Advance your freediving career with three back-to-back certifications designed to elevate your role in the sport.
Join us in the island of Cebu for a transformative learning experience in the world of freediving safety and competition support. Hosted at Never Die-ve, a premier freediving training hub, we’re offering three internationally recognized AIDA courses designed for divers looking to step into professional and competitive environments. Leading this training series is Jean Pol Francois, a highly respected AIDA Instructor Trainer and International Judge, whose experience and teaching clarity have guided aspiring safety divers and officials around the world.
AIDA Judge Course
Become a certified AIDA judge and be part of the global competitive freediving scene.
Learn the ins and outs of freediving competitions—from rules and scoring to real-world decision making. This course equips you with everything you need to officiate pool and depth competitions under AIDA International.
AIDA Safety Pool Competition Course
This course teaches proactive safety, rescue techniques, and professional standards specific to pool competition environments. Ideal for divers wanting to support athletes and organizers in safe, efficient events.
AIDA Safety Depth Competition Course
Learn advanced techniques and protocols for deep freediving safety roles. Gain real experience managing dives in depth competitions and become a crucial asset to any international freediving event.
🏝 Why Take These Courses at Never Die-ve, Cebu?
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World-class freediving location with depth access and pool facilities
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Train under experienced AIDA instructors with competitive and event organizing backgrounds
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Hands-on practice in a professional, supportive, and ocean-loving community
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Network with like-minded freedivers and professionals from all over
Course Schedule:
Sept 13-15, 2025: AIDA Judge Course
Sept 17-18, 2025: AIDA Pool Competition Safety Freediver
Sept 19-20, 2025: AIDA Depth Competition Safety Freediver
Terms & Conditions:
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All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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You certify that all information provided during registration is accurate and truthful; providing false or misleading information may result in denied participation without refund.
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Participants must complete a medical form, liability waiver, and submit valid freediving certification. A doctor’s clearance may be required if deemed necessary.
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Participants are responsible for their own health and well-being throughout the course.
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Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel, accommodation, and logistics.
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Accommodation is available at Never Die-ve with limited availability. For booking inquiries, please get in touch with AIDA Philippines via Facebook to check availability and arrange your stay.
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Foreign participants are responsible for securing their own visas, passports, and entry documents.
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Certification fees must be paid in full to the course facilitator before your AIDA certification is processed and released.
- AIDA Judge Course: PHP 4100
- AIDA Pool Safety Course: PHP 2250
- AIDA Depth Safety Course: PHP 2250
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Certification is only awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.
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In case of cancellation due to weather or unforeseen events, the organizer may offer a reschedule, refund, or credit.
