AIDA International Judge course

Course type: Judge Course
Level: E-judge
Place: Eindhoven (NL), Siegburg (D), other locations on request
Language: English (German, Dutch on request)
Cost: €200 (excl. €50 certification fee for AIDA)
Judge Instuctor:Pim VERMEULEN

AIDA International is the Worldwide Federation for breath-hold diving, established in 1992 which manages and oversees the recognition of records, organises competitions, and sets the standards for freedive education. Since 1993, AIDA International has officiated 229 Official World Records (dd01-09-2010).

IMPORTANT;
       minimum 4 persons
       maximum 12 persons
       ask for cheap accommodation and travel!
       depending location main language will be English, Dutch or German
       knowledge of basic English is required

REMARKS;
       I would like to remind all AIDA nations and their members that this course is a requirement for becoming a Level E Judge.
       Level E Judges are mandatory for national competitions to be recognized in the official AIDA International Ranking List.
       An E-Level-Judge is also allowed to work as an Assistant Judge at world record attempts and at higher ranked competitions.
       The course will principally be held in English.
       Naturally, all athletes are more than welcome to attend the course - this knowledge could be your competitive advantage.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE COURSE YOU MUST;
       Be at least 21 years old
       Have experience as an athlete, coach or safety freediver at an official AIDA competition
       Have a current First Aid and CPR Certificate

THE COURSE SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS';
       Introduction to AIDA philosophies (1/2 hour)
       Theory on AIDA Regulation (3 hours)
       Theory on Recognition of Records (1 1/2 hours)
       Theory on the surfacing/end of performance - (1 1/2 hours)
       Theory on the Internal Operation and Procedures for Judges - (1/2 hours)
       Theory on dispute resolution and the AIDA Disciplinary - Commission (1/2 hour)
       Theory on disqualifications, penalties and sanctions (1/2 hour)
       Theory on the organization of a competition and technical issues (1/2 hour)
       Practical application on time, distance and depth determination (2 hours)
       Practical application on the judgment of time and distance disciplines (2 hours)
       Practical application on the judgment of depth disciplines (2 hours)
       Practical application on in-water rescue procedures (1 hour)