Our group is a slightly informal gang, we are the most active group in the midlands area, our aim is to enable as many freedivers as possible to indulge in our sport safely! We started a couple of years ago when three like minded people found each other via the power of the Internet, and we started some pool training together in Walsall.
We decided we should learn how to do the sport safely so got some AIDA Freediving courses and Freediving trips abroad under our belts. We then set up a permanent line at Dosthill Dive Centre near Tamworth, which has become our home. We also however train outdoors in North Wales with our Sister group and at pool sessions in Stockport and Manchester. Our group has grown since we first started and the ranks are still swelling, we welcome people with a similar ethos and safe attitude.
Although we are qualified and experienced, none of us are yet instructors so we don’t offer any courses, all divers must gain an AIDA qualification before joining us. This can be arranged through our attached school freedivers you then have the option to come and train at our pool sessions or at Dosthill. If you are already qualified you can come and meet up with us or we can arrange for you to continue your training.
At the moment we have training sessions on Tuesday evenings 7.30-8.30pm at Walsall (33m pool) and at Ponds Forge in Sheffield on Fridays at 8.00pm (25m pool but a constant depth of 5.8m, great stuff!). Both sessions take place alongside SCUBA clubs.
This British Freediving Assocation affiliated club is headed by experienced 4* AIDA freediver and former (for now ;-) ) National Record holder Mandy Buckley. Our ethos is helping those around us to reach their potential and safe steady progression through repetition.Although we are qualified and experienced, none of us are yet instructors so we don't offer any courses, all divers must gain an AIDA qualification before joining us. This can be arranged through our attached school freedivers you then have the option to come and train at our pool sessions and Open water. If you are already qualified you can come and meet up with us or we can arrange for you to continue your training.
The Club gets together once a week for a pool session. Pool sessions are held every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays), from 9.00 p.m. until 10.00 p.m. at Crewe Swimming Pool (Flag Lane, Crewe). This session take place alongside a SCUBA club. We also train in Liverpool and Stockport on Fridays and Sundays.
Come and join the ranks! For first point of contact e-mail: Steve
Apneists UK: North Wales
UK Squad member and 4* AIDA Freediver Stuart Bond freedivers is looking for dedicated Freedivers to train with him at Bangor pool most days. It is possible to do courses with us at freedivers before joining him.
We also dive Open water in Vivian quarry, Llanberis and train depth in Dorothea quarry, Nantlle.
Come and join the ranks! For first point of contact e-mail: Steve
Apneists UK: Northern Division
We effectively make up the Northern contingent; we have divers mainly from North Wales, North East and North West England and even have a splash of Scotland in our ranks.
We run professional AIDA Freediving courses for those in good health and over 18 years of age. Our classrooms and pool for the courses we run are based in Manchester Aquatech Diving Centre and our Internationally Qualified Instructors will travel the length and breadth of the country for groups if sufficient interest is there. We have our club meet every Monday from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. We also have pool sessions in Liverpool (Fridays 8.30pm) and Stockport (Sundays 8.30pm) with other informal sessions too.
After qualifying we then move you on to something unique, we leave the pool and pub and actually go diving, no armchair Apneists allowed :). We train depth at Capernwray in the lakes and Vivian in Llanberis and Dosthill in Tamworth. Our true home though is Dorothea quarry in North Wales, nowhere else is deep enough.
We have our first Yorkshire group formed, we have had a number of freedivers from the area travelling for a number of months but we now have a dedicated session at Beverley Leisure Centre, Flemingate, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 0LT, The sessions are booked for Friday nights 8pm-10pm. It is headed by 4* AIDA Freediver George Stoyle who has done courses with the freedivers group and Umberto in Sardinia.
At the moment we have training sessions on Tuesday evenings 7.30-8.30pm at Walsall (33m pool) and at Ponds Forge in Sheffield on Fridays at 8.00pm (25m pool but a constant depth of 5.8m, great stuff!). Both sessions take place alongside SCUBA clubs.
Come and join the ranks! For first point of contact e-mail: Steve
Crystal Freedivers (London)
Crystal Freedivers are GO, once again. We have a lane in the newly refurbished 50 metre Crystal Palace swimming pool on Wednesday 6th January 2010, the session starts in the pool 8.30 pm until 9.30 pm, but let's meet at 8pm for a chat and a catch up. This will be the regular weekly slot. We've already got some old friends coming along but please LET US KNOW if you are going to be coming. Our Agenda:
Imagine if you could freedive in an olympic swimming pool... Well... that's just what we do! We're a group of freedivers who meet regularly at Crystal Palace, National Sports Centre, where we book out lanes in the 50m racing pool for dynamic training, with or without fins/monofin. We offer training sessions on most Wednesday and Friday evenings as well as Sunday mornings, ideal for those who choose to train hard as well as for those who like to chill out in a fabulous pool after a hard day at work. On request we also organize static apnea training, or even let you play in the 5m diving pit!!! By the way, it's FREE to join! All we ask is for everyone to have completed an intro course before they join and to pay their share of the pool booking fees.
