by Jurgen Reinderink
3x Dutch National Record Holder
Locations
For courses, several locations are available depending on your needs, course requirements and seasonality. For the depth curriculum of the AIDA courses, the indoor dive-tanks at Dive4Life (maximum depth of 20 meter) and Nemo33 (maximum depth of 35 meter) can be used to fulfill the certification requirements. Also, during the summer season, courses can also take place at Slijk-Ewijk or other outdoor lakes across The Netherlands.
SWIMMINGPOOL DE PLONS
Swimmingpool De Plons is located next to Nijmegen, in the city of Beuningen. This facility sets the perfect stage to conduct the AIDA courses. Next to the main pool for the dynamic sessions, it has a warmer shallower pool where the static sessions can be facilitated. Training sessions take place (via Maldive '87) during the weekends, where we train Static & Dynamic as well as perform safety drills in a controlled environment.
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Where: Houtduiflaan 3, 6641 ZN, Beuningen
When: Saturday
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DIVE4LIFE
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The Dive4Life indoor diving center in Siegburg near Cologne/Bonn in Germany is one of the biggest of its kind. It is 20 meter deep and reaches 18m in diameter. It contains a "sunken city" that can be explored, as well as several platforms at different depths. Depth sessions for the Aida 2 course take place here, as well as occasionally training sessions throughout the year.
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Where: Zeithstraße 110, 53721 Siegburg (Germany)
When: AIDA 2 Course Dates
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NEMO33
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Nemo33 in Brussels is the second deepest diving pool in the world. It has an indoor non-chlorinated fresh water pool that reaches a depth of 34.5 meter, and with a temperature of 33°C it is perfect to dive in without a wetsuite. Depth sessions for the Aida 3 course will be organized here. In addition, its a great place to enjoy some advanced training sessions once the AIDA 2 course has been finalized.
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Where: Rue de Stalle 333, 1180 Ukkel (Belgium)
When: AIDA 3 Course Dates
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SLIJK-EWIJK
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The Slijk-Ewijk Lake is located just next to Nijmegen, conveniently located between the A15 & A50. The lake originated from sand extraction, and is a true paradise for freedivers & other water sports enthusiasts. In Slijk-Ewijk a maximum depth of 35 meter can be reached. Courses and training sessions can take place during the summer season from May to September, when the water temperature is at acceptable level.
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Where: Valburgsestraat 45, 6677 PC, Slijk-Ewijk
When: AIDA 2 & AIDA 3 Course Dates (May to September)