AIDA New Zealand

Supporting New Zealand's Competitive Freedivers

Taupo Depth Nationals 2012

With the Depth Nationals over, this pretty much marks the end of depth training here in New Zealand.  We also look back on the fantastic results from both AIDA and Recreation Grade competitors and start thinking about our upcoming indoor competitions.  We'll bring you new articles and information on pool training, what New Zealand Freediving clubs are up to and when / where the competitions will be held.

Also keep your eyese peeled for the upcoming issue of Spearo magazine for more info and photos from the Depth Nats!

What are Freedivers in New Zealand up to?

Palmerston North Indoor Competition

Posted: 06-04-2012

Kathryn Nevatt is current organising an Indoor Freediving Competition to be held in Palmerston North.

Preliminarey dates: 18th - 20th or 25th to 27th of May 2012.
Location: Palmerston North
Recreation Grade: Yes
Organiser: Kathryn Nevatt

Note: This is a national competition with guests but does not have a world record status.

Depth Nationals Completed

27-03-2012

The Freediving Depth Nationals at Lake Taupo were a fantastic success with record numbers attending the comp this year.

Weather was typical New Zealand weather, sunny, windy, rainy, cloudy - all before lunch time.

The competitive spirit was in the air and the comradery the divers, officials and organisers shared will undoubtedly ensure that everyone has a story to take home.

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AIDA New Zealand

AIDA NZ is charged with the responsibility of supporting our elite athletes by facilitating competition in New Zealand and internationally as with any sport grassroots activity is important too and AIDA NZ wants to promote the sport at club level.  To maintain consistency in the sport AIDA NZ engages the rules of AIDA International standards and selects internationally qualified judges for every world ranking competition.

AIDA NZ believes that divers should be aware of the risks of the sport and promotes safe diving by compiling appropriate references and contact information for freediving courses run in New Zealand.

Team Worlds 2012

The 2012 Team world champs are fast approaching us, The event is being held from the 8th June to 16th September in Nice, France. Further information on the event can be downloaded here and more inforamtion can be found on the official website.

AIDA NZ is looking for an expression of interest from those interested in being put forward for selection. Should we have more athletes come forward than there are spots available, we will be making selections based on performances in competition over the last 18 months.