Depth Competition Safety by FCG

Safety in Freediving is the FIRST priority always. No matter if you dive for fun, during a training session or in a competition. While the freediving as a sport evolves and the athletes improve their performances and pusses to their limits the safety is getting more crucial than ever.. In a competition everybody from the organizer, the Judges, the medical team, The safety divers team etc.. work together to provide the best and safest conditions to the athletes.

This Course is specially structured to provide to the participants the best knowledge about the role of a depth competition safety diver. Knowledge came by years of experience in organizing AIDA and CMAS competitions following the latest standards and protocols of AIDA and CMAS.

Subjects to cover:

Introduction, AIDA Competitions, Depth Competitions setup
Roles and responsibilities of the safety team pool and depth
Pathologies and complications in depth disciplines
Rescue procedures for pool and depth competitions
Code of conduct, Recommendations
Video analysis: real scenarios and student videos recorded during simulated practice

To enroll in the AIDA Depth Competition Safety course you need to meet the following prerequisites:

Be at least 18 years old
Have completed the AIDA Medical Form
Have completed the AIDA Liability Release Form
Hold an AIDA2 freediving certification or equivalent
Have previous AIDA competition experience (as athlete, judge or organizer).
Be willing to work in a team and have satisfactory communication skills
Fulfil the following physical requirements:

35-40m CWTB

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

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

Course duration: 7 days
Theory sessions: 4-5
Open Water Sessions: 4-5
Pool / Confined Water Sessions: 2

Minimum requirements for certification

Ability to perform solo rescues from -20m

Ability to perform team rescues from -25m with 30” standby

Ability to assist and rescue from -25m with BOs at random depths (es. surface, 10m, 25m, in random order) covering all team roles (Safety 1, Safety 2 and Safety 3), including extraction (hand-off to the medical team)

Ability to manage stress

Pass the theory exam (75% min. score)

All our courses and events have a maximum number of participant spots available. This is so we can ensure the best learning experience and enjoyment for you – please contact us to book your place in all listed activities at least a month prior to the start date to secure your place.