Event Details

AIDA SFA x FDXQ Octoberfest Challenge

AIDA SFA x FDXQ Octoberfest Challenge

Start date: 2021-09-18
End date: 2021-09-25
Location: Bukit Merah Swimming Complex, Singapore, Singapore
Event Type: Pool Competition
Organizer: Beatrice Wollenmann
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Disciplines: STA DNF DYN DYNB
Safety Qualifications: Freediving Instructor Trainers + Instructors First Aid CPR AED Oxygen Provider Lifeguard Prior competition safety experience
Safety plan: Safety for STA: - 1 safety diver per competitor in the Competition Zone - Minimum 1 safety diver per warm up zone Safety for DYNB/DYN/DNF: - 2 safety diver per competitor in the Competition Zone (1 per 25m) - Minimum 1 safety diver per warm up zone In case of a hypoxic incident, safety divers will support the diver immediately and follow standard protocol including “Blow, Tap, Talk”. Once the diver has recovered consciousness, the medic certified in administering oxygen will provide oxygen to the diver for a minimum of 5 minutes. Any oxygen supplementation for non-breathing diver will be via a mask with a filter. In the event that the diver does not regain consciousness within one minute, the following emergency procedure will apply: - O2 supplementation - Alert EMS - Load diver onto standby spinal board to facilitate transport - Transport diver to standby car and load diver onto car (3mins) - Evacuate diver to nearest hospital (Alexandra Hospital) four minutes away. - Suspend competition if minimum safety support is no longer sufficient to continue
Pool size: 50m
Maximum pool depth: 1.8m
Minimum pool depth: 1.2m
Main Judge: Jonathan Chong
Assistant Judges: Coleman Yee, Christophe Maisonnave