Freediving Training Standards and Procedures

Freediving Experience Programs

Try Freediving

Intent

The SSI Try Freediving program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely partake in the recreational sport of freediving (breath-hold diving) with an SSI Professional in a pool/confined water environment.

Note | This is a recognition program. The SSI Professional should focus on the student’s safety and enjoyment, and avoid over-teaching.

Minimum Instructor Rating

An active status Basic Freediving Instructor may conduct the Try Freediving program.

Student Prerequisites

  • Minimum age: 10 years old.

Duration

  • There is no recommended program duration for Try Freediving.

Depth Limitations

  • Maximum pool/confined water depth limit: 5 meters.

In-Water Ratios

10- to 11-years old:
  • The student-to-instructor ratio is 4:1.
  • No more than two (2) students per instructor may be under the age of 12, and none of the remaining students may be younger than 15 years old.

Pool

15 years and older:
  • The student-to-Instructor ratio is 8:1.
12- through 14-years old:
  • The student-to-instructor ratio is 6:1.

Confined Water

15 years and older:
  • The student-to-Instructor ratio is 6:1.
12- through 14-years old:
  • The student-to-instructor ratio is 4:1.

Minimum Supervision

  • An active status Basic Freediving Instructor must directly supervise all academic and in-water activities.

Proximity

  • Students must remain under the direct supervision of the instructor so that physical contact can be made within an appropriate time during any in-water training.

Requirements For Completion

  • Complete an academic session, and at least one (1) in-water session and assessments as outlined in the instructor manual for Try Freediving.

Issuing a Recognition Card

  • Try Freediving is a recognition program. Upon completion of the program, process all students in MySSI so they may receive their digital recognition card.
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