional Debrief - Blue Rock Resort

Prerequisites

  • ​Certification: Must hold an AIDA2 Freediver certification or a recognized equivalent.

  • Age: You must be at least 18 years old.

  • Documentation: Completion of the AIDA Medical and Liability Release forms.

  • Be willing to work in a team and have satisfactory communication skills.

  • Physical requirements:

    • 35-40m CWTB

    • 30m dive + 30” surface recovery + 20m dive

    • 20m dives with 3-5” notice, at fast pace (early turn simulation) 

  • Experience: While the standards generally require previous AIDA competition experience, our goal is to build local team capacity from the ground up. Participants will have opportunities to serve as safeties in upcoming competitions in South Africa.​

Sponsorship Opportunity

We are committed to building a diverse and highly skilled South African Safety Team!
We recognize that the cost of professional-level training can be a barrier to some of our most passionate and capable divers.

The Opportunity:
 

  • We are offering one (1) sponsored spot at a significantly reduced cost for this course.

  • This spot is reserved for an applicant who demonstrates exceptional potential, a deep "safety-first" mindset, and a long-term commitment to the South African freediving community.


How to Apply:
 

  • If you wish to be considered for this reduced-rate spot, please include a Motivation Letter  with your application (top of page).


Selection Note:
 

  • This reduced-rate spot will be awarded based on a combination of the Applicant’s technical diving ability and their demonstrated dedication to the growth of the Freediving Sport in South Africa.

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