Welcome to the
Canadian Association of Freediving and Apnea (CAFA).
Freediving or breath-hold diving is a fantastic
sport that is gaining global popularity and momentum.
As the first non-profit freediving association in Canada, we aim
to further the promotion and development of the sport of freediving
both recreationally and competitively within Canada and abroad.
| Pic of the Week |
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| Jana Strain about to make a 171 metre record in Dynamic Apnea with Fins at the Pepperdine University pool in Malibu, California |
| Photo by Matt Charlton |
AIDA National Status
After eight years as Canada's main representative to AIDA International, the AIDA board voted to give that status to a new organization called AIDA Canada for 2009. CAFA will therefore not be selecting Team Canada for this year's World Championships. However, we will still be very active this year.
- Sanctioning competitions for the AIDA ranking list
- Promoting competitive and recreational freediving
- Helping new freediving clubs to get started
- Helping existing clubs to promote themselves
- Re-applying for AIDA National status for 2010 and beyond
CAFA's proposal to retain its status as AIDA National can be found here.
Two More National Records!
Congratulations to William Winram for advancing his own national records in Dynamic Apnea with Fins and Dynamic Apnea without fins. These latest records were made at the 4th Dutch Apnea Open, November 22 to 23rd in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
William swam 154 metres without fins at the DNF National Record Relay on Saturday and then 205 metres with fins at the main competition.
November Western Regionals!
Final results are now posted for the November Western Regional Competition, November 22 at the UBC Aquatic Centre. Congratulations to all competitors for some great performances and thanks to all of the volunteers who made the competition run smoothly.
New National Record!
Congratulations to Jana Strain on smashing the National Record in Dynamic Apnea with Fins! Jana completed the 171 metre underwater swim at the Pepperdine University pool in Malibu California in front of judges Grant Graves and Matt Charlton.
A press release is posted. Stay tuned here for video.
Join CAFA for Free
CAFA has added a new class of membership! Recreational members can now join for free and participate in the freedivecanada egroup. You still need a $25 full membership in order to register for competitons or vote at the AGM. Either way, there nas never been a better time to join. Sign up here.
National Freediving Championships
Final results are now posted for the National Freediving Championships, May 30 to June 1 in Vancouver. This was a very successful event with 12 competitors and one new national record.
Congratulations to Jill Yoneda on her new record of 150 metres in Dynamic Apnea with Fins! This smashes her previous record of 137 metres set in February.
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