AIDA Judge Course

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This course provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking certification as AIDA Level E judges. It covers the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and ethical considerations necessary for judging AIDA regulated freediving competitions.

• Minimum age of 18 years
• AIDA2 certification or equivalent
• Prior freediving competition experience (as athlete or safety diver)
• Membership in an AIDA National organization
• Completed AIDA Medical Statement and Liability Release

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the rules and regulations governing AIDA freediving competitions
• Conduct line measurements and coding for depth disciplines
• Set up and manage competition areas for pool and depth disciplines
• Perform and evaluate safety protocols and rescue techniques
• Judge freediving performances accurately and fairly
• Apply AIDA's ethical standards and disciplinary codes in a competitive environment

1. Introduction

• Overview of the course
• Roles and responsibilities of an AIDA judge

2. Self-Study

• AIDA Rules and Regulations
• AIDA Judge Internal Operations Procedures

3. Theory Sessions

• History of AIDA and development of freediving competitions
• Detailed study of rules and regulations for pool and depth competitions
• Judge communications and signals
• Safety protocols and rescue techniques
• Ethical considerations and disciplinary codes

4. Practical Sessions

• Line measurement and coding 
• Competition area setup for pool and depth disciplines
• Role-playing as athlete, coach, and safety personnel in mock competitions
• Rescue technique demonstrations and practice

5. Examinations

• Theory Exam: Written test covering rules, regulations, and safety protocols
• Practical Exam: Judging practice with video analysis and real-time scenarios

6. Certification

• Review of exam results and feedback
• Criteria for passing and certification issuance
• Additional training recommendations and continued education opportunities

7. Course Wrap-Up

• Summary and key takeaways
• Open discussion and Q&A session
• Distribution of certificates to successful candidates

• AIDA Judge Course Outlines
• AIDA Judge Course Presentation Slides
• AIDA Judge Course Practice Videos
• AIDA Judge Course Exam Materials

• Participation in theory and practical sessions
• Performance in practical exercises
• Scores on written and practical examinations