Our dear friend and fellow freediver, Jody Fisher, has recently passed away. This is a heartbreaking loss for our community. Jody’s contribution to freediving in Australia was remarkable, and her presence touched many across the sport. She gave her time, energy, and passion so generously. We are holding Jody close to our hearts [...]
Held from 14-17 November 2025, our Championships were a resounding success! We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all athletes who participated, showcasing incredible skill, dedication, and sportsmanship. This year marked a historic milestone for Australian freediving as we proudly introduced Parafreediving to our national championships for the first time. The inclusion of Parafreediving aligns with [...]
The 2025 Annual General Meeting of the AFA (online) will take place at the margins of Pool Nationals on Sun 16 Nov 2025, at 6pm QLD time / 7pm AEST. Official notice, agenda and all meeting materials are available to Members in the Members Only Portal. The meeting link will also be posted there, no later [...]
Ahead of the 2025 AFA Pool Nationals, the AFA is trying to secure discounts for athlete accommodation. So far, we have secured one deal: North Cove Waterfront Suites: 10min walk from Tobruk Pool. 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments (10 available at the time of writing). 10% discount with code AFA2025 when booking for at least [...]
Are you an AIDA Judge and want to add CMAS to your skillset, so you can judge at any indoor/pool freediving competition? In collaboration with CMAS international, the AFA is organising an online cross-over course. The tentative date is 28 Sep 2025. Find out more on the course webpage.
Dear members and freediving community, We have recently received the registration details regarding the AIDA pool world championships (18-25 June 2022) and will be releasing the application process for the Australian team this week. Individuals must be AFA members holding an Australian passport in order to apply, and the detailed selection criteria may be [...]
Dear AFA members, On the 19th of March, due to the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in with COVID-19, the AFA has placed a suspension on all club training and competition activities. This was not a decision taken lightly, nor without in-depth discussion. We understand and share in the disappointment in the need for [...]
Dear fellow freedivers, We are monitoring the developments regarding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and assessing any potential impacts it may have on our clubs and events, and in particular, Pool Nationals 2020. We are also looking at how this may impact on Depth Nationals, which we are close to announcing. Whilst we cannot predict [...]
It was wonderful to receive so many nominations for AFA awards this year, with 82 submissions overall. We appreciated that many of you recognised the work done by the AFA board. However, we think it’s vital to celebrate those outside of the board who are so generous with their time and contributions - often [...]
Registration for Australian Depth Nationals 2017 has opened for Australian citizens. The AFA will return to Tulamben, Bali, and once again be partnering with Apnea Bali to run the event. There will be three days of competition (2-4 October) with the 5th of October being held in reserve in case of poor conditions. Athletes will be required to [...]