YOUR ADVENTURE
Welcome to Deep Dive Dubai; Day 4 of Apnea Pirates AIDA Cup 2024 on 24 November.
This Competition is composed of static, dynamic, and depth comps across all Freediving disciplines. Throughout 2024, athletes will compete in individual events for a chance to win prizes and own the Apnea Pirates AIDA Cup Trophy of the Year! The competition will consist of a number of ‘Meets’ staged by Freediving UAE, under the recognition of AIDA UAE. The best performance, combined with achievements in different disciplines, will determine the ultimate champions. Gaining points across the disciplines is key!
Each Meet will be staged over a week, every 3 months, totalling 5-6 events. Consisting of individual disciplines for male and female starts, with a total of 4 individual pool disciplines and 4 individual depth disciplines.
INCLUDES
Medals and prizes will go to:
- First male and female athletes in each discipline
- Highest overall ranked male and female athletes will be the recipients of the Apnea Pirates AIDA Cup Trophy of the Year
The winner of the Apnea Pirates AIDA 2024 Cup will be the male and female athletes with the highest overall points after completion of all Meets from the series, regardless of singular positions and rankings.
This AIDA Freediving Comp follows the traditional format of freediving competitions carried out under the latest AIDA rules; to be judged by Active AIDA International Judges with all performances throughout reflecting AIDA official rankings.
NEED TO KNOW
All athletes are required to:
- Book the relevant days of competition separately here
- Register for Apnea Pirates AIDA Cup on the AIDA International website and Freediving UAE
- Be 18+ years, or 16 with written parental consent
- A member of the AIDA National corresponding to your citizenship/passport
- Sign a medical certificate of non-contraindications to freediving, written in English. It can be in any form variation but must be signed by a medical doctor with contact information, dated no older than 1 year.
- Sign a Liability Release and Assumption of Risk, on the day
- For AIDA depth disciplines each athlete must accurately and honestly fill-in and sign an AIDA competition form
WHAT TO BRING
- Medical certificate of non-contraindications to freediving
- All of your gear, weights can be provided
- Written parental consent if you’re 16 to 18 years of age
- Your best performance.
ITINERARY
Each Meet may consist of Pool, Depth or all disciplines; following the same events programme and ceremonies, governed by AIDA 2024 rules and standards.
Sunday 24 November @ Deep Dive Dubai
- Constant weight with and / or without fins (CWT/CWTB/CNF)
- Free immersion (FIM)
- Max depth 58m | Water temperature 29-30 degrees. There will be 1 competition line and 2 warm up lines (17m and 30m) with adequate safeties.
Other events, to be booked separately:
Saturday 16 November @ Hamdan Sports Complex
- Static apnea (STA)
- 25m indoor pool | Depth 1.3 m | Water temp 26 degrees
Sunday 17 November @ Hamdan Sports Complex
- Dynamic apnea with and / or without fins (DYN/DYNB/DNF)
- 25m indoor pool | Depth 3 m | Water temp 26 degrees
Saturday 23 November @ Deep Dive Dubai
- Constant weight with and / or without fins (CWT/CWTB/CNF)
- Free immersion (FIM)
- Max depth 58m | Water temperature 29-30 degrees. There will be 1 competition line and 2 warm up lines (17m and 30m) with adequate safeties.
TRAVEL GUIDELINES
Please ensure you understand the latest restrictions, travel and health requirements for both directions of your travel by visiting relevant government and visa websites.
GETTING AROUND
Dive into the world’s deepest and largest underwater attraction in Dubai. Take the plunge and explore an abandoned and flooded city, an incredible 60m underwater.
Zip around the city by Taxi, Uber, or public transport inclusive of the metro, tram, bus.
THINGS TO DO
Welcome to Dubai:
- Aura Skypool, 360-degree infinity pool
- Jumeirah Mosque
- Burj Khalifa
- Dinner in the Sky
- Camel Race Tracks
- Spice Souk marketplace
- Dubai Fountains (arguably better than Vegas)
- Hot air balloon your way over the deserts
- Global Village theme park for all ages
- Skydive or Zipline over the city
- Indoor ski slopes
- And so much more!
OPERATOR CANCELLATION POLICY
We offer 14-days free cancellation from the time of booking, with the exception of last-minute bookings.