Eindhoven International AIDA Pool Competition 2025
Join us for an exciting day of freediving at one of the finest aquatic venues in the Netherlands! Whether you're an experienced athlete aiming for top performances or a beginner looking to gain competition experience, this event has something for everyone.
Event Details
π Date & Time
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Doors open: 13:00
Pool time: 15:00 - 18:00
First Official Top: 15:30
Event Ends: 18:45
π Location
Swimming Stadium Tongelreep
Antoon Coolenlaan 1
Eindhoven, Netherlands
π Competition Format
AIDA Pool Competition + Beginners Challenge
Status: World Record Status
Disciplines: DNF / DYNB / DYN
Total Starts: 50 (1 per athlete)
Start Interval: 2 athletes every 6 minutes
Registration
AIDA Competition: Sign up here
Beginners Challenge: Register via email at info@feelfreefreediving.nl
Participation Fee: β¬40 per athlete (β¬35 for DFA members)
Identification: Please bring a valid ID to identify yourself
Medical certificate: Please bring a medical certificate proving your fit to dive, not older than one year.
Without a valid ID and medical certification you are not allowed to participate!
Venue & Pool Details
The Pieter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium provides a world-class setting for freediving:
- Olympic 50m pool with 10 lanes
- Depth: 3 meters throughout
- Water temperature: ~27Β°C (80.6Β°F)
Lane Setup:
- Competition lanes: 1, 2, 7, and 8 (athletes surface at the floating line)
- Warm-up lanes: 3, 4, 5, and 6
- Lanes 0 and 9: Not in use
Athletes will have access to two aluminum starting platforms (92x30 cm, positioned at 1.3m depth). After each start, the platform will be moved to the adjacent lane for the next athlete's preparation.
Spectators & Media
Freediving is a breathtaking sportβbring your friends and family to cheer you on!
Seating capacity: 2,000 spectators
Professional photography & video recordings will be made available for free to all athletes.
Beginners Challenge
Want to experience freediving competition for the first time? The Beginners Challenge is designed to provide a low-pressure introduction to competitive freediving:
- Guidance & coaching from experienced freedivers
- Support throughout the event to help you gain confidence
- A fun and supportive environment to test your limits!
Prizes & Rewards
π Medals
- Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded for all disciplines.
π AIDA Competition Special Prizes
- Overall winners (male & female, across all disciplines):
- β¬300 Molchanovs equipment voucher (x2)
π Beginner Challenge Raffle
- Winner's choice: Molchanovs Core Silicone Bi-fins or Core Silicone Monofin
π Exclusive Athlete Discount
- 15% discount code for the Molchanovs website for all participants.
Ready to Compete?
Secure your spot today and be part of an unforgettable freediving experience in Eindhoven!
π§ Questions? Contact us at info@feelfreefreediving.nl.
See you in the pool! ππ