SSI Freediving Challenge

Structured. Fair. Measurable.

A new concept of freediving games that transforms training into measurable performance. Test your abilities, track progress, have fun, and compare results on a global level.

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Bring Energy to Training and Purpose to Progression

A shared sense of achievement for the freediving community—all within a controlled and professionally managed environment.

Dynamic apnea in the pool
Endurance and pacing in Distance Attack
Freediver during a static apnea session
Calm and precision in Triple Static
Freediver with a buddy on the rope
Rescue competence under time pressure

Games That Isolate Real Freediving Skills

Each event is built around structured games for endurance, control, efficiency, and rescue competence. Every challenge earns points on the online scoreboard.

Recreational Format
Fun, energizing games to train with purpose.
Standardized Execution
Every game runs to its own defined ruleset.
Strict Safety Framework
Clearly defined and identical worldwide.

Events may be organized by SSI Training Centers, Service Centers, or SSI International.

Points Add Up.
Rankings at Every Level.

Points accumulate across events on the global scoreboard, creating clear rankings over time.

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9 games

each isolating a specific skill

Up to 2

game types per event day

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How a Challenge Works.

Simple. Clear. Consistent.

Every Challenge follows the same event structure - so divers can focus on performance, not interpretation.

  1. 1
    Register
    Sign up for an event
  2. 2
    Briefing
    Rules and procedures
  3. 3
    Prepare
    Under supervision
  4. 4
    Perform
    Judged, scored, penalties applied
  5. 5
    Scoreboard
    Points accumulate globally

Nine Games.
One Skill Each.

Organizers may select up to two game types per event day.

Distance Attack · 10 min
Alternate dynamic apnea and surface swimming to accumulate maximum distance within defined breath-hold and surface rules.
Develops pacing control, breath discipline, surface recovery timing, movement efficiency.
Time Attack · 400 m
Dynamic apnea and surface swimming in the shortest possible time. Time and rule penalties set the final score.
Develops pacing, breath discipline, recovery timing, efficiency under speed.
Cross Discipline · STA · DYN · swim
Static, dynamic and surface swimming in sequence. Earn points for breath-hold time while managing rest and transitions.
Develops pacing, relaxing under pressure, transition ability.
Triple Static · 3 × STA
Three statics, 30 seconds rest, declared targets and no timing devices. Finishing early or late reduces the score.
Develops self-awareness, consistency, calm under repetition.
No-Fins Glide · 50 m
As few strokes and kicks as possible across two pool lengths—every movement and every second counts against you.
Develops precise movement, efficient turns, speed vs. economy.
Bottom Crawl · 1 length
Crawl along the pool floor at the slowest possible pace, hands and feet in continuous contact.
Develops relaxation as discomfort rises, conditioning for longer dives.
Vertical and Horizontal Speed · 4 × 10 m
Four 10 m bi-fin dives, each followed by a 20 m surface swim, in the shortest possible time with clean technique.
Develops CO₂ tolerance, fast recovery, composure under fatigue.
Shallow-Water Rescue · timed
A full blackout rescue and tow against the clock, completing every key safety step correctly and under control.
Develops rescue skills and confident safety protocols.
Deep-Water Rescue · timed
Descend to recover an unconscious diver, then complete the rescue sequence with a surface tow under time pressure.
Develops rescue skills and confident safety protocols.

For Freedivers Who Want More

For those who do not want their development to stop at certification - who enjoy training with purpose, want their skills tested in a real setting, and value consistency over ego.

Improvement matters. Execution counts. Performance is earned - not claimed.

Freedivers training at a buoy in the ocean

Safety Is Part of the Design.
Not an Afterthought.

Every SSI Freediving Challenge operates within a clearly defined safety framework.

Qualified Supervision
Qualified Safety Divers and Competition Judges supervise each performance.
Consistent Worldwide
Standardized surface protocols and event procedures across all Challenges.

Find a Challenge Near You

Whether you are looking to test your limits or build a stronger freediving community, the SSI Freediving Challenge provides the structure.

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