PFI safe buddy

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The PFI Safe Buddy program was designed by PFI to create a platform upon which its students and customers, certified or not, could learn about the Safety Procedures, Rescue Techniques and Risk Management Methods which accompany Safe Freediving Practices. This course is for aquatic professionals and general public alike who are interested in learning the essentials of safety supervision for apnea and freediving. Designed by PFI with the intention of helping increase safety awareness during recreational breath-holding/freediving activities, this course focuses solely on the Safety and Problem Management for apnea training along with Near Blackout (Loss of Motor Control etc.) and Blackout Management. It does not include instruction for any freediving or breath-hold techniques as does the PFI Freediver courses.

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Course Format:

0.5 Days (specific courses and locations vary depending on scheduling, be sure to consult the specific course you are interested in taking for specific details. This course is class and pool only. There are no open water sessions as part of this course)

The Half Day Course will consist of:

  • 1 classroom session (2 hours) - Knowledge Development of the course

  • 1 confined water session (2 hours) - Apply the knowledge learnt in class and practice safety and rescue techniques for breath-holding.

The schedule and layout/order of these sessions varies course to course as these course are booked on a demand basis. Please contact Bottom Dwellers via the contact link at the bottom of the page if there is a course you are interested in taking as not all courses are posted on this site.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

  • Have a full understanding the Bottom Dwellers Liability Release found in the link of the waiver set below. Acknowledge your understanding and agreement to this liability release and its terms by completing the Adobe Sign contract presented digitally by Bottom Dwellers prior to payment.

  • Fully read and understand the terms of the Medical Form and make any arrangements required for doctor’s stamp and signature prior to course.

  • Swimming or snorkelling experience is a benefit for this program

  • Good bill of health and fitness - (see attached medical form)

  • 16 years of age minimum for full certification

  • 10-16 years of age with guardian permission (subject to discretion of Bottom Dwellers) for junior certification

Equipment Requirements:

  • Mask & Snorkel

  • Fins

  • Wetsuit

  • Timing device or Dive Computer

  • Weight-Belt and weights

Included in the cost of your course:

***Costs vary from course to course and location to location. Please check the registration page for the cost of the course you wish you wish to register for. Accurate and up to date pricing will be on the respective registration pages.***

  • Personalized instruction from advanced freediving specialists, national & world record holders & trainers,

  • Knowledge Development Classroom Session

  • Skills Development Confined Water Session

HOW TO REGISTER FOR A COURSE: (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Step 1: Confirm Course Availability on site or Book a Private
Step 2: Download, read fully and have a complete understanding of the liability Release.
Step 3: Fill out the Registration form below on this page after referencing the course equipment requirements and medical form links below.
Step 4: Upon receipt of your registration form we will send you an ‘Adobe Sign’ agreement as acknowledgement of the liability waiver. When you have a full understanding of the liability release and you consent to its terms you may fill out and complete the agreement.
Step 5: After completing your electronic liability waiver acknowledgement via Adobe Sign you will be prompted to Make Payment for your seat for the desired available course with us via e-transfer.

After the Adobe Sign liability release acknowledgement is complete and the form below on this page has been submitted you may arrange for payments with Bottom Dwellers via E-transfer. You will receive a receipt for your payment which will be input by us manually through Online Store via ‘Squareup’.

IF A COURSE IS FULL and you wish to be WAITLISTED please feel free contact Bottom Dwellers
***Privates can be book off 4-6 person minimums pending the course.***