SSI Try Freediving
This is a fun introductory session to Freediving, during which you will learn to move safely and effortlessly through the water while wearing freediving equipment. Joining the Try Freediving program is the first step on a journey that will change the way you experience the underwater world, and gives you the ability to explore our last true frontier—the ocean.
Freediving experiences can offer an escape from normal life. They create an environment of good health and can enhance confidence and self-esteem.
WHAT DO I NEED TO START?
- Minimum Age: 10 years
- Complete the Medical Questionnaire which will be released to you via the SSI App.
WHAT WILL I DO DURING THE SSI TRY FREEDIVING SESSION?
- Introduction to Freediving: Learn the basics of freediving, the equipment that is best to use and have in water session to try it out.
- Professional Guidance: Our certified instructors will guide you through each step, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident in the water.
- Safety First: Gain essential safety knowledge and skills, tailored to freediving, to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
- Your sense of adventure
- Your parent or guardian if you are under 16.
- Swimming costume, shorts/t-shirt, towel
WHAT IS MY NEXT ADVENTURE AFTER MY TRY FREEDIVING SESSION?
Sign up for the full SSI Pool Freediving course
Nottingham Scuba Diving Facility
The training facility at our Nottingham location features a purpose-built pool that is 4 meters deep and 10 meters in diameter, providing an exceptional environment for scuba diving training. The pool boasts fantastic visibility and maintains a constant temperature of around 29 degrees, ensuring optimal comfort for all divers.
A 1.6-meter training platform extends over 50% of the pool's bottom surface, offering ample space for practicing various diving skills. The pool's unique design, with a bottom depth of 4 meters, allows divers to swim in a 30-meter circular path, simulating open water conditions. This facility also includes a gas filling station, a classroom, and an equipment showroom, making it a comprehensive training center for divers of all levels.
Oakham Swimming Pool
The 25m heated swimming pool at Oakham School's Leisure Centre is perfect for scuba diver training and kids' diving courses. This state-of-the-art facility provides laned sections for focused training and a comfortable, warm environment, ensuring an ideal learning experience for divers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're refining your technique or introducing children to the wonders of diving, our pool offers the perfect setting.
Our pool session(s) are on Saturday evenings from 18:00 - 20:00, with a meet at the Dive Centre prior (this time will be confirmed when you book). The time at the Dive Centre is spent on various activities depending on which course you are undertaking but for all first session this will involve introducing you to your instructor, the dive equipment you will be using in the pool, a safety briefing and the evenings activities. During non term time then we have a pool session available on a Thursday from 19:00 - 21:00.
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Our team of highly experienced instructors will be on hand to guide you through every step of the way