You can find us on our facebook group and join in our discussions, share photos and videos and stay updated with our latest news and events! We also need some motivated freedivers to help us plan and organize the new season, please get in touch if you're interested.
DeeperBlue.net Tribe (South London)
The DeeperBlue.net Tribe meet once a month in Streatham, South London at a private pool. The DeeperBlue.net "Tribe" FreeDiving club is the chance for you to learn to FreeDive and hone your skills with the some of the very best FreeDiving trainers in the UK.
The pool is heated to a warm 30 degrees, and there is also a sauna for you to relax in during and after the 2 hour long session. This unique and completely private facility with off-street parking means that you do not need to compete for space in public swimming pools to train!
Prior to each pool session there is also an optional talk on subjects such as 'what is the best kit to buy', 'diet and supplements for FreeDiving', 'maximising the benefits of your dive computer', and 'head and sinus massage for FreeDiving'.
There is also the opportunity to join us for regular social activities as well as access to a private discussion area on the DeeperBlue.net Forums, the world's most popular FreeDiving forum.
Meeting monthly in Wimborne, Dorset - the DeeperBlue.net “Tribe” FreeDiving club is the chance for you to learn to FreeDive and hone your skills with the very best trainers in the UK.
Based at the beautiful Canford School this club is only 9 miles from Bornemouth and 33 miles from Southhampton. This unique and completely private facility with off-street parking means that you do not need to compete for space in public swimming pools to train!
Prior to each pool session there is also an optional talk on subjects such as 'what is the best kit to buy', 'diet and supplements for FreeDiving', 'maximising the benefits of your dive computer', and 'head and sinus massage for FreeDiving'.
There is also the opportunity to join us for regular social activities as well as access to a private discussion area on the DeeperBlue.net Forums.
London Freediving is currently based at "Pools on the Park" (just off A316 and just 10 mins walk from Richmond station) every Thursday from 21:00 - 22:00. Parking free from 19:00. Divers meet in the 1st floor gallery area from 20:00. It is a 33m pool, used entirely for freediving during the training period (so not shared with a Scuba club). Cost ÂŁ6. Static and Dynamic Apnea training. Attendees must be BFA members, and if not AIDA certified, are asked to take a four-hour introduction course, split over 2 Thursdays. For more details please visit london freediving
Kentish Town (London)
Kentish Town Sports Centre, Prince of Wales Road, London NW5. No parking. Lockers cost 20p. Admission £3. Mondays 20:30-21:30. Contact Rodin O'Hagan (r.o@lineone.net) for more information.
NoTanx Apnea Club (Kingston)
Inspired by the incredible vision and beauty of Loic Leferme’s philosophy NoTanx Freediving Club was founded in 2000, based on the ideology of Relaxation, Enjoyment and Inclusiveness.
We train in New Malden Pool (KT3 4TA) from 7 - 9 every Thursday, and Tooting Leisure centre (SW17 0NE) from 8:30 - 10:30 every Wednesday.
Whether you are interested in Health Apnea, looking at fish or Competitive Freediving, NoTanx run Courses at all levels, Holidays, Lake days, annual competitions, SETT evenings, Yearly Membership also Includes: Club Rash vest, training schedule, use of club equipment and BFA membership.
"We must learn to breathe effectively and be truly relaxed, to pause with a positive attitude, enjoying the unique pleasure of that moment. You must be comfortable wherever you are... at that moment, only then can you progress as your performance improves naturally."
NoTanx Freediving Club was founded in 2000, based on the ideology of Relaxation, Enjoyment and Inclusiveness. Sam Still has run this branch since 2009, using his unique knowledge of Yoga and the NTStyle to develop divers at a pace that suits their needs.
Our sessions... Kensington Leisure centre (W11 4PQ) from 8 - 10 every Tuesday. (yin) Tooting Leisure centre (SW17 0NE) from 8:30 – 10:30 every Wednesday. (yang)
Whether you are interested in Health Apnea, looking at fish or Competitive Freediving, NoTanx run Courses at all levels, Holidays, Lake days, annual competitions, SETT evenings.Yearly Membership also Includes: Club Rash vest, training schedule, use of club equipment and BFA membership.
All members benefit for video Coaching, online resources and many diving opportunities. All round the world in all sorts of conditions.
Ady Hamilton integrates both the Yin (Soft, calm, internal, stretching) and Yang (Hard, excited, external, muscular) aspects in these sessions, following the NTStyle of training. Members can also sign up to the intensive training scheme if they want to up their schedule!
Our sessions... Woking pool in the park (GU22 9BA) from 8 - 10 every Thursday. (yin) Tooting Leisure centre (SW17 0NE) from 8:30 - 10:30 every Wednesday. (yang)
Whether you are interested in Health Apnea, looking at fish or Competitive Freediving, NoTanx run Courses at all levels, Holidays, Lake days, annual competitions, SETT evenings. Yearly Membership also Includes: Club Rash vest, training schedule, use of club equipment and BFA membership.
"To glide effortlessly into the deep, totally relaxed, letting the ocean take control of your body. Nothing to think about except that moment. A pure moment. Your heart slows as not even your lungs have to work, A stillness takes hold of you as you slip further into the blue."
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