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Aida International AIDA International is the Worldwide Federation for breath-hold diving. An assembly for freedivers; competiton, education, and community.
Aida International AIDA International is a non profit organisation that was founded in 1992 to further the development of freediving. Over the years AIDA International have defined disciplines in freediving and recognise and authenticate world records achieved in these disciplines.
Aida International AIDA International is made up of world class freedivers who are passionate about the sport of freediving. The AIDA International high standard and quality education programme that incorporates the knowledge and experience of world class freedivers, dive professionals and scientists is recognised world wide.

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  • Team World Championships 2014 addresses
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  • February Board Meeting Notes
    The Board reviewed priorities for 2014, and plans to prioritize the following matters: Safety Enhancement Project; Update of the AIDA Competition Rules; Revision of the AIDA Judge IOP; IT projects (including upgrades or redesigns to the EOS and CARS systems); the 2014 AIDA Team World Championships in Sardinia; and the Strategy Project, which will focus […]
  • Swiss court decision related to the Aida funds embezzlement
    As reported in the Swiss press this morning, a former AIDA Board member was sentenced in Switzerland for embezzlement of AIDA funds. In addition to sentencing the defendant, the tribunal ordered the defendant to compensate AIDA for the losses. AIDA looks forward to closing this chapter, and focusing on its mandate of developing the sport […]
  • Team World championships frequently asked questions and answers
    Frequently Asked Questions for 2014 AIDA Team World Championships (#1) Teams 1. Who can enter a team for the 2014 Team WC? - Any independent country may enter a men’s and/or women’s team (or a single mixed team); territories, states and other dependent areas may not enter a team in the competition. 2. How many […]
  • Safety Enhancement Projects
    AIDA freedivers, I would like to update you on AIDA’s activities following the fatal accident of diver Nicholas Mevoli at last November’s Vertical Blue competition.  This was the first fatality at an AIDA competition since our founding over 20 years ago, and we are working hard to learn all we can to prevent serious accidents […]
 

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AIDA International

Association Internationale pour le Développement de l'Apnée

AIDA is the Worldwide Federation for breath-hold diving, established in 1992. AIDA manages and oversees the recognition of records, organises competitions, and sets the standards for freedive education. Since 1993, AIDA International has officiated 230 Official World Records.

AIDA International
Swiss Post Box: 100864
Zürcherstrasse 161
CH - 8010 Zürich
SWITZERLAND

 

 

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