PADI Basic Freediver Course in Toronto

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Build Your Freediving Foundations in Confined Water The PADI Basic Freediver course is a great starting point for students who want to learn the fundamentals of freediving in a con trolled pool or confined-water environment. The course focuses on breathing and relaxation, breath-hold techniques, equalization, body position, finning, and freediving safety. It is designed to help students become more comfortable and confident in the water while developing a strong foundation for future freediving training. PADI Basic Freediver is the confined-water portion of the PADI Freediver program and does not include the open-water portion of the full PADI Freediver course. The Basic Freediver rating has a maximum training depth of 6 m / 20 ft. Why Choose RDC for Your PADI Basic Freediver Training? Professional freediving training in Toronto Chinese & English instruction available Small class sizes with personalized coaching Safety-focused and supportive learning environment Learn directly under experienced professional instruction Personalized technique correction and underwater demonstrations Strong focus on relaxation, efficiency, and safe freediving habits A solid foundation for future advanced freediving training Learn with an Experienced Freediving Instructor Your training is led by an experienced diving professional with nearly 20 years of continuous diving experience and over 10 years of teaching experience. As a freediving instructor, Mermaid Instructor Trainer, and experienced technical diver, your instructor brings extensive knowledge and experience across different diving disciplines, including breath control, equalization, water comfort, underwater awareness, and diving safety. At RDC, the focus is not only on depth performance, but also on helping students develop proper technique, confidence, relaxation, and long-term safety awareness in the water. Throughout the course, your instructor will provide direct coaching, demonstrations, and practical feedback based on your individual progress, helping you build the skills and confidence needed to progress safely. Our goal is to help you become a more confident, capable, and safety-conscious freediver—not simply to pass an exam. Course Price $499 CAD + HST The course fee includes: 2 theory + confined-water pool training sessions 2 Friday Pan Am deep-pool sessions Direct instructor coaching and supervision Freediving safety and rescue training Personal freediving equipment, transportation, parking, additional practice are not included. Students are responsible for providing all equipment required for training. Required equipment may be purchased separately from Rui Diving Centre if needed. Prerequisites to Join the Course To enroll in the PADI Basic Freediver course, students must: Be at least 12 years old Have adequate swimming skills Be comfortable in the water Be in suitable physical condition for freediving Complete the required PADI medical and course documents Meet the applicable course requirements No previous snorkeling, skin diving, or freediving experience is required. Students should be comfortable putting their face underwater and following instructor and buddy procedures. Course Completion Requirements To receive the PADI Basic Freediver rating, students must successfully complete the applicable: Knowledge development Confined-water skills Breath-hold requirements Static apnea Dynamic apnea Buddy and safety procedures Rescue skills Other applicable PADI performance requirements The Basic Freediver program focuses on confined-water training and has a maximum training depth of 6 m / 20 ft. Certification is based on demonstrated performance rather than simply attending the scheduled sessions. The instructor has the final decision regarding student progression and certification based on the applicable PADI standards and the student’s demonstrated performance. Training Session Details Session 1–2: Theory + Confined-Water Pool Training 2 evening sessions | Weekdays or weekends The first two sessions combine theory with confined-water pool training and can be scheduled on weekday or weekend evenings, depending on student and instructor availability. Topics may include: Freediving physiology and basic pressure concepts Breathing and relaxation techniques Equalization fundamentals Static apnea Dynamic apnea Finning and body positioning Duck diving and descent technique Freediving safety and buddy procedures Basic rescue skills Students must complete the required theory and confined-water training before progressing to the deeper Pan Am sessions. The Basic Freediver course is completed in confined water and does not include open-water training. Session 3–4: UTSC Pan Am Deep-Pool Training 2 Friday sessions | Included in course fee After completing the initial theory and pool training, students will attend two Friday sessions at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. The 5m pool provides a deeper environment for students to continue practicing and developing the skills they learned during their initial pool training. The Basic Freediver course is completed in confined water and does not include open-water training. Two Pan Am sessions are included in the course fee. Students who would like additional practice at Pan Am may purchase a Pan Am day pass separately. Additional practice is subject to instructor, facility, and space availability. Equipment Needed No equipment is included with the course, and equipment rental is not available. Students are responsible for providing all equipment required for training, including: Freediving mask Freediving snorkel Freediving fins Wetsuit suitable for the environment and water temperature Freediving weight belt and appropriate weights Dive socks or boots Any other personal equipment required for the course For local training, a 3–5 mm wetsuit may be appropriate depending on water temperature and individual needs. All equipment must fit properly, be in good condition, and be suitable for the training environment. Required equipment may be purchased separately from Rui Diving Centre if needed. Students are responsible for the transportation, pickup, loading, unloading, handling, and safekeeping of their personal equipment. Rui Diving Centre and the instructor are not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal equipment except where liability cannot legally be excluded. Course Validity The course is valid for one year from the date of registration. Students must complete the required knowledge development and confined-water training within this period. Any incomplete portion of the course expires after one year, and fees already paid are non-refundable. To continue after the course expires, the student must re-register under the pricing, standards, and requirements in effect at that time. Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy No Refunds, Transfers or Exchanges Once registration and payment are completed, all course fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-exchangeable. Fees cannot be: Transferred to another person Applied to another course Exchanged for merchandise Converted to gift cards, store credit, or account credit Students should confirm their availability, swimming ability, medical fitness, equipment requirements, and ability to meet the course requirements before registering. Complimentary Rescheduling Rescheduling without a fee may be provided when the course cannot safely proceed due to: A medical reason, with supporting documentation if requested Extreme weather or unsafe water conditions Unexpected pool or training facility closure Another safety issue determined by Rui Diving Centre or the instructor Complimentary rescheduling does not create a right to a refund. Replacement dates depend on instructor, facility, weather, seasonal, and space availability. $99 + HST Rescheduling Fee A $99 + HST rescheduling fee applies when: Required online theory is not completed on time A schedule change is requested within 48 hours of the scheduled session The student is late or absent without sufficient notice The student cannot attend because of work, transportation, travel, or another non-emergency personal reason Required personal equipment is missing or unsuitable Required medical, liability, or course documents are incomplete Required written medical clearance has not been obtained A rescheduling fee does not guarantee a particular replacement date and does not extend the original one-year course validity. Missed training time due to lateness, absence, incomplete preparation, or unsuitable equipment is not automatically replaced. Important Course Information Freediving is a skill-based sport, and students progress at different rates. The included sessions provide structured instruction and evaluation, but completion of the scheduled sessions does not guarantee certification. The instructor may adjust training content, depth, timing, location, or progression based on student performance, safety, weather, water conditions, facility access, and other operational considerations. Safety is always the priority. By registering for the course, the student confirms that they have read and agreed to the Rui Diving Centre AIDA 2 & PADI Freediver Course Agreement and Course Policy. Show more