About this competition
The AIDA Freediverse Competition (AFC) is the official pool freediving competition in Surabaya, created through a collaboration between AIDA International, the global freediving organization that sets competition standards, and Freediverse, a growing freediving community based in Surabaya.
This partnership brings international-level competition rules and professionalism to a local stage, while also highlighting the passion and warmth of the Indonesian freediving community.
AFC will feature four pool disciplines — Static Apnea (STA), Dynamic with Fins (DYN), Dynamic with Bi-fins (DYNB), and Dynamic No Fins (DNF). With only 30 athletes competing, the event offers both newcomers and experienced freedivers the chance to perform under official AIDA rules, achieve personal bests, and even set national records.
At a Glance:
AFC is a pool freediving competition featuring 4 disciplines: STA, DYN, DYNB, and DNF.
Freedivers of all levels from around the world are welcome to join. Participation is limited to 30 athletes (15 women & 15 men).
Date and venue
📍 Venue: UNESA Swimming Pool
📅 Date: November 8–9, 2025
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Day 1: 08:00 – 17:00 (2 disciplines)
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Day 2: 08:00 – 13:00 (1 discipline) & Awards Ceremony 16:00 – 21:00
📌 Technical Meeting: November 7, 2025
💰 Registration Fee: IDR 1,600,000 (Newcomers: IDR 1,400,000)
November 4–6 (08:00–17:00) → Training & pool trials*
November 7
15:00 → Technical Meeting & AP submission
September 15 – November 1 → Registration period
November 8 – Day 1
08:00–14:00 → OT
15:00 → AP deadline for Day 2
November 9 – Day 2
08:00–12:00 → OT
16:00–20:00 → Awarding & Dinner
Meet the Team
Franciscus Stefanno
Freediving instructor
Work with the venue, host, and sponsors to make sure all safety measures are in place before the event.
Organizer
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Indah K
Event Support
Cintya
Event Support
Khairani
Event Support
Yuzzain
Event Support
Euis
Event Support
Marda
Event Support
Sendy Santoso
Freediving instructor, AIDA competition judge
Supervise all duties of the judges throughout the event.
Head Judge
Sufiah
Nurdiana
Judge
AIDA competition judge, founder of Cikini Freediving club
Anton
Hartanto
Judge
Freediving instructor, AIDA competition judge, founder of Selam Bebas Indonesia
Erica
Anisa
Judge
AIDA competition judge
Ayniyah Muhni
AIDA Master Freediver
Ensure the safety of pool area.
Head Safety
Jenny
Safety
William
Safety
Ofan
Safety
Chika
Safety
Nella
Safety
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Safety
Dr. Andika
Certified Freediver & General Doctor
Responsible for safety and risk management during the competition.
Head Medic
Dr. Ersya
Medic
Certified Freediver & General Doctor
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Head Media
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Photographer
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Photographer
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Photographer
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Dr. Andhika
Responsible for safety and risk management during the competition.
Credential: Certified Freediver & General Doctor
Other Member: 1 additional medic
Head Medic
Accomodation
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