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Rui Diving Centre

PADI Freediver Course

PADI Freediver Course

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Progress from Pool Training to Open-Water Freediving

The PADI Freediver course is designed for students who want to develop proper freediving technique, breath-hold control, relaxation, equalization, and safety skills and progress from confined-water training into open-water freediving.

The course combines knowledge development, confined-water training, and open-water training. Students develop and demonstrate the skills required for static apnea, dynamic apnea, Free Immersion, Constant Weight freediving, and open-water safety.

PADI Freediver is the full PADI freediving certification and includes the open-water portion of the program. The course develops freediving skills in the 10–12 m / 30–55 ft range according to PADI course requirements.

Why Choose RDC for Your PADI 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 from pool training to open water.

Our goal is to help you become a more confident, capable, and safety-conscious freediver—not simply to pass an exam.

The course fee includes:

  • 2 theory + confined-water pool training sessions

  • 2 Friday Pan Am deep-pool sessions

  • 2 half-day open-water sessions

  • Direct instructor coaching and supervision

  • Freediving safety and rescue training

Personal freediving equipment, transportation, parking, additional practice or re-evaluation 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 Freediver course, students must:

  • Be at least 15 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

Students must demonstrate basic swimming ability by completing either:

  • A 200 m / yd swim without swimming aids, or

  • A 300 m / yd swim using mask, fins, and snorkel

There is no time limit for the swim assessment.

No previous freediving certification is required.

Course Completion Requirements

PADI Freediver is a performance-based course. Students must demonstrate the required knowledge and skills rather than simply attending a set number of sessions.

To complete the PADI Freediver course, students must successfully complete the applicable:

  • Knowledge development

  • Confined-water skills

  • Static apnea

  • Dynamic apnea

  • Free Immersion

  • Constant Weight freediving

  • Open-water skills

  • Buddy and safety procedures

  • Rescue skills

  • Required PADI performance requirements

PADI Freediver develops skills in the 10–12 m / 30–55 ft range.

The instructor has the final decision regarding student progression and certification based on the applicable PADI standards and the student’s demonstrated performance.

Completion of the scheduled sessions does not guarantee certification.

Course 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 initial confined-water training before progressing to the deeper Pan Am sessions.



Session 3–4: Pan Am Deep-Pool Training

2 Friday sessions | Included in the course fee

After completing the initial theory and confined-water 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 learned during their initial pool training before progressing to open water.

Two Pan Am sessions are included in the course fee.

Students who would like additional Pan Am practice before their open-water sessions may purchase a Pan Am day pass separately. Additional practice is subject to instructor, facility, and space availability.

Open-Water Training – Ontario & Tropical Destinations

2 Half-Day Open-Water Sessions | Included in Course Tuition

After successfully completing the required theory and confined-water training, students will progress to the open-water portion of the PADI Freediver Course once the instructor determines they are ready.

Rui Diving Centre (RDC) offers flexible open-water training opportunities in Toronto, Ontario, and selected tropical diving destinations, including the Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Ontario Open-Water Training

Students may complete their open-water training at suitable diving locations in Ontario, depending on seasonal conditions, water temperature, visibility, and instructor availability.

Training may be conducted from shore or by boat, depending on the selected location and conditions.

Tropical Open-Water Training

Prefer warm water and tropical diving conditions?

Students may also arrange to complete their open-water training in selected tropical destinations, including:

  • Dominican Republic

  • Mexico

  • Other available destinations based on RDC's training and travel schedule

Tropical training provides an alternative for students who prefer warmer water or are planning a diving vacation.

Students may complete their initial theory and confined-water training in Toronto and finish the required open-water sessions at an available tropical destination.

Important: Tropical training availability must be confirmed with RDC before making travel arrangements. Course tuition does not include travel, accommodation, boat fees, or other destination-related expenses.

What's Included

  • 2 theory and confined-water pool training sessions

  • 2 Friday deep-pool training sessions at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre

  • 2 half-day open-water training sessions

  • Professional freediving instructor supervision

  • Personalized freediving technique coaching and evaluation

  • Freediving safety and rescue training

  • Required open-water skill assessment

  • PADI Freediver certification upon successful completion of all course requirements

What's Not Included

No personal freediving equipment is included in the course fee. Equipment rental is not provided.

Students are responsible for arranging and providing all required personal equipment, including:

  • Freediving mask

  • Snorkel

  • Freediving fins

  • Wetsuit suitable for the training environment

  • Freediving weight belt and appropriate weights

  • Dive socks or boots

  • Other required personal equipment

The following expenses are also not included:

  • Boat diving and charter fees

  • Airfare and other travel expenses

  • Transportation and airport transfers

  • Hotel accommodation and lodging

  • Meals and personal expenses

  • Diving site admission or access fees, if applicable

  • Additional training or re-evaluation sessions

  • Other destination-related expenses

All required equipment must be suitable for the training environment and meet the instructor's safety requirements.

Personal freediving equipment may be purchased separately from Rui Diving Centre.

Important Course Information

  • The course includes two half-day open-water training sessions, which may be completed in Ontario or at an available tropical destination.

  • Tropical training must be arranged and confirmed in advance.

  • Boat fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and personal equipment are not included in course tuition.

  • Course completion is performance-based. Attending all scheduled sessions does not guarantee certification.

  • Training dates, locations, and activities are subject to instructor availability, student readiness, environmental conditions, and applicable PADI standards.

  • The course is valid for one year from the registration date.

All courses are subject to Rui Diving Centre's official course policies published at www.ruidiving.com.

If You Did Not Pass the PADI Evaluation

Freediving progression is different for every student.

If the PADI Freediver requirements are not met during the included open-water evaluation, additional training and/or re-evaluation may be required.

Course Validity

The course is valid for one year from the date of registration.

Students must complete the required knowledge development, confined-water training, Pan Am training, open-water training, and evaluation 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.

Rescheduling Fee

Rescheduling fee applies when:

  • 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.