Eindhoven International

AIDA Pool Competition 2025

Organised by: Feel Free Freediving

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

πŸ“… 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

πŸ“ Location

Swimming Stadium Tongelreep

Antoon Coolenlaan 1

Eindhoven, Netherlands

πŸ† 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: €40 per athlete (€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 sportβ€”bring 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

πŸ… Medals

  • Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded for all disciplines.

🎁 AIDA Competition Special Prizes

  • Overall winners (male & female, across all disciplines):
  • €300 Molchanovs equipment voucher (x2)

🎟 Beginner Challenge Raffle

  • Winner's choice: Molchanovs Core Silicone Bi-fins or Core Silicone Monofin

πŸŽ‰ 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!

πŸ“§ Questions? Contact us at info@feelfreefreediving.nl.

See you in the pool! πŸŒŠπŸ’™