Freediving Course Cancellation Policy:

If YOU need to cancel or change:

• You may cancel or reschedule a course for free up until 7 days before your course commences

• Within 7 days of a course commencing, reschedules are available with a $200 reschedule fee. Cancellations are no longer available

• If you start the course but do not complete it, no refund or reschedule will be available

• If you flag a medical issue or condition that may impact your ability to dive safely in the medical form and fail to provide a doctor’s note, it will be treated as a cancellation on your part. It is YOUR responsibility to seek a doctor’s written approval once you have flagged a medical condition in the form. We may not prompt you for this ahead of the course.

If WE need to change or cancel:

• If we need to postpone or cancel part of a course due to weather/conditions or unforeseen events, we will contact students at the earliest point possible. Typically the first day of the course will commence as usual.

• If we have to reschedule or cancel the entire course, students will be given a choice of reschedule or refund

• Refunds will not be available if the student has already started any component of the course.

This cancellation policy will apply in all instances including unforeseen sickness and personal emergencies. As a small business we cannot survive without these policies. Thank you for understanding.

Please read our Terms and Conditions here.

For us, freediving is about joy, play, discovery and feeling 100% alive.

Each freediving school brings something unique, so here’s our approach:.

Here is what you can expect from Immersia Freediving:

• The Safest Choice - yes, we know, anyone can claim this. Our safety and instructor conduct standards go beyond any certification agency or school in Australia. How do we know? Constant research and reviews. We prioritise safety over everything. Sometimes it means we won’t go to the deepest spot or push the limits of our students. We believe that’s the right thing to keep everyone safe.

• Truly Beginner-Friendly - We’ve created the most approachable, accessible and authentic courses available in Australia. Our instructor hiring standards are very strict to maintain this atmosphere.

• Local Community Figures - we're at the centre of the freediving community in the Eastern Suburbs and Northern Beaches and we will connect you into it.

• Continuing Your Journey - we can help you make freediving a lifestyle. We're the only freediving school in Sydney offering regular training, community events and trips to enrich your life after you learn to freedive

• Inclusive and Psychologically Safe - we’re a female owned company with 70% female staff. We welcome guests from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe space. Unlike many freediving schools, our instructors are held to exceptional conduct standards.

Here are the values that you'll find across all courses and training:

• IT'S YOUR OWN JOURNEY - Our courses are environments without judgement or pressure. No assholes here.

• HAPPIER > DEEPER - We want to help you find your 'happy' underwater, not to break records.

• SAFETY BEFORE STYLE - Safety is kinda unsexy, but we take this more seriously than anything.

• DON'T SH*T WHERE YOU EAT - We experience nature in a way most people never will. We try to leave it better than we found it.

Find out more about your instructor, our values and philosophy.

This course is absolutely for you if…..

• you are excited to explore a new environment and a new challenge

• You love marine wildlife and can’t wait to see more

• you have the self-awareness and humility to listen to your body and your instructors

• you can swim at least 200m confidently without assistance (we don’t need excellent swimming technique but we need you to have the basic skill and endurance)

• You’re looking to connect with others, make friends, and support your course mates

• You want to learn to freedive in a good-vibe environment with no pressure

We may not be the best fit for you if you’re:

• Unable to swim 200m minimum without assistance

• Extremely nervous in open water

• Not interested in safety

• Chasing a number or certification at all costs

• Medically or mentally unfit for open water and breath-holding activities. We have a medical history form all participants must sign, so please contact us if you’re unsure!

• Looking specifically for spearfishing courses

18 and over.

If the guest is attending with a parent or guardian we will accept guests of 16+ but the parent must be present at all times and complete pre-course paperwork.

• Swimwear

• Towel

• Water Bottle

• Sunscreen

• Snacks

• Vaseline if you have a moustache (prevent mask leaking)

DIVE GEAR

• Wetsuit*** - we recommend a 3.5 or 5mm freediving wetsuit. Scuba wetsuits are ok. Surf wetsuits will be ok for the pool but they are not warm enough for open water

• Mask and Snorkel*

• Fins* - We recommend freediving fins

• Weight Belt and Weight*

• Neoprene Hood, socks, gloves

*- Available for hire from us

*** - Available for hire from dive centres. We can recommend a dive centre to rent a wetsuit from.

• We send out forms and access to the PADI online system before we start the course. This e-learning needs to be completed before we get in the water!

• Keep an eye out for emails from us!

• Eat a healthy breakfast, but don't go crazy on food before diving!

• Avoid coffee/stimulants before diving - it will make it really hard to hold your breath!

• Browse the blog and get inspired! There are some simple, beginner-level articles on how freediving works and the basics of equalisation

• Chill and don’t worry about the course 🙂 It will be a lot of fun.

YES!

We can offer:

• group discounts for 3 or more guests in a single booking

• 1-1 private courses

• private courses with bigger savings for groups of 4, 8 or 12 guests

• extra savings for weekday private courses

• Corporate Team Experiences (classroom or ocean)

Drop us an email on INFO@IMMERSIAFREEDIVING.COM with:

• How many people

• What are some date and location options

• What type of session or course would you like to book?

There are many certification agencies in the freediving world.

Many of our instructors are certified under multiple agencies. You can check out their experience and certifications here.

We have chosen to partner with PADI because:

• We’re both committed to creating a community of safe recreational freedivers. Many other agencies like Molchanovs focus on competitive/technical freediving.

• We both hold Marine Conservation as a core value, and we love PADI’s commitment to conservation initiatives such as PADI AWARE and Dive Against Debris

• PADI is a trusted name for members of the public.

We would love to have you! We welcome all freedivers from all schools and agencies to train and travel with us.

If you’re looking to complete a certification:

• PADI - you can complete your cert with us; we just need to speak to your original instructor

• Molchanovs - we may be able to complete your cert but we will need to pair you with an active Molchanovs instructor (we have several on the team)

• SSI - we are unable to certify you, but we can recommend local instructors who can

• AIDA - we are unable to certify you, but we can recommend local instructors who can

• Apnea Australia - we are unable to certify you, but we can recommend local instructors who can

• PFI, FII, Other - We are unable to certify you but please join us for training!

All good! Freediving is a personal journey, and everyone will progress in their own time.

You’re absolutely welcome to give your requirements another go at a later date. Please note that PADI Freediver Courses must be completed within 12 months of your initial course. This one is mandated by PADI.

If not completed by this date, you can complete the course again (with a 20% discount offered on the course cost).