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AIDA 2 Pool

AIDA 2 Pool – The Beginner Freediving Course

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AIDA 2 – 150 €

Take your freediving to the next level! The AIDA 2 Pool Freediver Course is the perfect way to begin your freediving journey. As part of the full AIDA 2 Freediver certification, this course focuses on building your skills and confidence in the pool — teaching you everything you need to dive safely and efficiently underwater.

No previous freediving experience is required — just curiosity, a love for the water, and the desire to learn something new!

Upon completion, you’ll receive a certification that allows you to continue your training at any time by completing the open water requirements to become a fully certified AIDA 2 Freediver.

🌊 Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 18 years (16/17 with parent or guardian consent)
  • Ability to swim 200m non-stop without fins and 300m non-stop with mask, snorkel, and fins
  • Signed medical statement

📅 Course structure (min. 2 sessions):

  • Session 1: Knowledge development
    • Breathing techniques
    • Relaxation techniques
    • Necessary water drills for static & dynamic apnea
  • Session 2: Knowledge development
    • Safety drills
    • Focus to fulfill the requirements

🎯 Requirements to certify:

  • 2 minutes static apnea
  • 40m dynamic apnea with fins
  • Pass the theory exam

What you’ll learn & practice:

  • Relaxation, breathing & finning techniques
  • Safety skills for you & your buddy
  • Vertical swimming, body positioning & turns
  • Using buoyancy in the pool

Theory topics include:

  • Introduction to freediving & breathing cycle
  • Basic freediving physiology
  • Equalisation techniques
  • Freediving safety & buddy system
  • Equipment overview
  • Freediving disciplines

📜 Certification: After completing the course, you will be certified to dive in the pool with the ability to advance your course at anytime to a full AIDA 2 course, by completing the open water course requirements..

🧰 Included: Certification + all equipment (please let us know in advance if you don’t have your own so we can prepare).